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The Real Housewives of USA at 50

Posted on 06/5/2013 by | Beauty | Comments

Beauty & Fashion | EntertainmentSuper-glam is the current new normal for women 50+…unfortunately. All across the country women are getting spray tans, hair extensions, wearing false lashes, decolletage, body hugging dresses and high heels 24/7. They feel guilty about not getting Botox, fillers, laser treatments or a facelift and spend a lot of time wondering if they should.  I blame  Bravo’s Real Housewives (past and present ) for pushing our high maintenance buttons. Lisa Vanderpump, 52, Adrienne Maloof, 51, Kim Richards, 47, LuAnn de …

Aging Differently in Good Jeans

Posted on 05/31/2013 by | Fashion | Comments

Beauty & Fashion | WorkJeans – the iconic American clothing item found in most closets – continues to dominate the apparel world in all age categories.  From stonewashed to true indigo, ripped or creased, skinny to boot-cut, the 1873 clothing invention comes in whatever style your heart desires. You can dress it up with a blazer and a button-up woven shirt for casual Fridays and dress them down by adding a blousy top for dinner with friends.  Jeans that fit right and styled with …

Martha + Michelle’s Summer Makeover

Posted on 05/31/2013 by | Beauty | Comments

Beauty & FashionTwo cool divas, Martha Stewart, 71, and Michelle Obama, 49, are getting summer 2013 off to a splashy start. Martha’s just joined Match.com and has been rocking around town in gold leggings and sequins. Michelle is working her bangs and planning a long extended vacay on the Vineyard with Sasha and Malia. So let’s be clear. Don’t make this another blah season of cropped khakis, baggy black tees and comfort shoes either. Do like M + M and get out …

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 …

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