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Keeping It Golden & Link Up On The Edge #75
Welcome to the final Link Up On the Edge of 2017! A few days ago, I wrote a post discussing the torment of menopause. If you missed that post, you can read it here. Just like most uncomfortable things in life, I like to inject a bit of humor in such topics. And just like most struggles in life, I try to take it all in stride, make the best of the situation, and smile and laugh my way through it. But knowing that on the other side of menopause lies our golden years gives a glimmer of hope that makes it a little easier to keep perspective and stay…
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Three, Two, One…Countdown to Classy: Dressing Up Colorful Skirts for the New Year & Thursday Moda Link Up
I have never been one to make New Year’s resolutions. I just don’t really see the point of feigning commitment to some new goal just because the calendar year is turning. I am more of the mindset that when I decide a change needs to be made, I’m going to start making it right now, not on some arbitrary day dictated by a weird societal tradition. Nope, not for me. Not at all. *This is a sponsored post. This jacket was provided to me. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. *Jacket: Plus Size Double Breasted Epaulet Flare Coat c/o Rosegal. Available in 4 colors. At this…
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The Holiday Series: What to Wear for New Year’s Eve
As we bring 2017 to a close, I am so honored to be joining these eight fabulous women in a celebration of new beginnings with our style inspiration for ringing in the year 2018. This is the sixth and final post in The Holiday Series, a multi-blogger collaboration that has been so creatively orchestrated by the very stylish and energetic Ada of Elegance and Mommyhood. Without further adieu, here is what I have decided to wear for New Year’s Eve. Be sure to keep scrolling for the stylish inspirations of my eight wonderful blogging friends. *This is a sponsored post. This dress was provided to me for purposes of this…
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#SpreadTheKindness Link Up #52
Your favorite posts from last week. Lisa of Coast to Coast shared her post Monday Musings – A Whole Lot of Random. I have gotten to know Lisa a little bit this past year through blogging and she is the sweetest person ever! I particularly love posts like these where you get a peak into the real life of the woman behind the blog. And I must say, Lisa is totally someone I would be friends with in real life, too! And Jodie, Nancy, and Charlotte of Jodie’s Touch of Style are a favorite once again with another Charlie’s Angels inspired post, It’s Alex Munday of Charlie’s Angels at your…
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Merry Christmas & Joyous Everything
I recently won a raffle for a family photo session with the brilliant and ever so talented Sarissa Melissa Photography. Seeing as Melissa already has taken many amazing photos for me (you can see those here, here, here, here, and here), I was so thrilled for the opportunity to bring my family into her studio! As usual, she did not disappoint! Keep in mind, my children were absolute uncooperative beasts during this session. So Melissa definitely worked some kind of Christmas magic to produce these fabulous images! We are definitely a family with a sense of humor. And you all know I like to keep things real and authentic. So picture…
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Merry Menopause
Did you catch the irony of that title? Menopause or perimenopause or whatever this is that is taking place in my 43 1/2 year old body is not so merry. In fact, it is quite literally, the least merry experience of my life. Seriously, what is this holy hot and cold hell? *This jacket was provided to me for the purposes of this blog post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. Some women who have come through this stage of life share similar stories of bodily torment. Others claim to have breezed through it unscathed. Now, I know that all women are different and we all…
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My Random Holiday Truths & Link Up On the Edge #74
If you are a regular reader here, then you know one of the qualities of my personality that I take great pride in is that I am open and honest in all things while at the same time remaining sincere and kind. With the year 2017 coming to an end, I wanted to take an opportunity to share with you some of my deepest random truths…with regard to the holidays, to blogging, and to life in general. *This is a sponsored post. This coat was provided to me for purposes of this blog post. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. *Coat: Plus Size Faux Fur Hooded Button Up…
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5 Tips to Get More Wear from Your Wardrobe
When was the last time you got really serious about your clothes and how you can get the most out of them? If it it has been a while, now is the time for you to start thinking about maximizing your wardrobe potential. It is difficult to justify waste when it comes to fashion and clothing, so read on to learn 5 tips to get more wear from your wardrobe. *This is contributed content and may contain affiliate links. 1. Choose Clothing Items That Are Flexible Flexibility is important when it comes to clothing items. If you always make a point of buying flexible clothing items that can be worn…
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The Holiday Series: What to Wear on Christmas Day
Christmas is only five days away and I am so excited to share with you the amazing style inspiration from 15 fabulous bloggers who have joined Ada’s Holiday Series collaboration for the fifth post in this series. This time we are sharing our Christmas outfits. I was never one to wear super gimicky clothing for any holiday but this year I thought it would be fun to go outside my comfort zone and embrace a more festive approach to holiday dressing. *This is a sponsored post. This dress was provided to me for purposes of this blog post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. When I saw…
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Inspired by Fashion Should Be Fun: Girl Power & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #51
If you are a fashion blogger or even the tiniest bit obsessed with fashion, I am sure you know Dawn Lucy of Fashion Should Be Fun. I have been following Dawn Lucy for a few years and I have to say that she has not shared an outfit yet that hasn’t sent me into a complete swoon of adoration. Last month when she shared her post Lily Silk – High Quality Silk, Black Friday Deals, it was her studded booties that made me gasp with delight and sigh, “Oh, I need a pair of studded booties.” Seriously, how fabulous are her booties? The studs just scream girl power. Since I…
