Meet Jan. She is the ultimate hostess…talented behind a sewing machine and stove, she loves to make her own gifts and serve home baked goodies for office meetings or chats with the girls. Jan is a full time employee, full time mother to four adult children and their spouses, and grandmother to ten. As you can imagine, she is constantly on the go. But, this grandma understands she can do more for others when she takes care of herself. She tackles weight training twice a week, healthy eating and looking her best each day. Jan knows it is important to carry her I MATTER sign.
Last week, I confessed that ten years ago, my closet reflected my insecurities. In looking back at my fashion choices, I have to admit many lacked direction. Perhaps friends could look at me and see I was searching for my confidence and my own identity. But, it just took me awhile to get there. Along the way, there were two areas where I was really misguided and I think many of us make the same mistakes…
**Accessory Overload!
Glasses, earrings, necklaces, scarves, bracelets, rings, tights, stockings, shoes, purses, hats, gloves, belts…are all classified as accessories and are meant to enhance your styles…not kill them. They are never to be worn all at the same time….it just took me a while to get that! In fact, most experts recommend the best scenario is to only wear three to five with one outfit.
It should always be a wakeup call if your friends and co-workers can hear you coming! But when worn with purpose and forethought, accessories can turn an outfit into a show stopper.
**Prints, prints, and more Prints!
Somehow, I believed in order to be fashionable, I had to pile on the prints…head to toe. Selecting the right prints for your body type and your wardrobe takes time in the dressing room. Some prints can overpower us curvy girls and give the impression we are actually larger than we are. They should be only one part of a total look…not head to toe…or it is just too much. Make sure you decide which prints are flattering to you and which ones age you…I really wear very limited floral and polka dots. I also often introduce prints in a scarf as an accessory (yes, of course, without adding too many other accessories).
As I enter my sixties, I have discovered my accessory and print selections are now minimal. My wardrobe is founded on neutrals and saturated colors. My confidence is up…insecurities down…and I have discovered the power in LESS IS MORE. Fashion is still fun...lots of fun, in fact...but balance is the key!
This is all part of my journey as I began to place myself on the top of my priority list. You can read all of the I MATTER posts HERE.
Then go enjoy the talents from Katie’s Favorite Things Blog Hop…either hop on…or catch up with some great ideas! And have a wonderful Thursday!
ITS TIME FOR THE THURSDAY FAVORITE THINGS BLOG HOP!
It’s time to hop! Party and link up! The Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop is where you can link your favorite post of the week or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. The hop is hosted and posted on 3 different blogs! Your link will appear on the blogs of Katherine's Corner, Over 50 Feeling 40, and Vintage Mama. Three times the opportunity to make new bloggy friends and to share your wonderful blog and discover others toRULES:
Please DO NOT link and run…….
- Please visit a few of the wonderful blogs that are sharing here.
- Remember to Follow Your hostesses- Katherines Corner, Over 50 Feeling 40, and Vintage Mama
- Please leave comments when you visit
- Please Link to your post and not to your blog home page
- Linkback on your post (optional, but always appreciated)
- Grab the hop button code from The button page (optional)
- No adult content blogs
- Please no more than 3 links to your blog
- No links directly to your shops or websites selling things/services please! (sorry they will be removed)
- Yes you can link giveaways (they are everyone’s favorite thing) Add your giveaways to Katherines Giveaways Page too!
Adding your link to this blog hop gives Katherines Corner permission to share your posts and pictures via social media and as features on Katherines Corner. Note- All features on Katherines Corner will be linked back to the original source .Social media features are linked back to the hop
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