Mature Fashion: Rocking these decades

..I'm so excited about the 2016 F/W Couture collections I just reviewed on Vogue.com!! I absolutely LOVE Chanel entire collection  (I am almost aways delighted by almost anything Karl Lagerfield produces for the runway)....so much so that I (once again!) could not wait to get a little jump on the Fall season's trends. (see Rockmystyling.blogspot.com for a post on my styling steps, etc.) I believe any stylinista will enjoy the 2016 Fall Couture shows.

As you all are aware, I have had several changes in my life recently; some of you have been concerned that I am not writing so much or that I have lost interest in the blog.  To answer all, no I have not lost interest in fashion, nor in sharing fashion topics with those who are interested.  However, I really do find that the blogs require an awful lot of time, a fact that I would not mind so much if the blogs were interactive.  Not many readers have shown themselves interested in sharing their fashion ideas, challenges, etc., and I do not take as much interest in one way conversations; social media or otherwise.  Consequently, I am reducing the frequency of the blog posts.  I will probably continue to do some publishing because the "journaling " effect provides me with some styling discipline, etc.  It also is a reminder to keep myself involved enough in activities, etc. that will aid me in "rockingmyages" as I continue to mature.  

I also must face the possibility that I am no longer employable in my traditional lines of work. This reality has also caused me some extra work in wardrobe planning and schedule adjustments, etc.

The last several days have been crammed with the new activities I have taken on (I completed my first necklace in the jewelry class I joined); I have agreed to make some doll clothes for a charity event for the upcoming Christmas bazaar sponsored by some of the ladies at the clubhouse (I also have at least one great-great niece who has an American Girl doll, and whose mother might appreciate some additional doll clothing), and I have also had an unexpected volunteer cat trapping activity on behalf of our local cat rescue center, the Morgan Hill "Town Cats".  I really hate it when people abandon or dump litters of kittens who all too often become diseased or sick.!!  So cruel and so unnecessary!!

I have also been doing a lot of gardening activities that will make maintenance easier in the future.  I know that my physical activities are certain to be more limited as I continue to age, and I cannot rely upon additional income for paid professional services to do the work.

Most of us are pretty busy at this time of year with additional responsibilities for family members, vacations, etc.  Tragically I do not have much of that to look forward to, however, I make the most of what I do have, and consider the good luck I have in other areas. I really do believe that if life gives me lemons, it is  my responsibility to make lemonade.  I also find that keeping busy and involved does not allow me time to brood over issues that I cannot control.  I truly find that all too often those who seem to be the most unhappy, depressed, or otherwise unable to "rock age" are those who really have too much time on their hands and are unwilling to become involved.

I also attended a holiday barbecue with several of the ladies who live in our park.  Two of them have ailing husbands who were unable to attend, and two more were fairly recent widows. (Unfortunately, that circumstance also occurs more frequently as we age.)  I have also just recovered from a miserable summer cold!!



In the last picture, you can see me having a bit of fun with a new dance step practiced in the Wednesday evening line dancing classes.  I do love to dance, it is great exercise, and I do enjoy that sport.  I take a little humorous ribbing, because I am often one of the first to enter the dance floor.  Dancing gives me joy, and anything that produces joy is something I wish to continue.  It is also good for balance; one of the most important attributes those of us in older age need to retain as much as possible;  besides, IT IS FUN!!