Carla Badami Dawn is a happy wife, dog mom, and high school English teacher in San Jose, California. She started her blog Fashion Should Be Fun in 2013. A lot of the style blogs she followed at the time were full of rules and admonishments, especially for women over 40. Dawn wanted to create a blog that focuses on fashion actually being fun! Dawn feels good about aging and her blog reflects that age-positive and body-positive attitude. The best is yet to come!
What do you do for work?
I’m a high school English teacher, which is both rewarding and exhausting. My blog is my hobby and creative outlet.
What do you do when you don’t know what to do?
Write! I love using journaling as a way to get to know myself better.
What would you do if you had the whole day for yourself?
If I had the whole day to myself, I would start off with a good breakfast and a big cup of coffee, followed by a walk with my Siberian Husky, while listening to my favorite podcasts. Later I would go for a drive, take myself out to lunch, and then go shopping. Next would be an afternoon nap. In the evening, I’d relax with a good book or good show and order in some Mexican food.
What do you love most about being a woman?
I like using my feminine intuition to create a beautiful life, including expressing myself through my personal style.
What is the one piece of clothing you cannot live without?
It’s not very sexy, but I can’t live without my comfy cardigans. I love a cozy cardigan sweater and have various textures for all the seasons.
Check out Dawn’s blog Fashion Should Be Fun for tips on how to keep your fashion fresh and fun. Get inspired and learn more about how to build your wardrobe and empower yourself and your body as you age.
