This spring and summer, plaid is trending even though it is commonly thought of as a Fall print. Think of it as yet another rule broken in order to create something new. Plaid is not too far off from gingham, so it actually makes some sense when you think about it. In their spring shows, designers have used plaid in lightweight materials in jumpsuits, dresses, tops, skirts, shorts, pants, shoes, bags, etc. You could even try plaid nail art! And a plaid flannel shirt is still wearable in the spring or summer as a jacket for chilly situations. So check out my style tips and outfit ideas for how to wear plaid spring and summer!
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Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Plaid, Plaid Shirt, Spring/Summer
I was struck by the fact that a couple of articles from “InStyle” magazine were about being true to yourself. That issue is central, of course, to my philosophy presented in Your True Self blog. The first question to answer is “who are you?” Once you have the answer to that, you can free your true style. I think these articles can help with this. Age doesn’t matter. So, I am going to discuss them in this post and give you the links.
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Inspiration, Inspire Your True Self, Style Inspiration, Where to Find It
Personal Style, Style, Your True Self
Until the world has discovered a vaccine to prevent Covid-19 that is proven to be safe and effective, we can only do our best to boost our immunity in other ways. I have written about how to ensure lifelong health, the best ways to calm fear and anxiety, supplements that can help with immunity and stress and the healing energy of crystals. Today, I have a simple tip for how you can dress yourself for immunity using the amazing powers of color.
Style Tip: How to Dress for Immunity
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Body Mind & Spirit, Color Series, Lifelong Health, Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Color, Color Therapy, Immunity, White, White Outfits
The whole world was watching as this past week’s events played out in Washington, D.C. No matter what happens, you can always take a break and escape the troubles of the world with Fashion Flash magazine! Some of the best bloggers for women over 40 are featured in this e-mag. You will always find a wide variety of uplifting topics. Take a few moments to yourself, find your happy spot, relax with your favorite treats and enjoy our blog roundup.
Age doesn’t matter because subjects range from beauty to fashion, food, travel, health and fitness, giveaways and much more! Included in this issue is my post that takes a lighthearted look at post-apocalyptic style.
This week’s host is Stacie whose blog is The Makeup Obsessed Mom. So what better way to escape the troubles of the world? Click on Stacie’s name below and read the new edition of Fashion Flash magazine!
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Fashion Flash, Link Love, Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration
E-magazine, Newsletter, Online Magazine, Post-apocalyptic
Welcome to my holiday series of outfit ideas based on velvet. As I write this, Thanksgiving is coming up. So starting today, I am publishing a blog post based on a different velvet piece each week until the New Year. There will be posts on ways to wear a velvet top or shirt, a velvet blazer or jacket, a velvet duster or kimono, a velvet skirt, a velvet dress and velvet pants. Today, I am starting off with a style tip to inspire you with ideas for how to wear velvet to make every day special. To see more tips, click on my Style Tips Series HERE.
How to Wear Velvet to Make Every Day Special:
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Day to Evening, Holiday, Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Style Tips, Velvet Series, Ways to Wear It
Dressed-Up Day, Thanksgiving, Velvet
