Wednesday, October 22, 2008

I've been looking forever....

For a good tinted moisturizer. I'd pretty much settled on trying the Bobbi Brown product...But I might have to give Lauren's a try....

Lauren Hutton Tinted Moisturizer & Concealer

I love what she says regarding how the focus on making makeup for younger women produces a product unsuited for older women. I remember when I was younger seeing older women who were so over made up, It's a road I don't wish to go down, but I now see that it probably wasn't their fault - they used what was available to them.

I'm looking forward to checking out Lauren's makeup line that is focused on the not so young - but still looking to look good!

Check her line out at Lauren Hutton - Makeup from Experience

Now if you read here often...

You know that I'm not a big fan of the whole idea of "anti-aging". Personally I think it's a chase of folly.

But I bow to the fact that sometimes we look in the mirror and feel we could use just a bit of help...

From Aging Fabulous...

The Top 10 Best Selling Anti-Aging Products

Fab after 50?

These ladies most definitely are...

Fab Over 50: 10 Chic Celebrities

Now don't get me wrong, I love the pics - but here I'm going to be a bit of a curmudgeon. It's lovely that all these ladies are looking so great into 50 and beyond - but really, it's their job to do so. Which means that they are probably working on this a good part of the time! Most of us just don't have that kind of time!

So what I'm going to say is, please don't look at these pics and say to yourself "My God, how could I let myself go so?" I've a feeling you didn't let yourself go - you've just got things that all that pumpin' iron time many of these ladies no doubt put in need to go to instead!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Sister girl...

I feel your pain....

From the The Wall Street Journal

Shoeaholic Mourns Stilettos, Copes With Comfort

I was never really a shoeaholic, but in my day I loved to wear a good looking pump! Now it truly pains me that I can no longer go much beyond a good kitten heel due to my enema issues.

This video cuts straight to the heart of some of the issues you just about have to face as you age - finding a way to do so in a way that accommodates some of your new limitations - while not giving up on style!

Just remember - if you don't indulge in denial and keep your head in a positive space, it can be done!

I have a pair of walking shoes similar to the ones this lady finally settled on - and I have received more complements on them than on any heel I've ever worn. I think it's because they have a very pretty toe - so when you look down you see these pretty shoes sticking out from under the pants, not the swollen foot!

Interesting Article....

Over at the The Wall Street Journal regarding many fashion designers "reluctance" to provide their designs in larger sizes (but really, since when is a 14 or 16 a "larger" size?) and a very wise designer who sees it as a business opportunity:

Dressing Women Of a Certain Size

(A shout out of thanks to The Pretty Pear for the heads up on this one! )

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Ohhh...Ms. Teresa....

Over at Wardrobe 911 has finished her revamp of her site!

Click on over and check it out!

Ah Fall.....

The crisp air, the golden leaves..

Just the time for an equally crisp fall outfit...



(Yes I've been playing with Polyvore again! ;-) )

Sunday, October 05, 2008

If in the eyes designers....

Women past 30 are dead style wise...then I must be the animated dead!

From The Thoughtful Dresser...

Dead Past Thirty

This just made me smile...

From Ms. Elle of The Lucky Nest..

Fashion Maturity Milestones...

Now Ms. Elle isn't all that old, but lets face it, throughout a woman's life you hit these fashion/style milestones where you realize your style has changed for good (I still remember when I decided that the Limited just wasn't going to cut it anymore!)

When did you know you'd hit a fashion milestone?

Effortless Style....

Ms. Angie and her readers at YouLookFab share their thoughts on what it is and how to achieve it...

What is Effortless Style?

The Pillars of Effortless Style

Over at....

Wardrobe 911 Ms. Teresa
gives a what to wear example for mom's on the go that I think would work great for the on the go 50+ gal as well...

What to Wear: Mom on the Go

I love the autumnal colors of this outfit - just perfect for fall! The only change I might make as a hot flashin' gal is to do a short sleeved sweater or the casual T-shirt Ms. Teresa mentions as an alternative! ;-)

Over at...

YouLookFab Ms. Angie talks wardrobe second acts...

Wardrobe Orphans Get New Live

I'm sure you, like me, can attest to the truth of her reflections. More than once, some item in my closet that I brought, then hardly wore, made a comeback when I either brought something that went perfectly with it or discovered that it worked great with some other rarely worn piece!

Over at The Thoughtful Dresser....

A reflection on the origins of British style...

British Syle Explained

$25.00 Sunday Only Sale....

Over at Spiegel....




$25.00 Sunday Special Sale