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Wellness
Sleep, sun, stress and the routines around them — the unglamorous inputs that outperform most of what sits on a shelf.
16 stories · Latest Mar 21, 2015 · Page 1 of 2
Follow WellnessStyle Forever: A New Book About Grown-Up Style
Are you over 50 and looking for style inspiration? I just finished reading Style Forever , a highly appealing style guide for grown up women by That’s Not My Age blogger Alyson Walsh. I say “highly appealing” because not
Still Learnning: My Role in the "Am I Pretty or Ugly?" Trend
Girls are skipping classes on days when they don’t think they look good. Young women are skipping job interviews for the same reason. Girls and young women are posting videos on YouTube entitled "Am I Pretty or Ugly?" an
Still Learning: Toothpaste's Menacing Effect
Warning: Toothpaste may be hazardous to your clothing. That's the lesson I learned recently. Was the garment--my black lace blouse (above)--ruined? Not in my opinion. However, I will be more careful about when and how I
Still Learning: Quilt Artist Depicts a Textile Laborer
This post may seem a little far-flung for a blog about style choices for women over 50. However, since launching Flattering50 , my interest in fashion and style has grown to include many aspects of the fashion industry,
Still Learning: Quotes by and about Lauren Bacall
I know I'm not alone when I say I've always considered Lauren Bacall--that is, her public persona--an inspiration for women of all ages. From her early days in film, she always projected a woman who was strong, kind and
Still Learning: Videos About Women, Older & Younger
Sometimes, I feel like I'm the last to learn about a recent media event or endeavor. In case I'm not, I'd like to share two videos with Flattering50 readers. The first is a music video, entitled "Older Ladies," by Donnal
Dress Zest: Spring 2014 Dresses to Brighten Your Day
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Print Jersey Sheath Dress] Editor's Note: As always, I have included different dress styles and sleeve lengths, including sleeveless, because women over 50 differ greatly in te
Self-Help for Aging Legs
Months ago, a Flattering50 reader emailed me after I'd written a post entitled Arms Over 50: The 3/4 Sleeve Solution . She wanted to know if I had any aging legs solutions. It’s a great question! Sadly, many women over
Still Learning: What's Up with the Mustaches?
Whenever I write a "Still Learning" post, I wonder if my readers, much like the people in the recent Geico ad campaign, are thinking: "Everyone knows that!" Still, I push on, hoping the information presented might be new
Still Learning: Time to Hit the "Pause" on "Fast Fashion"?
More and more, I'm hearing over 50 women say, "I'm shopping my closet," putting together a new outfit with what they've got rather than running out to buy something new. No doubt, their reasons for this vary greatly. The
Book Review: Feminine Transitions
Editor's Note: The folks at A&C Books would like to give a Flattering50 reader an e-book copy of Feminine Transitions. For details, visit Flattering50's e-Book Giveaway Ask women to pose for a photograph without makeup a
Still Learning: 7 Things to Know about Basal Cell Cancer
Though Flattering50 is a style blog, I feel compelled to write a little about my recent run-in with a basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. (Good health is flattering, yes?) For this post, I’m sharing what I learn