tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7376401847788432082024-03-18T19:49:10.298-07:00Flattering50My mission: To find fashion for women over 50 that exudes sophistication, energy, and a continued sense of wonder.Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comBlogger498125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-42380137774658642602015-09-27T12:35:00.001-07:002015-09-27T12:35:29.988-07:00Moisturizing Gloves Repair Hands Anywhere, Anytime<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: magenta;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Editor’s Note: </span></b></i></span><i>I was recently asked me to review a new product, </i>James and Lourdes Moisturizing Gloves<i>. The following is my review. </i><br>
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Health and beauty experts tell women over 50 to moisturize year round. And sure, I’m devoted to daily facial moisturizing—even in summertime. My hands, however, are another story. Sadly, I tend to ignore my hands until they start to burn and itch. My problem: I never think to moisturize my hands when there's time for the hand lotion to be absorbed. Granted, tacky hands isn't a huge problem. However, it's been enough to squash anything close to daily hand moisturizing routine.<br>
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Over the summer, the folks at <i>James and Lourdes </i>contacted me with a possible solution: gloves that allow hand moisturizing anywhere, anytime. Unlike spa gloves, they told me, <b><a href="http://jlourdes.com/">James and Lourdes moisturizing gloves</a></b> are made from microfiber polyester yarn with a bit of stretch for use indoor or outdoor. The James and Lourdes folks suggested that summertime was the perfect time to start moisturizing, before the onset of cold weather. I liked the idea of being proactive and agreed to try the gloves.<br>
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<span style="color: magenta;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Editor's Note:</u> </span></b></i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Flattering50</b> </span><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">was recently invited to review Wrapurse, a new product that protects the bottom of a woman's handbag. The following is that review.
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How many times have you hesitated to put your good handbag down somewhere--a public floor or a park bench, for instance? Too many times to count? Since I was first contacted by the folks at <i>WraPurse</i>, I've been amazed how many times I found myself saying: "Do you really want to put your purse <i>there</i>?" In just the past week, I've avoided putting my handbag on a public bathroom floor, when the stall had no hook; a movie theater floor, sticky with soda and popcorn butter; and the stadium floor at a summer concert. In the past, my only solution in those situation was to keep the purse in my lap or on my shoulder--not great options. With <i><b><a href="http://www.wrapurse.com/">WraPurse</a></b></i>, a convenient, protective covering for the bottom of a handbag (see photo above), I can put a purse on most surfaces without fear of ruining it.<br>
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Right now, <i>WraPurse</i> creator Cyndi Heap is running a <b><a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/save-the-purses-wrap-it-right-with-wrapurse#/story">campaign</a></b> to generate funding so she can establish her product's brand as well as give back to a worthy cause.<br>
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I finally stopped by <b><a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2015/china-through-the-looking-glass">China: Through the Looking Glass</a></b>, this summer’s Costume Institute exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibit explores Chinese culture’s influence on fashions—in the East and in the West—over the centuries. Over 140 garments, many created by well-known designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Marc Jacobs, are displayed in rooms on three floors. To emphasize the connection between culture and fashion, the garments are juxtaposed with Chinese paintings, films, porcelains and other objects. Don't you love the influence of Chinese porcelain on the garments above and below?<br>
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Although photography is allowed in the exhibition, the room lighting is often dimmed for dramatic effect. Nevertheless, I took a few snapshots to share with readers who may not be able to attend this wonderful exhibit.<br>
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I'm happy to report that Astrid and Vicki are the winners of the recent <i>Flattering50</i> Giveaway of <i><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Designer-Nails-Create-Your-Fingertips/dp/0399173641">Designer Nails: Create Art at Your Fingertips</a></b></i>, a new book by nail artist Ami Vega. This new book, filled with gorgeous photographs of nail art by Jason Setiawan (like the photo above), tips and resources, and lots of encouragement from Ami, recently inspired me to dip my toe, or rather fingernails, in nail art.<br>
<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/still-learning-creating-your-own-nail.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-52587824823859520342015-08-09T13:17:00.000-07:002015-08-26T06:15:10.408-07:00Flattering50 Giveaway: $150 NIC+ZOE Gift Certificate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fall 2015 fashions are now on to the shelves and webpages of most clothing brands and department stores. It’s time to make that wish list of clothing and accessories to complete your fall look. Regardless of whether I’ll be shopping for a new textured sweater, cropped pants or new boots this fall, I'll be looking for fashions that offer two things: Style and Comfort. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce that the folks at <b><a href="https://www.nicandzoe.com/">NIC+ZOE</a></b> would like to give one lucky Flattering50 reader a $150 gift certificate to the clothing brand’s online site. The Boston-based fashion brand specializes in comfortable, feminine knitwear for travel and life. Above, is an outfit from the company’s fall 2015 <b><a href="https://www.nicandzoe.com/lookbooks/index.html">Adagio Collection</a></b>.
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<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/flattering50-giveaway-150-niczoe-gift.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-39405953923496795822015-08-08T08:16:00.000-07:002015-08-08T08:16:10.203-07:00Style Over 50: Repurposing the Sundress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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“Cute skirt,” said the women at the office.<br>
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“That’s no skirt,” I replied, smiling. “That’s a sundress.”<br>
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Yes, I’m over 50 and still wearing strappy sundresses. However, I’m not wearing them solo. Instead, I’m repurposing my sundresses by creating faux skirt looks with lightweight sweaters and accessories.<br>
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<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/style-over-50-repurposing-sundress.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-47326130266730402712015-08-05T09:41:00.001-07:002015-08-20T05:08:50.913-07:00Flattering50 Giveaway: New Book on DIY Beautiful Nail Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In recent years, I've become a huge fan of polishing my nails. It's one of those things I find I have more time for now that I'm an <i>empty nester</i>. For a very small investment, I can change my nail polish with my mood; it's a great pick-me-up. Lately, I've been experimenting with colors I never imagined I'd like: green, powder blue, lavender, navy. So...when the folks representing the nail artist Ami Vega contacted me about Ms. Vega's new book, <i><b><a href="http://www.penguin.com/book/designer-nails-by-ami-vega/9780399173646">Designer Nails: Create Art at Your Fingertips</a></b></i>, I was thrilled. Ami, the creator of El Salonisto, a nail art business and blog (<b><a href="http://elsalonsito.com/">elsalonsito.com</a></b>), has compiled a beautifully photographed, easy-to-follow book on creating nail art for everyone--from beginners, like me, to experts. The folks promoting the book (Perigee Trade), which was released August 4th, would like<span style="color: magenta;"><b> to give two lucky <i>Flattering50 </i>readers a copy of this gorgeous book. </b></span><br>
<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/flattering50-giveaway-new-book-on-diy.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-74496899429892527542015-08-02T09:46:00.000-07:002015-08-25T04:11:35.291-07:00Top August Sales: Summer Clearance And Fall Previews<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3850584-12291031-1438013554000" target="_top">
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Did you miss the July summer clearance sales? Well, no worries because you're just in time for the August summer clearance sales as well as fall preview sales, like the 25% off sale at Easy Spirit (above). Here's a sample of what's happening...<br>
<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/top-august-sales-summer-clearance-and.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-46073386965494049062015-07-26T07:26:00.001-07:002015-07-26T07:26:53.610-07:00Site Review: Good Quality Fashions For a Lot Less<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently, the folks at <i><b><a href="http://www.10dollarmall.com/">10DollarMail</a></b></i> contacted me and invited me to experience their website, which specializes in low-cost apparel, shoes, jewelry and accessories for women. In fact, everything on the site is priced at $9.99 or less. I was intrigued and wondered: <i>Is it possible to get good quality fashions at such a low price?</i> After a perusal of the site's merchandise, which includes Plus sizes, I accepted the invitation to review the shopping site. <br>
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To experience the website, I order the <i>Woven Straw Camel Bohemian Shoulder Bag</i>, using a $9.99 gift certificate provided by <i>10DollarMail</i>. In the summertime, I like to carry a straw bag on the weekends; straw is a casual and fun look. Plus, a big straw bag is handy for shopping,
especially at the farms on Long Island's North Fork. To test out the <i>10DollarMail</i> straw bag, I carried it on a recent trip to <i>Lavender by the Sea</i>, a lavender farm in East Marion (see photos).<br>
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<i><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Editor's note:</u> </b><span style="color: black;">The winner of the most recent </span><a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/flattering50-giveaway-woman-in-gold-and.html"><b>Flattering50 Giveaway</b></a> <span style="color: black;">is Lori. Lori won a Blu-ray of "Woman In Gold" and a $50 Visa Gift Certificate. Congratulations, Lori! The next Flattering50 Giveaway should be launching in early August 2015.</span></span></span></i><br>
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The semi-annual sales or summer clearance sales may be almost over, but there are still bargains to be found. I wasn't able to shop the sales till this past week and was pleased to find there are still a lot on sale in stores and online. Needless the sale, shopping at the end of the sales season has its advantages and disadvantages. The Disadvantage: You may not find a lot of things in your size. The Advantage: The clothing companies <i>really</i> want to unload their inventory and keep slashing prices. For example, this week, I bought a jean skirt <i>and</i> textured sweater at Gap for less than $20.<br>
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As a frugal shopper, I like to have a strategy when shopping the semi-annual or clearance sales. Without a plan, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the racks and racks of garments at reduced prices. While I may find a little something to wear right now (a <i>midsummer pick-me-up)</i>, my real goal when shopping the summer sales is to get a head start on fall shopping. To shop for fall pieces now, I follow the <span style="color: magenta;"><b><i>3 C's</i></b></span>. That is I look for garments and accessories that are:<br>
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<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/shopping-sales-3-cs.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-88785724050341275082015-07-10T04:37:00.000-07:002015-07-10T04:37:48.011-07:0010 Favorite Quotes by Donna Karan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you’re a follower of the fashion scene, you probably read that Donna Karan (above) stepped down as chief designer of her brand last week. LVMH, which has owned the label since 2001, has "suspended" the Donna Karan brand, according to the New York Times. Ms. Karan's other lines, DKI and DKNY, will continue to operate.
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Ms. Karan held her first show in 1985. Fashion was a bit rocky in the 80s and early 90s. Whenever I look at old photos of girlfriends and female family members from back then, I inevitably cringe at the big hairdos, the big shoulders and, in general, ill-fitting clothes. In my humble opinion, it was the worst period for fashion in my lifetime.<br>
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Part of the problem with fashions in the 80s, I think, stemmed from the increasing numbers of women doing jobs that had been done by men in the past. No one seemed to know how to dress the working woman. I remember wearing boxy navy or grey pinstriped skirt-suits and sensible pumps to work. Cringe. (A girlfriend was told by her employer that she couldn’t wear sling-back pumps because they were "sandals.") Donna Karan designs were a breath of fresh air for women because they made them look and feel feminine<i> and</i> powerful during the day or night. (Scroll down to see Oprah's friend Gayle King in a luscious red Donna Karan gown.) Thank you, Ms. Karan!<br>
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Throughout her career, Ms. Karan has been a role model for women of our generation. I’m looking forward to see what she does next. She has been quoted as saying, “If I weren't doing what I'm doing today... I'd be traveling around the world on the back of a motorcycle.” Maybe she will.<br>
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For this post, I’m sharing my top 10 favorite quotes (so far) by the designer.
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<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/10-favorite-quotes-by-donna-karan.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-18866742300828682922015-07-07T07:55:00.001-07:002015-07-22T04:37:13.888-07:00Flattering50 Giveaway: 'Woman in Gold' and $50 Gift Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In “Woman in Gold,” Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, 69, portrays Maria Altmann, a proud Austrian Jewish woman who fled the Nazis during World War II and relocated to California. Upon the death of her sister, Maria takes on a legal battle, with the help from an inexperienced lawyer (Ryan Reynolds), to regain possession of Gustav Klimt’s “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I,” an artwork that was stolen from her family by the Nazis. The painting’s subject, Adele, was Maria’s aunt. Ms. Mirren gives a fabulous performance of a strong older woman who wishes to reclaim her heritage and seek justice.<br>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><u>Editor's Note:</u> The July sales have ended, unfortunately. However, there are lots of August sales going on. For links to current sales, visit</span> <a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/top-august-sales-summer-clearance-and.html">Top August Sales: Summer Sales and Fall Previews</a></span></b></i>
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Where I live, the 5th of July is one of the quietest days of the year. Or, perhaps, it just seems that way after a night filled with endless firework explosion. (A hint of pyrotechnic chemicals still lingered in the air when I woke up this morning!) In an hour or two, however, I suspect the roads around the mall and department stores will be jammed with wise shoppers taking advantage of the Fourth of July weekend sales, which kick off the summer clearance sales.<br>
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Spending the day bumping into other people's shopping carts and waiting on long checkout lines, doesn't exactly appeal to me, to say the least. I much rather turn on my computer and check out the sales virtually. For those of you who feel the same, I've created links to sales at some of my favorite shopping destinations for women over 50. Most of the 'Fourth of July' sales run through July 7th, so there's still plenty of time to look for bargains. Some sales, though, like the 40% sale (above) at Clarks runs straight through till the end of the month. I'll keep updating this post and new sales are advertised. Happy shopping!
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<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/top-july-sales-big-savings-on-women.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-37882506258930826842015-07-04T11:05:00.000-07:002015-07-04T11:05:24.558-07:00Color Quest: Stepping back from Neutrals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In recent years, the overarching fashion trend has been to ignore safe styling and look for opportunities to add a bit of edge. Women—yes, even women over 50—have been encouraged to “mix things up”—different textures, different prints, different attitudes. This summer, we’re being challenged to shake up the way we use color.<br>
<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/color-quest-stepping-back-from-neutrals.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-164447025208764962015-05-10T14:12:00.000-07:002015-05-10T14:13:08.606-07:00Style Over 50: 9 Things To Look for When Buying a Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently added a new draped dress to my spring wardrobe (photo, above). I'm a big fan of draped dresses for women over 50, so I was drawn to this dress, a <i>Lauren By Ralph Lauren</i> design. Upon closer inspection, though, I realized this dress embodies just about everything I look for in a new dress. Naturally, I grabbed it.<br>
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How do I measure the value of a dress? Let me share the 9 ways. I look for...<br>
<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/05/style-over-50-9-things-to-look-for-when.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-21231719182370351972015-05-03T10:13:00.001-07:002015-05-04T05:46:44.204-07:00Design-Your-Own Clothes: Shopping Just Got Easier!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you shop, either in stores or online, are you frustrated by what you find--or, perhaps, <i>don't </i>find? Are the dresses too short or ill-fitting? Do you wish they had sleeves or a higher or lower neckline? Do you find a skirt you like, but hate its pockets?<br>
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What if there was a site where you could choose the length of the sleeves or hem, or design other elements to create a garment that flatters you? Well, there is! The folks a <b><a href="http://www.eshakti.com/default.aspx">eShakti</a></b> are committed to providing affordable, custom-made fashion to make women who wear sizes 0-36 look their very best. Recently, the company invited me to customize a garment and share the experience with <i>Flattering50 </i>readers. <span style="color: red;"><b>And be sure to scroll down for eShakti's special offer for <i>Flattering50</i> readers!</b></span><br>
<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/05/design-your-own-clothes-shopping-just.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-7815230614553474422015-04-29T04:00:00.000-07:002015-04-29T04:00:05.016-07:00Still Learning: 'Unavailable' Online May Be Only Temporary<br>
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If you shop online, you've probably had the experience of finding something you really like, only to discover when you try to purchase it that it isn't available in the size or color you want. In such cases, I have always assumed that "unavailable" meant, well, unavailable. However, a recent shopping experience has taught me that "unavailable" online today may be "available" online tomorrow. <br>
<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/still-learning-unavailable-online-may.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-55159835205763292182015-04-26T11:36:00.002-07:002015-04-26T11:44:46.867-07:00Spring Casual: The Versatile Jacket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I think of casual outerwear for spring and cooler summer weather, my mind immediately goes to jean jackets, hoodie sweatshirts or anoraks. However, none of these, with the exception of my white jean jacket, works for me when I'm styling something to wear out to lunch or a casual dinner. Recently, the folks at <b><a href="http://www.territoryahead.com/category/602/womens">Territory Ahead</a></b>, a clothing line with lots of casual styles, asked me to review their <b><a href="http://www.territoryahead.com/item/301573/602000/shirred-slub-knit-jacket-misses">Shirred Slub Knit Jacket</a></b> (photo above). It was a gorgeous day yesterday (note the cloudless blue sky over my head) and I decided to give the jacket a "test run" out to lunch on the waterfront with my husband.<br>
<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/spring-casual-versatile-jacket.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-82795256461878542832015-04-19T07:26:00.001-07:002015-04-19T07:26:53.530-07:00Tall boots make way for leggings and bare ankles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Editor's Note:</span></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>I'm happy to announce that Sheri R. is the winner of the most recent <b><a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/03/flattering50-giveaway-enter-for-chance.html">Flattering50 Swimwear Giveaway</a>.</b> Congratulations Sheri! And thanks to all Flattering50 readers who entered the giveaway. </i></span><br />
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So long down parka! So long tall black leather boots! Spring has finally arrived and I'm so ready for it! And yet...it's not all sunshine and 70 degrees here in the Northeast. We still have to contend with intermittent clouds and cooler temps, especially at night. For those times, I'll pile on the layers--jackets, lightweight scarves, and sweaters--before pulling on a heavy winter coat and tall boots again. For cooler spring weather, I'm loving layers that include my moto jacket and leggings. It's too early for sandals, but going sock-less gives me hope.<br />
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I'm hunting for a new pair of sandals this spring. A comfortable sandal with a small heel, 2"-3," would be ideal. I'm open to any stylish design, except one with an ankle strap--not a flattering look for me. As for color, I have no particularly one in mind--just not black. And lastly, I don't want to spend more than $125, if possible. Too demanding? Well, I began to search online this week and found a lot of great styles. I haven't settled on a pair, but thought I'd share 7 sandal trends (in bold green) for 2015.<br>
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If you like any of the sandals featured here, but not the color shown, click on the photo to see what other colors are available. For example, the <b><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=sF0ZwSZL2OA&offerid=357944.86422112&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.nordstrom.com%2FS%2F4043138%3Fcm_mmc%3D%24%28vendor%29%24-_-datafeed-_-women%3Ashoes%3Asandals_slides-_-1002764_1%26cm_ven%3DLinkshare">Women's Bella Vita 'Leona' Slingback Sandal, Size 8 M - Blue, 2 1/4" heel</a><img border="0" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=sF0ZwSZL2OA&bids=357944.86422112&type=2&subid=0" height="1" width="1"></b> ($89.95) comes in several different colors, including a jazzy black and white.<br>
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<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/7-sandal-trends-for-springsummer-2015.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-77585627958467433332015-04-11T05:49:00.000-07:002015-06-15T17:36:30.872-07:00Spring Skirt: Great Style And, Yes, Good Length <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Three years ago, Pauline Durban introduced <i><b><a href="https://coveredperfectly.com/?cid=17">Covered Perfectly</a>,</b></i> a collection of super comfortable, well-priced <b><a href="https://coveredperfectly.com/micromodal.html/?cid=17">tops</a> </b>for women in sizes Small through Plus. The tops are designed to flatter the woman over 50 by covering her in all the right places. <i>Flattering50</i> has followed the progress of the brand, reporting the addition of new top styles. Recently, I was asked if I'd like to review one of the brand's newest additions: skirts. Needless to say, I said "yes."
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<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/spring-skirt-great-style-and-yes-good.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-14958406031544323502015-04-09T06:30:00.000-07:002015-04-09T06:30:12.420-07:00Lauren Bacall's Look: An Exhibit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week I stopped by the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York to see an exhibit celebrating the fashion and style of the late Lauren Bacall. The exhibit, <i>Lauren Bacall: The Look</i>, featured photos of the celebrated actress taken during her modeling career for fashion magazines, a display of her clothing by such designers as Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin, and a clip from <i>Bacall and the Boys</i>, a 1968 television show in which she modeled fashions from the Paris fall collection. I've always been a big fan of Ms. Bacall's <i>look</i> and appreciated the opportunity to take a peek at some of her clothing. I snapped a few photos from the exhibit to share with you.<br>
<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/lauren-bacalls-look-exhibit.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-62078254222195764612015-03-29T07:21:00.000-07:002015-03-29T15:23:57.231-07:00Wedding Guest Blazers for Slacks or Dresses<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3850584-11129663-1412879633000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lordandtaylor.com%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2Fen%2Flord-and-taylor%2Fopen-front-blazer-0510-iv1jc105--1&cjsku=0510-IV1JC105" target="_top"><img alt="Ivanka Trump Open Front Blazer" border="0" src="http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/LordandTaylor/700291088144_main?$PDPLARGE$"></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3850584-11129663-1412879633000" height="1" width="1">
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<span style="color: magenta;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Editor's note:</span></b></i></span> <i>Congratulations to Alicia S., winner of the Flattering50's $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!! There's still time to enter the Flattering50's Swimwear Giveaway. For details, click <b><a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/03/flattering50-giveaway-enter-for-chance.html">Giveaway</a>.</b></i>
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A <i>Flattering50</i> reader recently asked me for the shopping sources for blazers I featured in a post about <a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2013/02/style-over-50-slacks-and-evening-wedding.html">Slacks and the Evening Wedding</a>. Unfortunately, that post is a couple of years old and the blazers shown are no longer in stock. Since we're entering a time when there's often lots of wedding invites, I thought I'd post some 2015 spring blazers that might do nicely with slack or a dress for a wedding guest outfit.<br>
<a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/03/wedding-guest-over-50-blazers.html#more">Read more »</a>Flattering50http://www.blogger.com/profile/15714093713751879712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737640184778843208.post-37122288697794692722015-03-23T15:02:00.001-07:002015-04-19T07:27:39.787-07:00Flattering50 Giveaway: Enter for a Chance to Win Swimwear<br>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">Editor's Note:</span> </span></b><span style="font-size: large;">This Giveaway has now ended. Thanks to all Flattering50 readers who entered!! </span></i><br>
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Yesterday, I wrote about my experience ordering a new tankini from <i>SwimSpot</i>. It was a great shopping experience and I'm thrilled with <b><a href="http://www.flattering50.com/2015/03/swimspot-stylish-comfortable-swimwear.html">my new tankini</a></b>. Now <i>SwimSpot</i> would like to give one <i>Flattering50 </i>reader <span style="color: red;"><b>a chance to win swimwear of her choice valued up to $100</b>.</span><br>
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<b><a href="https://www.swimspot.com/">SwimSpot</a> </b>offers high-quality swimwear from brands like Nautica and Athena. The site has a large collection of one-piece suits, tankinis (like the one above), swimdresses as well as cover up dresses, tunics, shorts and pants. Most garments come in either Sizes XS-L or 4-16.<br>
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I suspect I'm not alone when I say I don't enjoy swimsuit shopping in department stores. I'm usually shopping for a new bathing suit at this time of year, when my body, particularly my skin, has yet to recover from the cold, moisture-zapping winter months. Needless to say, the fluorescent lights in the store fitting rooms aren't friendly to chalky, wrinkly skin. As a result, I'm a huge fan of buying swimwear online. I love trying on swimwear at my leisure under the softer, more forgiving lights at home. So when the folks at <b><a href="https://www.swimspot.com/">SwimSpot</a></b> recently contacted me to see if I'd like to review a swimpiece from their online site, I jumped at the offer.<br>
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