Hot right now: the Trapeze bag. Here are some of the best!
The Trapeze bag is one of the hottest bags right now. Made popular by Celine, who still carries one of the largest ranges of Trapeze bags, other brands like Valentino and Diana von Furstenberg have...
View ArticleFashion Flash: get to know some great bloggers over 40
I have joined a group of great bloggers that are all over 40. You may know some of them already as they offer some great information for women of our age group. I will introduce you to all of the...
View ArticleGoing through a midlife (shoe) crisis or necessary shoe upgrade?
Over the last few years I have received various compliments from my readers about my shoes, especially the arty flats, but also on the comfortable high shoes or more extravagant fashion shoes. Right...
View ArticleHow to dress the rectangle body shape
This is another refresher article in the how to dress for your body shape series. This time we will have a look at the rectangle body shape, also called the banana or ruler. You have a rectangle body...
View ArticleFall / Winter 2013 trend: the man coat
The oversized straight coat, also referred to as the man coat is one of the hottest trends this season. If I had a need for a winter coat at all, I would be very tempted to add one to my wardrobe....
View ArticleDo you ‘save’ your good clothes or do you wear them often?
When I buy something new or rediscover an item in my wardrobe I often wear it multiple times in different outfits. Not only is it good to reuse certain items when they are still clean, it is also...
View ArticleDoes beauty matter and how much is it worth to you?
Quite a while ago I bought the book You Being Beautiful from famous doctors Oz and Roizen whom you may have seen on Oprah. It goes into detail about all aspects of beauty. Today I want to dive a bit...
View ArticleThe best beauty, health and fashion tips for women over 40 in this week’s Flash
Fashion Flash is the weekly beauty, health and fashion magazine where 40+ women share their best tips. Here are the topics in this weeks Flash! Hair color If you’re like me, you are constantly...
View ArticleQuestions and answers on dressing after 40
Women arrive at my site through a lot of different questions. Of course many of these questions are already addressed and you can see some of the most popular ones on my category page on how to dress...
View ArticleTranslate the look dressing challenge: Wearing a jacket as a cape
Over the past few weeks I have seen more and more women wearing their jackets as capes. Ever since Gwyneth Paltrow wore her famous Tom Ford cape to the Oscars last year this look has become...
View ArticleNordstrom mid year sale: enjoy up to 40% off!
Did you know that one of the best online retailers Nordstrom currently has a mid season sale happening? Lots of great basics and on-trend items are now up to 40% off. A great time to stock up on your...
View ArticleHow do you feel about kitten heels for women over 40?
Last week I spoke about my personal dressing policy to wear my newest and nicest items as often as possible. That is exactly why I wore my golden silk top again, which you also voted as the most...
View ArticleFashion flash magazine: getting ready for winter and the holidays
Holiday season is not far away so time to get yourself prepared in terms of health, beauty and fashion! Holiday gifts of beauty Looking for a beauty value? How about beauty gifts for the holidays?...
View ArticleWhat are the perfect tops for women over 40? – A style interview with Pauline...
I love it when women do the work they love and solve a problem when they see one. Pauline could never find the right tops that would cover her arms and belly, so she decided to create her own and her...
View ArticleHow to find the perfect bra for your outfit
Bras can make or break an outfit. Getting the right fit will lift your boobs, create a nicer silhouette, create a streamlined upper body and can make you feel all-round comfortable. So here are some...
View ArticleCream & Navy: simple but always effortlessly chic!
I came across a cream and navy outfit the other day and realised just how simple and beautiful it was. Cream top, navy bottom or vice versa. Both pants and skirt are equally great. Add a a fabulous...
View ArticleThe best sales online right now
Everybody likes a good sale buy. I’m no different. Given my preference for high quality items in good fabrics in a timeless design, sales can be an excellent time to find my treasures. Of course, you...
View ArticlePremiering a new dress and a new haircut
Followers on Instagram and Facebook already know that I have cut my hair yet again. It’s getting shorter and shorter… Will I end up with a really short pixy cut? Who knows, but my guess is no. Will it...
View ArticleThis week’s Flash focusses on health and beauty!
This week’s fashion, beauty and health magazine, Fashion Flash, talks about important health issues and gives you ideas for your beauty regimen. Here are the topics! Protecting your skin Do you know...
View ArticleHoliday gift guide: the best gift ideas for women over 40
December and Christmas are fast approaching and your husbands or friends may need some ideas on what to give you. Perhaps you are looking for gifts for your your girl friends or buy then for yourself....
View Article