Such a loaded subject, isn't it?...MENOPAUSE....
Some of us ladies experience menopause early and some later on in life, some have no symptoms while others are overloaded with every possible symptom. The point here is that we are all unique and each of us experience a different menopause. Menopause is one of the biggest reasons for having created This Little Boutique.
It all started with the Italian Magic Pants!!...yes! it's become my closets' BFF!!
I feel that by the time we reach the start of our menopause, some of us become increasingly aware of our body and our health. We start looking to more natural products, we become more aware of our lymphatic system and looking to a more organic diet. We fight weight gain, sleepless nights, irritability, mood swings, aching joints, dry skin and a myriad of other issues. What to wear can often be one of those issues as our body changes and we now carry weight in places that we did not in the past and even out body shape changes.
I discovered one size clothing in Europe which has been a blessing. No more need for an irritable rushed morning not knowing what to wear and adding to our emotional state by having a closet full of things that don't fit. Lets face it, we don't need to add more fuel to an already roaring fire :-) Whether it be Spring and summer or Fall and winter, this little boutique carries a collection that has made my life easier, more fun and less stressful, and this can be the case for you too. Not only are the Magic pants the answer because they have a figure flattering fit, are extremely stretchy and make looking chic & put together easy, you also won't have to deal with a button & zipper as they have a drawstring waistband which I feel is beneficial to our lymphatic system. I find that wearing a pair of magic pants with a slightly loose fitting blouse or top or even sweater can be very stylish and feminine and this gives us some of that confidence that has been lacking during this change in our life.
Most of the pieces that This Little Boutique carries is not trendy (with a few exceptions) and the reason for this is that it allows us to accessorize and create our own style, it allows for years of wear without ever feeling "out of style" , the look is never too young which can make us appear even older instead it gives us the opportunity to style our outfit in a "youthful" look if we choose, with a cute leather crossbody bag maybe a fun hairstyle and new lipstick color.....less is more, has never been more appropriate than during "mid-life" late 40's, 50's, 60's and beyond.
Many of the new pieces that is now being added to the collection have a little more "edge" giving you the opportunity to be more creative while maintaining an easy, no fuss, no stress quality to your looking at your closet and choosing something to wear. Try out a pair of diamante studded magic pants and pair it with an opulent silk blouse... This sure does take the "feeling unseen" out of the picture as with your lighter more joyful mood will show itself ever so powerfully!
This time and stage in our lives should be more joyful and include less stress and we should be having fun with a closet full of things that fit well and feel good to wear. At least this lessens the menopausal challenges we face on a daily basis and can bring out the "girly" youthful energized joyful & powerful women that we are!
Making life easier, one outfit at a time :-)
Love, Natacha.