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Style, Stories & Life in the Sunshine
Welcome to The Sunny Style Report! At Anthony's Ladies Apparel, we're passionate about helping women look and feel their best. Here you'll find everything from seasonal trends, beauty tips, travel guides, lifestyle advice, and more! Join our fashion experts on our journey of self-expression and discovery through the world of fashion.
17 Resort Wear Gifts for Stylish Women
Join us as we welcome the holiday season and offer some of our favorite gift ideas for women over 50!
Val's View: How to Appreciate Your Golden Years
As a sixty-year-old woman, I am loving life now more than ever. Join me as I share some of my thoughts on aging with grace and relishing the golden years.
The Latest from the Blog
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Val's View: Shining A Spotlight On My Favorite Shorts
Let’s talk about shorts: whether you already enjoy wearing them or if it’s been a while, I'd like to share some of my favorite examples from Anthony's that will help you feel comfortable and look g...
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Val's View: Meditation and Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s a great time to sync our minds, bodies, and emotions. Tending to our mental health is essential for our wellbeing, especially as we age, and I love usi...
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Val's View: Most Iconic Moments in Swimwear History
In my years as a model, I've worn thousands of styles of swimsuits and seen trends come and go. I'd love to share some of my favorite moments from swimwear history that at the time might have seeme...
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Val's View: Family And Longevity at Anthony's
The Anthony’s Ladies Apparel family has grown and endured for more than a century, and we believe that 126 years of business is just the beginning!
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Val's View: Why We Love Our Denim Jeans
Ladies, we've come a long way from petticoats and corsets. Perhaps you are wondering how denim came to be a major player in contemporary fashion. I am here to share with you all the details on this...
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The Best Way to Protect Yourself from the Sun
Getting adequate time in the sun is essential for one's health and wellbeing, which is one of the many reasons that those of us that live in Florida are grateful to call the Sunshine State home.
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Val's View: Skincare Tips to Outsmart Your Age
In my early days of sun worship, I spent many blissful days on the beach in sunny South Florida, seeking that coveted Mediterranean glow.
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Val’s View: The Benefits of Our Furry Friends
I have personally learned the value and comfort that a pet provides in these uncertain times. A friendly face looking back at me is sure to have a calming effect.
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Val's View: Aging Gracefully Without the Stress
Let's face it health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition are not a one-size-fits-all approach; however, we all still want to feel good no matter our age.
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Val's View: Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mother, Mom, Mommy, Mum, Nana…No matter how you address her this day in May, let's try to honor and cherish this superhuman multitasker. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about the beloved m...
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Val's View: How to Lose 10 Pounds without Working Out
Fifteen minutes a day, 1 hour a day, 20 minutes, 3 times a week. No matter how you slice it, in retirement, I don't dream about working out. A dance class here or there, maybe, but no commitme...
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Val's View: Dressing Over the Decades
I must confess I’m a fearless fashion addict for 50 plus years. Over the decades, my style has changed, but one thing has not: the confidence to wear what makes me happy.
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Val's View: The #1 Summer Wardrobe Must Have
If you aren’t familiar with IBKUL or their amazing sun shirts, it is certainly time to bring you up to speed. I hate to break it to you, but you have been missing out!
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Beat the heat with a cooling shirt by Ibkul
It's the Ibkul cooling shirt, and Anthony's, the women's fashion leader, has it! What's Ibkul? It's a fashion line that combines gorgeous, bright, printed shirts with UPF protection and...
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Val's View: What’s a burnout top? I’ll tell you...
...and give you three reasons why you need one
“Burnout” fabric is one of the hottest trends in women’s fashion. I discovered this while shopping for an upcoming cruise at my local Anthony’s stor...
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Val’s view: My “Palm Beach Fashion Panorama”
The glamorous 1940s still inspire me. Maybe that’s because the elegance of that era never really goes out of style.
I was rummaging through some antique furniture the other day and made a fun disc...
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Val's View: Breezy and beautiful -- Why an airy cardigan is a girl's best friend
I don't need cashmere anymore -- not since I moved to my Florida paradise.
Now I wear the perfect "Florida sweater" -- my lightweight, open-front lace or crochet cardigans from Anthony's clothing ...
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Val's View: What to wear to Siesta Key? A capri!
Did you know that TripAdvisor just named Siesta Beach in Siesta Key the best beach in the United States? When I found this out, I said to my hubby, "Marv: We must go! And before we do, I must go to...
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Val’s View: What are Florida’s three greatest fashion ideas?
NO. 1: The Tunic
Every woman who lives in Florida needs a print tunic.
This is the universal top in resort fashion.
You can pair a print tunic with any white pant, and you’ll look appropriate at...
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Val’s View: The 3 rules of a terrific T-shirt
My granddaughter loves her T-shirts with the “Frozen” princesses on them, and I feel like a princess myself when I wear T-shirts in colors such as pink, aqua and purple – tones that, no doubt, “Fro...
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Val's View: Want to turn heads? It’s all about that bling, ‘bout that bling
Do you remember back when you were 21 and naturally fresh and dewy and beautiful, and you could put on a pair of blue jeans and a white T-shirt and go outside with no makeup and look fabulous?
Do ...
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Val's View: They’re Not My Daughter’s Jeans – and NOT Mom Jeans either!
How long has it been since you’ve worn jeans? Since before The Beatles broke up?
Then it’s time to try denim again and revive your inner hippie chick.
You CAN wear denim, if you know what denim to ...
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Val's View: How do you define Florida style?
INTRODUCING THE ANTHONY’S WOMAN…
MEET VAL!
SHE’S VIBRANT… SHE’S FUNNY… SHE’S STYLISH… SHE’S JUST LIKE YOU.
How do you define Florida style?
We all know what Florida resort style looks...
