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Shoe Season: New Looks for Fall 2011
I think it's safe to say that the vast majority of women love shoes. Some gals may be indifferent to footwear and others may hate the accessory. But those women are probably the exceptions. I won't pretend to know all th
Fashion After 50: The Classic Coat
Photo Credit: William Werber You don't have to be an anglophile or a monarch watcher to know that Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is quickly becoming an international fashion trend setter. There was quite a ta-do ma
She’s So Very…Eye-Popping Popular
Type “Iris Apfel” into Google and you’ll find almost 2 million entries. The fashion icon, famous for her saucer-size eyeglasses, has turned 90 and is more popular than ever, according to a recent NY Times article entitle
Bargain Denim Skirts and More
[Original image unavailable: Gloria Vanderbilt® Vera Slimming Denim Skirt] A bunch of great skirts, including several denim skirts, are on sale through Labor Day, September 5th, at the Bealls online department store. Som
Labor Day Sales: Top Picks
It’s Labor Day Weekend and that means there are crazy sales EVERY where! In my search for flattering fashions for women over 50 for several posts I’m working on, I came across a bunch of garments with glorious markdowns.
Fall Jackets Jazz Up the Over 50 Wardrobe
Fall jackets are demanding more attention than usual. One reason: there is such a wide selection of styles, colors, patterns and textures to choose from. Also, the jacket has gained new status. It’s being viewed as a vit
Hessnatur: Stylish, Comfortable and Eco-minded
[Original image unavailable: Organic Cotton Tunic] My last post entitled Fashion Trends 2011: Women Behind Bars featured a lovely striped Organic Cotton/Linen Dress from Hessnatur. I got some positive feedback on it, so
Fashion Trends 2011: Women Behind Bars
I’ve “battened down the hatches,” so to speak, in preparations for Hurricane Irene. “Mean Irene” as she’s being called is scheduled to reach the New York area early Sunday morning. The NYC subway system has shut down. Ho
Style Over 50: Fall's Primitive Patterns
[Original image unavailable: Lotta Stensson Cascade Robe in Purple Women] Once again, designers have dipped their brushes in the colors of the natural world to create primitive patterns for their modern clothing designs.
Fashion Over 50: Blues for You!
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Solid Luxe Scarf] I admit: I love to see women over 50 bring on the color. Fashions in vibrant hues give our skin a lovely, lively glow. This fall's fashions are practically ex
Pick of the Day: Long and Cozy Dress
[Original image unavailable: Old Navy Women's 3/4Sleeve Maxi Dresses] The minute I walk in the door after work or running around on the weekend, I get out of my work/street clothes and climb into a pair of long, cozy cot
Fall 2011 Dresses Over 50: Bold and Beautiful
Photo credit: William WerberIf I had to sum up Fall 2011 dresses in one word, it would be: bold. This season's standout dresses feature rich colors, dramatic patterns and textures, longer hemlines and more. Fall’s not-so
