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What to wear from T+T! We’re pairing this beautiful burgundy Nordstrom top with flared jeans, burgundy slingback heels, and simple gold accessories. It’s a cute work party look that feels festive without being too dressed up.

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What to wear from T+T! We’re pairing this beautiful burgundy Nordstrom top with flared jeans, burgundy slingback heels, and simple gold accessories. It’s a cute work party look that feels festive without being too dressed up. LTKSeasonal LTKOver40 LTKMidsize

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I’m in my 50s now, and here’s something wild: I look better than I did in my 30s and 40s.

For years I didn’t even realize how much I’d let myself fade into the background. Skipping the mirror instead of looking in it. Putting everyone else’s needs before my own, every single day.

Turning it around wasn’t one big overhaul. It was small, daily acts of choosing myself — the right fit over the “safe” size, sun rays instead of something to erase, showing up as me instead of hiding.

Your 50s aren’t a decline. They’re a return to yourself. Here are some of the things that helped me!

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Everything on my list for spring

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Don’t do it anymore. Soft white jeans or ecru are an updated look. These are great! We love the stretch but yet the structure of these that don’t show our lumps and bumps. They skim so nicely too. Great for Spring and summer. Wearing size 10 or 30
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This navy sweater is the perfect fall piece! You can throw it on with jeans, and add simple jewelry! It is such a functional piece.

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Things so good I’d buy them twice.

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Over 50 and just getting started! Dress for success is what my mom and grandmother used to say! Wish they could see us now!

I feel like I hit the game winning point!

OMG!!!! It’s so cute and cashmere???? Walmart is now competing with Quince and it’s good news for all of us.

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Walmart new arrivals!

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Love this set, and I’m so happy it’s back in stock in this pretty butter yellow! The color is so cheerful and easy to wear. Definitely one of those sets I’ll be reaching for again and again.

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We didn’t expect an overnight sheet mask to make such a difference, but the BIODANCE Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask really impressed us! Our skin feels so hydrated and refreshed in the morning, with that glowy look we love. Such a good skincare find to add to our nighttime routine.

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We love adding a necklace for a little pop of color! The gold detailing makes it easy to pair with so many different outfits and adds just the right finishing touch. It’s one of those accessories you can throw on whenever your outfit needs a little something extra.

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These Amazon beauty finds are a few of our recent favorites! From skincare and eye patches to simple hair accessories, there’s a little something for every part of your routine. I love having these on hand for everyday beauty and a little extra self care.

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I’m 54 years old, and according to every chart the doctor hands me, my BMI puts me in the “overweight” category. I wear a size 10. My arms aren’t toned, my stomach isn’t flat, and no, I am not shredded — not even close. I’ve raised three kids and survived breast cancer, and somewhere between all of that, I stopped waiting for my body to look a certain way before I let myself live in it.

Somewhere along the way, the world decided that a low-cut dress is a privilege you earn — with a flatter stomach, a smaller number on the scale, a body that hasn’t been through what mine has been through. That you tuck it away until you’ve “fixed” whatever needs fixing.

I never got that memo. Or maybe I did, and I just decided not to listen.

So today I put on the dress. Not because I’ve arrived at some perfect version of myself, but because I stopped needing to. This body carried babies and fought its way through cancer — it’s earned the right to feel beautiful exactly as it is, low-cut dress and all. 💛

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Such a great outfit for heading into fall!

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Amazon has so many cute early fall finds right now! I love adding a few cozy accents and seasonal touches to make my home feel ready for fall. These are simple ways to bring in the season without changing the whole look of your space.

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Such great finds but selling fast!

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This Elemis hand wash is one of my favorites for everyday use! My hands tend to get dry, and this feels so gentle and nourishing without leaving them feeling stripped. It’s such a nice little upgrade to keep by the sink.

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Let’s get ready for fall travel and leisure! If you haven’t tried Varley yet, you’re missing out because their sets are so comfortable and feel incredibly luxurious. These are the kinds of outfits I love having on hand for travel days, running errands, and relaxing.

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At least I got the messy room right?

Wearing size 10 in the dress. Added an Amazon scarf.

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The Mackenzie Childs Sky Check collection adds such a pretty touch to my lake home. I love the soft blue tones and classic check pattern, especially when I’m hosting friends and family for lake weekends. These pieces make setting the table and entertaining feel a little more special.

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POV: I don’t usually wear shorts, but these changed my mind! They’re comfortable, flattering, and give me the coverage I want while still looking cute. I finally found a pair that makes me feel good wearing shorts again.

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Love this necklace! It’s such a pretty piece and adds a little something extra to any outfit. I can see myself wearing it with so many different looks.

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These dresses garnered so many compliments in a room of some of the most stylish women on the planet!

Wearing medium in dresses.

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Travel OOTD! On my way out, I grabbed a hat to support my kid’s new school, and I couldn’t be more excited for him. It was the perfect little addition to my travel outfit and an even better reason to wear it.

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This blouse has the prettiest feminine details, and I love it paired with a soft pink cashmere sweater. The combination works beautifully for lunch with friends, the office, or weekend plans. Such a pretty pairing to keep in your wardrobe for so many occasions.

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There have been seasons of life when simply getting through the day was enough, and getting dressed was the last thing on our minds. Over time, we found our way back to enjoying fashion and discovering how the right outfit can bring confidence, comfort, and a little joy to the everyday. That’s why we love sharing styles that remind women to feel good, have fun with fashion, and enjoy getting dressed.

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Working on my Mother of the Bride arms with just a pair of 5 lb weights! I do these while sitting on my shower bench and keep it simple with curls, overhead pulls, arm raises, and punches for 2 sets of 30 each. I’ve been pretty consistent with it, and so far I’m really happy with the results!

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A beautiful bag is one of our favorite ways to finish an outfit! These Amazon finds have woven textures and neutral shades that make them so easy to style with dresses, casual outfits, and vacation looks. We love how they add a fun finishing touch without taking over the outfit.

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3 years ago at this very spot, I posted an OOTD and woke up the next morning to 10,000 new followers. It’s been a wild and fun ride getting to share it with my sis and you! Xoxo

Wearing large in all!

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Games with friends ootd!

Wearing medium dress and sweater!

Fall arrivals trending.

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Quality at a great price never looked so good.

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A neutral pair of Mary Jane flats is a staple everyone should have. These are light and go well with almost anything! From a casual outfit to anything dressy. You will find yourself reaching for these.

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And you should too!

I trained for hours. I competed for a Big Ten program. My body could do things most people’s couldn’t — power through a swing, hold steady under pressure, show up again and again. And still, I couldn’t see it. Not the strength. Not the beauty. All I could see was what it wasn’t.

Because the only bodies I was ever shown as “the standard” weren’t real. The models in the magazines I grew up comparing myself to weren’t just smaller than me — statistically, they were in the most underweight 1% of women. Not average. Not even something a body is built to look like. But I didn’t know that. I just knew I wasn’t that, and I let it mean something was wrong with me.

Then there were the comments. Offhand ones, from guys who probably don’t even remember saying them. About my thighs. About being strong instead of small — said like it was an insult. Like an athlete’s body was something to apologize for instead of something to be proud of. And I let those throwaway comments live in me for years. Longer than any of them deserved.

It took until I was 54 to finally put it down.

For decades I dressed to disappear — to not take up too much space, to not draw the wrong kind of attention, to just get through the day unnoticed. And somewhere in the last few years, without even realizing exactly when it happened, that flipped. I stopped dressing to disappear. I started dressing to stand out.

I’m not invisible. I never was. I just spent a long time trying to be.

Not anymore.

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