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Tag: Festive Style

Why Don’t We Throw Out All the Rules About Tiaras?

Do you believe you are the decider of what you wear? Do you want to be told what to wear in your 60’s? I say older is bolder, so age doesn’t matter. What’s popular is irrelevant, right? So why don’t you wear what you love and be your true self? In that vein, why don’t we throw out all the rules about tiaras? Let’s follow the lead of designers who have added them to just about any outfit.

Tiaras are still in style, but mostly for weddings. I assume that’s because it takes some guts to wear one casually. But like everything else, it can be dressed down.

If you prefer to look and feel more normal, there are also tiara-style headbands. So never fear! This is doable.

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How to Create Your Own Cinco de Mayo Mexican-Style Outfit

It’s fun to dress up to go out for Mexican food and drink on or around Cinco de Mayo. (I like to avoid holiday crowds and celebrate on a different day.) Mexican is my favorite ethnic food choice. We have many authentic Mexican restaurants in and around Detroit, especially in Mexican Town. I’ve collected the style elements here to help you create your own Mexican-style outfit for your fiesta!

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How to Wear a Lace Turtleneck for Romantic Dates & Festive Occasions

When you want to look special for romantic dates or festive events, knowing how to wear a lace turtleneck can project a Victorian style. It’s a covered-up kind of sexy that can be flirty or just a more conservative way to be ultra-feminine. Age doesn’t matter.

If you’re like me and like to get variety out of your clothes, you will be happy to find that this updated post has over 45 ways to wear a lace turtleneck. I hope you’ll look through the outfit combinations below and find them helpful for fall/winter dates and during the holidays. If you like, feel free to print out this guide for your use.

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Over 45 Ways to Wear Lace Tops for Your Outfit Inspiration

Lace is for any time you want to be romantic or get in touch with your feminine side or just feel pretty. It dresses things up and is great for festive events and special moments, such as the holidays or Valentines Day. Lace can also be used to contrast a plain outfit or to add a little something to boost your mood. Today I have lots of outfit inspiration to share so you can get more ideas on how to wear your lace tops. Age doesn’t matter.

This post was number seven out of my top ten readers’ favorites from 2023. This is an update with lots more outfit combinations organized in a way to make it easier for you to style what you have the way you like best.

There are so many different ways to wear a lace turtleneck that I gave it a separate post of its own. Check out “How to Wear a Lace Turtleneck for Romantic Dates & Festive Occasions” HERE.

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Your True Self Blog in 2023: Top Ten Readers’ Favorite Style Posts

Welcome to my annual review of the top ten readers’ favorite style posts at Your True Self Blog! These are my blog posts that got the most views throughout the past year. If you don’t see your favorites here, please let us know what they are by leaving a reply below this listing. Enjoy some link love now by clicking on your favorite subjects below to see the full article.

The results of this overview indicate that the rich, plush feel of velvet is well loved by women all over the world. Four style categories in this top ten list are velvet items.

Some of these top ten have been winners in past years as well. Number one has been the favorite by far for the past few years! In 2023, it has earned the most views just about every day of the year. Wow! If you go see it, please leave a reply to tell us what you think. Despite the fact that many women are inspired by it, it has also been somewhat controversial with a few. So I would be fascinated to hear your feedback.

This blog is my place to gather all my outfit ideas and organize them. That makes it easy to create new looks to refresh whatever I have. I’m sharing it all with you so you can get the same benefits.

I aim to make sure that everything I do on this blog is wearable for all women, including over 60 as I am in that category. So be assured that age doesn’t matter!

And now, without further ado, here are the winners of the year!

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