Revas Rags 2 Roses: over 40 fashion

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Watching a generation of mid-life women blossom?

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Defying the 'rules' on a daily basis while being a funky bad-ass?

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From Overalls to Formals, The Senior Prom at 49!

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Hi peeps!

I'm back in Cincy after a great trip. On my birthday, I escorted my Mom to the Senior Prom. It was an honor. She had never been to a prom, so I hope we did it up right! I was going to spike the punch, but decided it may screw up everyone's meds...

As most of you know, both my Parent's have been struggling with many health issues. I never expected my Mom to walk again after her last stroke, but with a huge community of helpers and much work on her part, she walked into the prom all by herself! She was so excited to go and there was no other place on earth I would rather have spent my birthday. She was my official prom queen. Of course, there had to be corsages ;)

And lots of laughs!

The event was hosted by the Medco Senior Center, Morganfield, Ky.

A live bluegrass band, orange punch, great eats and lots of love!

This is one of the reasons Mom is doing so well. My dear friend, S, who works at the Senior facility Mom stayed at. We grew up together and throughout this experience, we have been reunited. She has continued to do therapy with Mom even after she was sent home. It has made all the difference. If ya don't use it....

And, She was rockin' her prom dress!

I chose a dress my Mom really liked. Since it was her day, I dismissed my original attire, which consisted of a vintage hat, pearls... (You get the idea). She chose a lace top and watercolor skirt. We both were pretty coordinated. My corsage was a wrist one, but it broke before I could wear it, so it got pinned on. Better for photos anyway! Yes, I lugged my giant camera bag with me. I gotta do something about that...

Dress: Goody's // Shoes: Gabriel Bros. both retail/on sale

It was freaking HOT that day!!! I was ~~sweating~~ glistening like a pig.

Though, do they ~~sweat~~ glisten? I've never seen it...

The festivities:

From Formals to Overalls! My kind of party!

All the ladies were beautiful....

We were home by midnight. Well, actually 5:30pm...

(Prom Queen and King above)

Thanks Mom. For having me. For loving me.

Have a loving weekend everyone!

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Weird, Random and Tall

Hi Everybody!

I'm watching "Healing in the Heartland" right now. It is such a wonder to see how incredibly generous people can be when a tragedy happens. Tears, anger, fear and acceptance are all such powerful human emotions. They seem to bring out the best (and sometimes) the worst in us. It seems that while I've been cruising through my forties, there has been a huge helping of tragedy served up in my little bubble of a world. Watching my Parent's go through the latter stages of life has been the most powerful experience. I'd like to tell you all that it is a wondrous journey and a path to inner self awareness. The honest truth is, it is hard. There are days when I get homesick (still!) and there was a time not long ago, that I could go get a week's worth of hugs and sympathy any time I needed it. Those days seem to be gone for the most part, and it is rather scary. It is time for me to stand on my own. Another frightening prospect. You see, I am the baby. I didn't have kids. I've only had a few plants and cats.

There is no instruction book for these times. It's all random. Fly by the seat of your pants random.

A little later than most, I am finding my footing slowly. A depression here, a belly-laugh there. Life goes on. It truly does. I am finally figuring this one out and my latest mantra is: NOTHING IS PERMANENT. It's true!

This concept and truth are allowing me to continue to get up, get dressed and look another day square in the eye and say,

"Let's Do This."

Skirt: Tommy Hilfiger, new,tags: thrifted,

Denim jacket,Vest(Tommy Bahama): thrifted // Sandals, Old Navy,old // Hat:? Dot's?

My parents are currently doing well. My Mom and I are going to the Senior Prom next month!

She is so excited!

Hugs,

Reva :)

Crimson and Roses

Hi everybody!

Hope you all had a great long weekend :) We didn't do much,

but did really dig the cool summer air blowing through the curtains at night.

Also, my one and only rosebush is in full bloom! YaY!

Most women my age wouldn't see that as a huge venture that involves bragging rites, but I (or should I say, our rocky-ass yard) cannot grow the average flowering plant. Of any sort...

So, in honor of the crimson roses that are making my front yard a bit less drab -The ones making us not "Those Neighbors" who grow dandelions for sport, I am wearing a thrifted deep red Liz Claiborne dress. I LOVE the drop waist and I cut out that stifling attached slip to make it properly sheer... It could be really pimped out with a belt, baubles, vests, etc...,But it seemed to lay better sans tons of accessories. Just a wisp of red silk. Monochromatic.

If you don't count 2 scarves;)

This dress will definitely see some action this fall!