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This gorgeous jersey cotton maxi dress is the perfect holiday dress / Christmas dress - stylish yet comfortable! UNDER $50!

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This gorgeous jersey cotton maxi dress is the perfect holiday dress / Christmas dress - stylish yet comfortable! UNDER $50! #LTKunder50

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✨ These elevated holiday outfits are officially 50% OFF — your size will NOT last. 💬 Say DEAL for a link.

🎄 From velvet trousers… 🎄 to elegant wrap tops… 🎄 to the classic black sheath dress… 🎄 to that iconic red holiday jacket…

🛍️ These are forever pieces at once-a-year prices.
 If you see your size, grab it immediately — several sizes are already low and won’t be restocked.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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✨Effortless European Minimalism = Cropped cardigan + Tailored trousers

🤎 Mocha brown is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2025 (and the it-shade in Europe right now)

👌 The secret to wearing wide-leg or tailored trousers without tucking? Pair them with a cropped knit, shell, or cardigan — clean lines without the bulk.

🧳 These trousers? Believe it or not… they’re athleisure trousers recommended by one of our Midlife It Girls who’s a TV reporter — she wears them with sneakers.

🛍️ I love them so much that I ordered three more pairs.

🇪🇺 The whole look gives that refined, minimalist, polished European vibe we all adore.

🪞 Elegant. Relaxed. Intentional. A perfect midlife uniform for fall.

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✨ Holiday elegance isn’t purchased — it’s cultivated.

👗 You don’t need a closet full of new outfits this season…

🎄 Just 10 timeless pieces that mix and match effortlessly.

This one capsule creates 12+ elegant looks for every event—
✔️ From formal parties…
✔️ To cozy nights in…
✔️ To travel days, concerts, and family gatherings.

💃 No stress. No overwhelm. No overbuying.

👚 Shop your closet first.

🌟 Lead with presence.

❤️ And let your confidence do the talking this holiday season.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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✨ Holiday Slimming Hack #8

💥 You won’t hear this anywhere else: CHECK YOUR POSTURE.

🧍‍♀️ Posture tells a story before your outfit ever does.
 📏 Lengthen through the spine, relax the shoulders, and lift your gaze with quiet confidence.
 💫 Instantly, you look more elegant, more assured… and yes, visually slimmer.

🌟 Good posture doesn’t just improve presence — it refines the entire silhouette.

📌 Like & follow for more midlife style tips made for women 45–65 (and loved by all).

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

#classicstyle #FashionOver40 #FashionOver50 #FashionOver60 #timelessstyle

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✨ Holiday Slimming Hack #7: Wear Heels (Even Subtle Ones)

👠 Pick up those toes… because I’m about to step on them.
 👣 A little lift goes a long way.
 💁‍♀️ A 1–2 inch kitten heel or wedge elevates posture, lengthens the silhouette, and boosts your presence — all without sacrificing comfort.
 🎯 It’s not about height… it’s about how you carry yourself.
 💫 My Style Secret: A slight lift transforms posture into poise.

💖 And a gentle reminder: the name of this account is MIDLIFE Posh Closet for a reason — my style advice is created especially for women ages 45–65. But truly, everyone is welcome here.

📌 Save this for your next holiday outfit!

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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✨ Holiday Slimming Hack #6: Monochrome

👗 Monochrome creates a long, uninterrupted visual line that instantly elongates the body. 
🎨 Wearing one color — or soft shades of the same hue — smooths the silhouette and adds quiet sophistication. 
🤍 Midlife It Girl Secret: Soft neutrals like ivory, camel, taupe, and gray are universally flattering and photograph beautifully for holiday gatherings. 
💫 Style Principle: Unity in tone creates visual flow and effortless refinement.

📌 Save this post and follow for the next Holiday Slimming Hack.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valare

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Holiday Slimming Hack 4: Match Shoes to Pants

✨ Here’s EXACTLY what I would do if I wanted to look instantly slimmer… I’d match my shoes to my pants. 
👀 In the first outfit, the shoes are a contrasting color (brown with black), causing the eye to drop straight to the bottom of the outfit. 
⛔ That break in color creates a visual stop, which adds weight and shortens the leg line. 
➡️ Now look at the second outfit (black with black)… the shoes match the pants, and suddenly the entire body looks longer and more elevated. 
📏 That’s the power of one long, uninterrupted column — it visually stretches the legs and creates that effortless, elegant Midlife It Girl silhouette. 
💡 Here’s my style tip: if you ever feel “off” in an outfit or want a quick slimming fix, match your shoes to your pants. 
👌 It’s simple, it’s chic, and it works every single time. 
🎄 Like and follow for more holiday slimming tips.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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🎄 Holiday Slimming Hack #3: Layer Long, Not Bulky

🔥 99% of all Midlife Women get this WRONG.

📏 Long layers elongate; bulky ones widen. 
🧥 Choose cardigans or blazers that skim the body and fall below the hip to draw the eye vertically. 
✂️ Avoid cropped or overly thick layers that visually chop the shape.

💡 My Style Secret: Let layers move. Fluid fabrics — like soft knits — glide gracefully and add instant refinement.

🛍️ PS: This budget cardigan has the *feel* of the expensive Barefoot Dreams fabric…and a bargain price. It will sell out fast!

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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💫 Holiday Slimming Hack #2: The Balance Method

😲 I’m about to say something that might shock you — that ridiculous Rule of Thirds was NEVER meant for midlife women.

👗 When we were younger, our waist was the slimmest part of our body — so dividing the body at the waist made sense.
 ⏳ But in the midlife years, that’s no longer the case — and the Rule of Thirds only makes that area look wider.

💡 Enter The Balance Method. It shifts the visual waistline slightly lower, letting tops fall just below the belly curve and around the high hip.

🎯 This simple change lengthens the torso, restores harmony, and draws the eye downward — not across. 
🗝️ It’s not about rigid ratios — it’s about graceful flow.

👠 The result? An elegant, balanced silhouette that flatters without a single belt or tuck.

💖 Because balance feels better than any math formula ever looked.

✨ Like & follow for more Midlife It Girl slimming hacks.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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Holiiday Slimming Hack #1: COLUMN DRESSING

✨ Want to look 10 pounds thinner this holiday season? Try this Midlife It Girl Slimming Hack:

🎯 COLUMN DRESSING

👗 Dress in one color for your base — like black from top to bottom — then layer a contrasting color over it.
 👀 This draws the eye vertically, not horizontally, creating an optical illusion of length instead of width.
 💫 The result? A naturally slimming silhouette that looks elevated, refined, and effortlessly chic.

🎄 No diets. No shapewear. Just smart styling that works with your body — not against it.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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🦃 Thanksgiving Outfit Mistake #3: Wearing Restrictive Clothing

⚠️ It may seem obvious, but wearing tight or stiff pieces on Thanksgiving is a disaster waiting to happen.

🍽️ You’ll be sitting, reaching, and dining for hours — this is not the day for stiff waistbands, tight dresses, or anything that pinches when you move.

💡 My Style Secret: Choose forgiving fabrics with a little stretch and silhouettes that let you breathe easily.

👖 Think stretchy jeans, flowy blouses, or knit dresses that move with you while keeping their shape.

💫 Comfort and confidence go hand in hand — especially around the Thanksgiving table.

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💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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#MidlifeItGirl

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🎯 You have no idea how important this is — until it’s too late.

🔥 Thanksgiving outfit mistake #2: Failing to LAYER.

🥶 Morning coffee on the porch? Cold. 
🔥 Hosting dinner with the oven on for hours? Suddenly, you’re melting.

💡 Style Solution: Start with a breathable base — think cotton knit or silk blend — then add a cardigan, vest, or light blazer you can slip off as the house warms up.

📸 You’ll stay chic, comfortable, and photo-ready from sunrise to pumpkin pie.

🦃 Elegant women plan for comfort and confidence — layering is how we do both.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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#MidlifeItGirl

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Amazon 11/11 $0.11 Deals! Many items are $0.11 and great deals on others. STOCK UP WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS like this Copper Water Bottle - a great white elephant gift!

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Amazon 11/11 $0.11 Deals! SELLING FAST! STOCK UP WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS like this silk satin pillow case.

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🎁 LAST DAY TO SAVE! This Laneige Midnight Minis Lip Set makes a great stocking stuffer and is on sale...last day to save.

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💤 Amazon $1 Deal Alert! 🎁

🪞This Silk Pillowcase is only $0.58 — yes, you read that right! A luxe little holiday gift that feels way more expensive than it is. 💕

🛒 Starting 11/10, Amazon Haul is dropping new $1 deals — everything is already $20 or less, so it’s the perfect time to stock up on gifts and self-care treats.
✨ Cross-category finds — beauty, home, tech, and more.
🛍️ Limit 3 of the $1 deal items per customer, but explore the rest of the storefront for other crazy-low prices!
📦 Spend $25 for FREE shipping — easy win.

🎄 These won’t last long — grab your silk pillowcase (and a few extras for gifting) before the next round of deals drops tomorrow!

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🛒 Amazon $1 Deal Alert! 🎉

🚨 The $0.67 Charger Cable Organizer is the perfect little holiday gift — practical, cute, and under a buck!
💰 Starting 11/10, Amazon Haul is dropping new $1 deals — everything is already $20 or less!
🛍️ Cross-category finds you’ll actually use (think beauty, home, and tech must-haves).
⏰ Limit 3 of the $1 deal items per customer — but don’t stop there! The rest of the storefront is packed with crazy-low prices.
📦 Hit $25 in your cart and get FREE shipping too!

✨ Stock up now before the next round of deals drops tomorrow!

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Thanksgiving Outfit Mistake #1: Cooking in Your Dinner Clothes

🍗 Ever spend hours perfecting your Thanksgiving outfit… only to spill cranberry sauce on it before the guests even arrive?

😅 We’ve all done it — running between the oven and the table, overheating by noon, and realizing our jeans are staging a personal protest before dessert.

👗 MY STYLE SECRET: Cook in a lightweight base layer — a simple tee, yoga pants, and an apron. Once the food’s ready, freshen up and change into your dinner outfit. Your look deserves its debut moment after the turkey’s carved.

✨ Because elegance isn’t about surviving the day — it’s about savoring it.

🕯️ This year, show up with presence, grace, and a clean blouse — the Midlife It Girl way.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

#classicstyle #fallfashion #FashionOver40 #FashionOver50 #FashionOver60 #timelessstyle
#MidlifeItGirl

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🍂 Mistake RUINING Your Fall Style #6 🧥 Thinking More Clothes Equal Better Style

💭 We live in a culture that tells us more is more — but when it comes to style, the opposite is true.
 🧺 A jam-packed closet filled with “someday” clothes only creates overwhelm and indecision.

🤫 My Style Secret: Simplify.
 ✔️ Focus on quality, not quantity.
 👖 A few beautifully fitting jeans, crisp shirts, and elegant sweaters will take you further than piles of trendy pieces that never quite feel right.

✨ When you can see, love, and easily combine everything in your closet, your confidence skyrockets.
 🗝️ Style clarity comes from curation, not accumulation.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

#MidlifeItGirl #FallStyleTips #EffortlessElegance #Over50Style #MinimalChic #MindfulStyle

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🍂 Mistake RUINING Your Fall Style #5 🧥 Wearing Clothes That Don’t Reflect Who You’ve Become

👗 Your closet tells your story — but sometimes, it’s still telling the story of who you used to be.
 🕰️ We hold onto clothes from a past version of ourselves: the “work clothes,” the “when I lose 10 pounds” clothes, or the “you never know” pieces.

💫 Style is about the woman you are now.

🗝️ Style Shift: Open your closet and ask — Does this reflect who I am today?
 🧹 If not, it’s time to let it go. Release what represents an outdated version of yourself.

🌷 You’ve evolved — your wardrobe should too.
 ✨ When you curate pieces that match your current energy and lifestyle, everything you wear feels more authentic, effortless, and flattering.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

#classicstyle #fallfashion #FashionOver40 #FashionOver50 #FashionOver60 #timelessstyle

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🍂 Mistakes RUINING Your Fall Style 4: 🕰️ Waiting Until the Last Minute to Choose Your Outfit

✨ Stop rushing your mornings — start romancing them.

💭 If your day feels chaotic, your outfit probably does too. When you grab whatever’s clean and hope for the best, you rarely walk out the door feeling confident.

👠 Even the most stylish women don’t wing it — they prepare. They play dress-up when no one’s watching.

👗 My Style Secret: Choose one afternoon on the weekend to plan a few outfits.
 📸 Try them on. Take mirror photos. 💍 Play with accessories and layers.

🌷 When you remove the stress of decision-making, you create space for joy, creativity, and confidence.

🕊️ Getting dressed becomes a ritual, not a race.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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🍂 Mistake RUINING Your Fall Style #3 ✨ Saving Your Best Clothes for “Special Occasions”

👗 One of the biggest mistakes women make after 50 is saving their favorite pieces for “when it matters.”
 💭 The result? You spend your days in clothes that don’t make you feel your best — and your confidence dims in the process.

💎 Fashion isn’t about impressing others — it’s about elevating yourself.

🔐 My Style Secret: Stop waiting. ✔️ If pearls make you feel elegant, wear them on a Tuesday. ✔️ Satin slip skirt? Style it with sneakers. ✔️ That blazer hiding in the back of your closet? Wear it instead of a coat.

💫 When you start dressing beautifully for your everyday life, your mood lifts, your posture changes, and your day simply feels better.
 🪞 Dressing beautifully is not vanity — it’s self-respect.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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Cardinal red blazer is 30% off and a great piece for the holidays. Last day to save!

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🍂 Mistake RUINING Your Fall Style #2:
Letting Retailers Dictate Your Style

Every season, the fashion industry decides what’s “in” and what’s “out.” But here’s the secret: they don’t know you.

Your lifestyle, your proportions, or your daily reality.

🪞 Mindset Shift: Stop asking, “What’s trending?” and start asking, “What feels like me?”
 Think about your real life — school pickups, work meetings, coffee with friends, travel. Then create a wardrobe that fits that life beautifully.

Your personal style should whisper, “This is who I am,” not shout, “This is what’s on sale.”

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

#classicstyle #fallfashion #FashionOver40 #FashionOver50 #FashionOver60 #timelessstyle

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Super soft loungeset is HALF OFF and makes a great holiday gift for women.

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Cardinal red blazer is 30% off - a great piece for the holidays!

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Cozy loungeset is HALF OFF and makes a great holiday gift for women.

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Chambray Dress is HALF OFF!

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🍂 Mistakes RUINING Your Fall Style #1 👀 Focusing on what you don’t like about yourself.

✨ When you start your day critiquing your reflection, you block your own radiance. 
🪞 The mirror reflects what you look for — if you seek flaws, you’ll find them. But if you look for beauty, you’ll see that too.

💫 Mindset Shift: After you get dressed, name one thing you love about how you look today.

🌷 Because when you focus on what you like — not what you don’t — you style yourself with confidence. 
💃 And confidence is the real finishing touch on any outfit.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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