Style, Travel, and Healthy Living
Wide-Leg Cropped Pants for Summer
Even though summer is officially three weeks away, we all know that Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer season. And, according to the old-school fashion rule, we can now wear white! I wear white year round, so it doesn't make one bit of difference to...
Black Maxi Skirt Outfits for Summer
I've had this black maxi for several years, but I haven't worn it much. I think it must have migrated to the back of my closet! Does that ever happen to you? I pulled it out recently and decided to give it new life with these easy black maxi skirt outfits for summer....
4 Ways to Style a White Blazer
White blazers are versatile, elegant, and timeless wardrobe staples that can be worn year round dressed up or down. White blazers are everywhere right now from fashion blogs and Instagram to magazines and on celebrities, and they’re easy to style for a casual wear, for work, or for a night out.
Weekend Brunch Style
How often do you go out to brunch, ladies? For me, it's just a handful of times a year, and Mother's Day is one of those times. With Mother's Day just a week away, and being the most popular brunch day of the year, I wanted to share my weekend brunch style, inspire...
Wide-Leg Pants: A Stylish and Comfortable Alternative to Shorts
With the arrival of warm weather, it's time to break out the shorts, right? Not so fast! After a certain age, many women don't feel confident wearing shorts. We all know that spider veins, changing skin, extra weight, cellulite, and even winter-white legs are a...
The Sneakers I Never Travel Without
One thing we all agree on is that comfort is a must when traveling. I not only want to be comfortable when I travel, but I also want to look stylish, too! Clothing and shoe brands are making that much easier to achieve these days since comfort and style are what women...
5 Reasons to Add a Jumpsuit to Your Wardrobe
Have you added a jumpsuit to your wardrobe yet? I've had my eye on them for a few years, but this is the first one I've purchased since the 1980s. I loved jumpsuits back then, and I love them now! My off-the-shoulder jumpsuit is from a local boutique, Acey Design. In...
All Occasion Spring and Summer Dress
It’s that time of year! The arrival of spring brings Easter, Mother’s Day, bridal showers, graduations, weddings, and warm-weather patio dining. I'd wear this all-occasion spring and summer dress from Reformation brand at Nordstrom for any of these events. What first...
Arizona’s Hidden Gem: A Historic, Luxury, Boutique Hotel
If Arizona’s Valley of the Sun had a secluded island, I’ve discovered it. Tucked away in affluent Paradise Valley, the Hermosa Inn is an intimate, historic, luxury, boutique hotel that feels worlds away from everything, but in reality, this hidden gem is a short drive...
Ways to Style a Slip Dress Over 40
Elevate your look with style tips and fashion inspiration for women over 40 from Lisa at MidlifeinBloom.com.
10 Strategies to Manage Anxiety Naturally
Not too long ago, my husband sent me an article in which the author described her anxiety attacks. He said, “This sounds like you.” When I finished reading, I immediately did a Google search on anxiety, and I couldn’t believe what I saw. I scrolled through article...
My Favorite 3-Season Jacket
You may have seen my Instagram pictures of this stunning, double-breasted jacket from Curetê (pronounced CURE-ah-tay). I wanted to highlight it here for a few reasons and show you different styling options. First, the jacket is exquisite (even more so in person than...