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New Day/New Outfit: Fair-Weather Fashion
I can't remember a spring in the Northeast when the flowering trees were more spectacular than this spring. Every week, a new variety of flowering tree is bursting with rich, fragrant blooms. On Sunday, my husband and I
Brides Over 50: Stylish Separates and Accessories
[Original image unavailable: New York Wedding] I have to laugh sometimes at the way my over 50 girlfriends and I fret whenever we have to put together an outfit for a special occasion. I can only imagine the fretting tha
June Giveaway: Stylish, Comfortable Earrings
Editor's Note: This Giveaway has ended. A new giveaway will be launching shortly. “Earrings are like orgasms—you can never have too many.” Can you guess who said that? That naughty, but oh-so-witty Nora Ephron—of course.
New Day/New Outfit: A Bit of Beading
First off, happy Memorial Day Weekend! In my last post, Style Over 50: Is Orange the New Neutral? , I mentioned that I've been rooting around my wardrobe, looking for garments with a little orange, one of this spring's t
Style Over 50: Is Orange the New Neutral?
This spring, a new purse topped my shopping list. I wasn’t locked into a particular style or color. Lately, however, I had been coveting an over 50 girlfriend’s small, very lightweight red tote bought in Paris. I love th
New Day/New Outfit: Spring Layering
Now that May is here, I’m done with my winter wardrobe. I’m determine to dress lighter and brighter, even when the temperatures dip. I don’t appreciate being cold, though. So…these days, I’m dressing in spring layers. Fo
DIY Home Spa: 4 Simple Ways to Relax, Soothe and Repair
photo's credit: By Jacob Bøtter from Copenhagen, Denmark (Relaxation) CC-BY-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons By Michelle Pino, guest contributor Everyone knows that a day at a spa can be costly. And with busy schedules, it’s
Fashion Goes to the Museums
It won't surprise you to know that as a blogger on style for women over 50, I spend a good chunk of my time looking at fashion trends, particularly in and around New York, where I live. I also enjoy reading articles and
May Giveaway: HydroChic Activewear
This month's Flattering50 Giveaway is for an activewear garment from HydroChic . As the name suggests, HydroChic specializes in garments for swimming. But the company has over 300 mix-and-match tops and bottoms that are
Product Review: A Sports Wear and Swimsuit Alternative
Recently, I was invited to try activewear by HydroChic . HydroChic specializes in garments that are 50+ UV resistant and can be worn swimming. The waters off the Northeast’s coast are a bit too chilly for swimming in Apr
Surf's Up! What to Pack for a Beach Vacation?
[Original image unavailable: Pack for a Beach Vacation?] Recently, a Flattering50 reader emailed and asked: "I'm looking for some ideas on what to wear for a beach vacation. Any chance you might do a post on that?" Gladl
Walk This Way: A Stylish Cane Needs Our Support
Okay, I admit it: I’ve got a soft spot for entrepreneurs with limited resources, trying to get a creative idea off the ground. I also like to blog about well-designed products. So…for this post, I’m giving a little free
