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NeriumAD: A Product Review
In October, Amy, a Nerium International product representative, emailed and asked me if I’d like to try NeriumAD, an anti-aging skin care product. Apparently, the night skin cream is formulated to improve the appearance
Holiday Gift Ideas: Japanese Kimono Necklaces
Over the weekend, I had brunch with a long-time friend. She’d moved away from New York City several years, but was back in the area making a presentation at a quilters’ conference. My friend, Susan Faeder, has an experti
15 Cyber Sales for Holiday Shoppers
[Original image unavailable: Fownes Cashmere Lined Leather Glove] Editor's Note: Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Holiday shopping has come and gone, but the sales continue. For current bargains or "flash sales," take a pe
Giveaway Winners: Secrets to Looking Good Over 50
The latest Flattering50 Giveaway has ended and three participants have each received a $25 Amazon.com e-gift certificate. For the Giveaway, readers were asked: What's Your Secret to Looking Good Over 50? I loved all the
Holiday Gift Ideas: Jewelry to Match Your Style
There are few things more rewarding in life than having a business that reflects a lifelong passion or dream. Jewelry designer Linda Hollen knows this first hand. She began learning to make jewelry when she was a child.
10 Best Fashion Quotes by Designers Over 50
I have tons of admiration for designers in their 50s, 60s and beyond who are still finding inspiration and turning their visions into bold, new fashions for women. Consequently, I get excited when I discover a new quote
Holiday Gift Ideas: Wearable Art
“I believe jewelry is wearable art and an expression of our inner essence,” says Anita Fernandez-Velazquez, the creative force behind Embellished Essence Gemstone Design . Consequently, each of Anita’s jewelry designs is
Wedding Style: What to Wear to “Black Tie Optional”?
A Flattering50 reader recently emailed and wrote: "I’m going to a wedding in December and the invitation says ‘black tie optional.' How should I dress?” There's no getting around it: ‘Black tie optional’ signals that a f
Holiday Gift Idea: Mix Media Jewelry
Editor’s note: In October, I invited artists specializing in fashion and accessory design to contact me. With the holiday season approaching, I thought it would be nice to share some creative gift ideas with Flattering50
Hurricane Sandy: Life After the Storm
Obviously, the photographs in the New York Times tell Sandy’s story better than anything I can do. But I thought I’d post a few words from my perspective. In the wake of Sandy’s destruction, I feel incredibly blessed. Ev
An Evening Wrap: Elegant Solution for Aging Arms
What do you do when your arms are aging, but you're not ready to stop wearing sleeveless dresses or tops, especially to evening weddings or holiday parties? That's been one of my fashion over 50 dilemmas lately. I find p
Katie Interviews Designer of Fashion for Over 50 Women
My recent post about Marla Wynne Ginsberg, a new designer of fashions for women over 50 ( Fashion Over 50: At last, A Designer for Us! ) has gotten a lot of traffic in the past week or so. I thought I'd share the video c
