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Sandra is the middle-aged woman you hear about who sheds everything she owns and sets out into the world to rediscover and redefine herself. After more than twenty years spent in the fashion industry designing collections for brands such as La Senza, Victoria’s Secret, and JACOB Lingerie, she shifted her path and pursued her longtime passion for writing, traveling, and photography. Sandra was published in the NY Times best selling book Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It. A deeply personal essay hand-picked by Elizabeth Gilbert about loss, facing fears, and going after dreams. Visit her website: www.sandraroussy.com

Latest Posts By Sandra Roussy

2 years ago

7 Facial Masks for Women Over 50

Do you use face masks? Many mature women include regular face mask applications in their skincare routines. Facial masks are formulated with a variety of ingredients and some are better targeted for mature and aging skin…

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2 years ago

10 Memoirs Authored by Women Over 50

Do you enjoy reading memoirs? Do you like reading memoirs written by women over 50 or books about women over 50? I love reading memoirs that plunge into women’s lives and their personal unique human experiences. I love that feeling when…

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2 years ago

4 Clothing Brands for Women with Arthritis

Do you have arthritis? Have you had it for a long time or is it a new diagnosis? There are varying types of arthritis, but typically it is caused by inflammatory conditions or autoimmune diseases and there is no known cure…

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2 years ago

5 Best Beauty Box Subscriptions for Women Over 50

Have you heard of box subscriptions? They are monthly subscriptions where you sign up and receive a box full of goodies every month. The boxes can contain food, wine, beauty products, clothing, and books, to name a few…

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2 years ago

5 Best Hairbrushes for Women Over 50

How many hairbrushes do you own? Do you pay attention to the type of hairbrushes that you buy? Hairbrushes are a staple in everyone’s hair care tools. Most everyone owns a hairbrush (or several). We probably don’t pay enough attention…

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2 years ago

9 Podcasts for Women Over 50

Do you enjoy listening to podcasts? They are quite similar to talk radio but listened to from your phone, tablet, or computer. You control what you want to listen to and when you want to listen. People from all walks of life record themselves talking about…

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2 years ago

Why You Should Learn a New Language in a Homestay Abroad

Are you thinking of learning a new language? We often hear that it’s never too late to learn something new, right? But the thought of learning a new language past our 50s can be intimidating and quite frankly somewhat scary…

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2 years ago

Interview with a Plus-Size Fashion Designer – Her Styling Tips for Curvy Mature Women

Designers and retailers are now offering plus-size women of all ages the opportunity to wear fashionable, feminine, and trendy clothing. Clothing sizes 14 and above are categorized as plus-size and can be found in specialty shops catering to sizes…

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2 years ago

10 Movies to Watch Starring Strong and Stylish Older Women

It used to be that women over 60 were automatically dismissed from Hollywood and the film industry. Producers and casting directors seemed to think that older women didn’t have any value to bring to a movie and cast younger women…

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2 years ago

How to Hide Belly Fat Over 50

Most women gain belly fat during menopause and well into post-menopause. Our hourglass figures give way to a heavier middle section and, sometimes, excessive belly fat. This is caused by the reduction of female hormones…

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