Around here celebrations actually begin in May with our wedding anniversary and then Mother's Day..But now here comes June, with a grandbaby's first Bday, Father's Day and then our Quebec holiday on the 24th. July will also be filled with even more...Is it any wonder I just adore summer?! The weekends have been sunny and... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Friday’s Linkup Party- Styling, Beauty and our Anniversary!
Kicked off the week with a holiday Monday (Queen Victoria for us Canadians)-and it felt good to see the kids come over. So let's see what's been happening this week in my corner of the world... Started off the week reviewing for Esqido these great matte eyeliners that stay on 24 hours. I received 4... Continue Reading →
Fashion Related Book Reviews: Hooked on Audio Reading!
I may be a late comer to 'listening to books'- but let me tell you that I'm not leaving! I recently tried out Audible Books (this is not a paid review!)- and I was thrilled! I've been wanting to read more lately...but why is it that I either have no time to do so, or... Continue Reading →
AGEISM Part 2: Fashion for Older Women??
NOTE: I open for suggestions, guest interviews or collabs on this subject- send me an email if you're interested! In last week’s post I talked about the beauty industry and how the media dictates what we should look like- and how that’s totally up to women to decide when it comes to our beauty. And... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six are Blooming!
How fun that this month's Thrifty Six theme is florals! I can't think of a funner or more versatile print. It gives me so much joy and it's always the right pattern for print-mixing. I’ve named this flowery dress/ jacket, a Dracket!! Thrifted this one years ago with new tags and all- plus- it’s pure... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Friday’s Linkup Party- Styling Questions on Bold Colours, Prints and More!
https://lucybertoldi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/mixing-prints-bold-colours-and-accessories.m4a Recap discussion of this post - Francais apres la partie en anglais. NOTE before I start rambling on: I've decided to start a podcast and integrate it here whenever possible (In both French and English). This gives you the opportunity to listen instead of reading, if you prefer. As well, I find this a... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Friday’s Linkup Party- What I Wore This Week…
Easter Monday kicked off the week with a series of styling challenges that made my head spin! I pushed myself to style up a few numbers I had stored away awhile- and out they came to play! Here they are: This pink bubble gum leather suit is soft as butter- and I just don't wear... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Friday’s Linkup- Side Order of Green Please…
And why not start this weekend with a fashion quote?! Love this one by Diane Vreeland: "Colour depends entirely on the tonality. Green for instance can look like the subway - but if you get the right green...A spring green, for instance, is marvelous..." Not gonna lie- all shades of green and from the palest... Continue Reading →
Fabulous Fridays’ Linkup Party- Another Fashionable DIY Week!
How fabulous that Spring is finally here! I've had a fun week in DIY's and I'm ready to show you what I've done! Just let me say this: I thrifted a gorgeous chevron, crochet blanket that I just couldn't pass up...I knew I would turn it into something incredibly fun- and I did! I made... Continue Reading →
We Are All Trail Blazers : The Thrifty Six
Here's to another Monday with my Thrifty Six Sister collaboration. Today, through our styling we are celebrating blazers- not just any blazers- trail blazers! How appropriate this all is for March being the month celebrating women- true trailblazers since the beginning of time! So, in terms of fashion, let's check out what I consider a... Continue Reading →