Building a New Website

Unfinished Painting by Gustav Klimt

Wow, it's been so long since I've posted on Jet Gypsy that I couldn't remember my password for it.  Sad, but true. 

Yes, I have been busy.  I'm working on a new site and what I thought would take a few weeks, at most, is into the second month.  Of course, if you've ever done anything online or worked with computers, you know that every little change often brings something else out of wack.

Have You Ever Painted? 

Those of you who are artists will know what I mean.  When you are painting, and you introduce a new color to some other part of the composition, that bold, new stroke will often change the balance of the whole painting.  Well, building a website seems to have the same effect.  One little part of the code is altered, then some other part of the code needs readjustment.  Holy sheet, it makes every little thing into a "situation" or whatever you want to call it. 

The Long and Winding Road to a Finished Website
Well, if you want to see my site, please do.  But, remember that it's not finished and if it crashes...it shouldn't...you'll know that I'm working on it.  Hey, even though I have a wonderful woman helping me with the design and the HTML, I have never worked on any part of putting a site together before now.  Hopefully, it will all be over soon so I can get back to writing....because, even though I never wanted to be a writer, I think that writing is what the universe intends for me to do with the rest of my life.  (It's in my genes.  My father was a failed writer...but a very good one.)

Link to My Beta Site

So, write I shall.   Here is my site:  Boomerinas.com, and if you want to know why I picked a name that is a combination of Boomers and Ballerinas, just click on the article with a picture of flowers.

Baby Boomers ARE NOT Dead Yet, Baby!

The Face of Middle Age - Wikimedia Commons

Here's a post from my writer pal, Brenda. She gives some examples of the ways marketers and politicians misread (or ignore) the Baby Boomer cohort. And, far from being dead, Boomers are alive and ready to kick booty...while taking no prisoners.

Ignore the affluent (in aggregate) Boomer market at your own peril, GenX. We are used to having advertisers pander to us and we don't like being called Seniors or being called old.

The blog post: Baby Boomers Are Not Dead Yet

By the way, not all Boomers look like the photo above. Demi Moore is a Late Boomer.

A Baby Boomer's Life in Fashion and Music

Some of my fondest Boomer memories include fabulous 60s hats with boho outfits. But, I also remember the Mod 60s. And, I actually loved the 70s and disco...but the freaking 80s with those big shoulders still give me nightmares. So, take a walk on the wild side, my fine young friends.

I have to redo a lot of articles and a lot of memories, but here are some of the articles I've found on my site... lots of articles were lost, so it might take a while to redo some of this.

1960s Fashion and Music:

 
60's Fashion Style: 1964 Mod Dresses, Go Go Boots, Quant, Beatles


Mellow Songs from the 60's


This is my friend's article: My Daddy Didn't Take the T-Bird Away

Best Top Hippie Albums of the 60's

 

Hippie Clothes: How Did Hippie Fashion Start?

 

1970s in Fashion and Music:

70's Fashion Trend for Women: Flared Legs, Disco and Platforms

Retro Dance Party Songs from the 70's
 

1980s in Music and a Tiny Bit of Fashion:

 

If I keep getting older, I'm going to have to kill myself.

I finally tweeted something that made someone laugh.

Song of the Day: My Generation

Eileen William's Fab Info for Job-Seekers Over 50

I've always wondered how to handle my college info and graduation dates when filling out job applications. (I went to school in the 70s.) Sure, I believe in honesty...so I don't want to hide my age, but I don't want to sound like I'm absolutely ancient, either.

God knows I'm no expert on finding employment in a tough job market....I've gotten most of my jobs by knowing the CEO or owner of some company. However, I do know good info when I read it / see it / hear it, and I like what Mary Eileen Williams says about resumes and interviews in this Youtube video. So, click here to watch Critical Tips for Finding Work After 50 from a fellow Boomer babe. 

Here's the Song of the Day:  People Song.

Why Are There So Many Baby Boomers?

Once upon a time, a bunch of horny sailors came back from the war. They had unprotected sex with nice girls who weren’t Nazis in the backseats of cars while listening to Fats Domino.

Then, all those horny sailors married those girls and had sex in the backseats of cars for eighteen more years.

READ articles about Baby Boomer Women at  Boomerinas.com

What Is Baby Boomers?

What is Baby Boomers? This phrase is so funny that someone on another Baby Boomer website stole my line. You see, I'm a Topic Editor and writer at Suite101.com and other sites. One day I received a comment asking, "What is Baby Boomers?"

I wanted to say that "it" was a new type of diaper, a play on the phrase Baby Bloomers, but instead I wrote a quick article explaining what Baby Boomers is: What is Baby Boomers? What are Baby Boomer's Characteristics 

Song of the Day: Be My Baby

Wedding Ideas for Indie Brides

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Wedding Ideas for Indie Brides

I have been married more than once.  And, though your "big day" will be big to you, to the rest of us it's just another wedding.  Sure, we're happy for you.  Sure, we want all of your dreams to come true.  However, we don't want a long, tedious ceremony and (I think I speak for most of us) we want to get to the party part as soon as possible.

Anyway, here are some ideas about ways to cut costs (hippie boho wedding - indie dresses - yes, I lived in Haight Ashbury briefly, in the 60s) and other ideas about having fun.  Sure, a wedding is a solemn occasion, but it's also a joyous occasion.  So, let's get this party started.

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Wedding Ideas for Boho Chic Hippie Weddings

Bohemian Vintage Wedding Dresses - Low Cost Marriage Hippie Style

Inexpensive Gothic Wedding Dresses in Black, Red, and Purple

Wedding Dresses for Older Brides: Boomers Over 40

All White Outfits for Women: Spring Summer 2011 Trends

Bridal Hats and Veils: Wedding Hats for the Bride (younger brides should check out the top hats)

Beach Chic Weddings:


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Wedding Ideas for Casual Beach Weddings

I have been to two beach weddings, although I've never had one of those.  The wedding in Hawaii was a brunch affair and very elegant.  The second wedding was at some swank hotel in Newport Beach.  I think it was there or it could have been further south.  Anyway, the California beach wedding was in the evening.  You can't imagine two weddings that were more different.  Well, I have seen other people's weddings that were very casual, and they were extremely different from the ones I'm talking about, but I wasn't invited to those super casual weddings and I was just a Lookie-Lou. 

Actually, a friend and I crashed a wedding reception at Shilshole Marina (near a beach in Seattle) in the 70s.  Does that count as a "beach wedding"?  Patricia and I were bored, and I think that we did the right thing.  There were quite a few single guys who were just hanging around looking bored, so we had some drinks, ate some shrimp and other goodies, danced with the guys, ate some cake, then left before we were busted.  (We were the original wedding crashers.) 

Casual Beach Wedding Dresses

Casual Beach Wedding Flower Girl Dresses for Toddlers & Girls

What to Wear to a Beach Wedding in Hawaii: Guest Attire for Women

How to Wear a Hat - Women's Hat Etiquette at Restaurants, Parties

Beach Cover Ups for Women: Plus Size Tunic Dress, Caftan, Sarong

Second or Third or Fourth or Whatever:

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Wedding Dress Ideas for Second Weddings

There is nothing wrong with getting remarried.  Heck, these days, it's rare that anyone even bothers to get married.  I'm always happy to hear of anyone's wedding or to hear that someone is having a baby.  Everything is so different from the 70s and the 80s.  So many couples are marriage-phobic.  Are gays the only people who want to tie the knot?

Remarriage After Divorce - Second Marriage Wedding Dresses 


Summer Maxi Dresses for Women Over 40 & 50


Second Marriage - Should I Wear a Colored or White Wedding Dress?

Thank You Cards - Real Life:

How to Write a Thank You Note: Wedding Thank You Cards & Samples

I Wanna Be a Hippie Slacker Again

Well, I haven't posted for 10 days.  I'm such a hippie slacker. 
I mean, I've been working and writing...mostly the same thing...for 10 days.  I can't believe how much work it takes to write online if you are a type A first born who sometimes becomes a bit anal about photos and links... anyway.  This week I decided to become a hippie again.

Once you've gotten a taste of the good life (working from home, not answering the phone if it's someone you hate), it's hard to deny that you are not a hippie at heart.  So, this week, I've tried to be more spontaneous and not care too much about makeup.  I've been outside showing people what I really look like ala hippie style.  It's truly liberating.  I highly recommend it.  (Actually, I don't look much different than before...but it feels liberating.)

My goal is to be a hippie until 2012.  Then, if the world ends, it won't matter.  If the world doesn't end, I get to tease my husband mercilessly until he realizes that I am the superior being because I am a first born and he's an only child...haha. 

Year of the Hippie Rabbit:

If you want to join me in the Year of the Hippie Rabbit, here are some articles that might be amusing...of course, you might be smoking pot...in which case you should just click the music links over and over until you fall asleep.  (This does not apply to my children.  They know I don't smoke anything and they shouldn't either, now get back to work.)

Hippie Trippy Clothes for Old Hippies:

Photo Courtesy of Fifty Plus UK

I'm not trying to put you on a bummer or anything like that, but we are getting older whether we like it or not.  Fortunately, aging hipsters can still rock out.  And...we're not "done for" yet.  There's still time to "save the world".  And, boy, does this world need some big-time saving. Click on my articles:

Summer Maxi Dresses for Women Over 40 & 50: 2011 Sundresses

Summer Dresses for Women Over 40 & 50 - Summer of Love Part Deux

Women's Travel Jewelry With Boho Chic


Boho Chic for Neo Hippies:

Photo Courtesy of Accessorize UK

Is there any chance that young neo-hipsters can do something to carry on the legacy of peace and love without becoming naive wussies?  Let's hope they will continue the legacy.  Boho chic and hippie styles are about more than just fashion.

How to Dress Like a Hippie Girl - Boho Chic Gypsy Fashion Styles

Hippie Clothes for Women: Bohemian Chic for Cool Chicks


Cute Hippie Clothes - Plus Sizes:

I'm not trying to put you down.  I'm a fat chick (from medication).  For most of my life, I was on the skinny side...but my thyroid went nuts and what can I do?  I don't care if I'm fat as long as I look good.

Boho Chic Hippie Clothes - Maxi Dresses for Large Plus Size Women

Summer Floral Prints: Trendy Plus Size Clothing to Mix and Match

Bohemian Chic Hippie Clothes - Cute Women's Plus Size Skirts

Stuff for Rocking Cool Hippie Kids:

We should be investing our time in these little hipster babes.  That is our best hope.

Hippie Baby Clothes for Girls - Boho Clothing for Toddlers & Up

Hippie Baby Names for Girls - Cute Unique Nature Names & Meanings

Hippie Baby Names for Boys - Unusual Nature Names, Musicians, Etc

Hippie Music as Therapy:

Best Top Hippie Albums of the 60s

Best Top 60s Music Hit Songs for a Dance Party

Hippie Wedding Stuff:

Bohemian Vintage Wedding Dresses - Low Cost Marriage Hippie Style

Hippie Music - Bohemian Hippie Wedding Songs - Cool Hip Ceremony

Matching Sterling Silver Wedding Bands: Custom or Handmade Rings

Wow, designers are showing hippie clothes all over the internet...though they sometimes try to confuse people by saying it's "Boho Chic" or "Folkloric Feathered Fashion" or some other term of nonsense.  I say that this calls for a celebratory Twinkie...and, no, I don't smoke pot.  It's just a food flashback.

My Favorite Articles About Europe

Hey Boomer Gals,

I've been to Europe quite a few times.  The first time was when I was a teenie-bopper in 1965.  Then, once, I lived near Montreux for a doomed-to-fail semester at a Swiss boarding school...I decided to get kicked out because I couldn't understand a word of their mandatory French.  Then...well I've been on the Continent more times than that, but I'm getting bored with this monologue.

I just want you to know that I am a confirmed people watcher...a student of personalities and societies.  And, I promise not to steer you wrong on where to go, how to save money, or what to wear.  If you're a guy, you basically need to know that if I see you in shorts, I will ask you to move to the back of the line.

I've gathered up the articles I've written so far.  And, I'm going to a cheap hotel in Paris, soon (so I'll be writing more on Paris).  If we don't use up our miles, they will expire.  Also, we're going at the very beginning of the season (Spring) instead of the high season...so, it's not going to cost an arm and a leg or even a toenail.

Planning Your Trip

I know that all you suburban gals who went to Catholic school think you have to map out your vacations a year in advance, but I'm here to tell you that it's just not true.  It's not too late to throw together a last-minute road trip, cruise, or anything.  And, you have so much time between now and September and those glorious tourist-free months...oi...trust me.  Go while the Euro exchange is decent.

Baby Boomers' Europe: Cruise Ships vs Hotels


Planning a Trip to Europe: Tour Group, Cruise Ship or Self-Guided


Free Rick Steves Graffiti Wall: Best Info Site

What to Wear if You're a Boomer Chick

I always bring too much.  The new rule is to take half the clothes and twice the credit cards.  But, you're not going to see the same people everyday...and even if you do...as long as you are presentable and you don't stink, you should be fine.

The Best Sites for Women's Travel Wear


Best Women's European Travel Accessory - Long Summer Scarves


What to Wear in Europe - Women's Travel Clothing Summer Vacations


Cheap Bohemian Travel Clothes - Spring / Summer


Cute Women's Packable Raincoat, Trench or Jacket


Best Women's Purses and Handbags for Travel

Break in Your Shoes or Cry Every Night

Comfy Women's Travel Shoes for Chicks Over 40 or 50


Fall Fashion Trends - Flat Boots in Europe

Things to Know Before Going to France

Common Phrases for Restaurants in France


Tips on Manners for Shopping in France

A Bit of Info About Italy

The Best Movies Set in Venice Italy


Rick Steves Italy: Travel as a Temporary Local

My Opinion of Different Cities in Europe

My Top Ten Cities in Europe


Top Honeymoon Destinations

You can add your opinions, travel ideas, or questions in the comment section below.  I love to hear your opinions.

Cute Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Trends

Boohoo.com

There are so many fun and cute spring/summer 2011 fashion trends.  I think that there is something for every woman and girl...and just as important...there are trends that can be adapted to flatter all body types, all ages, and all chicks.  You are going to love this stuff.

Spring Fashion Trends 2011:

Here's a review of the fashion trends for 2011; spring summer 2011 trends seen by an average suburban wife. Well, average is probably incorrect.

Spring 2011 Trends: Bold Color:
One of the hot trends for spring 2011 is fabulous washes & blocks of bold color. Go head-to-toe orange, blue or white & light up the room or work it.

Hot Trends for Spring 2011:
Bold colors like Coral Rose orange, Beeswax yellow, and Regatta blue (and white) all make my day. See the cute hot trends for spring 2011 for teens & women.


70s Fashion Trends for Women: Flared Legs, Disco and Platforms:

If you want to go '70s style, you need flared jeans, pantsuits, bow blouses, shiny or metallic clothing and platform shoes. But, give it your own twist.

How to Wear Leggings:

Teens know how to wear leggings but adult women over 30, 40, or 50 have stricter fashion rules. Most older women shouldn't break the rules for leggings.

Cloche, Fedora or Newsboy Cap - Best Hat Styles for Petite Women:

If you're short, should you wear a small brimmed hat like a cloche or newsboy cap? Or a larger brimmed hat like a fedora? What is the best hat for petites?
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NEW POST: Bathing Suits and Swimwear for Chicks Over 40 & 50

Fifty Plus: Black print bandeau swimsuit - from £40

I feel your pain when it comes to shopping for a swimsuit that fits your delicious Baby Boomer body.

However, if you are having a hard time with real pain, when you walk or move in certain ways, you might need to get out of the cold weather for a while. Sometimes, you can break the cycle by spending a few days in a town with warm weather. 


You need to do whatever you can to find a cheap cruise or an all-inclusive resort in a warm climate.  It doesn't have to be all tony or swank.  You will get the same health benefits even if you stay in an inexpensive joint or sleep on a friend's couch.  Walking in the hot, humid air of Hawaii feels like being in a warm whirlpool tub. 

Bathing Suit and Swimwear Articles:

Best Flattering Swimsuits for Women Over 40 & 50

Best Bathing Suit Brands - Plus Body Types for Women Over 40 & 50

Cute Women's Bathing Suits - Chic Summer Styles

Coverup and Beach Dress Articles:

Sexy Plus Size Resort Wear & Evening Wear for Cruises & Vacations

Cute Swimwear Coverups & Beach Sundresses

Beach Cover-Ups for Women: Plus Size Tunic, Dress, Caftan, Sarong
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NEW POST: Women's Travel Clothing

Matalan

Right now, I am in my hotel room on Maui and you have no idea how good it feels to be back in the world.  I was in a downward spiral up until a few days ago.  Health problems kept me from walking or traveling.  Sitting on my butt made me gain weight which made my health problems worse...which made it more difficult to get out and walk...and on and on.

I finally decided to try a change of scenery and I've been out walking a bit in the warm, inviting air.  Doctors should prescribe Maui vacations for their patients in pain. 

Here are some articles about travel wear written from a Baby Boomer's perspective:

Best Sites for Women's Travel Wear: Wrinkle Free Clothing

Women's Travel Cruise Wear Online - Over 40 & 50

Cute Women's Packable Raincoat, Trench or Jacket  

Travel Clothes - Dress Your Age in Jeans

Best Women's Dresses for Travel - Wrinkle Free

Cute Travel Clothing: Boomer Women Over 40 & 50

www.littlewoodsireland.ie Single Sleeve Maxi Dress - €82.00

Tropical Resorts and Cruise Wear:

Sexy Plus Size Cruise Wear: Cocktail and Formal Dresses 

Daytime Cruise Wear for Women With Style 

Women's Travel Cruise Wear Online: Chicks Over 40 or 50

Cheap Bohemian Travel Clothes - Spring / Summer 

What to Wear in Europe - Women's Travel Clothing Summer Vacations