Let it Shine!

What's a good time to start dressing your age? Even if some people eagerly tell me "you can still pull it off;" I've asked myself that question after comments of other more sarcastic ones during the past decade. I love fashion and I want to keep on having fun with it hoping the fact that I am in my forties doesn’t prevent me from sending my RSVP to life’s trendy party. 

At one point in my life I wanted to study custom design for theater and I would dream of the day I could pick outfits for my characters. I wanted to show who they were right from the start, before the audience could even hear them say one word. Because first impressions are everlasting and this morning something peculiar made reflect upon that thought even more.

I was ready for work, making myself a quick breakfast while my preteen daughter watched one of her teen shows. There she was the pretty main character. Not a day older than 18, wearing my same outfit. Well, probably more expensive but pretty much the same. My daughter Amber said, "Look mom, she is wearing your outfit." I was ready to head out to face the world dressed like a teenager. I had no time for another fashion show so I decided to keep the look hoping I did not regret it.

To my surprise that day there was not one person who failed to compliment my outfit and how I looked. I wished so much I would have worn a more sophisticated one after seeing the teenage star on TV. But that day I did not feel sophisticated, I felt young and free. To me fashion is a way to express myself and how I dress is how I feel. So if lace, sheer and ruffles adorn me I most likely feel romantic and dreamy. And when you accept what you are within there is no way of hiding it. So now I say, no matter your age just let it shine!

Shoes: Vincent Camuto

Purse: A/X Armani Exchange

Skirt: Forever21

Blouse: Marshalls (Brand:Fire)