Category: Outfits modeled by women over 45

Charleston Bigelow Tea Style, Verizon Voices Fashionista Style Hop 6-17-2013

[ 6 ] June 17, 2013 | Shelley Zurek

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Disclosure: Charleston Bigelow Tea Style was inspired by an all expense paid trip via a contest that I won from Bigelow Tea for writing “Around Grandma’s Table“. I was uncompensated by Bigelow for this post but some of the content does come from that trip. Also, this Verizon Voices Fashionista Style Hop is presented in conjunction with my participation in the Verizon Voices Style program and I have been provided with a wireless device and six months of service in exchange for my honest opinions about the product. Stop by every Tuesday for all the fashion fun!

On a recent visit to Charleston, I wore this ladylike Eshakti style.

CAN YOU HANDLE ALL THIS BLONDENESS? The Chief Blonde hangs out in a Tea Field with Bigelow Tea President, Cindi Biglow and fellow Woman over 45! The Chief Blonde is wearing an Eshakti Dress ($89), Dr. Scholl’s wedge sandals ($69), Jewel’s for Hope Bracelet (c/o). Unless noted all Charleston Bigelow Tea Style photos taken with Samsung Galaxy Camera , 16MP, Optical 21x. 23MM Zoom Lens! One of my favorite aspects of this camera is that you can take video AND take pictures at the same time!

Lovely Charleston, Lovely Southern Style 1st Photo: The Chief Blonde enjoys a brief respite on the porch of the Charleston Tea Plantation. 2nd photo: Walt and The Chief Blonde enjoying the sunny Charleston weather. 3rd Photo: The Chief Blonde munching on tea delicacies by “Sugar Bakery”. Photos Courtesy of Olsonography

Getting Giddy with Bigelow Tea in Charleston, SC 1st Photo: The Chief Blonde receiving Bigelow Tea education! 2nd Photo: Walt and the Chief Blonde enjoying the Charleston Tea Plantation. Large Photo: The Chief Blonde is excited to check out all the wonder of the Charleston Tea Plantation. Photos 1& 2 Courtesy of Olsonography Large Photo: Taken with Samsung Galaxy Camera (c/o Verizon). Another feature I love about this camera is that it will has a “Best Shot” feature. You take 6 shots simultaneously and choose the best one.

TIME FOR AN AWKWARD STRETCH WITH CBIAS! While visiting the Charleston Tea Plantation with Bigelow Tea and Collective Bias. Bloggers and Staffers alike took time for an awkward stretch. Left to right: Natalie Zanatta, Collective Bias co-founder and COO Amy Callahan, Brandie and David Valenzuela, (front) Whitney Lett, (Back) Kim Janocko, Shelley Zurek (the Chief Blonde), and Walt Zurek . Photo courtesy of Olsonography

stillblonde The Chief Blonde Remarks: While visiting Charleston with Bigelow Tea, the main day was spent on tea education and Charleston history at the historic Palmer Home Bed and Breakfast followed by a trip to the Charleston Tea Plantation. We ended the day with magnificent open air barbecue with the Bigelows (of Bigelow tea)! Be sure to follow along with details on the whole trip, the Bigelow’s, and my newest fascination with tea on our new Tea Series!

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$50 Laughing Vixen Lounge Gift Certificate Giveaway and Review

[ 88 ] June 15, 2013 | Shelley Zurek

Laughing Vixen Lounge– Baubles for the Modern Vixen

Blog Note: I was contacted by Laughing Vixen Lounge who owns a delightful Etsy Shop to conduct this review and giveaway. I was given a promotional item. Opinions are all mine baby!

Laughing Vixen Lounge Vintage Valentine Bracelet

Laughing Vixen Lounge “You Make My Heart Flutter” Charm Bracelet ($50)

YearOfYouButton still blonde The Chief Blonde Remarks: This Laughing Vixen Lounge Giveaway is part of the Year Of You^TMGiveaway Hop hosted by Planet Weidknecht. The Grand Prize Sponsor is providing the Grand Prize: $2000 in Karina Dresses, awarded as a dress a month for a year! Grand Prize Entry Form located at www.weidknecht.com. Once you have entered our giveaway, head to the Linky at the bottom to enter to win prizes at every blog listed below. Each blogger will be hosting a giveaway worth at least $25. All giveaways are geared towards a BEAUTIFUL YOU!

The Laughing Vixen Lounge has Zombies and Vintage Ladies!

In addition to the gorgeous bracelet that I was able to review in the top picture above, you can find gorgeous pendants:

Pendant Laughing Vixen Lounge

Laughing Vixen Lounge Art Deco Pendant ( $12 )

and Zombie Jewelry:

Zombies Laughing Vixen Lounge

Laughing Vixen features Zombie Jewelry including this pendant of Brains & Flesh ($32)

and don’t forget these hilarious vintage inspired pill boxes/compacts:

Pill Box Laughing VIxen Lounge

Funny Vintage Ladies Compact – Opinion ($15)

Aren’t her pieces FAB and AFFORDABLE? You can see how great the piece she gave to me goes with my outfit!

Laughing Vixen Lounge Still Blonde good

The Chief Blonde is wearing Laughing Vixen Lounge “You Make My Heart Flutter” charm bracelet ($50), Cobb Hill Sandals ($125) c/0, Dana Buchman skirt (Kohl’s) , black jacket (Liz Claiborne), pink shirt by The Gap, gold greek key hoop earrings.

CAN’T WAIT TO WIN IT?

Buy pendants, bracelets, Zombie jewelry, and Compact Mirrors/Pill Boxes at the Laughing Vixen Lounge Etsy Shop.

THE GIVEAWAY

Giveaway runs June 15-July 15, 2013 Ends 11:59 PM EST

THE PRIZE

One Winner will take receive their choice of jewelry up to $50 from the Laughing Vixen Lounge Etsy Shop.

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$150 Aravon Shoe Review and Giveaway

[ 344 ] May 1, 2013 | Shelley Zurek

Aravon Shoes — Cute and Comfortable

Aravon Sofia ($125)

still blonde The Chief Blonde Remarks: When I first got the email from Aravon shoes, I wasn’t sure what to expect. You guys know I am a high shoe girl and love to find age appropriate trendy styles in any heel height. So would I find lots/some/ANY styles at Aravon that a woman over 45 (who still thinks she is 30) would want to wear? Um, YEAH! Shocked. Take a look at all these cute styles:

Featured Shoe: Aravon Mila ($125) , head over to the Aravon Website to find out the details on all these darling shoes!

Now normally I wear Danskos around the house eveyday. I don’t have the greatest arches so I always have to wear a heel. Flat shoes normally don’t cut it for me. Aravon sent me the Sofia pictured above to try out, I was beyond thrilled with the shoe. Let’s just compare them to my Danskos (not running down Dansko..I love them too..but they are definitely a “function” shoe).

While either shoe is fine for around the house, which shoe would you rather wear out and about? (They are relatively the same price.) Love these Aravon Shoes. So glad I gave them a try!
This Aravon Shoe Giveaway is part ot the Makobi Scribe Mother’s Day Giveaway Event. Head over there for mothers day gift ideas and to win the $1000 Karina Dresses Grand Prize.

Can’t Wait to Win it?

Buy these cute shoes featured here or any of Aravon’s products at the Aravon website.

THE GIVEAWAY

Giveaway runs May 1 through May 18, 2013 11:59 PM EST

THE PRIZE

Choose any pair of shoes from Aravon site. (Valued up to $150)

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Makobi Scribe Reviews, LLC or the Mother’s Day Gift Event Bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

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Finding Summer, Outfits Modeled by Women over 45 #ThisisStyle

[ 11 ] April 25, 2013 | Shelley Zurek

I Need to Find some Summer, Winter just will not LEAVE!

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and Sears #cbias #SocialFabric #ThisisStyle

This is the view from my window today. It is snowing (you may not be able to see it, but it is) and it’s cold and miserable.

This is how I yearn for it to look out of my window…sunny, trees filled with leaves and flowers everywhere.

Since I am not going to find summer in my real world, at least not in Michigan, at least not outside, I am going to have to find it elsewhere. So I decided to get out of the house, go shopping and see if a few summer fashions wouldn’t help lift my mood.

I am a member of Sears “Shop your Way” but I had never used my points before at the store. After checking my balance I realized I had $4 in points that were going to expire soon. I also found a great coupon for $10 off of $50 in Sears apparel. Once I downloaded the Sears “Shop Your Way” app to my iPad, I headed out to my local Sears store to find some sunshine and affordable fashion.

Finding Summer … at Sears!

Walking from the dreary rainy parking lot, I was greeted just as I walked in the door by this lovely “Destination Sun” display. Tons of swimsuits and cover ups were featured. Just what a girl needs to get shake the rainy spring funk!

I had such fun getting out of the house and into the Sears store. Realizing how holed up in the house I have been, made the trip even more exciting. I got perfect beachwear while I was there too!

The Chief Blonde shows her dressing room style wearing Pink Metallic Sandals (Sears $19.99), Cover up (Sears $20.00) and Pink Ombre Scarf (Sears $14.99). All clothing Sears Fashions.

The Chief Blonde shows her second dressing room style wearing Pink Metallic Sandals ($19.99), Cover up ( $20.00) , Floppy Hat with zebra highlights ( $14.40), Flower Pin ($.99), Clear Polka Dot Bag ($1.99), and Shades ($20.00). All clothing Sears Fashions.

Not only did I feel more summery when I finished shopping but I saved $14.00 with my “Sears Your Way” and that doesn’t even include the sales discounts. What Women over 45 doesn’t LOVE getting a great look and saving some money for drinks by the pool?

Want more Details of my Trip? Check out my G+ album. Find out about finding summer at your local Sears by visiting them at searsStyle ,Twitter: @searsStyle , or on Facebook.

Which is your Favorite Sears Style Look?

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Let Legwear take you into Spring ! Outfits Modeled by Women over 45

[ 283 ] April 19, 2013 | Shelley Zurek

The Chief Blonde is Ready For Spring!

After saying Bye Bye to Winter, The Chief Blonde sheds her coat and adds some Hanes Legwear

Finally! Winter is heading out the door and I can get ready for spring. In Michigan, the first thing we do is ditch our coats..but it’s still plenty cold here. You can’t just start running around in summer dresses and flip flops just yet. Many women over 45, like to start wearing dresses or fancy shoes that you just can’t wear in the winter months. But you can’t just let your bare legs hang out! Brr..it’s too cold yet. My solution? I wear Legwear! Knee highs, thigh highs, tights and pantyhose are my choices. In this outfit post, all my products are from Hanes.

The Chief Blonde is wearing Safari Jacket — Sam’s Club, Pants — The Loft, Ann Taylor Shoes, and Hanes Control Top Silky Sheer Pantyhose in Nude (under $6).

Heading off to a blogging event the Chief Blonde is wearing a DKNY beaded pointelle sweater (old), Eshakit dress ($89), Bally of Switzerland Shoes (vintage), and Hanes Control Top Silky Sheer Pantyhose in Sun Beige (under $6).

Heading off to a dinner with her wonderful Husband Walt, the Chief Blonde sports a glittery top from Old Navy ($19). Vintage Vest from Salvation Army ($1), handmade leather belt, Skirt –the Loft, Boots — the Loft, Tattoo Steel Bracelet c/o Emma Parker ($89), Vintage Turquoise Pins, and Hanes Lace Thigh High Hoisery in Jet Black(under $6)

I adore Hanes Legwear and Pantyhose and have wore them elsewhere on my blog >>Here<<. Hanes Legwear is affordable (all styles under $6), with a huge selection of style option and shades. I tried the styles and colors mentioned above in the outfits and also Hane’s seamless tights. I can rave about the tights too but I didn’t get a picture of them (we were late for church!) Plus, Hanes legwear doesn’t roll at my “Muffin Top waist”–in fact the pantyhose controls it. I also never get ankle sag with Hanes Legwear. I have ~~scary white~~ alabaster skin so I pretty much wear legwear all through the year except for summertime. Hanes is my go to brand! How about you?

Do you wear Legwear as a transitional Spring Piece?

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.