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Hair Coloring: Men Join The Ranks
I know I’m supposed to be writing about fashion for women over 50, but today I’m thinking about the men—husband, partner, friends—in our lives. Has your man been hemming and hawing about hair color—for them ? My man has.
Are You A Carnivore? Herbivore? Polyvore?
I’m always searching the media—online, in print—to learn about new trends and developments in the fashion world to write about in my blog. I’ve been reading and hearing about a site called Polyvore . Over the past three-
Over 50 Women Rock 2011 Golden Globes
Did you watch the Golden Globe Awards last night? I did. I usually get sucked into watching all or part of the Globes and the Academy Awards, because I do love movies and am always curious to see who/what wins and what’s
Being Over 50: What’s the Best Bit?
What’s so fabulous about being over 50? According to WebMD , there are 50 Great Things About Being Over 50 . The web group asked its readers as well as some doctors, “What do other women think is the best thing about tur
Tall Boots On Sales: Online vs. In Store
With all the sales online and in the stores right now, I’ve been wondering: Is there an advantage to shopping online over shopping in the stores? Or do both offer similar sales and selection? I don’t have a definitive an
Red Cashmere on Sale
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Long Sleeve Twist Front Cashmere Sweater (Red)] How do I figure out which fashions over 50 work and which don’t? The same way everyone else does. First, I keep my eyes peeled f
2011 Resolution: Find a New Dating Site
Is your New Year’s Resolution to start dating? Or, perhaps, to find a new dating site? Recently, the New York Times reported on a number of “niche dating sites” in article entitled, Narrowing the Field Before Playing It
Pick of the Day: Boots on Sale
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Edith Boot (Brown, Size 9.5)] Editor's Note: This post was updated in March 2013. Shopping for winter boots in March? Sounds crazy, huh? Well, if you're looking for big bargains, i
With All the Fur Trimmings
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Belted Cardigan With Fur Collar, Ships 11/11 (Black)] This post was updated 1/6/2012 When I went to get my hair blown-out on New Year’s Eve, my hairdresser was wearing a short card
Fashion Over 50: Pick of the Day
Maxstudio.com is having a Winter Sale with garments up to 60% off. The clothing designer has lots of long sweaters, sweater dresses and tunics on sale. This 3/4 SLEEVE EMPIRE SWEATER-L-SLATE is currently on sale at Maxst
Beckoning Basics
[Original image unavailable: Silk/Cashmere Wrap Cardigan] Yesterday, I took my car to the auto shop for a state inspection. My mechanic said he would do the inspection while I waited, so I arrived with a magazine to read
Flat-Front Pants
One of my all-time favorite pairs of slacks came from Ann Taylor. The pants were black wool with no waistband or pockets, and the zipper was in back. I had them in the ‘90s and I wore them to shreds. The reason I loved
