 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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Workshops and resources for women over 50
Chris’ Column
How long has it been since you were a girl? Get a look at that world again through the eyes of a girl. [...]
Overstimulated. Not crazy or insane.
There are better ways to talk about our frantic, lively lives than "crazy" and other mental health references. Let's use them! [...]
Disco lives - at least in our memories! Celebrate the 34th anniversary of Studio 54 and share your favorite disco antics! [...]
And your favorite Easter memories?
Easter is a purely feminine holiday! Be reminded of the things we love about this season and then share some of your own memories. [...]
Meet that wonderful 4th Grade girl.
Remember back to being 8 to 10 years old and how easy and comfortable life was? Little did we know at that time that our identities were in the clearest focus that they'd ever be. Take a trip back to 4th grade and capture some of that grace and exuberance. [...]
Mirror Image Comments
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 dresses [...] [...]
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.) [...]