top 5 september posts | the sunday brief

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september has come and gone.  can you believe that?  i want you all to know that we have big things coming this fall and winter.  with junior style and my daughter-in-law Kelly, we’re planning big expansions to both the blog and the YouTube channel.  so stay tuned! 

but before heading into october, i wanted to give you all a recap of where we’ve been this past month.  below, i’ve compiled by top 5 posts of september as chosen by you my readers.   as an extra bonus, i’ve also put together a top 10 list of my favorite items from this month.  

1. lose belly fat over 50 with FASTer Way to Fat Loss 

for the past fifty years, we’ve been told to cut calories and exercise more. right?! wrong. while exercise is key to staying active our diet is the most important factor to aging well. 

lulu lemon leggings, lulu lemon tank, lulu lemon jacket

if you want to lose belly fat over 50 there are a few things to consider. first, balance your macros. many of you might be wondering what macros are. they’re better known as carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

Faster Way to Fat Loss

another key ingredient to lose belly fat over 50 is intermittent fasting. FASTer Way to Fat Loss first introduced me to this concept. what is intermittent fasting?  

Faster Way to Fat Loss | Peloton

read the entire post here to find out more. 

 

2. wide leg jean’s  | what’s on trend for fall

i have been shopping at Banana Republic for all things fall.   it’s been a minute since i’ve purchased anything from this iconic retailer that was a favorite of mine all through the nineties and into the twenty-first century. but in recent years Banana has been hit or miss for me.  but recently i went on a spree.

wide leg jeans, gray turtleneck, red handbag

this shopping spree proved to be a success with several items landing in my shopping cart.  i’m sharing wide-leg jeans that are on-trend for fall. if you are looking to update your wardrobe in a jiff, look no further than an updated pair of blue jeans.

wide leg jeans, gray turtleneck, red handbag

it’s an easy and inexpensive way to look modern and chic because we all know a great pair of denim will take you anywhere in style. personally, i’m loving wide-leg jeans and the high-waist. it’s a refreshing change from the skinny or straight jean.

wide leg jeans, gray turtleneck, red handbag

read the entire post here for more. 

 

3. update your wardrobe with 5 new items 

on my YouTube channel, i introduced a new series where i select five items from a specific brand. this is an easy way to incorporate trends into your existing wardrobe that helps our outfits stay current and fresh. this week i went shopping at Ann Taylor.  you can watch the YouTube video or read the entire post here to see what i recommend. 

 

4. first call for fall with Talbots 

it’s first call for fall with one of my favorite brands – Talbots. and let me be the first to say i wanted “one of everything, please,” from their new catalog. 

first call for fall with Talbots

while checks are on-trend this season and i chose a gorgeous check blazer with a muted color palette. there’s something to be said about a tried and true staple. like a pair of indigo navy pants that will serve me well season after season.

first call for fall with Talbots

Talbots spoke to thousands of women and discovered that despite a closetful of options, women only wear the same six pairs of pants. again. and again. and i know why! 

first call for fall with Talbots

‘cuz when you find pants that fit you well you will buy them in every color under the sun. nine-in-10 (90%) women said that when buying a pair of pants, they care the most about comfort. and i quite agree!  read the entire post here to see why. 

 

5. top ten shoes for fall and winter

it’s full steam ahead into fall which means we’re trading in our flip-flops and sandals for loafers, boots, and booties. today, i’ve put together a list of my top 10 shoes for fall and winter.  but if you only owned one pair of shoes, it would have to be black pumps. they go with everything. 

beth from Style at a Certain Age wears a black cashmere Turtleneck dress, faux leather leggings and suede pumps.

don’t forget there are a variety of heel heights to choose from. so pick a height that your tootsies will thank you for.

beth from Style at a Certain Age wears Anthropologie red pants, pink and red shirt, Everlane black raincoat, and black suede pumps

see my entire top 10 list by reading the post here. 

 

top 10 items 

  1. Ann Taylor’s bow neck shell blouse
  2. Ann Taylor’s zebra print cardigan
  3. Old Navy’s high-rise, wide-leg, patch pocket jean
  4. Talbots’ piped tweed jacket
  5. Talbots’ suede satchel 
  6. Boden Richmand pants 
  7. Ann Taylor’s short trench coat
  8. Talbots’ checkered mac
  9. Ann Taylor’s high-rise, straight legged jean
  10. Talbots’ chatham ankle pants

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Kelly Djalali

is our 40s+ fashion & food contributor. She posts a Daily Look on Tuesdays, writes about Fashion on Thursdays, joins Beth for Fridays with Oscar and shares a new recipe Sunday evenings.

She’s 47, 5’0, and a petite 0/XS.

Kelly also has a food blog called Djalali Cooks, which you can find by clicking the world icon below.

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  1. Ilene says:
    October 2, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    Beth – I love love love almost everything you wear – i look forward to all of your posts. I’ve printed out many of your outfits and have them hanging on a bulletin board in my walk-in closet as inspiration when I get dressed! But oh how I dislike those bell bottom jeans (LOL)! I lived in them as a teen/young adult and I can’t imagine buying them now at 70+. Keep up the great work – you are awesome.

  2. Brenda says:
    October 3, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    Have u written a post about Color Me Beautiful lipstick. I’d love your take on it.
    Thank u 😊

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