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Sandra is a writer, traveler, and former fashion designer who made a bold midlife pivot to pursue her creative passions. After two decades designing collections for brands like La Senza, Victoria’s Secret, and JACOB Lingerie, she let go of her possessions and reimagined her life on her own terms. Her personal essay about love, loss, and facing fears was hand-picked by Elizabeth Gilbert and featured in the New York Times bestselling book Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It. Visit her website: www.sandraroussy.com.

Latest Posts By Sandra Roussy

2 years ago

8 USA Train Trips for Solo Women Over 50

Do you like traveling by train? Do you enjoy multi-day train trips? I recently started obsessing about train trips and went into a rabbit hole of research, and I am now more excited than ever to plan my next train trip in the USA…

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2 years ago

12 Safest Cities to Travel as a Woman Over 50

Are you looking for your next travel destination? Are you looking to discover a new city? Do you travel solo and are concerned about your safety while traveling? Some cities are considered safer for solo women travelers, especially senior women…

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2 years ago

7 Carry-On Luggage for Women Over 60

Last year, for the first time, I traveled with a borrowed carry-on for a two-week international trip. I had always traveled with a checked bag, mostly filled with way more than I needed. Switching to the carry-on forced me to rethink how I pack…

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2 years ago

15 Must-Have Accessories for Adventure Travelers Over 50

Eight years ago, as I left my home country to explore the world, I meticulously dedicated several months to preparing for the unknown ahead. My choice was to do a lot of adventure traveling and not stay in 5-star hotels. Deliberating on the various…

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2 years ago

8 Best Primers for Mature Skin

Do you use a makeup primer? If you do, then you know that primers can help your makeup last throughout the day, can stop your foundation and concealer from creasing and creating unwelcome lines on your face, and also minimize the look of pores and fine lines…

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2 years ago

All About Eyelash Extensions for Women Over 50 – My Personal Experience

Last year I started getting eyelash extensions after meeting a new friend who I thought had great-looking eyelashes. She was a woman my age, and I ponied up the courage to ask her why her eyelashes were so perfect all the time…

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2 years ago

5 Meditation Apps for Women Over 60

Want to start meditating and don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you already have an established meditation practice and want to add more tools to your routine. Mobile apps are great to help out in almost every aspect of our lives…

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2 years ago

Best Clothing Stores for Women over 50

As we get older, our tastes in fashion items changes. That doesn’t mean that we have to start wearing frumpy granny-looking clothes as we get older, but we tend to start dressing and choosing our outfits according to the natural changes…

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2 years ago

The Classic Trend of the Little Black Dress

Do you own a little black dress? Or maybe you have a few? The Little Black Dress (LBD) is a classic, versatile, and timeless fashion piece that has become a must-have in most women’s wardrobes. It is a simple yet elegant dress that is typically…

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2 years ago

7 Language Apps for Women Over 60

Do you want to learn a new language? Will you be traveling to a new country soon or possibly retiring abroad and want to learn the language? Or maybe you want to learn a second language because you simply want to fulfill a bucket list wish…

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