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Lessons from my Sixteen-Year-Old Self: Reclaiming Freedom in our 60s
There’s a quiet but radical idea here: aging doesn’t always require reinvention. Sometimes it calls for reconnection and extracting the very best from every age. It’s about revisiting moments when the world felt wide open and possibility rushed in.
Patty Lowell
2 days ago4 min read


It’s Time to Change Your Mind
For many women, the 60s are the decade when we begin to loosen our grip on long-held “musts” and “nevers,” not because we’re confused, but because we’re clearer, and clarity has a way of creating space.
Patty Lowell
Feb 54 min read


Decision Making Fatigue: Clearing Mental Clutter to Reclaim Energy
The new year has a funny way of turning us into very ambitious humans. Suddenly we want to eat better, work out regularly, lower our stress, improve relationships, overhaul our wardrobes, get serious about money, and become a slightly upgraded version of ourselves—ideally by February. All of that sounds inspiring. It’s also a lot for one brain. What we often mistake for laziness or lack of follow-through is actually something much more human: decision overload. Why Making De
Patty Lowell
Jan 234 min read


The Brooch Is Back—and It’s Having a Brilliant Moment
Brooches are back. Discover creative, modern ways to style brooches—from scarves to hats to handbags—using pieces you already own
Patty Lowell
Jan 144 min read


Rebranding in my 60s: My Most Important Client Ever
Reinvention doesn’t belong to the young. It belongs to the brave. And women in their sixties have never been braver, wiser, or more ready. Your next chapter is calling—and it’s finally, beautifully, unapologetically yours.
Patty Lowell
Jan 74 min read


Over 60 and Stuck in a Rut? How to Add Joy, Energy, and Purpose to Your Post-career Days
You’ve traded deadlines for downtime, meetings for me-time, and that inbox full of “urgent” emails for a calendar full of… well, white space. You thought closing the door on your 40+-year career would feel glorious—and mostly it does—but sometimes, you find yourself three episodes deep into a true-crime documentary thinking, I really should find something to do!
Welcome to the weird, wonderful world of post-career life. It’s not just about retiring. It’s about reinventing you
Patty Lowell
Nov 13, 20254 min read


Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing...When You're Over 60?
If you have a Millennial or Gen Z daughter, you may already be familiar with a trend lighting up TikTok and Instagram: single and stylish women declaring freedom from the relationship rat race. The spark came from a recent British Vogue article by Chanté Thomas boldly titled, “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” The answer, according to thousands of gleeful comments and videos, seems to be yes—at least for a growing group of young women tired of being defined by their
Patty Lowell
Nov 11, 20253 min read


New Traditions, Same Heart: Reinventing the Holidays After 60
Life evolves. Family dynamics change. Now is the perfect time to reimagine what the holidays mean and how we celebrate them. After all, traditions aren’t meant to freeze us in time. They’re meant to add to our experience.
Patty Lowell
Oct 27, 20254 min read


So....are you a Jackhammer or a Hummingbird? Finding your Groove after 60
When it comes to knowing what lights us up, my bestie is a Jackhammer. I’m a Hummingbird.
Author Elizabeth Gilbert (yes, the Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert) tells us that there are two kinds of passion-seekers looking to lead lives of purpose. Some of us are Jackhammers, and some of us are Hummingbirds.
Patty Lowell
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Eyeglass Trends for Women Over 60: Frame Your Look, Not Your Age
Here’s the thing—glasses aren’t just for seeing. They’re a full-on style statement, as important as your favorite scarf or the shoes that make you feel unstoppable. Sticking with the same old frames for years can actually make you look older (and not in the wise, elegant way we want).
Updating your glasses is one of the fastest, easiest ways to refresh your look.
Patty Lowell
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Fall Fashion for 60+ Women – Would you Wear it Again?
Fall 2025 is basically raiding our old closets for a walk down a trendy Memory Lane. Designers have dusted off the plaid skirts, slouchy...
Patty Lowell
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Life Lessons I'm Finally Learning at 60! Women in Midlife Insights
When I crossed the threshold into my 60s, I hoped to be shifting into cruise control in a job that I enjoyed and with an eye focused on crafting a slow roll into retirement. That did not happen. A sudden job change meant that instead of cruising, I was foot-to-the- floorboards, launching into entrepreneurship and thrilled to find how much I enjoy the twists and turns of being my own boss at midlife. For me, this decade isn’t about slowing down; it’s about being open to growth
Patty Lowell
Sep 3, 20254 min read


Friendship after Retirement: Staying Close across the Miles
Here are a few ways I've discovered to keep faraway friends close.
Patty Lowell
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Should you Dress your Archetype?
Learning to find your style archetype and letting it guide your clothing choices.
Patty Lowell
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Five Books for Wise Women
For women over 60, books that resonate most reflect our richness of experience, the promise of reinvention, and the power of connection.
Patty Lowell
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Cuddles and Companionship with a Part-Time Pet
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the pleasures of owning a furry (or not furry) friend, without taking on the full-time responsibilities.
Patty Lowell
Jul 28, 20253 min read


On the Lookout–Sunglasses for Summer
Transform into a whole new person with a great pair of stylish sunglasses this summer.
Patty Lowell
Jul 21, 20253 min read


Cultivating Age Gap Relationships
In today’s multi-generational workforce and beyond, the benefits of connecting with people outside of our age group is valuable.
Patty Lowell
Feb 24, 20253 min read


What Does Ambition Mean Later in Life?
For women who’ve pursued personal goals throughout their lives, the key to successfully reframing ambition later in life is letting go of pr
Patty Lowell
Feb 17, 20253 min read


Galentine's Day: Sixty-something Edition
Report after report tells us that women living in the third-third of life are joyfully embracing the single life . Recent data from Pew...
Patty Lowell
Jan 25, 20254 min read
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