Andrea Pflaumer, Author at Shopping for the Real You

About Andrea Pflaumer

Author of Shopping for the Real You, Andrea Pflaumer, is a non-fiction writer in the San Francisco Bay Area and host of the video series, Vital, Vivacious, and Visible after 50. She has written extensively about fashion for local and national publications and is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, Better After 50, Sixty and Me, She Savvy, and Prime Women. Her free ten-lesson course, A Lazy Person's Guide to the Perfect Wardrobe, is available on Highbrow.com.

My 7 Favorite 2024 Purchases

eBossy tweed blazer on Amazon $42.88

My mailman, UPS, and Amazon delivery people must think I’m crazy. Several times a week they deliver large packages, and several times a week I return them. (It’s part of my job, I explain.) But there are several items I have not returned and I wear them constantly. You'd think that as someone with a large amount of the Natural style essence I’d just be happy hanging out in sweats and sneakers. But actually, every morning I pick out my entire outfit very intentionally and carefully before I head over to my office.Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2025-02-24T15:27:54-08:00

This year I think we all need an uplift, an escape from all the drama, right? In the fall and winter we typically see mostly dark neutrals: black, gray, navy, and this year, lots of brown and burgundy. But wearing colors that bring us joy is a gift we can give to ourselves and to everyone who sees us. It feeds our soul, it elevates theirs. So why not go bright with your colors this autumn and winter? Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2025-01-28T13:57:51-08:00

Photo by Alex Shalamov/iStock

This is one of the biggest challenges we all face. So today I’m going to address the question of which shoes work for different hem lengths of pants, jeans, dresses and skirts. Keep in mind that fashions trends and hem lengths are constantly changing. Also, the “rules” for which shoes to wear with different clothing are in flux. But there are some general guidelines for balance and proportion that are pretty consistent. Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2025-10-16T21:22:02-07:00

Five Great Summer Outfits – on Sale Now

This time of year nearly every retailer is offering some terrific bargains on summer items. There are a lot of simple, classic pieces that will freshen up your wardrobe and that won't be out of style any time soon. At these prices the sizes become limited pretty quickly, so if you see something you like check it out soon. Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2024-09-08T15:46:35-07:00

Last week I had to get a new profile photo for my website and the launch of my upcoming book "Self-Care: 30 Compelling Life Lessons From Happy, Healthy, and Successful Women...and some Men!" My hair had gotten really long and unruly. Actually, in general, my hair is more like strings than strands. I needed someone who could work their magic and make me look more presentable. Click to read more >

Andrea Pflaumer2024-06-16T16:08:47-07:00