Tag: 50+ style

Trying a New Look- And It Didn’t Work

I decided to take a renewed interest in my ‘Retirement Style’ beginning late summer of 2023. This winter I started intentionally purchasing clothes that were out of my usual comfort zone, and experimenting with piecing together new looks. And not every new look is going to look good! I’m writing this blog post to encourage you to try some new…

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Clothes Hacks to Fit my Style

One of the reasons I like shopping thrift stores is the affordable opportunity to alter clothes, and sometimes home goods, to fit my style. If it’s not too expensive an item, I don’t have to feel badly if the hack goes sour and I ruin it. I have been known to try too big an alteration and end up with…

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Walmart Impulse Shopping and Try On

I stopped in at Walmart to pick up a few things and wandered through the clothing section. Hopefully I’m not the only one who goes in for 3 things and comes with 87! There were a few things in my color palette- hard to find in fall when everything is mustardy, dark greens, and dark teals. I picked up a…

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Three Ways with a Cardigan Sweater

But first- here’s a hello from Rachel, who is on her honeymoon at Disney Land! I can’t wait to hear about her adventures in LA. On to the Cardigan I became a big fan of the cardigan sweater when I found out you don’t have to keep them buttoned. I have no idea why it took me so long to…

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Talking About Shoes – Part 2

Welcome back to shoe talk with Tangerine Tea and Winter Bee! In case you missed it, last week we chatted about how many shoes we have, what kinds of shoes, as well as how and why we shop for shoes. Be sure to read that post if you haven’t already! This week, we wanted to show how we wear our…

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Retail Therapy- Spring Goodwill

What do you do when you need a lift in your spirits and in your closet? Call a friend to hit up the local Goodwill! Tangerine Tea is quicker in the aisles than Winter Bee, but that’s okay. We are a good balance of taking our time and knowing what we are looking for. Plus, we have a good time…

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French Manicures: Just For Brides?

Sometimes it seems like the French manicure is reserved for brides. We can see why- it’s classy and chic, and doesn’t compete with the dress or the bouquet. Is is possible to rock the French mani in everyday? Winter Bee: A French manicure is my go-to when I break a nail down to the quick. I like my nails to…

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