https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:13:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192496 Wed, 05 May 2021 09:22:34 +0000 Mainelady 2192496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy early birthday! Congratulations on your big life and style changes! I think being polished is a part of who you are, but it is not dependent upon external applications.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; I love your commitment to putting the best foods into your body for fuel and optimal health.I plan to invest more time following your practice as soon as I am retired. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are an inspiration!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192480 Wed, 05 May 2021 05:28:55 +0000 Sally 2192480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday.&nbsp; I think it's great to make conscious changes as our lifestyle and needs change.&nbsp; All the best.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192443 Wed, 05 May 2021 02:52:01 +0000 Aquamarine 2192443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, this is a fabulous post! With age comes wisdom for sure. I look forward to your style musings in what sounds like your best decade yet, Lisa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192440 Wed, 05 May 2021 02:39:29 +0000 Becky 2192440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday! I loved reading your musings, and find many of the same attitudes developing in myself, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192426 Wed, 05 May 2021 00:34:12 +0000 Anonymous 2192426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The RehFit’s current slogan i<br /> is One Body for Life , and we sell lots of merch with this slogan . It’s on our work tshirt / uniform too .&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192380 Tue, 04 May 2021 20:40:16 +0000 gryffin 2192380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LBD - OMG too funny...."we get this one meat-based casing, to house our souls for 80-100 years (if we're lucky). Ya gotta take care of it."&nbsp; ROTFL!!!&nbsp; This little vegan nutritarian just snorted her mushroom chai!!&nbsp; Thank you I needed that!!&nbsp; We are Little "meat-based casings".....I die! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192356 Tue, 04 May 2021 19:51:42 +0000 viva 2192356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two friends turning 60 in June - you are one of them - and I have to tell you, you two make me welcome that milestone. I love how you're streamlining your look and focusing on less (of everything) to get closer to what is really you. I intend to follow this evolution closely.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192333 Tue, 04 May 2021 19:07:27 +0000 Cardiff girl 2192333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on acheiving this milestone!See age does bring wisdom!(:&nbsp;<div>I hope you have something lovely planned for the day itself.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192328 Tue, 04 May 2021 18:53:13 +0000 Style Fan 2192328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy upcoming birthday!&nbsp; Your life/style shift sounds exciting.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192302 Tue, 04 May 2021 17:55:26 +0000 LaPed 2192302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy almost-birthday! I love the sound of relaxed confidence and ease and I see this coming through in the WIWs you share. The more time I spend thinking about this stuff, the more I realize that the key is knowing who you are and working towards the best version of yourself, rather than getting sucked into pretending to be someone/something else. But it’s hard when the world bombards us with unlimited alternatives! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192300 Tue, 04 May 2021 17:31:23 +0000 Jenn 2192300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It makes such a difference to be out of that sales environment! Suddenly, you're thinking about how you want to present yourself instead of how "you, the sales ambassador brand" needs to present herself. Sounds like a huge relief! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192299 Tue, 04 May 2021 17:17:00 +0000 Roxanna 2192299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you have a fresh new style direction to guide you...well, less fresh and new and maybe ore 'you' and authentic to who you are and where you are in life. I love the peace and acceptance that emanates from this post and can't wait to see it come to life!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192297 Tue, 04 May 2021 16:25:58 +0000 Helena 2192297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy countdown to your birthday Lisa! The ease and self-confidence you are expressing in this post has absolutely come through in your outfits as of late, and I'm so happy you seem to be seeing what I and others see - a vibrant, stylish and strong woman who knows her style and herself, and puts an excellent face forward to the world.</p> <p>At risk of being too gushy, it's been a real joy getting to know you better over the last year or so (such as one can through this medium!) and the more I do, the more I like and admire you. My wish for you for 60 and beyond is to SEE and OWN how absolutely f'ing awesome you are!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192291 Tue, 04 May 2021 16:07:23 +0000 Suz 2192291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many changes! Congratulations on all these shifts and on taking them in stride! 60 is a big birthday (welcome to the club!) and for sure it provokes extra reflection during a time of pandemic (yikes!) but you've also found the silver linings (er, no pun intended) in a more relaxed and less outward facing period of life. Hurray for that!&nbsp;</p> <p>You look terrific in your new, more casual style. Also, I think you'll find it all easier to curate and maintain -- with fewer (sometimes conflicting) roles to dress for, you'll be able to focus more clearly on what works for you across settings. And go with that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192287 Tue, 04 May 2021 15:19:25 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2192287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of the things I often think about is, we get this one meat-based casing, to house our souls for 80-100 years (if we're lucky).&nbsp; &nbsp;Ya gotta take care of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192285 Tue, 04 May 2021 15:09:51 +0000 Anonymous 2192285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spend a lot of time looking at people in the 6o+ age group every day I'm at work. &nbsp;I've noticed that those who take care of the infrastructure, so to speak, are a heck of lot more vibrant and attractive than those who don't. &nbsp;Of course there are situational factors that don't allow better self care for some people , but in general , there is nothing more aging than yellowing teeth, dry hands and feet, neglected facial skin &nbsp;and unkempt hair. &nbsp;I know &nbsp;this past year has been extraordinarily difficult for many older people, and I cast no judgement on those I observe. &nbsp;My point is that all the great clothes in the world cannot cover a weak foundation, as it were. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192284 Tue, 04 May 2021 15:09:00 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2192284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday!&nbsp; &nbsp; I love how you're approaching and embracing all of the lifechanges that are happening!</p> <p>Your revised approach to makeup and grooming and dressing strikes me as very Parisian and/or Italian.&nbsp; I love that :)</p> <p>It strikes me that really, these changes were all happening, and the birthday number is really sort of a passing side note, so let that bell ring forth! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192278 Tue, 04 May 2021 14:08:30 +0000 April 2192278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really great to read this, lp.&nbsp; I turned 57 last month so we're in the same age neighborhood and I find myself considering many similar issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for putting your thoughts out there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192277 Tue, 04 May 2021 13:48:24 +0000 catherine 2192277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, it sounds like you really have things figured out. Enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday/page/2#post-2192269 Tue, 04 May 2021 12:34:28 +0000 RobinF 2192269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post! Happy almost-birthday! You sound excited about the future but still content with where you are, nice combo. Can't wait to see how your natural hair grows out. I can see that your style direction will work well for you. I turned 59 in February so am approaching the same milestone but so far I'm not feeling any big shifts. I've always been pretty minimal with makeup and maintenance - probably too minimal :). We'll see what the rest of the year brings.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday#post-2192263 Tue, 04 May 2021 12:04:11 +0000 gryffin 2192263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Lisa!!&nbsp; Happy B'day!!&nbsp; It sounds like you are in a great place and moving toward a sublime future.&nbsp; Our journeys are definitely on an intersect course.&nbsp; I am thrilled to hear you are still making health and wellness a priority.&nbsp; I truly believe with concentrating on nutritional excellence, exercise, mental and spiritual health, loving supportive relationships, we have our best chance of maximizing our happiness, healthspan and joy!&nbsp; On make up, I think of mine as "corrective grooming"!&nbsp; Like our McQ scarves, I realized that make up, for me, is about using nude palates to create shadow/light to imperceptibly correct the bone structure I don't have.&nbsp; I take it as a compliment when people assume I don't wear any make up, although I do eyes and brows.&nbsp; I prefer chapstick to gloss for lips except if we ever socialize without masks at formal events I'd add a little lip pencil on the entire lip, MLBB, and a hint of gloss.&nbsp; I consider a nail clipper a maincure so don't go by me and although I do have my husband trim my inverted bob, I've embraced my silver highlights!!&nbsp; You are so truly beautiful as you are, you really don't need embellishments.&nbsp; You just need to embrace what make you feel like you, happy and confident.&nbsp; I'm so glad you are in a good place and getting better all the time!&nbsp; You be you girl, because you are totally awesome, just the way you are!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday#post-2192258 Tue, 04 May 2021 11:51:27 +0000 Star (Lise) 2192258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds exciting!&nbsp; Less is more is definitely the path I am on and it feels good.&nbsp; Happy upcoming Birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday#post-2192256 Tue, 04 May 2021 11:25:36 +0000 Janet 2192256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this is fantastic, Lisa! I really like your new approach, and applaud your relaxing into the new decade in all sorts of ways. You are looking better than ever, IMHO! </p> <p>I’m just four years behind you, and can sense some of those changes coming down the road for me. I am wondering if I will ever bother with eyeshadow again. I cannot seem to keep colored nail polish on my fingers (toes are good though and I do a decent self-pedicure). And looking at my purchases of the last year, I’m noticing fewer prints and simpler styles. I’ve barely been wearing my wonderful collection of earrings, but masks have interrupted that. If I can figure out how to inject a bit of edge in my style (which I feel like I’m losing, with my new hair), I think I’ll feel better about where I’m heading. I’ve been thinking about posting on that topic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday#post-2192243 Tue, 04 May 2021 10:34:58 +0000 Staysfit 2192243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Lisa! &nbsp; Happy upcoming 60th to you! It seems&nbsp;This is my favorite of all your posts to date because you have sorted out what makes you truly happy, and that will make your style shine!&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I am curious about nutritional recommendations for improving nails, skin, hair, etc. &nbsp;I hate my fingernails. &nbsp;I have eczema, but it effects my nail beds which in turn impacts the growth and quality of my fingernails. &nbsp;I have tried Biotin supplements but they don’t help. &nbsp;I use prescribed ointments and creams which help but do not cure the problem. Maybe better nutrition would help?!</p> <p>I appreciate how clear your thinking is around design elements/details. &nbsp;I have repeatedly stated that I prefer items with simple line and design with at least one interesting detail, but I have not assessed my wardrobe with this in mind. &nbsp;EPIPHANY! &nbsp;(Thanks to you!) This is a brilliant wardrobe editing tool! &nbsp;“How many interesting design elements does this item have:Is it too many for my personal style?” &nbsp;It may be more helpful to me than “Would I buy it again?” Or “Does it spark joy?” &nbsp;since it incorporates a major reason for the items failure to spark joy or my interest in purchasing again. &nbsp;All three questions would make a very powerful editing tool. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Marches off to closet to start a new edit! :-)</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday#post-2192242 Tue, 04 May 2021 10:25:07 +0000 lyn67 2192242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, this was a delicious read, thank you for posting it. I'm a few years younger but started feeling EXACTLY THE SAME!&nbsp;<br />Especially ref make-up. As a no contrast bonde I always felt&nbsp;"makeup that defines and highlights, rather than colours the skin is more sophisticated"-at least on me- but somehow after getting my last 2 prescription glasses in darker colors I felt like having to do my make-up darker/bolder-especially&nbsp; on lips. and eyes. Now,&nbsp;it seems I just cannot put a dark lip on myself&nbsp; anymore. Is this COVID related, or what? My lips were always on the thinner side- and was always using rather natural colors before- so&nbsp; am back to these-&nbsp;even if my glasses are the same (dark red/burgundy).<br />Ref clothes&amp;shoes -my mantra is <b><i>"smart comfort"</i></b>-now. I do still have to dress for a daily job in an office--so cannot do all casual-&nbsp; but this included I feell like I don't want to fuss with anything more than necessary, and---like you "shopping, accumulating and especially&nbsp; <b><i>fussing over what I have</i></b> is losing it's appeal very, very quickly".<br />You forced me to think deeper than probably wanted:-) on these -and&nbsp; will have to mounch on these before being able to act in this same direction. Anyway thank you for puting it out here for me (us, all)!<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday#post-2192234 Tue, 04 May 2021 07:43:49 +0000 Jenni NZ 2192234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS it feels OK from the other side of that milestone! I feel better about it from this side </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday#post-2192233 Tue, 04 May 2021 07:42:25 +0000 Jenni NZ 2192233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well congratulations on the upcoming birthday. My new 60 avatar waves hello. Those are the helium balloons in our lounge after I brought them home from the hotel. You’re exactly 3 months younger than me, I am 2 March.<br /> So happy for you that you’re not missing the old job/career which was such a big part of your life. And yay for simplicity of undyed hair and less time/money on mani/pedi. Cheers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday#post-2192230 Tue, 04 May 2021 06:34:34 +0000 Lynette 2192230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am feeling the same way, Lisa. You expressed it so well! Simplicity with polish sounds amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday#post-2192228 Tue, 04 May 2021 06:15:05 +0000 Katerina 2192228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations Lisa on your new style journey and the new chapter in your life. It was an amazing post to read and I am very happy for you! You are such a stylish and elegant woman and I think that whatever way you choose to go with your style will be wonderful. I love the idea of “subtle” polish.<br /> I experience some shift myself now, probably due to the lifestyle changes these past fourteen months. Much less use of makeup, and not feeling red lipstick anymore (one of favorites before), and overall, less of everything. Still haven’t figured out, if it is a lasting change or a phase due to the overall situation. Is it me or the circumstances… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-lifestyle-shifts---and-an-upcoming-birthday#post-2192226 Tue, 04 May 2021 05:58:31 +0000 Synne 2192226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big yes to everything! Rooting for you! </p>