The pending end of summer is both bittersweet and a relief – come on admit it! We are creatures of habit – we like order. Yes we like sunshine, barbecues, outdoor sports and sand in the car (not really), but there is something settling about settling back into a Fall routine. Knowing that you aren’t […]
So often you hear women fretting over the pending empty nest. Do you know that the more you fret, the worse you make it? Let’s just step back and take a deep breath, if even just for the moment. Allow your mind to wander to the land of cups-half-full. The land of what if’s… What if […]
As an image consultant, my goal is to help you revive your wardrobe and define your style, making it possible for you to be the best version of you! Dressing is a form of expression and the way you put yourself together can affect your attitude and self-esteem. What can I do for you? I offer […]
Doreen Dove will be leading an afternoon workshop at “She Did It/Boston” on March 24, 2014 at Babson College, Wellesley, MA entitled, “Does Your Image Match Your Next Phase?” You won’t want to miss it! Read this article as posted on BetterAfter50.com Is your closet filled with oldies but goodies? Is it time to re-evaluate your taste? Is […]
As featured in BetterAfter50.com 1. The secret to great fitting jeans is 5% lycra. 2. Downsize your clothing numbers by forcing yourself to wear something from the back of the closet – TODAY. 3. Dress too tight? Go green – eliminate dairy and grains for five days. 4. Bunions? Stick a few golf balls in your shoes, spritz with a bit […]
Reuse, reduce, recycle, rerun, re, re, re… While making over wardrobes, closets, lifestyles and habits, words that start with RE, repeat and repeat again. Reuse…I can wear those worn out sneakers to garden (garden now frequently used as a verb). Reduce…I guess it’s true that since I am only walking one dog, I don’t need to have […]
Trending Tuesday… A Seinfeld moment – stay with me on this one! Let’s assume by now that you have a new pair of boots – I certainly have provided enough options! The next question – how do you store them? Take a look at what came in from my lifelong friend on the other side of […]
What do you hear yourself say more often? What’s for dinner or what am I going to wear? Well I can’t help you with dinner, but I can help you get dressed. Do you ever wonder how some women just look put together all of the time? Are you thinking they just have more clothing than you, more […]
What did you wear today? Was it an easy choice or is there a discard pile on your floor? Pick a reason (or three) why you might feel clueless when it comes to your style: 1. I don’t know my body type and consequently have no clue how to dress it. 2. My closet is a black hole and […]
My Empty Nest Is A Mess
What’s living in your nest? Different species of birds use different materials to build their nests. Some use twigs, sticks, weeds, spider webs, lichens, insect cocoons, feathers, moss and even dryer lint! Might this sound like your closets? Both you and your house have earned the chance to breath a little now that there is […]