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Giveaway Winners: Where Do You Shop?
Oh my gosh! I'm just about to launch the Flattering50 March Giveaway and I realized I never reported the winners of my last Giveaway!! For my last Giveaway, readers were asked: Where Do You Like to Shop? I appreciated he
March Giveaway: Coldwater Creek Jewelry
Editor's Note: The March 2013 Giveaway has ended. Thanks to all those who entered! Jewelry is a great way to brighten your spirits and your look! This month, I’m offering Flattering50 readers a chance to win three lovely
10 Fun Facts About...Vera Wang
Photo credit: Joyce Culver I've admired Vera Wang, 63, for a long time. I've read about her editorial beginnings at Vogue, her work with Ralph Lauren and the opening of her first bridal shop. I’ve admired her collections
Spring Style Over 50: Bright Colors and Playful Prints
A few days ago, I took a shopping tour of the spring 2013 collection at the Coldwater Creek store on Third Avenue in New York City. A frigid February wind was blowing down the avenue as I approached the store. It was a r
Shop Presidents' Weekend Sales for Fall 2013 Trends
Photo credit: William Werber The Fall 2013 Fashion Week in New York has come to a close. I was encouraged by the whole affair for one big reason: Many of the designs previewed were perfect for women over 50. Is the fashi
This Fashionista Inspires Women of All Ages and Abilities
In a recent blog post entitled “Passionate about Girls Who Eat Lunch,” Spashionista Alicia describes a trip to an upscale clothing store, where she found nothing on the racks above Size 8. “Where are the clothes for the
New Day/New Outfit: "Burr" Protection
Sometimes, I try to visualize my favorite over 50 bloggers posting away. Are they sitting at desks, lounging on their patio, soaking up the sunshine by a waterfall? Whenever possible, I write by a window. When organizing
Cyber Fashion Bargains, February 9-10
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Classic Revival (Blue)] Editor's Note: The weekend is over and most of the sales have ended. Sigh. However, if you're looking for bargains, take a peek at who's having sales in the
Designers Over 50 Show Fall 2013 Collections
Photo by William Werber It's Fashion Week in New York--that strange week in February when all the fashion buzz is about next fall. Spring and summer 2013 haven't even begun, but they already feel passé. Very strange, ind
Style Over 50: Slacks and the Evening Wedding
[Original image unavailable: Style Over 50: Slacks and the Evening Wedding] Recently, a Flattering50 reader emailed me and wrote: “I'm going to a NY spring evening wedding. And my legs are pale, fat and blotchy. Are the
Still Learning: What to Wear with Red...That's Not Black?
What’s black and white and red—a lot? Answer: Me! Red—and all the many shades of red—has been my favorite color since college. For women who can wear red, it's a great color to brighten up your over 50 complexion. That's
Style Over 50: New Day, New Outfit
I admit to falling under the spell of resolutions at the start of a new year. I like the idea of setting a goal or two, encouraging myself to try something new. The idea of resolving to change things a bit supports what’
