Just Brows-zing!

Ladies, let me set you straight right now....

Do your eyebrows!


I'm not talking about Freda Kahlo brows. Just normal attractive eyebrows.



For example, I recently saw a woman who has beautiful snow white hair, a great smile, lots of energy and enthusiasm...... and invisible eyebrows. She looks expressionless.



And then I saw another woman who, for some strange reason, tweezed the heck out of her brows and pencils in skinny little parentheses over her eyes. She looks surprised and vintage...and not in a good way.



This is the season of eyebrows.  From Cara Delevigne to Jennifer Aniston, eyebrows are front and center.


And the classic beauties like Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe all had gorgeous eyebrows that worked so well on their faces.




Fortunately, there are so very many eyebrow powders, creams, brushes, pencils and tubes that absolutely anyone can find the right one to make your eyebrows look like they are supposed to look.  They frame your eyes, enhance your face and your expressions, set off your glasses and finish your look.



This is so important to help you hide your age, enhance your face and it is sooooo easy to do. Why women can't be bothered with this simple step to make you look better is beyond me?

My favorite is ELF brow kit ($6 at Target) and I got Medium (to match the existing color of my brows).  There's a brush with a pointy end and a flat end. The pointy end is used in the powder to fill in your brows and the flat end goes into the tinted brow wax to lock in the powder and keep the brows flat and in place. I watched a YouTube video with a young woman showing how she uses this very kit....she uses the wax first, then the powder but that doesn't make any sense to me. Do what works best, always.



If you don't know how to do your brows, go to Ulta, Sephora or most salons (best to have an appointment first) and let a pro do it for you. Maintenance should be easy, just don't overdo it!

This is actually a pet peeve of mine and thank you for letting me get it off my chest...or forehead!

I laughed out loud when I saw this cause it is so true!

Until next time, I remain,

Stylistically yours!

Sooz

Powerful Plaids and Panchos!

Are you seeing all the plaids out there?

Thanks to Burbury trends, plaids and panchos are huge for Fall.

But you don't have to buy their products to feel stylish and be warm. Old Navy and Target have exactly what you want in these new trends.



And if panchos aren't your "thing," there's plenty of plaid to go around.




There are plaids that stand for various Scottish heritages.



So you could research if you want to represent a particular Scottish clan and find that plaid in stores.



Or just take a vibe from lumberjacks and wear a warm flannel plaid shirt as the weather cools.


Just know that whatever you wear in plaid, this Fall, you'll be absolutely stylish!



Until next time, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz

Fall Weather Style!

I woke up with the comforter on this morning...guess I got cold during the night and pulled it on! Love this weather so much more than hot, clammy, sticky Florida summer weather. I would love to move elsewhere but my husband is resistant to any change. So alas, I am doomed to run the a/c and stay inside a lot!



But the stores are already selling cool weather clothes and it is so tempting to buy pretty sweaters, jackets and wraps. So I admit I have bought a few items that are on trend and bought them inexpensively (in case they last one season).



First, I bought a dark gray wool long sweater with pockets. It doesn't have buttons, hooks or snaps, just something long and warmish. I imagine I will wear it a lot. And I only paid $20 at TJ Maxx.



I also bought a black suit jacket with ruched sleeves, fully lined with pockets at TJ Maxx for, yes, $20, as well.


This will be a great wear with jeans, skirts, dresses, etc.  for those not so cool days. Maybe even summer when I do temp work or go out in the evenings.

I finally had to toss a great pair of blue jeans. They were worn out and a woman "of a certain age" cannot decently wear tattered jeans and maintain an aura of sensibilities. So I will be buying another pair soon (or two). The ones I tossed were Seven7 straight leg jeans in short (cause I am) from Ross for $16 and I wore them out.


And I knit cowls for myself and friends for those nippy morning walks.  They're fun and easy to knit and they really keep the draft off your neck. You might want to look into this great item as a winter staple. And there are YouTube links that show you how to make them, if you want a great hobby that is fast and fun.



The shoe trend for this season (besides boots, which are always in style) is a take on the men's oxford or loafer shoe. I've seen several styles and may have to buy one soon. The trend is to wear them with pants or skirts. Comfortable shoes? Yes, all Fall!






I know I might be jumping the gun on getting my cool weather clothes ready for the upcoming season, but after a significantly hot and muggy summer, I (perhaps you, too) am ready for a welcome change of wardrobe and temperatures.

Enjoy the cool Fall season, buy something pretty to keep you warm, and get ready for this cozy time of year! Don't forget Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back!



Until next time, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz