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Beauty after 60 isn't about anti-aging. It's about feeling your best. Let's talk about how makeup for older women, fashion, skin care and hairstyles can help.

3 years ago

Embrace Your Curves! Why Covering Up Isn’t the Answer After 60

Plus-sized women often deal with a barrage of unsolicited advice. Opinions on what to wear, what not to wear, the right colors, the wrong colors, unacceptable styles and cuts, etc. Even when those suggestions come with the best intentions…

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3 years ago

7 Simple Holiday Hairstyle Tips for Mature Women

Thanksgiving, Christmastime, New Year’s – another holiday season is coming up, and many of us will be either hosting or attending a get-together of some sort. An easy way to get a few compliments…

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3 years ago

Fashion to Die for: How to Choose Your Last Outfit or Burial Gown

Have you ever uttered the words, “I wouldn’t be caught dead in that outfit!?” Well, you just might be – literally speaking – if you leave it to your family to decide what you’ll wear when the time comes for you to make your final public appearance…

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3 years ago

Strike a Pose! How 9 Over 50 Style Icons Are Challenging Stereotypes

When it comes to fashion for the mature woman, the question should not be “What’s in style?” or even “What should I wear?” Rather, ask yourself “Who am I?” So says Andrea Pflaumer, author and blogger on fashion, style, and art…

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3 years ago

2 Quick and Easy Solutions for Sparse Brows and Thinning Hair

Have you ever pulled the hair back that’s around your temple and been a little startled by how sparse the hair looks in that area? I know I definitely have! And most of us have also experienced the look of sparse brow hair as well…

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3 years ago

Drug Store Smokey Eye for Mature Skin (VIDEO)

She’s 72, loves a smokey eye, and has her own TV show. I’ve been doing her makeup for 10 years and she’s fabulous. What this shows is no matter what your age, you can wear this look. It can be a tad scary I’ll grant, but in the vein of the perpetual cheerleader…

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3 years ago

Why Handmade Clothing for Women Over 50 Makes All the Difference

How would you describe yourself? A copy cat? A sheep, blending into the herd, indistinct and dull? Didn’t think so. You’re an amazing, beautiful, smart woman who is above all else unique. You let your personality shine in everything you say and do…

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4 years ago

10 Ways to Use a Makeup Sponge (with Demos)

Since a number of you have requested information about how to use a makeup sponge and all the different ways to use it, that’s exactly what today’s article and accompanying video are all about. And I think you’ll be a bit amazed…

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4 years ago

3 Ideas to Help You Add Stunning Fall Colors to Your Mature Plus-Size Wardrobe

The crunching of dry leaves under your shoes. A chilly breeze that makes you shrug your shoulders and zip up your jacket. Fall is here! There’s a refreshing feeling in the air – accompanied by vibrant oranges, intense yellows and explosive reds. Those deep, lovely earth tones make the season beautiful…

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4 years ago

How to Change Your Skin Care as the Weather Changes

Have you ever turned on the heat or air conditioning in your house and felt your skin revolt? Maybe the dry, hot, blasting air dried up your face like a prune, or maybe the wet blanket of humidity made your skin drizzle lard?

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