Monthly Archives: April 2016

The Nudie Beauty. Naked Skincare for the 60+ Woman!

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Catherine

Yesterday was my “Take-care-of-me” day.  My roots were soaking up jet black dye. I am not part of the grey/gray/white/silver movement.  Black Roots Matter is my  hair color mantra. And now you know why it is far better for me to get … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings. Retails From The Dark Side

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Catherine

Happy Monday everyone!   The sun is shining. The outside temperature is warm, yet cool enough to allow for a great hair day. The humidity hasn’t ambushed the tresses yet. I should be outside but I’m incredibly happy to be in … Continue reading →

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Doves Are Crying…And So Are We

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Catherine

My son Roman came to visit me for a couple of days.  Yesterday afternoon I dropped him off at the Paoli train station so he could be on his way back to New York. It was a sad moment for me … Continue reading →

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I’ll Keep My Independence, Thank You!

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Catherine

I’m really making a serious attempt to keep my politics out of my blog. But I feel the need to open up today! …to read what I have to say!!!! My political opinions are highly regarded.  By me. And with … Continue reading →

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The Call to (Jury) Duty

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Catherine

For the past few days, I’ve been hoping that the US Post Office would deliver a small check that I am waiting to receive from my little part-time job. I am also, in my delusions, hoping that Post Office will … Continue reading →

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More Shit Old Ladies Do. The “Mature” Work Face.

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Catherine

Whew!  Hey my buddyroos!  This part-time work schedule is, in the most bizarre way, more taxing than I could have imagined.   I think it is more blog-friendly working the old 9 to 5 rather than 11 AM to 7PM or … Continue reading →

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Icona Am In Love With Little Edie Beale and Her Fashion Style

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Catherine

When I woke up this morning, I checked the emails on my iPhone. Lord knows, I can’t miss any news. I mean, people don’t email me so I have to pretend that all “dot coms” are my besties! InStyle.com greeted … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Grey Gardens, humor, Jackie Kennedy, Little Edie Beale, Style, The Bouvier Family, Unusual fashion and style icons | Tagged , , | 19 Comments

Hate That Gray—Dye It Away. Love that Gray—Let it Stay. But We Old Ladies Need to Stick Together Like Hairspray!

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Catherine

Today I am on a rant ‘n roll.  It started yesterday when I read one of my “go-to” blogs, “That’s Not My Age“.  The wonderful Alyson Walsh writes a blog on style for women over 40 and she has “covered” … Continue reading →

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What I Did Today. Or-Weekdays are now my Weekend.

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Catherine

It’s Tuesday. And tomorrow is Wednesday.  And the weekdays off are now my “weekend off” from work.  I am now working weekends. That’s a hard pill to swallow! Time will be of the essence on these two days off but … Continue reading →

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The Old Bag is Tawking To Ya!

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Catherine

No sillies. Not me! I’m not the old bag I write of this time!  I’m talking old bags—the handbag kind. The ones sitting on a shelf in your closet. A whole bunch of ’em!   Some of the old bags … Continue reading →

Posted in All Saints, All Saints Handbags, Dressing the "mature" woman, J. Crew, Longchamp, Nat & Nin, Old Handbags, Rotating Handbags, The Right Handbag for you, Tory Burch | Tagged , , | 42 Comments