Hi Ladies,
This is a big challenge! I need swimsuit advice. I try to stay fit, but at 48 my abs are not as flat as I would like to be rockin’ a two piece. What are your suggestions on looking sexy but age appropriate at the pool or beach? Also, I will need to be looking good for a business trip to a beach resort which makes it extra difficult.
I checked out Victoria’s Secret and they have some great suits, but I am worried that I will see those same suits on tons of other women. Last year I found the most awesome suit and one of the other wives had the exact suit in the exact color. Bummer!
Thanks,
Ellen
Nashville, TN
Hi Ellen,
The word “swimsuit” to almost anyone over the age of 25, and definitely over 40, can send chills up the spine! However, we like your “rockin” attitude and think we can help!
Can you be sexy when you’re over 40…you bet! You just have to know the right tricks!
First off, there are no rules about how old you must be to wear a 2 piece; you just have to have to be on the thin side…
However, to be honest, most women on the back side of 40 are starting to look better in a one piece. Never fear.. you can still look sexy!!
- Show off those legs with a high cut suit
- If your legs are not looking so great either, you can always show a bit of cleavage!
- Go for a suit that has a medium large pattern. This confuses the eye and can hide bulges!
- You can’t go wrong with a all dark suit like black, navy or chocolate brown!
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The print tricks the eye and will hide small bumps and bulges (www.Soma.com)
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Black is always slimming. We like the plunging neckline and wider straps (www.Soma.com)
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This cover up can hide thick legs, but still has a peek a boo slit! (www.Soma.com)
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With the dark contoured sides, this colorful suit still flatters. (www.Newport News)
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Here is a great way to feel great and not show off so too much thigh!(www.Newport News)
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This black suit is so pretty and looks good on all shapes! (www.fashionbug.com)
I (JoJami) am off again traveling and this time, the weather is cold and dreary. Last time I was at the airport, I found a stylish gal, that ended up being from my home town in Wilmington, Delaware of all things! We have since had lunch together and I have been to see her daughter perform the lead in a local production of Carmen!
Since that was such a great experience, I wasn’t shy about stopping this gorgeous women and her husband. The only thing was that she could not speak a word of English!!! However, with a little bit of sign language and giving her my business card, I convinced her to let me snap away! The bonus this time, was as the end of our mini “photo shoot,” she was all smiles and grabbed me and gave me a nice, European double kiss on both cheeks! How sweet was that!!!
Here is our latest “on the street” inspiration from Northern Spain, looking Age-mazing™!
Check out how she got this look:
- Let the focal point be the coat (investment piece)
- Kept it simple, monochromatic, all one color for the top and pant
- scarf (of course!)
- Boots are nice fitting, hug her legs and come up right to the knee
- Purse over-sized and updated with handles and hardware instead of a shoulder strap.
This chic European is from Spain and is looking stylish and comfortable.
This bag had the right rugged but elegant feel to pull this outfit together!
These boots were made of the coolest animal skin print! They were sort of a green color!
Not your ordinary biker chic!
So what do you do when you are turning 50, your husband has just passed away and you want to do something daring and different? If you’re Janis Irwin, you go out and learn to ride a motorcycle and then ride it across the country and back…all by yourself!
Recently at a local wine tasting event in West Chester, PA, I (JoJami) spotted this Age-mazing™ women. I was drawn to her beautiful coat and entire ensemble of a turquoise necklace, snazzy boots, cool helmet and sunglasses! Of course I had to go up to her and chat her up!
She was beaming when she shared with me her inspirational story of how she packed up only the essentials (including a nice dress and a pair of heels) and went on a cross country adventure, solo on her motorcycle. 
She calls herself, a “Barbie Biker” because she has her own feminine style of biker dressing. “Many women think you have to dress like a tough girl in head to to black, Harley Davidson attire,” says Janice. ” I found the more I got into the sport, the more I realized that it’s only the beginers that dress that way. I love to be able to get off my bike and feel like I’m still me and not this alter ego.”
Well Janis, we agree that you look gorgeous and classy in your outfit!
As for her day job, Janis runs her own interior design firm.
Do you have a job with a fun hobby? We want to hear from you!
At Versailles in Vivienne Tam
There’s still a few weeks left of summer, so if you are traveling to Europe and wondering what to wear we have a suggestion for you.
Deb At The Louvre in Diane Von Furstenberg
Make your life easy and just pack dresses!
When I was in France this summer with my husband and three children traveling around Provence, and then up to Paris for a few days, I found dresses were the perfect travel wear.
It was far too hot to wear pants,and shorts would have felt wrong, so I opted for dresses which took up hardly any space in my suitcase, made me feel feminine and were cool and comfy.
For a twelve day trip I packed 8 dresses: 7 casual, 1 slightly dressier. (You could get away with 5-6, but I like to have a few extras to choose from depending on my mood that day.)
In Provence wearing Trina Turk
During the day I wore these cute sundresses with flat gold or black sandals and a carried a large black tote (to carry souvenirs I was buying along the way!). At night I added jewelry, scarves and small heels for a dressier look.
At Jardin du Luxembourg
Now, we were on a family sightseeing trip. We were driving through the lavender fields and visiting the the quaint French countryside towns in Provence. In Paris we were doing the typical tourist things – The Louvre, The Eiffel Tower,Versailles, Le Concierge, the Seine River Cruise etc.
Deb in Eli Tahari
It was not a romantic couple’s vacation where we were slipping off to fancy Parisian restaurants and night clubs. If so, I would have packed differently and brought some dressier date night things.
But for this kind of day tripping, my summer dress wardrobe worked beautifully. What a relief to open my suitcase, slip on my dress of the day and walk out the door.
If you’re looking for a cute summer dress, Nordstrom’s and Saks carries all of these favourite brands!
It is easy to feel frumpy after 40, especially when life in general is all about dressing casually. I (JoJami) was out on a group hike over the weekend, and was chatting with a fellow hiker about her frustrations with her everyday dressing techniques.
Dresses are a great summer option to shorts or capris
Hiker Sue: I am petite and my middle has spread, even though I exercise and eat moderately. I am not interested in looking fashionable, I just want to dress age appropriately.
JJ: I understand how you feel, we hear the same story from our FAF readers all the time who write us and complain that they can’t find anything at the store anymore.
Hiker Sue: What I do now is wear the same “uniform” that works for me. I love khaki pants and simple t-shirts. I also find that I don’t wear heels much anymore, because I like to be comfortable when I walk around town.
JJ: Well, have your tried putting little dresses into your casual wardrobe? They are so wonderful, you feel more feminine and you can wear flats or heels with them.
Hiker Sue: You know, a lot of women have given up wearing dresses because of chaffing! Their thighs rub together and it makes wearing dresses really uncomfortable!
JJ: Actually, I have not really thought about that!!! Thanks for bringing it up!!
Oh my, chaffing thighs under dresses is a terrible problem. But ladies, there is a solution!
If you find wearing dresses uncomfortable, we highly recommend that you wear some shapewear under your dress. The little “bike short” style is just perfect to go under any sundress and will totally eliminate the chaffing problem. We found a ton of these over at Bare Necessities in a variety of styles and sizes. Make sure you grab the thigh slimmers that have a flat band around the leg opening so they don’t roll up, and long enough for comfort (probably right above the knee). Not only will they stop your thighs from rubbing together, they will smooth out your legs and midsection too!
So we hope you will go out and try on a new dress and add it to your casual wardrobe. Find some cute flats and also some matching heels and see how you feel!
Then send it in and let us share it !!!
Hi Glam Gals,
I wanted your opinion on those pant sets, jackets, tops, dresses that you see on those shopping channels called CitiKnits. 
They say it travels well, doesn’t wrinkle and it’s a synthetic fiber.
I’m 45 and love fashion but I wonder if that look is a little old and dated with their matching sets.
Thanks L.
Hi L.
We went to the site and checked them out. We were eager to see them, since all the benefits sure sounded tempting no to mention they are on sale for such a great price.
However, sadly when we reviewed them, we found many of the styles in unfashionable colors and the cut of the outfits were certainly matronly. The “wonderful” non-wrinkle fabric, is just a thin polyester that looked cheap even on the gorgeous model!
We also found some on E-bay for sale with the tags still on them. That tells us that the buyer was not satisfied and is trying to get rid of the items!
We would stay clear of shopping on line and make sure you get to try on the outfit before buying it.
(Send us your style question, we pick several a month to answer and yours could be the next one! info@fabulousafter40.com)
Hi Ladies,
Last week we shared with you a fantastic SALE on Susan Bigsby’s Ultimate Twin Set.
We were sure you would LOVE Susan’s sweater set because it fits so nicely, and it made up of the 2 ” must have” classic pieces every woman needs to have in her wardrobe. Not to mention, we have found Susan’s sweaters to be the best fitting and best looking ones on the market!
Looks like we were right. Since then some of you received your sweaters and have been sending us letters with rave reviews!
Hi Susan and Glam Gals-
I wanted you to know I got my order and I love my twin sets!! In fact, I love the shell so much (I wore it today) I ordered two more of the shells in black, this way I can actually “wear them to pieces” and not worry!!
Thanks again!! Rhonda
One more note, we want to encourage you not to play it safe…we think the cream and blue and red ones are FAB, to add some much needed color to your wardrobe! Susan spent hundreds of hours choosing just the right shade of blue and coral that is universally flattering to all women.
She is now is closing out her stock, so don’t miss out on this great SALE on these high quality twin sets! (Feel free to write us with your photo and we will help you pick out the right color for you!) info@fabulousafter40.com
Here we are in our twin sets…(don’t forget to let Susan know you found them here on Fabulous After 40!)
 JoJami has on the Susan Bigsby cream cardigan |
 Deborah in her Susan Bigsby black shell |
Click HERE to see or buy Susan Bigsby’s Ultimate Twin Sets
Linen, it’s such a great fabric. It’s all natural, breathable and cool, but the thought of looking wrinkled in it has given it a bad rap!
This Age-mazing woman is looking classy and feeling comfortable her linen outfit
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to wear linen but I can’t because it wrinkles so much.” We spotted this Age-Mazing© woman, Stacey Inglis at the airport recently traveling with her daughter and could not take our eyes off her. Wow… in the sea of hurried travelers this woman was looking radiant in what seemed to be a linen outfit. Could this be? We stopped her for a quick chat!
Stacey, do you wear linen often?
Yes! I have had this jacket for several years and it’s one of my favorites!
Where did you get it?
It’s an Anne Klein…so probably at Macy’s.
What about your skirt and blouse and shoes?
The skirt is Carole Little and this blouse came from Express! (the blouse is a halter wrap around, so you you don’t have to tuck it in!)
The shoes are Via Spiga…they are so comfortable!!!
This Fab statement piece is by Stephanie Greenfield
Your necklace really makes your outfit! Is there a story behind it?
LOL… Well I just bought it on my trip and the funny thing is, I was reading Cosmopolitan Magazine on the plane just now, and here it is featured on page 65!
Oh my… is that a Lalique bracelet?
Well, I love Paris and last time I went I treated myself to one special thing… you know this bracelet probably cost more than my entire outfit, but I like to mix things up!
Lalique bracelet...a treat from Paris
One last question, do you always dress nice like this?
You know, I find that it is just as easy to put on something like this on than a pair of jeans, and I’m actually more comfortable. You don’t have to spend a lot on clothes to look nice!
Well you look terrific!
So ladies… the proof is in the pictures! By injecting some linen and wonderful accessories into your wardrobe, you may be a little wrinkled but you can still look FAB!
NYC last week, looking very bleak!
Last week I (JoJami) took off to NYC for some culture and good food! After getting so many letters from you ladies on how hard it is to come up with outfits to wear that you can be comfortable in and not look frumpy, here is a quick peek into what some of your options might be!
First off, you have to really plan ahead. We had planned on spending the entire day walking around the city. Our first stop was going to be the NYC Botanical Gardens and afterward we planned on visiting the Frick Museum. The next day we scheduled a walk in Central Park and were off to rent bikes in Chelsea. On top of everything, rain was in the forecast!
My friend Lisa called me the week before and was worried that all she had was flip flops to wear. I told her to make a quick trip to the discount shoe store DSW and find some cute walking tennis shoes.
These Sketcher tennis shoes are comfy and cute!
Meanwhile, I took my own advice and found some updated Converse that had a little more support than the normal flat ones.
JJ looking comfy (the rain had not started yet!)
Well, our plans did change since it started raining like crazy…but we did make it to the Frick and HIGHLY recommend it! More over we walked our booties off all day and the next in comfort! (However, our hair didn’t do as well as our feet!)
Share with us your favorite photo of your “summer touring” outfit and we can share it with everyone!
Just write us at: info@fabulousafter40.com
This week’s Blogging Boomers Carnival #103 is being hosted by our friend Ann, over at Contemporary Retirement.
Blogging Boomers is a group of outstanding lifestyle writers who post about everything from boomer travel to menopause to how to cope in this time of transition.
We’re excited to introduce 2 new bloggers to our clan! Welcome to: Wendy Lawson at Menoupause the Blog and Barbara Ann Weibel at In the Doughnut Hole. Stop in and see what these over 40 gals and all our other friends are up too!
HI, JoJami here, from beautiful Palm Beach, Florida!
I live in the northeast, and planning to travel south, to Florida….deciding what to pack, was a daunting task! When living in freezing cold and knowing that I would be basking in 70 to 80 degree weather for a week, was something I had a hard time getting my head around!
Now that I’m down here, I thought you might enjoy, some interesting tips on what to bring and what to leave home!
What to wear on the plane:
LAYER! Because it was so cold when I left, I wore a Bebe sport jogging outfit with 2 layers of tops. The first layer was a sleeveless tank top and I put a long sleeve t-shirt over that. Then I had the matching jacket. My shoes were short boots, but I had some flat sandals stuffed in my carry on, so when I got there, I could switch them out. Off went the jacket and the long sleeve t-shirt as well!
What went in my suitcase:
- Several flat sandals and some high heels and some tennis shoes.
- Several little dresses for dinner
- A wrap, that went with them
- My Susan Bigsby twin set (my black top and red cardigan)
- Sunglasses
- workout clothes and a baseball cap
- All my good jewelry (Lots of good jewelry is big down here, the more the merrier!)
- 1 pair of casual shorts
- Bathing suit and cute cover-up
What I didn’t bring and wish I would have:
- A pair of white pants, jeans or peddle pushers. (Yes, you can wear white after labor day down here… everyone does!) I had no idea that everyone still wore white… I sure wish I would have brought some because you feel so fresh and classy in white!
- A cashmere cardigan or pullover in a nice bright color! I would have worn this at night out to dinner.
- More bright colors…. everyone wears fun, bright, tropical colors down here!
- Bring on the BLING BLING… if you have some sandals with jewels , or bag or belt with some rhinestones, get them out and bring them…why not wear something sparkly..when you never get to at home!!!
If you love to travel south or to the islands, please comment and tell us your favorite thing to bring! Cheers!
With all the new luggage regulations and extra charges for multiple bags, it’s more important than ever to make sure you pack smart. Once you learn how to pack less and pack the right things you will never want to go back to your old ways again!
So here are the Top 7 Do’s and Dont’s for Packing Light and Packing Right:
1. Don’t think you need to pack one outfit per day.
It may be hard to admit, but the fact is, since most of us shower everyday, our clothes don’t really get all that dirty or sweaty. Think twice about having the exact number of outfits to match the exact number of days. A couple less won’t hurt.
2. Do plan your outfits around your shoes.
How many times have you laid out all your clothes only to realize you’ll need to take 5, 6, 7 or more pair of shoes to make them work. Shoes waste a lot of valauable space. Always start with the 2-3 pairs you will be taking and work all your outfits around them, instead of the other way around.
3. Do make sure you pick outfits that color co-ordinate.
Create wardrobe capsules (grouping of items that work together) in neutral colors like black, white, cream, grey, brown. That will give you the base to start with. Then you only have to throw in a few colorful scarves, tops, and accessories to liven everything up and change your look.
4. Don’t choose fabrics that are high maintenance.
Linen pants and starched cottons wrinkle after a few hours. Pick fabrics that have some stretch in them like nylon, so you don’t end up looking like you’ve been sleeping in your clothes. Another great thing about non-wrinkle clothing. You can roll them up in a ball and gently squeeze them into your suitcase – real space savers!
5. Do use large ziplock bags and label them.
Keep items like pj’s in one bag, clean underwear in another, and dirty items in another. Another trick is if you’re taking 2 suitcases, slowly transfer the dirty clothes to one case as the days go on. Then half way through the trip, if you are travelling from one place to another, you’ll only have to lug one suitcase from the car to the hotel room; the one with the clean clothes!
6. Don’t forget the stain remover.
If you’ve ever spilled something on your favourite new outfit while on vacation you probably know the frustration of having to hunt around in a foreign city to find some kind of stain remover. What a nuisance! Be sure to pack a tiny bottle of laundry stain remover when you travel. A small amount of dish-washing soap to cut grease also works wonders. Both come in very handy to help lessen stains until you can get home and do a proper wash.
7. Don’t leave home without a pretty pashmina that matches your outfit.
Weather is so unpredictable and a pashmina is light to pack but very warm. Pashmina also can take you from day to night and they really dress up a plain outfit in case you suddenly find yourself going somewhere fancy.
This month we were, On the Street, in beautiful Portland Oregon!
This town has a wonderful, hip and youthful vibe in the city. Had a wonderful sunny day, full of exploring all the fashion, food and culture! Yes, just LOVED Portland!!!
Here are few fun finds…
- JoJami could not resist, checking out this car, she said,” I want to meet the person that owns this car…they must be FUN!!”
- This Fabulous over 40 Mom, is the PERFECT Example of how to dress hip and cool, when going out with your daughter!
- Found this boutique, Moule that had super chic clothes and funky household items. Check it out online at:www.moulestores.com
This woman has tried to modernize her conservative plaid shorts by adding a fitted t and cropped sweater. It’s a good try but the woman above in black and white put together a better look .
Instead, she chose a solid colored short and tapped into one of this season’s hottest trends, bold prints!
Even the manholes are pretty!
Went to the Bullseye glass factory, my friend teased me that this glass bowl matched my dress!
Planning a trip down south and wondering what to pack?
Banish your winter blues and update your vacation wardrobe with some gorgeous new styles from the 2008 cruise wear collections. This year we’re seeing florals of every imaginable kind, vibrant hues, as well as geometric and exaggerated prints that pop. Look out for paint splatter patterns, transparent fabrics, and ethnic everywhere, plus crisp khakis.
The magazines are full of inspiration, but there’s always that problem – how do you know if what looks great on a twenty something, will look as good on a woman like you, who may be twice that age?
Here are 3 cruise wear trends you CAN wear after 40, guaranteed to make you look hip on your holidays.
1. Gladiator Sandals
Stylish, not sensible...
Don’t let these over the top, sky high sandals that you’ve been seeing on wild child celebs and long legged super models scare you away from this hot new trend. Grecian inspired sandals are the “it” resort footwear this year and if you are over 40 you can easily wear one of the many more refined offerings out there.
Pella Moda Vixen
High White – Low White
Leave this tall,funky white pair to jr. fashionistas and instead try this classy, wearable version from Pelle Moda Vixen at $112.
Frye Lola Gladiator Thong
Gold Gladiator Sandals
Metallics continue to be the hot new neutral. A chic pair by Manolo Blahnik made for the jet set is a great choice to go with most anything from pants to shorts and dresses. You can also never go wrong this less expensive version from Frye. They’re a classic and a great price at $55.00!
2. Mini Sundresses
Thigh high sundresses are everywhere you look, and how cute they are! But try one on after 40 and you’ll look and feel you are missing your pants! Unless you have great slim, toned legs (and you pair your mini with flats) this too short style will make you look little girlish instead of chic.
Color Block Dress
Not Too Short Mini
The key is to take a close look at the hemline that suits your particular legs. We’re talking vacation wear here so you can definitely go a little shorter than normal if your legs are o.k., but absolutely not more than 4 inches above the knee or you’ll look desperate. Also keep in mind that spaghetti straps can be harder to wear after a certain age because the arms are much softer and fleshier, so if that is the case look for dresses with wider straps or have a little shrug on hand to cover up a touch.
In some instances if the dress is very short, loose and flowy like this Vince Sundress for $195, you can pair it with leggings. It takes confidence to wear this look without having that deja vu feeling that you are wearing maternity clothes.
VonFurstenburg Sundress
Two Good Longer Options
The best idea is to just keep looking because there are other options out there besides the baby doll mini. Here’s one in pink by Lily Pulitzer for $268.00 and another by Diane von Furstenberg at $365.
3. Very Sexy Bathing Suits
You’ll have no problem finding racks of brightly colored, and metallic sparkly bikinis, microkinis and racy monokinis out there (one piece swimsuits with revealing cutouts), because most manufacturers cater to the college crowd. Even if you still have a pretty great body, you’re best to go for something that signals sexy instead of screams it all the way down the beach.
Glamorous Red Bathing Suit
Old school Hollywood glamour is a big trend. It’s a sexy sophisticated option for women over 40.
Color Blocked Swimwear
Color blocked swimwear is also hot this year. It’s a godsend when you want to play down a not so favorite part of the body but emphasize your best assets. Wear the dark half wherever you want to camouflage and the light half whatever you want to highlight. This suit would be perfect for someone who is heavier on the bottom but wants to play up her bust. ($212)
Juicy Halter Swimdress
Cute Brown Bathing Suit
Here’s a similar look by Juicy Couture. The rusching on this suit is a great way to hide a tummy.
Art Deco Print Swimsuit
Swimwear with Patterns
Solids are always slimming but don’t think they are the only way to go. Patterns like this art deco themed swim suit are big ($172), as well as exotic ethnic prints. This fun Africa motif bathing suit from Great Lengths does a great job of drawing the eye away from the thick part of your waist and tummy and up towards your face.($94)
Plunging necklines also abound but think twice if you are too big busted, you’ll look saggy if the v is too deep. Better to opt for more support on top and go for a slightly higher V.
Any of you out there live in or have plans to visit NYC? We’ve recently found a great on-line resource to make your days there more exciting or at least let you fantasize about being in the Big City!
The Three Tomatoes, is an insider’s guide to living, playing and shopping in New York City. This weekly newsletter is geared to women over 40, who aren’t kids. In other words, this is a guide for women who are more refined and sophisticated but who still want to have fun! Putting it a little more bluntly, the founder Cheryl Benton calls it the guide to “restaurants and bars (where you can actually hear yourself talk) to fashion, beauty, entertainment, and anything else that happens to be coursing through our hormonally charged brains”
We think they have GREAT fashion taste, because now, we are thrilled to announce, that the Glam Gals are officially the Three Tomatoes Fashion Experts!!
So sign up and be in the loop for all that’s going on in the Big Apple!
Air travel these days can be brutal. Its bad enough that the security lines are around the block, but now we have to check our make-up bag, because of all the liquids.
This problem hit home to me (JoJami) last weekend while flying to a wedding and having my checked back get lost coming and going! It was really annoying to have to check my bag because it just a weekend getaway. It would have been so much easier to just carry it on but I couldn’t because I had all these liquids.
While purchasing a toothbrush and toothpaste to get me through the night, I was thinking why hasn’t anyone come up with some cool little bottles that are airport approved?
Silly me, it’s obvious with a little research you could find such a product and here it is. Paul Koh has designed these clever, easy to fill bottles, that should make transferring your liquids a snap.
Don’t you just love it, when someone comes up with something this perfect?
Just when you think you think it’s going to be a scorcher of a summer, and you’ve bought all kinds of airy sun dresses and cute sleeveless tank tops, it happens….
You get hot days but cool nights. That little shift in temperature after 6 p.m. can drive you crazy. It’s annoying to feel like you can’t sit out on the patio into the evening without having to go inside to change.
What can you throw over top a summery outfit will keep you feeling cozy but not look heavy and overpowering?
On breezy summer nights, nothing looks or feels better than a luxurious little cashmere sweater! Cashmere is the perfect summer evening cover-up because it’s delicate, soft, and light. Also, it’s a natural fiber, so it breathes easily and is very comfortable to wear.
But it can be a challenge finding a cashmere sweater that is stylish and thin enough for this season.
We found some great options, like this modern front tie wrap at www.purecollection.com.
The pure collection comes in a rainbow of fabulous summer shades and best of all they’re available in sizes 4-18.
These sweaters are especially handy if you are travelling. Make sure to pack one along with a pretty co-ordinating scarf. You’ll keep warm and look modern and chic too!
Anybody have a business trip planned in the near future? This week Deborah and I are off to the AICI conference (Association of Image Consultants International) in Minneapolis, MN and have been scrambling to put a few new outfits together, so that we look fabulous for all the other women that will be there!( not to mention the two of us are finally going to meet for the first time, after working together for over a year!)
Recently we shared tips from our latest newsletter with radio host Laura Mainella of Hot 89.9 in Ottawa, Canada. They were curious about what we re going out to buy for ourselves.
So here is what we plan:
A new spring suit in Cream- We love standing out in a crowded sea of black suits and this will surely do the trick! You can’t go wrong using cream as your neutral, since it is so easy to match with tops you already own.
Susan Bigsby’s Ultimate Twin Set – These gorgeous, perfect fitting tops are great for travel. You will need both the top and the cardigan and they come in several colors so you can mix and match. We couldn’t be without them.
Walking Shorts – Standing around all day can play havoc on your tootsies, so we have planned to wear some wedge heels. They help you balance better on your feet and we think they are comfortable as well as chic!
Sweater Wrap – What’s a sweater wrap. Think pashmina with sleeves. This is a fresh take on how to look chic if it gets chilly in and out of the conference room. Look for one that is thin and soft and a pretty color that is neutral so that you can wear it with most things. Try one of the new sleeveless ones for summer.
Layered Chain Necklaces – Accessories can tell the whole story. This summer we are seeing oodles of delicate chains that are being layered in different lengths. Perfect!
