Software engineer hubs Greg lovingly built YLF for me back in 2006, and on April 5 that year published my first post. I was 35 back then, and I turn 50 in July. Fourteen years later to the day, and YLF is going strong and steady. We haven’t missed a (non-holiday weekday) day of posting yet.
Recent Roundups
Changes to My Beauty and Grooming Regimen
Staying at home as our communities shelter and isolate has, to some small or large extent, affected our day-to day styles. I …
My Stay-at-Home Accessory Style
Last week we discussed how our day-to-day styles have been affected by working from home. For fun I broke it down into five …
Fashion News Roundup: March 2020
As everywhere else, fashion news this month was dominated by reportage about the global COVID-19 pandemic. Both the Met Gala and the …
Link Love: Staying-In Style
Now that many of us are working and staying at home, fashion sites worldwide are talking about what to wear in this new reality, with a …
Finding the Silver Linings
It’s important to find the silver linings as we navigate these stressful and surreal times. Finding the positive, no matter how …
The Five Levels of Work-at-Home Style
Maintaining social distance is extremely important if we are to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus. To that end, most of us …
For Now, Weekday Posts Will Continue On YLF
With the uncertainty and stress of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, we have much bigger things to worry about than fashion and style. …
Ironing for Sustainability
Ironing, steaming and pressing clothing is generally not our favourite way to spend our time. Most of my friends, family and clients …
Weekly Roundup: Best Hand Creams
There is an extreme amount of hand washing going on in the world at the moment. It’s a very important precautionary measure …
Wardrobe Chores to Pass the Extra Time at Home
Maintaining social distance is extremely important if we are to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus. So many of us …
Link Love: Celebrating Women in March
March 8th was International Women’s Day and March is Women’s History Month. To celebrate Refinery29 rounded up 15 women-led …
Team Chunky or Team Dainty Jewellery
You are on Team Chunky if you prefer wearing jewellery that is big, bold, eye-catching, and makes a statement. You are on Team Dainty …
Bra Shopping in 2020
One of my style goals in 2020 is to update, refresh and replenish wardrobe basics. Bra shopping is the priority and I’m …
Update: Best Knitwear De-Pilling Solutions
This is a follow-up to a previous post I wrote about de-pilling knitwear. I ordered various tools to see which worked best, …
