Dressing your Changeable Body
Before I launch into this topic, I’m going to apologise for using the expression Women of a Certain Age. It always seems very patronising to me. We don’t affix a…
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Fashion & Style
Embracing the Beauty of Women 55PLUS; with Joy and Grace
We live in a world that seems to glorify youth above all else, and the art (art?) of being famous. Really, it’s high time to celebrate the beauty of women…
Fabrics and more clothing store tricks
Let’s talk about fabrics … Fabrics have changed so much over the years we find ourselves in a world of chaos, not knowing what to wear that’s ecologically sound and…
Clothing Store tricks that make us spend more in a Sale.
We all know that Sales are held to make you buy things you didn’t know you wanted and probably don’t. But find me someone who can resist a Sale which…
Best Bags for your Body Shape
Dressing to suit your body shape is one thing, but finding the bag that fits the whole picture is another. Like your clothes, your bags require careful consideration and the…
Younger or Better? Your choice!
There is probably a good deal of non-PC in this blog, which is in 3 parts … I make no apologies. It is what it is … read it and…
Trousers and Pants for Women: Classy and Gorgeous for the 55+ Woman
Is there really anybody who thinks women’s pants or trousers, even jeans are age inappropriate for women of any age? I don’t think so!
Rediscovering Your Style Mojo
We hear so much about dressing your age and dressing age appropriately, often from people who look 12, you really have to wonder who made the decision that women over…
Accessories and Your Personal Style
I was blessed with a mother who could take a scarf and a couple of cheap bangles and turn an inexpensive outfit into a fashion statement. It was a knack…
Clean Your Makeup Brushes for a Flawless Look
If you can’t remember when you last cleaned your makeup brushes and sponges, then now might be a good time to give them a bit of a spring clean.
Look Good with Less Makeup
How often have you heard Less is More when it comes to makeup? Especially when talking about women who are no longer in the first, or even second flush of…
10 Reasons not to miss going to Clothing Stores
Throughout lockdown we were itching to get out and go shopping. A trip down the local high street or a meet up in the local shopping mall … whatever your…
Jeans & Fashion: not just for the 18 – 25s!
Some of you already know, and some of you have forgotten, but I bet that in your teenage-hood you decided that by the time you reached 40 life would be…
Pearl Accessories. Being Bold or OTT?!
The Subtle Art of Accessorising seems to be disappearing. Is it because we’ve lost the knack, or never had the knack? Whatever happened to bleeding colours through an outfit with…
Hands: Give them Some Much-Needed TLC
Our hands say a lot about our age. Look at the gorgeous women over 70 we all admire so much (Jane Fonda and Helen Mirren, Julies Andrews, Maggie Smith …)…
Colour Basics and “Rules”: What Looks Good
Who remembers “blue and green should never be seen”? This is a “rule” with longevity because most people like having guidance on how to dress and many of us are…
Perfume: All Good Scents
“A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future”. Only Coco Chanel would say that … and she did. I’m inclined to agree with her. Surely wearing perfume is as…
Colour Change: Regain your Sparkle
As we age, we undergo a seachange in colour. For most of us, our colour has changed with each decade. What you could wear when you were 40 you often…
Accessories: Use them to Add a more Youthful Look
Have you noticed? When a woman reaches a certain age it often takes planning and coordination with her accessories to achieve that look. That nonchalant appearance of having ‘thrown together’…
Defying Gravity in your Mid-life Transformation
Creating a mid-life style transformation is always a plus, but in order to make it a truly positive experience, you must understand the importance of good underwear and especially shapewear.…
Bags of Style for the Grown-up Woman
I’m confident that like me, you have finally learned how silly it is to drag around a huge bag containing everything but a truck. It probably needs a truck to…
When Makeup Goes Bad, Clear it Out.
Ever wondered about the shelf life of your lipsticks? How about the shelf-life of the rest of your make up? Do you hang onto things in the hope they last…
Shapewear that supports in all the right places; in comfort
We all acquire lumps and bumps and wobbly bits as we reach the age of magick … by the time we are 50, we are starting to feel and see…
Figure Shaping: Bra Fitting Secrets
Badly fitting bras are a problem for posture, self-confidence and a sexy silhouette. Isn’t it time you did something about getting a bra fitting?
Highlights and Lowlights for Grey Hair
Highlights for grey hair (or lowlights, or foils, or balayage or ombré or other colour changes), are your grey hair’s best friend. If you’re not thrilled about your grey locks,…
Bags: Handbags, Purses, Totes, Designer, Bucket, All types …
Most women love bags! Handbags, purses, tote bags, bum bags, make-up bags, any type of bag, by any name and for any use. But this is about handbags and things…
How to Wear Palazzo Pants if You’re an Apple Shape
You know what they say … “once an Apple always an Apple”, and women over 50 who are an Apple shape, frequently become more Apple-shaped as they grow older. But…
Dressing Your Pear-shaped Body in Palazzo Pants
There are a lot of Pear shaped women in the world (it is the most common female shape) who seem to think they cannot wear Palazzo Pants successfully. Hate to…
Palazzo Pants … The Perfect Travel Pants for Women Over 50!
Why is that when we become women of a certain age, ladies clothing becomes our enemy? If you go into any fashion shop, or look for women’s clothing online, you…