wearing: Madewell widelegger jeans | Splendid tank | T by Alexander Wang drape back cardigan | Rachel Comey clogs | Jas M.b. bag
This morning I saw Elissa & her husband as they were leaving Austin to head back to Dallas. And since I don’t often get the opportunity for someone else to take my outfit picture, Elissa kindly agreed to do it for me (thanks Elissa!). Also, since the website is in process – kind of, it’s still in the very early stages – I feel like I can mention what we’ve been working on together: a community for Fashion bloggers over 30. (As if I didn’t already have enough to do)
I’m really excited about this because I genuinely believe that (female) bloggers over 30 are under-represented in both the blogging & tech communities – unless they are “mommy” bloggers. And I definitely know that it’s not easy as a fashion/shopping blogger to find other bloggers my age to interact with. I saw a need for an “over-30″ bloggers community, and am trying to fill it! If you are a fashion/style/beauty blogger and you’re over 30, please join us!! We’re working on some exciting things!!
Also, you may notice my darker hair…I decided to color it myself for a while to save on salon costs and used the new John Frieda foam color in “dark natural brown.” Dark pretty much sums it up!! I don’t mind it, but I’m not sure how much I really LIKE it. You know? It will take some getting used to, and as it fades a bit and becomes less vibrant I will probably like it better. Anyway the foam color was really easy to use, and I do like the color selection; I just wish I’d gone for a slightly lighter color!!
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I think it looks great, but I also know how you feel. I’ve definitely had the DIY dye job ‘why did I pick that shade!’ feeling before. The fashion bloggers over 30 project sounds awesome, can’t wait to see what you guys do with it!
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I think the fashion bloggers over 30 project is a great idea!
I also really like your hair and your outfit.
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great pic! can’t wait to see your new haircolor in person–it looks fab!
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Grechen – You look really splendid. And I’m in the over-50 style blogger gang, so we know whereof you speak:).
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thank you so much lisa! please join us at fashionbloggersover30 – there are quite a few ladies in their 40′s and 50′s!!
Grechen, you look so carefree and happy in this pic. I love it!!
Where does one sign up for this 30+ blogging club? I would love to sign my not-quite-as-young anymore self up to join in all the fun.
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here’s the direct link to the forum: http://fashionbloggersover30.com/forum/ – the home page for the site is http://fashionbloggersover30.com
and for the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fashion-Bloggers-over-30/181199675284713
please join us!!! it’ll be fun
If you don’t mind having another over 50 with you, I’d love to join. I really like the dark hair on you. Your coloring allows you to wear several different shades well. It photographs really well! But then again, I love your pic in the upper right corner of the blog with the “Guava” lipcolor and the more auburn haircolor.
I MUST try on some of those Madewell widelegger jeans. They look so great on you and your legs look a mile long with your R.C. shoes. (just ordered a pair from Revolve: unfortunately, they were MEN’s boots!! Return!!)
I love the widelegger jeans – they should be marked down quite a bit by now
I do like the darker hair, but now I feel like the guava is too light for me!! I need something more red… And I can’t help but feel a little washed out with darker hair, I’m not sure what to do with my makeup to look remedy that!
Darker hair definitely calls for more makeup. At least a brighter or more intense lip and cheeks. And possibly a change in the eye colors you use. Remember, tho, it’ll fade!
How about bronzer? Do you use that now? I use it all year ’round and I love the glow it adds to my skin. (just use it where the sun naturally hits…or, as I tell clients, “Do a backward ’3′ on your face–Across forehead/hairline, on cheekbones (and add a pop of brighter blush),and then down under your jawline.”)