
Trendspotting Fashion and Beauty in Japan: How To Get The Look
One of the best things about traveling to cities that are so unlike your own is seeing how people dress and interact or engage with fashion. Seeing what we have in common and what other cities or locations do differently (and in some cases, better) is always intriguing and inspiring. My recent trip to Japan was …

Closet Cleanout Inspiration: How to Spot Trends That are Right For You
The start of a new year is the perfect time to create a closet must-have checklist, declutter what no longer serves you, and take stock of what you already own. I like to do a closet cleanout at the beginning of each season, but also do a bit of a touch-up at the beginning of …

How To Feel Fit and Fab at Fifty and Beyond
It can be intimidating to get back into a fitness routine if you have been on a hiatus. It is also frustrating to tailor a workout plan to your health concerns and goals using endless, even contradictory, fitness advice found online, most of which is marketed to young men. Note: This post was previously published …

The Best Easy-to-Make Texas-Style Crock-Pot Pulled Pork
What will you serve for game day? What’s better than pulled pork? A pulled pork crock pot recipe, that’s what! As soon as I hear I can dump a bunch of ingredients into my crock-pot, close the lid, set it and come back several hours later to a delicious meal, I’m in. Problem is a …