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EDITOR’S NOTE: I was recently asked me to review a new product, James and Lourdes Moisturizing Gloves. The following is my review.  Health and beauty experts tell women over 50 to moistu...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/09/moisturizing-gloves-repair-hands.html

EDITOR'S NOTE: FLATTERING50 WAS RECENTLY INVITED TO REVIEW WRAPURSE, A NEW PRODUCT THAT PROTECTS THE BOTTOM OF A WOMAN'S HANDBAG. THE FOLLOWING IS THAT REVIEW. How many times have you hesi...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/keep-your-favorite-purse-looking-great.html

I finally stopped by CHINA: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS , this summer’s Costume Institute exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibit explores Chinese culture�...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/eastern-inspiration-costume-institute.html

Photo credit: Jason Setiawan I'm happy to report that Astrid and Vicki are the winners of the recent Flattering50 Giveaway of  DESIGNER NAILS: CREATE ART AT YOUR FINGERTIPS , a new book by n...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/still-learning-creating-your-own-nail.html

EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS FLATTERING50 GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS TO ALL THE FLATTERING50 READERS WHO ENTERED!  Fall 2015 fashions are now on to the shelves and webpages of most clothing brands ...

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“Cute skirt,” said the women at the office. “That’s no skirt,” I replied, smiling. “That’s a sundress.” Yes, I’m over 50 and still wearing strappy sundresses. However, ...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/style-over-50-repurposing-sundress.html

EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED. THANKS TO ALL THOSE FLATTERING50 READERS WHO ENTERED! In recent years, I've become a huge fan of polishing my nails. It's one of those things I fi...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/flattering50-giveaway-new-book-on-diy.html

Did you miss the July summer clearance sales? Well, no worries because you're just in time for the August summer clearance sales as well as fall preview sales, like the 25% off sale at Easy ...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/08/top-august-sales-summer-clearance-and.html

Recently, the folks at 10DOLLARMAIL contacted me and invited me to experience their website, which specializes in low-cost apparel, shoes, jewelry and accessories for women. In fact, everyt...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/site-review-good-quality-fashions-for.html

EDITOR'S NOTE: The winner of the most recent FLATTERING50 GIVEAWAY is Lori. Lori won a Blu-ray of "Woman In Gold" and a $50 Visa Gift Certificate. Congratulations, Lori! The next Flattering5...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/shopping-sales-3-cs.html

Photo credit: Christopher Macsurak If you’re a follower of the fashion scene, you probably read that Donna Karan (above) stepped down as chief designer of her brand last week. LVMH, whic...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/10-favorite-quotes-by-donna-karan.html

EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ENTERED! LOOK FOR A NEW FLATTERING50 GIVEAWAY IN THE FUTURE. In “Woman in Gold,” Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, 69,...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/flattering50-giveaway-woman-in-gold-and.html

EDITOR'S NOTE: THE JULY SALES HAVE ENDED, UNFORTUNATELY. HOWEVER, THERE ARE LOTS OF AUGUST SALES GOING ON. FOR LINKS TO CURRENT SALES, VISIT TOP AUGUST SALES: SUMMER SALES AND FALL PREVIEWS ...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/top-july-sales-big-savings-on-women.html

In recent years, the overarching fashion trend has been to ignore safe styling and look for opportunities to add a bit of edge. Women—yes, even women over 50—have been encouraged to “m...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/07/color-quest-stepping-back-from-neutrals.html

I recently added a  new draped dress to my spring wardrobe (photo, above). I'm a big fan of draped dresses for women over 50, so I was drawn to this dress, a Lauren By Ralph Lauren design. ...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/05/style-over-50-9-things-to-look-for-when.html

When you shop, either in stores or online, are you frustrated by what you find--or, perhaps, don't find? Are the dresses too short or ill-fitting? Do you wish they had sleeves or a higher or...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/05/design-your-own-clothes-shopping-just.html

If you shop online, you've probably had the experience of finding something you really like,  only to discover when you try to purchase it that it isn't available in the size or color you wa...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/still-learning-unavailable-online-may.html

When I think of casual outerwear for spring and cooler summer weather, my mind immediately goes to jean jackets, hoodie sweatshirts or anoraks. However, none of these, with the exception of m...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/spring-casual-versatile-jacket.html

 EDITOR'S NOTE: I'm happy to announce that Sheri R. is the winner of the most recent FLATTERING50 SWIMWEAR GIVEAWAY . Congratulations Sheri! And thanks to all Flattering50 readers who entered...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/tall-boots-make-way-for-leggings-and.html

I'm hunting for a new pair of sandals this spring. A comfortable sandal with a small heel, 2"-3," would be ideal. I'm open to any stylish design, except one with an ankle strap--not a flatter...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/7-sandal-trends-for-springsummer-2015.html

Three years ago, Pauline Durban introduced COVERED PERFECTLY , a collection of super comfortable, well-priced TOPS for women in sizes Small through Plus. The tops are designed to flatter th...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/spring-skirt-great-style-and-yes-good.html

Last week I stopped by the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York to see an exhibit celebrating the fashion and style of the late Lauren Bacall. The exhibit, Lauren Bacall: The Look, fe...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/04/lauren-bacalls-look-exhibit.html

EDITOR'S NOTE: Congratulations to Alicia S., winner of the Flattering50's $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!! There's still time to enter the Flattering50's Swimwear Giveaway. For details, click GIV...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/03/wedding-guest-over-50-blazers.html

EDITOR'S NOTE: This Giveaway has now ended. Thanks to all Flattering50 readers who entered!!   Yesterday, I wrote about my experience ordering a new tankini from SwimSpot. It was a great...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/03/flattering50-giveaway-enter-for-chance.html

I suspect I'm not alone when I say I don't enjoy swimsuit shopping in department stores. I'm usually shopping for a new bathing suit at this time of year, when my body, particularly my skin, ...

http://www.flattering50.com/2015/03/swimspot-stylish-comfortable-swimwear.html