We were at the Primland Resort in 2016 when this photo was taken.
Mr. Mickey is my adventure partner in life. We have been dating since 2006. He is usually my photographer and my inspiration for living a full and elegant life. He usually plans our outings and wants to take pictures of everything we do to share with you. He is very proud of this project and enjoys sharing every date with you here on the blog. We love to meet you when we are out and about. Please always come up and tell us who you are if you happen to see us on one of our adventures. I am confident he will want to take your picture!
I love fashion, but these days I must use a different set of guidelines for putting together outfits than the gals featured in Vogue and on runways. Living in a small southern city and working within my clothing budget, I've learned to adapt current fashion to fit my lifestyle and social circle.
Fashion is what you buy. Style is what you do with it. The way we present ourselves is unspoken communication. I want my style to convey that I am a professional woman with an awareness of trends while remaining appropriate, approachable, and engaging.
My career in the fashion industry began in 1976, working part-time in the Visual Merchandise Department at Parks Belk. Within a year, I was promoted to the Visual Merchandise Manager of three Parks Belk Department Stores. After serving four years in the United States Navy, I held the Corporate Director of eight Cosmetic Departments for Rices Nachman's Department Stores. Later I became the District Manager of a chain of boutiques.
My first venture as a business owner was a consulting firm named 'Career Image.' This included speaking at seminars throughout the southeast United States to present the concept of using your best colors and clothing shapes to build a wardrobe to work in any situation. I conducted personal consultations at the client's closet and then accompanied them on well-planned shopping trips afterward.
As the editor of the blog Fifty, not Frumpy, I share tips, trends, and wardrobe ideas for those of us who have become fashion-challenged over the years.
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My career in the fashion industry began in 1976, working part-time in the Visual Merchandise Department at Parks Belk. Within a year, I was promoted to the Visual Merchandise Manager of three Parks Belk Department Stores. After serving four years in the United States Navy, I held the Corporate Director of eight Cosmetic Departments for Rices Nachman's Department Stores. Later I became the District Manager of a chain of boutiques.
My first venture as a business owner was a consulting firm named 'Career Image.' This included speaking at seminars throughout the southeast United States to present the concept of using your best colors and clothing shapes to build a wardrobe to work in any situation. I conducted personal consultations at the client's closet and then accompanied them on well-planned shopping trips afterward.
As the editor of the blog Fifty, not Frumpy, I share tips, trends, and wardrobe ideas for those of us who have become fashion-challenged over the years.
9 comments:
I really like your site. Using yourself as the model for what fashion looks work best after 50 is really helpful - and original.
HI Susan, I really love your blog and just now liked your facebook page. I especially enjoy your words of encouragement about starting over again. I am about to be laid off from the job I've held for 20 years. I also freelance write about beauty and healthy but it won't pay the bills (age 56 here). So naturally, I'm frightened. Your posts about beginning anew are inspiring! And you look lovely! I too, have a "subdued" personality, so this will be difficult for me. Will continue to watch you for inspiration!
Donna (emilyatheart@gmail.com)
Hi Susan!
Love your blog. You're an inspiration with your fashion tips. You gave me some super new ideas on how to wear my navy jacket. Love the red pants with the neutral shoes and the jewellery. I have to start experimenting with contrasts. I'm still stuck in that time warp which dictated that shoes and bags should always match (dreary and ageing). I noticed that you also have fun with contrasting pieces of jewellery (am also trying that out too). I'm 58 and its time for a new look (like yesterday!). Keep up the good work. Best Regards, Di Redhead: Littlehampton: South Australia.
Dear Susan,
I found your blog a few weeks ago, and have been in love ever since. Your style may be geared towards women over 50, but I just want you to know you officially have a 22 year-old fan! Stylistically, I tend to go for a more 'put together' look, accented with lots of color and maybe a few trendy items.
Anywho, I'm a big big big fan of your blog and I look forward to seeing more timeless, easy going and flirtatious outfits!
Hi Susan, I just found your blog and am loving it! Such helpful, practical yet appropriate hints for a 50 plus woman. I went through breast cancer in 2010 and the chemotherapy removed all my hair including eyebrows and eyelashes, and it didn't come back in as thick or as quickly as I would have liked. Plus then my reconstructed body was changed quite a bit and so I've been figuring out how to dress and wear makeup to allow me to look my normal self again for the past 3 years - wish I'd seen your blog about 2 years ago, but am glad to have found it now! I love the classic, age appropriate, yet NOT dowdy looks you've created - thanks for the great site. I'll be back!
Best, Claudia
I am 59 and just discovered your blog. I think your look, which is my style - look good, but not Frumpy! I can carry this look into my sixties. Thanks for the outfits that are pulled together...again, my style. Thanks for all your wisdom and you are now my go-to blog when I need an outfit.
Hi Susan,
I found your blog last year (?) and have enjoyed following you on Facebook. I'm Camille Goscicki,56 years old, and have always loved fashionable clothing. I really enjoy seeing your ensembles on polyvore, and often save the photos in my "style folder" for reference before shopping. I'm back to writing my blog (www.beasgraceless-aging.com) and am planning on including a link to your blog (as well as others relating to fashion for us older but still youthful women) on an upcoming post.
Dear Susan, I have just found your Blog and I love your Tips and sense of style. I will be back for more.
I am looking forward to hearing you speak and hopefully meeting you when you present at the Hilton Head Island Bluffton Chamber of Commerce event. Love your story and can relate!
Sandra
www.lowcountryfelicitylife.com
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