A Few Thing I've Been Thinking About 

Girls do not dress for boys. They dress for themselves, and of course, each other. If girls dressed for boys, they'd just walk around naked at all times.

Betsy Johnson

Is feeling self-confident really as simple as having a makeover? It gives your self-esteem an extra boost, but it doesn't neces...

What's happening?

Some of my friends are in trouble. They are in deep pain. They feel helpless and hopeless. They feel broken. 

Me too.

Two plus years of a pandemic has left many people with *Lifestyle Fatigue* according to Sean Grover a psychologist for writes for Psychology Today.  It relates t...

As summer comes to an end like so many other women I'm shifting into *back-to* mode, back-to regular work routines after summer holidays and travel, back-to more structured days and back-to the fall vibe of sweater weather.

Growing up, back-to-school was a big deal for me. New friends, new teacher,...

Today is my birthday.

It's not a *big* birthday (one of those round numbered ones). Nevertheless it got me thinking about aging and like every other woman I have some angst around the inevitable. It's normal. (Cue: This is where you say, Helene, you look great for 68.) 

Not everyone holds to the b...

If you're anything like me you have a *to-do* list that never quite gets done. The fact that it's finally summer makes it feel harder to accomplish anything at all. I just want *to-be*. I'll still be working but I'm actually going to shut-down my computer more often to check in with myself and to co...

"I retired a year ago and have some great designer clothes and shoes from many years of working. I can't afford to buy anything new, but wonder how to adapt what I have to still look stylish in retirement. I am 5'4", about 112 pounds, still have nice shaped legs as long as they are covered in tights...