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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
Favorites Over 50: 10 Gifts Under $100
[Original image unavailable: Exotic Leather Skinny Belt] For those of you who celebrate Hanukkah, happy holiday!! For those of you who celebrate Christmas, are you still shopping? I’m pretty much done. But this weekend,
Shopping the Holiday Market for Over 50 Girlfriend Gifts
I love the holiday season in Manhattan so much that I don’t even mind the crush of holiday shoppers. I’m particularly fond of the holiday markets that pop up around town; they often solve my gift-buying needs for girlfri
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
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.
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
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
Scarf Season: Styling Tips 2
Since writing my post titled Scarf Season: Are You Ready to Wrap?, I discovered a few scarf tying video clips from Eileen Fisher. While some of the tying techniques are repeats of those I posted earlier, there are new on
Style Over 50: The Mix Bag
"The thing I love about this bag is that it goes with practically everything!" bubbled a tennis friend when I admired her Coach bag (above) yesterday. Since turning 50, she said she's playing a lot more with color and pr
