ABOUT 50 IS NOT OLD

About 50 Is Not Old

Let me start by telling you that 50 is not old! It is that time in your life when you can say what you feel and wear what you like without the fear of judgment. At the ripe age of 55, I reinvented myself and became a blogger, even though I didn’t know what a blogger meant. For me, it meant a whole new world filled with possibilities, and that world is also waiting for you.

I grew up in Middle Tennessee with my crazy family, including a younger brother and sister. Didn’t everyone have a skunk for a pet? I love the University of Tennessee football, and I think Peyton Manning is terrific. I met my hubby while he was attending Tennessee Tech University, and we settled in Southwest Virginia because that’s where he was born and raised. We’ve lived there since 1992, so I guess I’m officially a Virginian. I have three children, a spoiled pup named Lucy Lu, and five grandchildren.

I love a clean house, but I dislike housekeeping. I’m a Christmas nut, and I’ve been known to leave my Christmas tree up an entire year or two or three. I have a problem letting go of things, so I have a lot of clutter. My goal is to organize and straighten every year, but it never happens.

50 Is Not Old Style

My style is “classic meets trendy.” I have too much vintage jewelry, and I’m a sucker for quality handbags. Mixing high-quality fashion with affordable clothing is fun, and I believe that added accessories are the spice of an outfit. I love trying new trends and styles. I don’t want ever to quit expanding my fashion sense. Here are a few blogs showcasing my style.

Over 40 Fashion Blogger, Tania Stephens is wearing an outfit from Banana Republic Factory 3171

For size reference, I’m 5’6 ″ and 150-155 lbs, and I usually wear size 8 or a med/large. I get asked these questions often! If you ever have a question about how a featured item, don’t hesitate to ask!

How The 50 Is Not Old Blog Happened

I started 50 Is Not Old in September 2015 at the urging of my amazing sister (and published author), Lisa Lewis Tyre, so I am the new kid on the block in the blogging realm. She kept urging me to blog about my passion. “Wearing clothes is all I know, and everybody wears clothes,” was always my response. I love to read but rarely have time for it, although I did make exceptions for my sister’s published books, Hope In The Holler and Last In A Long Line Of Rebels.

Being semi-computer challenged, over 50, and working part-time at a lumber company is not precisely fashion blogger material. I focus more on fashion and beauty topics because turning 40, 50, or older is no reason to let yourself go. In addition to fashion and beauty topics, I share tales of my childhood, my technology woes, and sometimes I talk about my life in the mountains.

I hate admitting that my younger sister was right. But I’ve found my niche, and I hope you will enjoy my posts. I try to resonate with the everyday woman. I work, cook, clean (sometimes), and I live in a tiny area with minimal shopping opportunities. I love showing everyone how they can look stylish, even on a tight budget; that is my mission.

My readers describe me as “funny,” “quirky,” and the “most honest blogger on the internet.” (I guess that’s what telling your weight to the world will get you!) Follow along with me; I hope to inspire you because if I can do it, so can you.

Blog Monetization & Disclosure

I purchase most of my clothes and accessories. If the opportunity arises that I am gifted clothing or products, they will be marked with a “c/o,” and I only feature them if I like them. When I started the blog, I didn’t realize the costs associated with hosting, etc. I aim to make enough money through ads, sponsored posts, and affiliate marketing to let 50 Is Not Old pay for itself! I might receive monetary compensation if advertisements appear in my sidebar or at the top and bottom of my blog.

I use affiliate links in my posts, meaning I get a small commission when you purchase through my links. You will not be charged extra when you shop through an affiliate link! If any of my posts are sponsored, meaning that a brand or PR firm pays me to write a post on a particular topic, I will let you know. I will write those posts 100% myself, and if a post is sponsored, I will always tell you if I’m partnering with a brand. I promise I will only work with brands I can wholeheartedly endorse and promote products I use and love. Sponsored posts, reviews, and affiliate links will help pay the bills.

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