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Still Learning: Primers for Over 50 Faces
Last weekend, while cleaning out my makeup bin, I came across Tarte primer. It was part of a makeup “starter” kit I’d purchased several years ago. After turning 50, I decided it was time to get serious about makeup. (Bef
Favorites over 50: 10 Ways to Create a Slimmer Look
Have you noticed the barrage of advertisements for weight control and exercise programs in January? I get the whole new year resolution thing (or perhaps, it’s a get ready for the beach thing?), but it’s not like women d
Flattering50 Giveaway: Where Do You Like to Shop?
Recently, I shared a few of my favorite places to shop in New York City in a post entitled Favorites Over 50: Shopping in New York City . Now I'd like to know where you like to shop for clothing and accessories. What's y
Still Learning: Tips for Cleaning Suede Boots
I'm enjoying the extra time I've got now that my two boys are out of college and living in Brooklyn. (Although...there's not as much free time as I thought there would be. Why is that?) Still, I do have a little more tim
Favorites Over 50: Shopping in New York City
Last Thursday was unseasonably warm--in the mid-40s--for New York City. Not exactly flip-flip weather (although I saw a young woman flip-flopping down Broadway), but a great day for walking and people watching. A friend
Style Over 50: Look Back at Favorite 2012 Trends
During the last days of December, a lot of bloggers were looking back, reflecting on the events and trends of 2012. It looked like fun, but I was still consumed by the holidays and the related hubbub. Now that life has c
Favorites Over 50: 12 Ways to Shop Smart at Big Sales
One thing I’ve learned since beginning Flattering50 : There’s always a women’s apparel sale going on somewhere. Most often, the markdowns are in the 10-50% range. Twice a year, around January and July, the savings go meg
17 End-of-Season Cyber Sales
[Original image unavailable] Editor's Note: Unfortunately, most of the "Winter Clearance" sales have ended. However, I've updated this post with sales that are ongoing in February 2013 . For dated discounts or "flash sal
FOF: 5 Best Looks Over 50 in Glitter, Sequins & Metallics
Not surprisingly, this fall's love fest with the shiny stuff—glitter, sequins, metallics—has reached a feverish pitch during the holiday season. Glittery garments have been making the scene at night as well as during 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
HBO Special: Coddington and Others Talk Fashion
Original embedded media (historical link) Promo As part of the celebration of Vogue's 120th anniversary, HBO will be airing In Vogue: The Editor's Eye , tomorrow night, December 6, 2012, at 9:00 PM. It's a celebration of
