tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post9191594606478986173..comments2024-03-22T08:51:26.932-04:00Comments on Fifty, not Frumpy: I Traded Old for Bold!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12173137023460640894noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-81729855939426748762016-04-10T19:41:26.731-04:002016-04-10T19:41:26.731-04:00I am so grateful for your posts. You bless me! Whe...I am so grateful for your posts. You bless me! When you put in your blog, "Rock on, sisters, we got this!" This just made me smile and gave me a little pep talk! Thank you thank you thank you! You are a treasure!Amy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884313230123226203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-12394816005640412502016-04-10T07:18:23.370-04:002016-04-10T07:18:23.370-04:00I love your blog! Great haircut! I'm 51 toda...I love your blog! Great haircut! I'm 51 today (woohoo!) and was diagnosed with breast cancer in August. I just finished radiation last week and my hair is slowly growing back after months of chemo. My interest in style and clothes are signs of LIFE!! I love reading your blog and enjoying this stage of life. Thanks for posting your fun and happy style. I have bought several pieces that you have suggested and feel great in them! I teach at a university and want to be stylish and up-to-date but have to dress professionally. Your blog helps! Thanks again for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161741851641393407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-77640290306097829642016-04-10T05:56:58.295-04:002016-04-10T05:56:58.295-04:00Hi Kim, My stylist creates the combination that is...Hi Kim, My stylist creates the combination that is the right tone for my hair. She leaves it on for only a few minutes before the shampoo. A hair glaze, similar to a gloss, is temporary. They can be clear to just add shine or have some pigment to complement the tone of the hair color. Unlike a gloss, a glaze does not contain peroxide or ammonia. It simply coats or sits on top of the hair.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173137023460640894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-67646520824397075062016-04-09T22:19:13.594-04:002016-04-09T22:19:13.594-04:00Been loving your bog and the new Blobs. Tell me mo...Been loving your bog and the new Blobs. Tell me more about your "chrome"? Not sure what this is. I'm in the process of going gray. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16476959559736433110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-38508033168952759982016-04-09T22:07:55.926-04:002016-04-09T22:07:55.926-04:00Thank you so much for this blog! I have been lurk...Thank you so much for this blog! I have been lurking for a few years and will be turning 53 this year. While my husband and I are very active, I have gained 20+ pounds in the last 3-4 years. It is incredibly discouraging to weigh this much and not be able to feel comfortable in clothes any longer. I have made a promise to myself to change eating habits and increase exercise in the coming months. Even signed up for a Half Marathon with my high school besties! Something has got to change...you are my inspiration!Cobluskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365986787743326469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-1836843446760448242016-04-09T18:24:09.939-04:002016-04-09T18:24:09.939-04:00Susan. I too have been followingredients you for s...Susan. I too have been followingredients you for some time. I love this hairstyle so much for you. I've been trying to post myself to instagram accounts but it too seems like an outlet for 20 somethings. Thank you so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10215346226489816225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-22638755737811789202016-04-09T18:10:13.103-04:002016-04-09T18:10:13.103-04:00I married in my late 50s and believed it was my ti...I married in my late 50s and believed it was my time for dressing my age. I bought what I thought suited the Married Lady image. Of course, it didn't take long for me to realise the look wasn't me, the clothes I'd bought were for some other lady who'd always dressed that way. So now I've switched back to wearing just what is me, the style I've had all my life, with a few little tweaks to suit my more mature body, changing lifestyle and current styles. I'm back to being me and my hubby has got back the woman he fell for!<br />Loving your blog, as always, and loving Myra's workthepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-72799541879789168262016-04-09T17:49:55.518-04:002016-04-09T17:49:55.518-04:00Susan, thank you for sharing your "ROCK ON!&q...Susan, thank you for sharing your "ROCK ON!" view on life with all of us who are paddling in the same boat.!!!! You have been such a huge help for me with my wanting to stay fifty not frumpy , but now i am so past that and am rocking in my 60's!!<br />thank you, thank you thank you!!!cihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115611954838499823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-78774266456192417872016-04-09T17:11:29.136-04:002016-04-09T17:11:29.136-04:00I had a corporate job and always dressed well for ...I had a corporate job and always dressed well for that but my out of office clothes were frumpy to say the least! I had no idea, but since I've retired blogs like yours have really helped me in finding my style. I could lose a little weight, but feel and look,so mch better. Thank you.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032285539783041577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-32515809171718275152016-04-09T15:26:31.637-04:002016-04-09T15:26:31.637-04:00No matter how many times I see a "before"...No matter how many times I see a "before" and "after" photo of you, I continue to be amazed!! You look fantastic!Angelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02293214837394664559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-65097974055091619892016-04-09T13:36:56.368-04:002016-04-09T13:36:56.368-04:00I'm 64, work out 5 days a week and garden like...I'm 64, work out 5 days a week and garden like a fool. I also volunteer and keep my whole extended family together with family traditions. The worst thing you can do is give up and sit down! I'm not the most stylish person due to my outdoor avocation (not what you would call the genteel gardener!!) but when I do clean up I enjoy combining all my outfits in different ways and buying trendy accessories. I love your <br />shoes, Susan, but due to foot problems could not wear them for long. Oh well, there's always a wedge, I can do some of those...attitude is everything!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041057524183057534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-60949413157908550802016-04-09T13:29:04.146-04:002016-04-09T13:29:04.146-04:00One of my favorite outfits and looks for you...and...One of my favorite outfits and looks for you...and I can't believe you will be 60! You have such a youthful appearance and I love your classy outfits!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290390157598800304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-82710153541326645112016-04-09T11:29:49.851-04:002016-04-09T11:29:49.851-04:00As always I enjoy all your posts and love how you ...As always I enjoy all your posts and love how you share your tips together with your very brave pics and comments of where you go wrong. I learn so much from not what went right but also what went wrong. Keep up the good work and being 60 will be a breeze.christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639082573723964447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-23060581341844453942016-04-09T10:40:23.197-04:002016-04-09T10:40:23.197-04:00Congratulations on your upcoming milestone birthda...Congratulations on your upcoming milestone birthday. Straight forward, no fear. You are a bright light.Prairie Poulethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784027582453290583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-76737494662330873822016-04-09T10:27:14.820-04:002016-04-09T10:27:14.820-04:00Just stunning. And, I swear, that other picture mu...Just stunning. And, I swear, that other picture must be your mother, not you. <br /><br />By the way, it is downright blustery in Asheville today. Seems I brought New York weather south. Kristien62https://www.blogger.com/profile/04141776821818167047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-82695179266348552172016-04-09T10:11:41.186-04:002016-04-09T10:11:41.186-04:00Your current look is really timeless. Someone 20+ ...Your current look is really timeless. Someone 20+ years younger could wear it and feel & look great! Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-8413634344845326932016-04-09T09:51:52.269-04:002016-04-09T09:51:52.269-04:00So love this. I started a strength training progra...So love this. I started a strength training program about one month ago. At almost 59, I had my doubts I could accomplish this. Now I am able to do more than I ever thought posdible. Attitude is such a big part of any change. Thank you for your inspiration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816167705364309476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-86556821516099270992016-04-09T09:50:01.482-04:002016-04-09T09:50:01.482-04:00Lorraine Watkins, I lived in Virgina Beach for twe...Lorraine Watkins, I lived in Virgina Beach for twenty years! I would love to come home for a speaking engagement anytime. I just need an invitation! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173137023460640894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-19177185940401080392016-04-09T09:35:08.460-04:002016-04-09T09:35:08.460-04:00I do like your current style! I am 61 and with you...I do like your current style! I am 61 and with your help and a few other boogs I feel I look stylish not foolishnor frumpy. Will you be make ng any personal speaking appearances in Virginia near Hampton Roads? My girlfriends would love to meet your u.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110095078604837289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-57302679515582495002016-04-09T09:29:25.126-04:002016-04-09T09:29:25.126-04:00I'm so glad I discovered your blog. After I re...I'm so glad I discovered your blog. After I retired from my teaching job my "bold" look consisted of ill fitting jeans and over sized t-shirts. I had gained weight and gotten flabby. That, combined with a lowered income convinced me that I didn't care what I looked like as long as I was comfortable so why invest in new clothes. Recently I lost 10 pounds and was going to see my sisters for Christmas so wanted to spruce up a bit. I discovered jeggings and tunics which were perfect for my long skinny legs and short, flabby waistline. I've been feeling foolish for wearing a style I thought was inappropriate for my age. Then a few days ago I discovered you! I've gone through almost every old post and have learned so much. Thank you, thank you for sharing your journey. <br /><br />I responded to your blue/white post, but don't see it posted anywhere. I've never done this before so don't know what I'm doing. I'll keep trying.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12910297404027900509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-15952918129272317992016-04-09T09:16:33.165-04:002016-04-09T09:16:33.165-04:00Susan....I have been following you for some time, ...Susan....I have been following you for some time, but never left a comment! I have to, today! I LOVE this picture of your color and cut in today's post!! I have been considering letting my hair go "natural," but my stylist talked me into continuing to cover the roots with blonde! I am a decade older than you !! and would like to, at least, try the natural look! I'm so curious about this "chrome and pearl glaze" that you mention!? Your stylist has got the perfect "do" or you!! She "rocks" too! Thank you for sharing!!<br />Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02036341721679413006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-69016997618470219192016-04-09T08:51:17.880-04:002016-04-09T08:51:17.880-04:00You -- and all the other wonderful blogs for femme...You -- and all the other wonderful blogs for femmes d'un certain age -- are right. There is a huge need for blogs just like yours to show how older women can look fresh, au courant and beautiful -- just maybe not like a 16-year-old. Thank you for sharing your highs and lows. You come across like a friend sharing wonderful secrets! Have a lovely weekend. Looking forward to Monday's blog with your weekend ramblings with Mr. M!belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561463023915379532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-30447843445704632942016-04-09T08:40:57.151-04:002016-04-09T08:40:57.151-04:00You look great Susan You give me inspiration.You look great Susan You give me inspiration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090341821008568218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-7465578202329265112016-04-09T08:40:10.977-04:002016-04-09T08:40:10.977-04:00I love this post. I unfortunately had let myself g...I love this post. I unfortunately had let myself go way back in my 30s and wasted 20 years being overweight and frumpy. Then I had a health scare at 51 which had me make some major changes. It's been slow but I was nearly 100 lbs overweight (goodness I've never admitted that out loud before) I'm down 60 lbs from my highest weight and have about 35 more to go. I started working out with a personal trainer last summer and LOVE it! First time really doing something for me. I am feeling so much better, strong and more confident. I am slowly developing a personal style. Your blog has been a great inspiration...Although I wish I could rock those heels but I have arthritis in my knees. Keep posting as I look forward to reading each day!Karen Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012701775144271477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578527149393066342.post-79163145319056373842016-04-09T08:14:32.080-04:002016-04-09T08:14:32.080-04:00Your post this morning is the perfect antidote for...Your post this morning is the perfect antidote for the weather here in norther NJ!<br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195794855545199779noreply@blogger.com