I’m back with a couple more recent outfits I’ve worn, since summer is heating up around here. Â I tend to still wear jeans and colored denim all through the summer if I’m going to be inside most of the time. Â If I’m outside, I’ll wear shorts to stay cool and I’ll share some of those later too.
I am just starting the self-tanner about now to get a little color going, since I do not bake in the sun anymore. My favorite at the moment is Loreal Sublime towelettes and they apply so easy and I haven’t had a lot of problem with them streaking.  I’m still white in these pics, but you’ll start seeing me with a little tan soon.  I’m fair skinned with freckles, so I tend to be much more careful with my sun exposure these days.
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These skinny black jeans are by Nine West and called Vintage Soho. Â They are stretchy and very comfortable and I found them at Steinmart. Â This top was also from Steinmart. They have really good sales and I often pick up things in there for not much money. Â I can’t find these online anywhere.
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I think this top was $12 after the sale price.  It’s flowy and long and the fabric is the kind that wash and wears really nice.  The brand is Sunny Leigh.  Here’s a whole page from Steinmart of this brand, but I don’t see this top anymore.  I’ll definitely be looking for more tops like this.  The sandals are a couple of years old and came from Target. They are sort of a bronze metallic. 
This top has a couple of shades of blue so I wore more of my turquoise jewelry, which is plentiful in my jewelry organizer. Â I have lots of it and never get tired of it.
The necklace is from a jewelry show a few years ago in TN and the earrings came from another set I have of turquoise. That top 3 stacking bracelets are from the All Inspired Boutique here in Atlanta that I’ve blogged about before.  I don’t see this Grace one on the website any longer, but there are lots more.  The brighter turquoise bracelet came from Knot and Bow here in Atlanta too. I love mixing up all my jewelry for a unique look.
I did buy a new pair of white skinny jeans from Nordstrom online, after someone mentioned this brand in one of my fashion posts.  Kut from the Kloth (affiliate link) is the brand and they really do fit well.  You can’t see the top of them here, but they are mid-rise and the waist band fits nice too, so I’m very happy with them. I had bought a pair from Banana Republic that were more expensive than these and they gapped at the waist. These are a winner for me and they have a 32″ inseam which works for flats or wedges on me.  It’s hard to get all the folds out of skinny jeans when you’re taking pics.
This long top I bought last summer at a boutique in downtown Woodstock, GA. Â There are a few shops down there that we like to shop in and I found this one and it wasn’t very expensive either, less than $40. Â I’ve really enjoyed wearing it during the summer months with white jeans. Â I opted for my tan leather sandals from TJ Maxx this time.
The top has some embellishments on the front which are very unique and I wore my mother of pearl jewelry with it.
Let me bring up my workout routine again, it’s been awhile since I talked about that…..
I’ve mentioned before that I am a bit of a snob when it comes to my arms.  I have been diligently lifting weights to keep my arms toned for the last 30+ years and I’m happy that it’s worked so well.  I usually get comments about my arms when I have on short sleeves, so that is my secret. I love toned biceps on women (and men!).  I refuse to let them get flabby. That’s just one of my things.  I wrote this post almost 2 years ago about my workout routine.  So, if you missed that, go back and read it.  I am naturally tall and thin and got that from my dad, but I have been in an exercise routine since I was 25 years old that has served me well and now I’m 2 years from 60.  I don’t work out as hard as I used to, but I keep moving no matter what. I do have way more aches and pains now that I have to deal with too.  Thought I’d throw that in again for those of you who think I sit around eating bonbons and stay slim.  I have put in the work to get here!  I get that question all the time when I post food pics. How do you stay so skinny?
We all have our best features and my arms are one of mine.  I’ll show them off way more than I will my skinny legs. 🙂
I’ve showed  you some of this before, but I do love mother of pearl.  The bracelet came from a shop in Destin, FL, the earrings from a shop in Nashville and the necklace was a yardsale find.  Yes, you can find some great jewelry at yardsales. This one was $1!  Can’t beat that, can you?
That’s Fashion over 50 for today, hope you enjoyed! Â I’ll be sharing more of my friends along the way, since we all have different shapes and sizes. Â My roommate, Rhonda, will be making a cameo appearance soon. Â She’s way shorter than me, petite and curvy and we are very opposite, but she likes fashion too, so I’ll share some of her looks.
Rhoda, you and I are the same height and weight. What size are the white jeans you are wearing from Nordstrom. I’ll check back here later today for your answer.
Thanks!
Janette
Janette, they are a 6. I really do like them a lot.
You look absolutely beautiful.
Hi Rhoda! I’ve been receiving your blog post for a while now and I really enjoy it! I especially enjoy your fashion over 50 posts! I love your fashion sense and it has really inspired me! I am about your roommates size and shape so I look forward to seeing more posts with her too! I have hated to work out but recently started to do a kettle bell routine which is fun and has total body benefits in a short time! Thanks again! You have so much style and grace!!
HI, Mandi, I have done some kettle bell exercises too and they are good to work with.
does the self tanner towelettes wash right off next time in shower?
I use the self tanner once or twice a week during summer & it builds gradually & then fades. I leave it on at least 6 hours & then shower. The color stays & builds.
How often do you put the self tanner on?
You look great and I am sad that I didn’t keep up my arm routine over the years. Because of that, I don’t show my arms much. Maybe I can get back to it. Love that long white top with the white jeans. So cute on you. Different subject. the potting bench. Did you paint it yourself or was it already that fab color? If so, what color is it? I try to read all of your posts and do not recall if you have mentioned. Thank you so much!
Hi Shar, thank you! I did not post painting the potting bench but maybe I will. I spray painted it with Rustoleum Lagoon, such a pretty color.
It’s NOT to late to get back in a routine and not that hard to fit it into your life with a little creativity. I have small weights that I use while watching TV and have a couple of sets of hand grips placed around the hose and in my car that I use whenever I pass them to help keep/build hand and forearm strength. It’s amazing how quickly the body responds. I also swim which is the best for arms, but not necessary as Rhoda so beautifully illustrates. You can do it!
I would like to see how you organize all of your beautiful jewelry. Also I think you have lovely arms and your workout routine has served you well.
I read this post three times to make sure the way I perceived it was correct. I was with you until you talked about being a snob about your arms. Although we live in a world of selfies and self absorbed people I am offended that you state you have toned arms because you’ve worked out for 30 years. I’d never want my three granddaughters or any other woman to think they can’t look fabulous no matter if they work out every day or never. You don’t have to be thin to feel good about yourself and we need to be teaching young women to focus on their health and to accept whatever body they are in.
I think I understand your main point, to be happy in oneself, but working out IS focusing on one’s health. Sitting around leads to many health ills that can largely be avoided or mitigated, such as diabetes and heart disease. I accept the general aspects of my body that I can’t change, but jiggly arms aren’t one of them. MY body is really different depending on whether or not I’m eating well and exercising. At our age toned arms don’t just happen and it’s not that much work.
Having strength isn’t just for looks either; it can help us age in place, enjoy life (just look at Rhoda’s parents), and not be such a burden on others. Most falls with the elderly result from lack of muscle strength as opposed to balance issues, but it’s never too late to build muscle. I appreciate that Rhoda has shared the work that goes into maintaining oneself lest everyone think it just happens by itself.
My DH suffered a heart attack many years ago, but totally changed his lifestyle to beat the odds. He hates exercise and it’s hard for him, but he inspires me everyday by working out. Others in the same boat keep smoking, eating unhealthy food and sitting in the chair. It’s a fatalistic approach that there’s nothing to be done because doing so might require a change or more work. Obviously, some things are fate, but not exercise and the benefits it can accrue.Taking care of one’s body is no less important than expanding one’s mind and experiences. OK, off my soapbox!
Agreed, health is utmost importance however it’s about so much more than working out our arms and being an “arm snob”. It’s about being happy in your own skin. It’s about loving life and doing good in that life. It’s about acceptance of others and yourself. I’m tall and thin but if I werent I could read this post and think that I don’t measure up because I haven’t worked out for 30 years. We have enough of that in this day and age. Just think we should practice acceptance of ourselves and others and not be so self absorbed.
As you said, Rhoda stated she had “toned” arms due to working out, not that other people’s arms, toned or not, weren’t fabulous. The post was written, as always, graciously. I for one, believe that focusing on health and accepting the body God has given us to care for FULLY entails working out and speaking about it.
Hi Rhoda,
Does the self tanner smell? That is my biggest issue with it. I can’t even describe it but it almost smells like bacon or food of some sort when I’ve used Jergens self tanner. It doesn’t smell bad at first, just as it dries and seeps in. Then it’s awful until it fades away. Is your brand any better?
Thanks!
HI, Kate, I know that smell and I don’t like it either. The towels do not have that smell at all and I like them so much better than the ones that do. If it does have a smell, I haven’t noticed it like I did in the past with the creamy ones.
I agree – comes off as being very snobby – about your looks and your home.
Snobby? Seriously? You have issues. Nothing in this post is derogatory or demeaning to ANYONE. People are so prickly these days, it’s not funny. Love yourself, love your body regardless of its shape or size. No one’s telling you not to. As for teaching young girls to love their bodies, last time I checked this blog is for women over 50. So, it’s up to you, grandmama, to teach your granddaughter to love herself. Those of you who are offended (or claiming to be) should just take a chill pill.
I’ve been reading this blog since before Rhoda’s divorce, in other words a long time reader. I can honestly say I’ve never gotten any snobby vibe in anything she has written about herself or her home. This is just plain old sour grapes if anyone thinks otherwise and Jan’s comment above was uncalled for.
THanks, Nancy, you know the longer I blog the more I realize that just about anything I say on here can set someone off in a negative direction. Sigh….so I do the best I can to keep things upbeat around here. I liked toned arms, period. No one else has to agree with me, but I’ll keep doing what I’m doing to take care of myself the way I see fit. That certainly doesn’t mean that I expect everyone else to do what I do. Nor does it mean that I am not accepting of my friends and anyone else who doesn’t do what I do. I am happy in my own skin and I encourage everyone to be the same, no matter how you go about doing it.
Rhoda, I have been considering buying a pair of white jeans for 2 or 3 months. Your post a week or so ago with the white jeans and coral/white blouse and your post today nudged me to finally do it. They should arrive next week. I am not getting the skinny jeans (don’t have the body for those), but leggs with more of a straight cut than severe skinny. The brand is Kut from the Kloth. I also ordered a pair of Bass penny loafers to wear. I am not a sandals or tennis shoes person.
Regardless, thanks for the nudge.
Yay, glad you are trying out some white jeans. They are so fun for summer!
Rhoda, you look really good in white!
For heaven’s sake, can’t anyone write anything anymore without someone having to put them down? Calling Rhoda a snob, really? Would you say this to her face, I doubt it. Be decent. Please!
I love your blog. You look great.