Fab Finds Under $50: Daily Outfit - 10/0/12

Fab Finds Under $50: Daily Outfit - 10/0/12:

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I love, love, LOVE this outfit! Perfect for work - especially on a heavy meeting day! And it can easily help you slip right out to dinner after work or on a weekend!

Fab Finds Under $50: Old Navy Dress - 3 Ways

Fab Finds Under $50: Old Navy Dress - 3 Ways:

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Now the dress she is working with is certainly not one I would wear at my age (through I might just rock it with a pair of leggings) but the concept of working with one dress for 3 different occasions is fab! :-)

Pardon My French/How to Pack like a Stylist - Garance Doré

Pardon My French/How to Pack like a Stylist - Garance Doré:

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Sports Bra That Detects Breast Tumors | VIDEO | Styleite

Sports Bra That Detects Breast Tumors | VIDEO | Styleite:

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Flattering50: Fashion Over 50: What’s the point?

Flattering50: Fashion Over 50: What’s the point?:

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Get thee over to my newest over 50 fashion blog find Flattering50 and read this excellent post on being fashionable once you cross that 50 mark!

I TOTALLY agree with the observation that as women get older we suddenly find ourselves with the freedom to dress just to please ourselves. While irritating of course (and yes, maybe even heartbreaking if truth be told), that sudden "invisibility" that happens when a woman hits 50 brings with it some privileges - like being able to say "to hell with it - I like it so I'm wearing it!" ;-)

Wardrobe Oxygen: The Multiple Personality Closet

Wardrobe Oxygen: The Multiple Personality Closet:

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Another fab post from Alison G. over at the wonderful Wardrobe Oxygen!

What a great way to think about how your closet shakes out! I'm thinking it would be fun to reorganize my closet based on the personality styles of the clothes - what a great way to learn something about yourself that you probably never thought about!

ADVANCED STYLE: Linda Rodin

ADVANCED STYLE: Linda Rodin:

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Not only is this lady's look AWESOME - but I love what she says about "chasing youth"! It's what I've maintained - you can't get it back ladies! You can only move forward with grace and a sense of style!

Fabulous Fall Handbags Under $80 | Fashion - Yahoo! Shine

Fabulous Fall Handbags Under $80 | Fashion - Yahoo! Shine: "Lulus.com"

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ADVANCED STYLE: The Secret To Beautiful Skin

ADVANCED STYLE: The Secret To Beautiful Skin:

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Michelle Obama Style for Less - iVillage

Michelle Obama Style for Less - iVillage:

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I love the FLOTUS mix of high/low American classics! Here's how to get some of her best pieces for less!

Fall Must-Have: 15 Blazers Under $199 | StyleCaster News

Fall Must-Have: 15 Blazers Under $199 | StyleCaster News:

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Now I do realize that some of these are just a bit too young for the +50 gal - but there are a couple here that could work quite well! ;-)

How to Wear Tweed (Without Looking like Your Grandma) | Fashion - Yahoo! Shine

How to Wear Tweed (Without Looking like Your Grandma) | Fashion - Yahoo! Shine:

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10 Foods that Take Away 10 Years | Healthy Living - Yahoo! Shine

10 Foods that Take Away 10 Years | Healthy Living - Yahoo! Shine:

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Tips on Healthy Aging | Katie's Take - Yahoo! News

Healthy Aging | Katie's Take - Yahoo! News:

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Mix Things Up - 10 Ways to Look 5 Years Younger - Inside Beauty - Makeup - InStyle

Mix Things Up - 10 Ways to Look 5 Years Younger - Inside Beauty - Makeup - InStyle:

I'm not much of a fan of the whole "You can look so many years younger" meme that goes on in the fashion/style world - I mean, seriously, can we all just accept the fact that we can't look like a 16 yr old forever?  But I found these tips to be reasonable - after all you always want to look your best! ;-)

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Roseanne Barr Comedy Central Roast | Styleite

Roseanne Barr Comedy Central Roast | Styleite:

Love what Roseanne is rockin' here!

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Dazzling Colors for Your Body Shape | Fashion - Yahoo! Shine

Dazzling Colors for Your Body Shape | Fashion - Yahoo! Shine:

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Confessions Of An Aging Footwear Fashionista - Forbes

Confessions Of An Aging Footwear Fashionista - Forbes:

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A fun style personality quiz....

Style Personality Quiz - Harper's BAZAAR:

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Queen Elizabeth London Olympics Opening Ceremony | Styleite

This is how you keep rockin' it!  I agree with Styleite - she's pretty in peach but fabulous in blue!

Check out the royal Olympic opening day outfits!  You Go Queenie!

Queen Elizabeth London Olympics Opening Ceremony | Styleite:

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Michelle Obama And Kate Middleton Heads Of State Reception | Styleite

The younger gals did themselves proud as well! Love both outfits - they could easly grace a 50+ gal as well!

Michelle Obama And Kate Middleton Heads Of State Reception | Styleite:

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Look great without makeup - Yahoo!

Some quick tips for lookin' good without having to layer on the face paint! ;-)

Look great without makeup - Yahoo!:

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Well this is interesting....

Exclusive: Meet Jacky, American Apparel’s New ‘Advanced’ Model – Fashionista: Fashion Industry News, Designers, Runway Shows, Style Advice:

Not sure exactly what I think of this - but anytime an apparel store of ANY KIND is willing to admit that yes, we'd like to sell stuff to the over 30 crowd too!


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The Paris Style Blog: Perfect Vintage Sunglasses for Paris Style

The Paris Style Blog: Perfect Vintage Sunglasses for Paris Style:

Gotta love those retro specks! :-)


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Too much in your closet?

I'm about to embark on a closet clean out (I'll be posting on that later!).  While I'm not sure I will tackle any selling on Ebay, it is an option.  And in these days of money too tight to mention, a few extra coins are always welcome!

Over at The Recessionista, she's giving tips on what is most sellable on EBay:

The Recessionista: Ebay whats always in style for resale.

Ten Classics That Will Never Go Out of Style : Lucky Magazine

And speaking of what never goes out of style - Lucky gives their picks of 10 items you should always have at the ready in your closet! ;-)

Ten Classics That Will Never Go Out of Style : Lucky Magazine:

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And speaking of classics....

Wonderful pics from the classic age of Haute Couture from Vogue:

From the Archives: Haute Couture in Vogue - Vogue Daily - Vogue:

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What I'm Lovin' this Mornin' - StrikingFire.com — Caroline Pearl Statement Necklace

StrikingFire.com — Caroline Pearl Statement Necklace:

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My mid-year style makeover - Rock the Silver

My mid-year style makeover - Rock the Silver:

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A mid-year re-think/re-do of your look is a fab idea!

Last Call by Neiman Marcus - Hers - Handbags

Last Call by Neiman Marcus - Hers - Handbags:

Another 30% off Ladies! ;-)

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What I'm loving this morning - StrikingFire.com — Maricella Earrings

StrikingFire.com — Maricella Earrings:

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What I'm loving this morning - Sarra Tote :: Today's Blazing Handbag Deals :: BagBlaze.com

Sarra Tote :: Today's Blazing Handbag Deals :: BagBlaze.com:

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Wardrobe Oxygen: BlogHer Life Well Lived - Finding Inspiration

Wardrobe Oxygen: BlogHer Life Well Lived - Finding Inspiration:

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10 Ways to Beat Menopausal Belly Fat - Menopause Center - Everyday Health

10 Ways to Beat Menopausal Belly Fat - Menopause Center - Everyday Health:

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Statement Necklaces: Who is wearing them? and How to get them? | Jones Magazine

Statement Necklaces: Who is wearing them? and How to get them? | Jones Magazine:

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Summer 2012 Fashion Trends | The Style and Beauty Doctor

Summer 2012 Fashion Trends | The Style and Beauty Doctor:

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I think with a bit of moderation, the 50+ gal can try them all! ;-)

Tamae Watanabe, 73-year-old Japanese Woman, Scales Mount Everest

Tamae Watanabe, 73-year-old Japanese Woman, Scales Mount Everest:

All I can say is:

1. This woman rocks!

2. I need to step up my game!

Okay I admit it....

I've got a Love Jones for J. Peterman Company. Especially their delish vintagey dresses:

Wouldn't this be wonderful to wear to a Summer wedding?

Bombshell? Damn skippy straight! ;-)

This would work just about any summer day!

See more of these Peterman lovelies here: Dresses > Women | The J. Peterman Company:

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Can you rock the red carpet at 74?

Hell ya you can! Let Jane Fonda show you how....

2012 Cannes Film Festival | Photo Gallery - Yahoo! Movies:

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Sheath Dresses for Every Shape | RealSimple.com

Sheath Dresses for Every Shape | RealSimple.com:

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23 ways to save money on clothes - CSMonitor.com

23 ways to save money on clothes - CSMonitor.com:

Because we can all use a few tips on dressing for less!

A classy look....

For just about any day! :-)


An Artful Look for a Day at the Museum:

Dorothy Sander: A 'New' Way of Looking at Aging

Dorothy Sander: A 'New' Way of Looking at Aging:

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Strong, Sexy & Stylish: An Interview with Body Image Warrior Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen

Strong, Sexy & Stylish: An Interview with Body Image Warrior Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen:

Fab interview with one of my favorite fashion bloggers - Alison Gary of Wardrobe Oxygen. Enjoy!

Wardrobe Oxygen: Ask Allie: Summer Office Attire with Sleeves

Wardrobe Oxygen: Ask Allie: Summer Office Attire with Sleeves:

Speaking of the wonderful Ms. Allie - a good post on tackling Summer in the office!

Michigan Woman’s Couture Collection Is Treasured by Many - NYTimes.com

Michigan Woman’s Couture Collection Is Treasured by Many - NYTimes.com:

I guess we all need hobbies....

Kentucky Derby - Hats - 2012!

It's a hat-spectacle race | Photo Gallery - Yahoo! News:

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Black, gray and proud: Women of color embrace their silver hair

Black, gray and proud: Women of color embrace their silver hair:

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Personally, I think ALL women should embrace their silver strands! You've earned them ladies - be proud of them!

(I tried getting my hair dyed about a year ago - I HATED the look! My gray is back and I'm holdin' on to it!)

Aging stylishly, online and in the streets - CNN.com

Aging stylishly, online and in the streets - CNN.com:

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Fab article on how Boomer women are growing old in style!

Fab.com | Beautiful Biodegradable Umbrellas

(75) Fab.com | Beautiful Biodegradable Umbrellas:

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Love the look of these umbies! :-)

Style For Hire Puts Stacy London's "What Not To Wear" Fashion Smarts In Every Woman's Closet | Fast Company

Style For Hire Puts Stacy London's "What Not To Wear" Fashion Smarts In Every Woman's Closet | Fast Company:

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The NYC Easter Parade...

Is such a great tradition! And a great excuse to rock those fabulous hats! Wear 'em ladies! Wear 'em! ;-)

Street Style: Easter Hat Parade - essence.com:

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H&M to Launch New Retail Concept

H&M to Launch New Retail Concept:

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Looks like H&M is looking to step up their game! :-)

Footzyrolls - The Rollable, Foldable Shoe

Footzyrolls - The Rollable, Foldable Shoe:

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I haven't tried these but I love the different styles! For when those heels just get to be too much! ;-)

6 Stylish Shift Dress Picks | RealSimple.com

6 Stylish Shift Dress Picks | RealSimple.com:

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Paris fashion week STYLE AND THE CITY - Paris Street style and Fashion week

Paris fashion week : un sourire et pourtant ça devient hard core | STYLE AND THE CITY - Paris Street style and Fashion week:

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Street fashion pics from one of my favorite street fashion blogger!

Okay I admit it....

Both I and my sister are gagga over Downton Abbey.

Looks like we aren't the only ones. Check out Ralph Lauren's show - he's all in!



I admit that some of the tweeds were a bit too tweedy for me. But the suits and the dresses! Baby, when do we have tea! :-)

The Best Jeans for Your Body Type - Yahoo! Shopping

The Best Jeans for Your Body Type - Yahoo! Shopping:

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The Modeling Agency of My Dreams | YouLookFab

The Modeling Agency of My Dreams | YouLookFab:

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An absolutely awesome concept - and high time!

16 Instantly Flattering Coats, Perfect For Your Body Shape: Fashion: glamour.com

16 Instantly Flattering Coats, Perfect For Your Body Shape: Fashion: glamour.com:

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over50feeling40

And speaking of coats - Pam over at Over 50 Feeling 40 is sporting the classic trench:

Classic Visiblity: The Trench

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PLUS Model Magazine's Katya Zharkova cover highlights body image in the fashion industry | Mail Online

PLUS Model Magazine's Katya Zharkova cover highlights body image in the fashion industry | Mail Online:

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The pictures along says it all...Time to stop letting the fashion industry drive the body size / body image conversation!

Kathy Griffin, 51 and Proud, Tells Women in Hollywood to 'Cut the S---' and Admit Their Ages - The Hollywood Reporter

Kathy Griffin, 51 and Proud, Tells Women in Hollywood to 'Cut the S---' and Admit Their Ages - The Hollywood Reporter:

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Okay the language is a bit rough (this is Kathy Griffin after all) - but the truth she is telling needs to be heard!

ADVANCED STYLE: Advanced Style Tips For The New Year

ADVANCED STYLE: Advanced Style Tips For The New Year:

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Great tips from a lady who obviously knows what she's talking about! ;-)

eloquii by The Limited – Plus Size Clothing, Women’s Clothes & Designer Dresses

eloquii by The Limited – Plus Size Clothing, Women’s Clothes & Designer Dresses:

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Okay - when did THIS happen? :-O