Category Archives: real style

Entering the Clubhouse

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Real Women

As young girls, many of us would gather friends together to form special clubs or secret girls-only societies. We would share confidences and tell elaborate stories, write notes to each other, feel happily comfortable as our giggly selves, and develop … Continue reading →

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The Secret Evil Metamorphosis Portal

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Real Women

We Real Women all own mirrors. Usually several of them. There’s the bathroom mirror where we do the private review of ourselves in our birthday suits, sucking in our stomachs or lifting up what gravity has been pulling down, or leaning … Continue reading →

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A Short Story

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Real Women

Ahhh, the unofficial start to summer is unofficially here. In New England, this means packing away most of the cold-weather clothes and breaking out the summer wear.  And for those of us more mature Real Women, that also means once … Continue reading →

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Real Cinderella-ing

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Real Women

A few days ago, I carved out a bit of “me time” and gave myself a pedicure while watching a chick flick. As all Real Women know, putting life on pause during the day to do this feels a bit … Continue reading →

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Color My World… Please

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Real Women

Like most Real Women in the Northeast, I recently packed away my summer clothes and dug out my fall and winter wardrobe.   After successfully making the switch, I stepped back to survey my closet. And got depressed. 95% of what … Continue reading →

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It’s In The Bag

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Real Women

“Here’s what happens with a purse. You start small. You start pledging yourself to neatness. You start vowing that This Time It Will Be Different. You start with the things you absolutely need—your wallet and a few cosmetics that you … Continue reading →

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Stop the Frump

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Real Women

frump  (frmp) – n A girl or woman regarded as dull, plain, or unfashionable. A person regarded as colorless and primly sedate. One of my BFFs and I are just a few months away from a milestone birthday. Even though we … Continue reading →

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The Opportunity to be Schlubby

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Real Women

Thanks to a doozy of a winter storm, I had the opportunity to work from home today.  I also had the “opportunity” to spend quite a bit of time helping my husband shovel snow. Since I knew I’d be home … Continue reading →

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Articles of Reality

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Real Women

  This month, after a quick review of the magazine stand at the local bookstore, I saw a plethora of redundant articles and stories being offered: The Hidden Message of Style Secrets of Women with Gorgeous Hair Your Flat Belly … Continue reading →

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If Clothes Could Talk Back

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Real Women

Spring has indeed, finally, sprung in New England.  Along with all of the other rituals, activities and chores that flow in to a Real Woman’s life in the springtime, is the inevitable closet clean out and seasonal clothing swap. As … Continue reading →

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