Essentials For Women Over 50: Part 2 of 3
Part 2: Elevate - The Beauty in Everyday Moments
Because ordinary days deserve extraordinary intention.
Here's a little truth no one tells you when you're younger luxury isn't always about a price tag. Sometimes, it's about slowing down enough to really enjoy the scent of your candle. It's wearing silk pajamas that you scored for the low low at Marshalls or T.J. Maxx on a Tuesday or pouring your water into a champagne flute just because it feels fabulous.
Elevating the everyday isn't about being fancy - it's about being fully present. And after 50, that's the magic you begin to lean into. It's not about chasing trends or perfection. It's about curating moments of peace, beauty, and joy - on your own terms.
So today, we continue our journey through our essentials list, stepping into the art of living well with intention.
Why Elevate The Everyday?
Because you're worth it.
You've raised kids, built careers, navigated loss, rediscovered yourself (maybe more than once if you're like me). And now? Now is your time to find joy in simplicity and luxury in the little things.
Elevating everyday isn't extra. It's essential.
Everyday Luxury Essentials
Let’s talk about a few simple yet powerful ways to transform the ordinary into something you feel.
1. Elegant Champagne Glasses – Yes, for Water Too
We’re bringing this one back from Part 1 because it deserves a second spotlight. There’s something wildly grown and gorgeous about sipping sparkling water, lemon drops, or even just tap water from a glass that clinks softly and makes you smile.
Joy lives in the details. Let your glassware remind you to slow down and sip with grace.
2. A Quality Journal or Notebook
Because some thoughts deserve more than a sticky note.
There's something sacred about putting pen to paper - documenting your dreams, tracking your growth, or simply making sense of the moment. Whether it's leather-bound or spiral, lined or blank, your journal is a space that holds you.
3. A Signature Playlist
Music is medicine. Make a playlist that lifts you up, slows you down, and reminds you of who you are. Include the songs that saw you through hard times, ones that made you dance barefoot, and a few that simply feel sexy.
You’re not too old to have a “main character” moment with Beyoncé on full blast.
4. A Favorite Lipstick (or Two)
There’s power in swiping on color. Whether it’s a bold red, a nude gloss, or a deep berry—lipstick can be armor, celebration, or simply self-expression.
Put it on just for you. Even if the only one seeing it is your reflection in the tea kettle.
5. A Daily Ritual That Grounds You
Maybe it’s your morning walk. Maybe it’s making the bed slowly. Maybe it’s the quiet of candlelight and tea before anyone else wakes up. These aren’t chores. These are sacred rhythms. They anchor you, remind you, and prepare you to show up as your best self.
Ritual is the soul’s way of saying, “I’m listening.”
6. A Candle That Smells Like Confidence
You didn’t think we’d skip this one, did you? A clean-burning, beautifully blended candle can shift the entire energy of a room—and your own mood. Whether it’s earthy, citrusy, floral, or masculine, your home deserves fragrance that feels like you.
Light it even if no one’s coming over. Especially then.
Redefining What Luxury Looks Like
Here’s the truth: you get to decide what luxury looks like in this chapter of your life. Maybe it’s:
Saying “no” without guilt.
Going to bed early on purpose.
Wearing your favorite robe with nowhere to go.
Filling your fridge with food that makes you feel good.
Investing in skincare that feels like a ritual, not a routine.
Luxury isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s soft, slow, and deeply satisfying.
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A Little Wisdom for the Road
Let’s borrow a quote from one of our timeless muses, Maya Angelou:
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”
That, my friend, is the real luxury. And you’ve earned every bit of it.
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Coming Up Next…
In Part 3: Celebrate – You’re Not Done Yet, we’ll explore what it means to live out loud, embrace your evolution, and honor your wisdom. We’ll talk about the things that help you feel bold, expressive, and fully alive in your sixties, seventies, and beyond.
This is your glow-up season—and it’s only getting better.
Thank you Deloris. I’m much like you ❤️❤️❤️
I love this! You are my favorite
“Girly Girl “❤️❤️❤️