my search for the perfect hat

I’m not suggesting that you steal from your husband . . . but every once in a while you SHOULD take a look through his closet. For clothes. I did that recently (with him) . . . and came up with this:  the perfect hat.  Howard had gotten this Kangol (Arnold Trilby style) earlier in the summer, … Continue Reading

the natural progression of gray — what will you do?

I remember the first time I ever “colored” my hair.  It was 1969–a year filled with all kinds of rebellions–and I decided to spritz on a little Sun-In while tanning in the backyard.  In a matter of hours, my blonde hair turned a vibrant shade of orange, to match the Bain de Soleil Gelee’I was … Continue Reading

olive oil — elixir of the goddesses

Funny thing about being over 50 . . . things change . . . surprisingly fast. For example, everything’s just a tad bit . . . drier.  My hair, skin, eyes . . . When researching the book, I had the opportunity to pick the brains of some of the best skin care experts in … Continue Reading