Author Archives: Catherine

About Catherine

Far from perfect, but enjoying life as a non-perfect and flawed individual at 60 years young. I'm still wondering what I'll be when I grow up! The characters in my life's screenplay include my better half. He is a refined Frenchman who grew up in Paris and summered in St. Tropez. I grew up in Long Island and summered in Long Island. I am not refined. My three grown children are also a big part of my life. For their sake, they happily live where their careers have taken them! But I can still mother them from a distance! I write about the mundane. I write about deeply shallow issues. But whatever I write or muse about--it'll always be a bit on the humorous and positive side! It's all good!

My Kids Ate The Easter Bunny And I Helped. Bad Mommy Easter Tales.

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Catherine

It started out innocently enough.  I thought it would be a good idea to make an Easter basket for Bonaparte to give to his granddaughter.  I miss the days when my own children were young and I would put extreme … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter fun, Easter candy, Let them eat candy!, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 17 Comments

Bits and Pieces for the Old Girls! Accessories and Beauty Tawk for Friday!

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Catherine

Hi Girls. Happy Friday.  Whether you are having a hectic Easter  or a laid back one, or whether you don’t celebrate—have a great, great weekend. Earlier this morning Bonaparte and I ventured out to run some errands on a cloudy … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessorizing, Antik Batik, Baby Boomers, Beauty for Baby Boomers, Beauty for Older Women, Daniele Delorme, Denim Jackets. Kut From The Kloth, Dressing for Mature Women, Dressing for older women, Fashion, Fashion for older women, France, Galeries Lafayette, humor, It Cosmetics, Makeup for Older Women, Mally Cosmetics, Mally Roncal, Old Navy Fitted T Shirts, Over 50 Fashions, Wet n Wild cosmetics | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

What The Hell Is That Disagreeable Odor? Is it—-FEET??????

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Catherine

Are you as sensitive to scents, smells, odors and fragrances as I am?  I mean it. Factors other than a lifetime of allergies and sinus issues have added to my “Scents-it-ivity”.  Hypochondria is a factor. It started when I was … Continue reading →

Posted in disagreeable odors, humor, Smelly feet, Stinky shoes | Tagged , , | 24 Comments

How to Wear a Maxi For Women Over 50. Maxi-mizing Your Potential!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Catherine

Last Friday lent itself well for running errands.  It was sunny and warm but cool air was still dominant. And I was too lazy to shave my legs.  In addition, I didn’t feel like wearing jeans or pants.  Basically, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Ann Taylor Loft, Bass, Crown Vintage, Cynthia Rowley, Dressing for Mature Women, Fashion, J. Crew, Kooba, Lilly Pulitzer, Longchamp, Maxi Dresses for Women over 50, Nat & Nin, Old Navy, Over 50 Fashions, Rondini Sandals, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 56 Comments

Bringing Fashion Back Where it Belongs

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Catherine

I am not a fashion blogger nor am I a beauty blogger. If I am passionate about an item of clothing or a beauty product that tickles my fancy, I will write about it. I write blog posts because it … Continue reading →

Posted in Audrey Hepburn style, Blogging about fashion, Bringing back fashion, Channel, Classic Clothing, Dior, Fashion, Fashion writing, Irish Dance Music. Billy Furlong, J. Crew, Jane Birkin style, Vogue, Yves St. Laurent | 42 Comments

Eternal Sunshine Of The Old Shoes Mind!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Catherine

Go ahead. Admit it. You have a pair or two of favorite shoes that have been sitting in your closet for years. Decades maybe. They may sit in a box or they may be hidden under piles of old clothing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bass Weejuns, Cleats, Footwear Memories, French summer footwear, Irish Dance Shoes, Loafers, Preppy Shoes, Rondini, Sandals, St. Tropez, Worn out shoes | Tagged , , | 24 Comments

Done With Baking and Cooking My Face. Happy to Say, I’m Medium Rare!

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Catherine

Three days later, I’m still traumatized from the after effects of baking my face.  In fact, I’ve established a new medical term “BTSD” Baked Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Don’t judge. It isn’t the only disorder I’ve gone through.  I have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Boomer Humor, Baking Bread, Beauty for Baby Boomers, Beauty for Older Women, makeup, Makeup for Older Women, Mally Cosmetics, Mally Roncal, Ulta | Tagged , , , , | 27 Comments

I Cooked and Baked My Face And The Recipe Failed–F.M.L.!

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Catherine

In another month I’ll be 61 years old. Not that I’m freaking out or anything—but the fine lines on my face are forming into bona fide wrinkles OK?  This doesn’t make me too happy because, delusionally, I want to remain … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Boomer Humor, Baking and Cooking Techniques for Mature Skin, Drag Queens, FML--I just overcooked my face!, Miss Richfield 1981, Pandora Boxx, SugarPuffandFluff, Wayne Goss | Tagged , , | 33 Comments

Drenched and Entrenched. The Search for the Perfect Trench Coat!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Catherine

Classic dressing is pretty much my style. Non-fussy. Basic. I know what I like.  I know what I want. What I want is a plain old classic Trench Coat! I want a lady version of this coat–just not as widely … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Clothing, Clothing for mature women, J. Crew Factory Trench Coat, Looking cool at any age, Trench Coat | Tagged , , , | 62 Comments

The License to Drive Me Crazy—A Day at the DMV

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Catherine

The time has come for me to renew my driver’s license. And that is where I spent time yesterday. Here is my tale. About three weeks ago, I received a notice in the mail from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Timing, Stress at the DMV, The woes of the DMV | Tagged , | 30 Comments