Beyond Babedom
We're (way) over 40. Deal with it.
Posts Tagged ‘clothes’
Back to the Future
Friday, October 8th, 2010
Originally published October 25, 2009
Now that summer is really, really over, I’ve begun the summer/winter clothes exchange. I’m happy to report that, with our roof-to-basement renovation a few years ago, I was able to include an actual walk-in closet/dressing room that minimizes a lot of the switch-out. But I’m taking my out-of-work time this year to do a much closer inspection of what to keep (and store) and what to give away (or throw away, like in the case of stretched out undies).
Like me, you probably have tons of clothes that are simply no longer right for you, either because (more…)
Tags: accessories, ageless, beyond babedom, clothes, denim, how not to look old, over 40 fashion, what not to wear, women over 40
Posted in Fashion | 4 Comments »
We Can’t All Be Mother Teresa
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
No matter how little self esteem you have, I’ll bet if you try hard enough you can think of several things that you are good at. It doesn’t matter if anyone else sees value in these attributes, but I think it’s important to realize that being good at anything is good, even if society doesn’t really value it. Not everyone can be good at finding a cure for some ravaging disease, but being good at being able to juggle a job, a kid and a house is more than most men can claim (more…)
Tags: clothes, knowledge, men, Mother Teresa, saving, Skills, women
Posted in Just Fun | 2 Comments »
My Dirty Little Secrets
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
We all have them. Little secrets that we try so hard to hide. Now I’m coming out of the closet, so to speak, and sharing mine. Okay, not all of my secrets; I’m not crazy. But enough to maybe get you to share yours, too.
- The 5 Second Rule: Yes, I will pick up food from the floor and eat it. Get over it. I know you do, too. Admit it – especially if it’s something you really, really love and you’re down to the last morsel. Like you’re going to throw away that mini Mounds bar just because you were clumsy? (more…)
Tags: Advice, clothes, dirty laundry, friends, men, secrets, the sexes
Posted in Grooming | 7 Comments »
You Hated Me? Thanks!
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Men will never understand this. One woman tells another that, upon first meeting, she “hated” her. And the second woman smiles and says, “Really? Thanks!” Yes, men, this does happen. Every day. It’s as common as women complimenting each other’s shoes and hair. And it’s a sign of affection.
Because when we say, “I hated you,” that means we were jealous. And the reason we were jealous is because we thought they were really attractive. Or skinny. Or shapely. Or. . . you get the gist. Which brings me to the meat of my post: who do we dress for? Heterosexual women want to be attractive to men (I’d like to invite a lesbian sister to join me on this blog for their point of view, so pass this on). We want men to admire us, to desire us, to inspire us. But I believe that most women really dress to impress women.
Tags: cleavage, clothes, friends, men, shoes
Posted in Socializing | 1 Comment »
