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Gail Federici: The Hair Whisperer

Posted on 05/21/2013 by | Beauty | Comments

Beauty & FashionYou’ve probably never heard the name Gail Federici but she was the high energy visionary behind John Frieda’s revolutionary Frizz-Ease, the serum that launched a million straight blow-outs. And all because Gail says ” I have puffy hair that would balloon out into a frizzy cloud and knew it made other women crazy too.” Leaving her  job as head of marketing and advertising  and competing against billion dollar mass brands, she teamed up with John to create John Frieda Hair …

Channeling the Tropics

Posted on 05/17/2013 by | Fashion | Comments

Beauty & FashionCan’t go on that tropical vacation just yet? No need to fret, you can mimic the vibe right here at home minus airline and suitcases. Trending this season is apparel featuring large and small floral prints. I’ve assembled a look that channels your much needed getaway and won’t drain your pockets. 1 | Eyelet Top ($29; Joe Fresh for J.C. Penney) 2 | Legging Jeans ($42; GAP) 3 | Emerald: Pantone Universe Color of Year Nail Polish ($18-$68; Sephora) 4| …

Wedding After 50? 3 Things You Need to Know

Posted on 05/16/2013 by | Beauty | Comments

Beauty & Fashion | Home & FamilyHere’s your to-do list. #1: Go see The Big Wedding with Diane Keaton and Susan Sarandon and get in the mood. #2:  Get a thumbs up from your friends, family, therapist, private investigator (only half kidding ) and a solid signed pre-nup. Whether this is your first, second or third marriage after 50 do it your way. I’ve been married three times to date. Eight years ago this month a sequin pencil skirt and a white cashmere top was my …

Kenneth Battelle: The Hairdresser Behind Jackie’s Bouffant

Posted on 05/15/2013 by | Who's News | Comments

Beauty & Fashion | Bulletin TodayBack in 1961, the New York Times ran a lengthy article to mark the 34th birthday of a Manhattan hairdresser who had already reached such a level of renown that the paper dispensed with its traditional practice of referring to a news subject by his surname and the title “Mr.” Instead, it simply referred to him as “Kenneth,” and proclaimed, lyrically, that “being besieged by a bevy of beautiful women is all in the line of business for one young man.” …

Betsey Johnson: 19 Things You May Not Know

Posted on 05/9/2013 by | Fashion | Comments

Beauty & Fashion | EntertainmentLook out dolls! Fashion designer Betsey Johnson is coming to a TV screen near you! On May 12 the Style Network will debut XOX Betsey Johnson (8 p.m. ET), a reality show/style documentary that follows the eclectic 70-year-old party girl and her 38-year-old daughter, Lulu, as they navigate their businesses, experience bankruptcy and work on their mother-daughter relationship. Viewers will get a sneak peek into the daily operations of Betsy’s clothing line and meet some of the people that support and …

Mother’s Day Gifts We Won’t Return

Posted on 05/9/2013 by | Beauty | Comments

Beauty & FashionSend this to your kids ASAP before May 12 because how many coffee mugs, picture frames and robes do you really need ? Thanks a lot guys- but we’re not the same moms at 50+ we were at 25, 35 or 45.Here are some hints to get you going: FOR THE MOM IN TRANSITION. We’re reinventing our lives, dealing with a financial crisis or downsizing from house to condo, marriage to singledom,moving to a new town or going back to …

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