 How not to look our age! Illini alums, Charla Krupp, author of "How Not to Look Old" and "How to Never Look Fat Again" and Chris Hauri of Mirror Image at the University of Illinois' Biennial Conference for Women. |
The best way to learn to be a lady is to see how other ladies do it.- Mae West
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Chris’ Column
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Volunteering is a way to meet interesting people while doing good. Take a look at what you might do. [...]
When we sit up and pay attention to things that come into our lives, we can grab these opportunities as a way to more meaningful and engaged lives. What makes you take notice and think deeper? [...]
Who didn’t want to be Annette?
Annette Funicello was the perfect role model in those early years of TV - and formative years of leading edge Boomer girls. Was she your favorite? [...]
WHAT? How not hearing screws up our lives.
Hearing is our most social sense - and one that is starting to disappear for many of us in our late 50s and 60s. Find out what to do to hear better - other than constantly saying "WHAT?". [...]
My hip replacement brought to light many of the issues we face as we age - and how ill-prepared we are to face them both physically and emotionally. Share your stories of how your self-esteem was affected when your body let you down. [...]
Mirror Image Comments
How to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall. [...]
They May be Trends, But are They for You?
Fashion can be ruthless! We’re seeing several new looks, but not everyone should make them THEIR looks. This might help you make the decisions: 1. Shoes with bows. If you have a small to average foot, this can work for you. Gives a classic black dress a kick with a bow on a pump and [...] [...]
What’s in YOUR closet for Spring?
Before you shop for Spring, find out how to shop smarter. And how a style consultant can change the way you look and shop. [...]
Baby Steps to a Wardrobe Makeover
Always wanted a Wardrobe Makeover but not ready to say “good-bye” to the old and commit to the new? Try some of these baby steps that update your look without breaking the bank. [...]
Mirror Identity Comments
After one of our more animated LifeSort workshops, Chris and I were chatting about our participants and how they seem to be looking for a bit of normalcy in their lives. Which got me thinking… what’s normal? Chris, you asked me to think about what’s normal for a woman fifty plus? Well, you know that’s [...] [...]
As you’ve seen in Chris’s description of Mirror Image, one of the paths we’re traveling concerns “identity,” or who the woman in the mirror is. (I’m not going to try to define identity any more than that or fisticuffs might break out among nearby psychologists and sociologists.) [...]