RICH SOFT AND COZY
May is here! This is almost always my favorite month of the year. It is my birthday month! At my age, it is not about the presents. I don’t really need anything and I want for very little. However, I am always thrilled that I am blessed to be alive for another year. Life is not always pretty or fun but I love being able to experience every moment of it. My birthday rolls around on Mother’s Day this year. That doesn’t happen very often but this year I get to celebrate a “two-fer!” Haha!
What was the best birthday present you ever got? I know what my Mom’s was, it was her sister being born on her birthday. She might not have thought that when she was 5 and her Mom was having her sister but now as she is older I bet she can appreciate the gift more. Lol! The funny thing is that I can’t really remember a lot of my birthday presents over my lifetime. How can that be? I am sure I was thrilled with the item at the time but now it is not even a memory. I thought I was going to get a great birthday present this year. Rodan and Fields were supposed to launch into Australia on my birthday. I thought I was going to get three new business partners for my birthday and I was super excited! However, due to the website issues, R+F have decided to push back the launch until all the glitches have been worked out. I would much rather they wait until everything works smoothly but I am still disappointed that it is not going to be my birthday present. ?
Purple has been one of my favorite colors this year. I have never been a huge purple fan but this year it has taken over my wardrobe. I am literally drawn toward this color in almost every hue. This is a very vibrant purple but I also like lilac and orchids. This top is by Susan Graver and it is perfect for just throwing on and feeling comfortable. This is the type top that looks good without even trying. I think it is the material that looks “rich” but it is so soft and cozy. I usually refer to these type tops as “slinky” and I am careful not to have them fit too close to the body. I don’t want them attaching themselves to my bumps and lumps that I don’t want to be highlighted.
Aren’t these the cutest earrings? I love the knot design and the gunmetal color. I can really appreciate that they are lightweight. I don’t have an issue with heavier earrings but sometimes my ears will hurt after I have a pair on that is heavy. I know some of you have commented that your holes have stretched but these will not be an issue for you. These earrings are called Judy, Judy, Judy. Okay, maybe just one Judy, but you have to admit that would have been cute. Lol! The Bib necklace is one that I wore the other day (here) look at how different it looks in this post. When I wore it with a print it didn’t show up as much but it really shines in this post. I like when you wear this how it has some movement in the chain fringe. It is called Katie, Katie, Katie. It is just not the same. Haahaha!
The smaller bracelet with the black face says’s “Big God” and the larger one says “With brave wings she flies.” I couldn’t find that one on the website so it must have been retired. All of my cloisonne bangles came from Juneau Alaska. I bought them when I visited my daughter several years ago. She has been fussing that it is about time I made the trip again. I would love to visit her but I cringe when I think of the trip, it is very, very long.
Emma Fox is one of my favorite handbag designers. I love her creations but be fair warned they are heavy. I know when you use good materials that they are substantial and usually heavy but when I put all my essentials (aka as junk) in the bag it weighs a ton. Black is a color that you can carry anytime of the year. I will carry it even in the summer as well as in the winter.
I admit that I like these shoes with this outfit. I am not always a fan of the cut-off at the ankle look but I like it today. I don’t know if it is because the design in the pants looks like it matches the design in the shoes or if is because of the shoe style. Either way, I like it. Lol! These have a small wedge heel and that makes it easier and more comfortable for walking long distances. This pair is by Nine & Company.
I bought this pair of crop pants just the other day at Cato Fashions in town. I don’t have a lot of shopping opportunities locally so I am appreciative that Cato is nearby. I was talking with the ladies from Australia the other day and I asked them where the nearest mall was to them. They said about 5 minutes down the road. Then they asked how far the mall was from where I lived and were shocked when I said at least 2 hours away. They thought I lived in a fairly populated area. Lol! I will have to take pictures one day of where I live. I am sure it would be a real “eye opener” for a lot of you.
For my birthday month, I want to give you something instead of getting presents. Each week on Friday I will be giving away something small. I am sure it will be Plunder or Rodan and Fields related since those are products I have in stock. It is hard for me to express how grateful I am that these companies came into my life. I find it hard to believe that everyone doesn’t want to join in this journey. I felt the same way when I was President of my local woman’s club. I could not figure out why any woman would not want to be a part of an organization that helps other women. That is exactly how I feel about Plunder and Rodan and Fields. Plunder is a jewelry company that goes to extremes to promote women and friendships. Rodan and Fields is a skincare company that has changed so many peoples lives by giving them great skin. If you had ever talked to some of these ladies who had terrible acne or rosacea and are now able to go out in public without makeup you would understand.
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Tania, I just stumbled upon your blog and love it. We share a birthday, May 14, so I KNOW this is meant to be!! ?? Lookng forward to grabbing your fashion ideas and reading your story! Beth
Can you share a link for the purple top? It is lovely!
That shade of purple looks great on you!
Thanks for keeping it real on your blog. So many of the over 50 bloggers are unrealistic… With the professional photography and touched up pictures. And life stories that the average woman cannot relate to. It’s like reading a magazine. I don’t want a magazine… I’m a real person and want real life inspiration!
Creal, thank you so much. You have no idea how inadequate I feel when I look at some of the others blogs. I try to stay away from them and not do the comparison thing. This made my day! Heck, this will make my year!!!
This colour purple just looks great on you. I look forward to your post every morning. It starts my day off. Best wishes for a super birthday month. I’m the same age as you.
This is also my birthday month, May 8 (last year I had a 2-fer) and I was born on Morther’s Day, the first of seven siblings!! So I love May and it’s a good month, right Tania? Love your purple top and print pants ~purple looks great on you. Wishing you all the best for your birthday.
Love this outfit purple is my favorite color but I hardly wear it i may need to change that . As for birthday I remember a few gifts that stuck out when I was 5 I got 5 lb bologna i loved that stuff. I got a pair of birth stone earrings 2x cuz i lost a pair and my mom made me 2 quilt one was for my 40th birthday 2 years ago.
I think the 5lb of bologna is a first for me! Lol!!!
a very Super HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AND MANY, MANY MORE!
I adore each and every piece~ Amazing, Thank You for sharing!
Purple is my favorite color and May is my birthday month too!!! Happy Birthday to you too!
Love the purple top, could have one of those in every color! Happy Birthday month!
Purple looks great on Blue eyed girls! I agree with how you feel about ankle pantsn but they are nice to show off beautiful shoes. I am big on birthdays. I say celebrate all month. ?
Have a Blessed Birthday and Year to come?✨?⚡️?✝️ Is this where you sign up the giveaway also?
I love this color on you! I also celebrate a birthday in May…on the 4th I will be 55! I am also glad to be able to celebrate another year and I plan (as always) to celebrate the entire month!! Happy Early Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Michele!!!
Very pretty outfit! I love that necklace and earrings! And thank you, sweet friend, for the nice comment on my fb. Page!
Tania, Happy Birthday month! I love the outfit! I so enjoy seeing what you have on each day! Love the jewelry too! To me a happy birthday is enjoying it with my family!?
You look so pretty in purple, it’s hard to believe you didn’t always like it!
Our first grandbaby was born over the weekend. Brooklyn is beautiful and perfect. I’m over the moon in love with her!
Happy Birthday month! I love the shoes you’re wearing, could you provide a link for those? Sorry if I missed it in the blog, I’m seeing links for similar shoes, but not the ones you’re wearing.
Thank you!
I love the purple, great color for you! You are right, the bib necklace really pops on this shirt. And I do love the earrings, “Judy”, Judy, Judy has just been added to my wish list. (I have no more places to hide the boxes) LOL
I am seriously thinking of doing more with Plunder, have not decided what yet. 🙂 Thanks for all the advice on this blog, and happy birthday early!! I love to be part of your Friday giveaways. 🙂
Hi Tania! I don’t comment much but love, love your blog and read it every morning! I have to say that my most memorable birthday was when I turned 7 on May 7th, my “golden” birthday! I had my very first and only birthday party with friends at a pizza parlor! This year I turn 5 7 on 5/7! Would that be a “platinum ” birthday??? LOL!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday to us Taurus women!!!!
My birthday is also this month – the 24th so not too close to Mother’s Day. I love the purple too!
Cute outfit! I have noticed that your shoes have been blurry in your pictures the last week or so.
Love that color purple on you! My b-day is tomorrow. I’ll be 64. And like you I don’t really need anything. I’m just glad to have another day on earth…hopefully another year!!
My birthday is May 13 and my grandmother’s was May 12. So they fall on Mother’s Day every few years. Always feel bad for my kids as they try do special things for each day.
Happy Birthday Month! I was due for my first baby on mothers day which was May 10 that year. But he came 5 days early! My children always celebrate birthday month not just the day. Love the purple and definitely going to buy the necklace. You are stunning as always!
That purple is YOUR color! Looks great on you. You look younger every week!
Happy birthday month to you! You look great in that shade of purple. My mom always told me I was her mother’s day present (after 2 boys). My birthday is May 8, just missing Mother’s Day this year. Great idea to celebrate all month.
Love the color on you. Your hair looks like it is alot longer today, looks great! Have a great birthday month!
I love the purple on you!!! I actually think it makes you look younger :-). We will also be celebrating a “twofer” on Mothers Day. My granddaughter will be 3!!!! So my Mothers Day dessert will be a Frozen Anna and Elsa cake. Can’t wait.
How fun!!! I may decide to get one of those cakes too!
Where did you buy the purple tunic
That purple is so pretty on you Tania—but can we talk about that necklace? It’s so stunnning!!
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
It is one of my favorites of the new jewelry!
I love purple! I have a tunic almost exactly like this…looks great on you, Tania!
Thanks, Pam. I do love my purple this year.
I love reading your blog every morning before I leave for work. You are an inspiration and you are real. I’m in my early 60’s and I love your style. Just wish I had a QVC outlet near me. LOL
Linda, I will be turning 57 this year. I am not far behind you in age. That QVC outlet would keep you broke. LOL!!
My birthday is this month too!! May 9th! My mother had a tubal on Mother’s Day that year. That is ok because I was her fourth and she was only 21. I can’t even imagine!! My family hates it because they have to think of things for Mother’s Day and my birthday. As I tell them. .. I was me before I was a mother!! Please enter me in your contest. Happy Birthday to you too!!
Oh my goodness!!! I CAN”T imagine!
My kids have always complained about my birthday being so close to Mother’s Day (May 8). It’s even harder now that my daughter has children because she wants to be celebrated on Mother’s Day, too.
So glad I found your blog. You give me so many great ideas
You really shine in that purple. Great color on you! Mother’s Day birthdays are always fine, My birthday also falls on Mother’s Day every few years, but not this year. Favorite birthday present?? Hmmm….. I remember loving my 21st birthday because it was such a big deal and I celebrated with friends for days! And, I loved my 60th birthday because we went to NOLA for the weekend (one of my very favorite places t go) and again celebrated with friends for days! So, I guess the bottom line is that I like to party and celebrate for days! LOL
I agree with you, Brenda. I can’t remember the present but I do remember the parties and friends. I am celebrating the entire “MONTH” this year.
Love the purple on you! Happy Birthday Tania from another Mothers Day baby! May 14th right? I am a lot older than you but love reading your blogs and seeing your stylish self❤️ It helps a “mature” woman stay stylish!
Happy Birthday to come. Lol! The 14th is a great day!!!
Gorgeous color on you!!! I can’t remember a favorite birthday present. However, like you I am so thankful to enjoy another birthday when it rolls around because I am healthy. The older I get, the more appreciative I am to have good health. ~Lisa~
Isn’t is crazy that presents meant so little? I do remember the parties and the people. That goes to show you what matters the most.
Shame about your Birthday present not working out Tania – but it will be good I am sue. Besides Birthdays are for fun not business 😉 You look adorable in this purple outfit.
In case you are looking for a dessert on your Birthday you might like to try this yummy no flour chocolate treat with salted caramel sauce – super easy to make : http://funkyforty.com/flourless-chocolate-cakes-with-salted-cognac-caramel-sauce/
xoxo Yvonne