Fashion Flash

This week it's my turn to host Fashion Flash. Each week, we strive to bring you interesting posts on beauty, fashion, and wellness for women over 40. They are a savvy group and I hope if you enjoy their websites, that you bookmark them, or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

ICYM my post on how to create the perfect fake tan, please click here to get the skinny on my secret sauce...it only took 30 years :)

Not a fan of turnips? Melanie of Society Wellness may just change your mind! Society Wellness shares 2 great ways to cook and eat turnips in this post. 

So you are trying to lose weight and knock off a few winter pounds. Mirabai Holland, Certified Health Coach and Exercise Physiologist gives you some pointers.

Jodell from Black Cat Plus  gives us the 411 on the difference between how Plus Size Models and Plus Size Women are portrayed. US Weekly Takes A Look at how Plus Size Models Portray an Unrealistic Silhouette Compared to Real Plus Size Women.

Deb of No Nonsense Beauty Blog looks at a real beauty fruit.  Click here to read more.

Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of THE BEST OF EVERYTHING AFTER 50 and AARP YouTube Host, wants to take you beyond sunscreen! Barbara offers her best tips on how to shield your skin from the sun . . . from the inside out! 

Surprised to see suede as a fashion trend for spring?  Josphine Lawlan of Chic at Any Age gives advice on how to wear it best here.

Fashion and beauty blogger, Pamela Lutrell, shares a skincare proceedure with no needles, knives, or scars...just youthful skin.   Join her.  (And I want what she's having too!)

Ever dreamed of a custom made dress that fits your body like a glove? PIOL dress company lets YOU be the designer of your own custom made dress. You choose the fabric and style. Take a look at the dress Cindy at Prime Beauty designed at get a $100 off code too!

Sometimes your second life is a redo of the talent and skill that brought you success in your first.  Learn how Donna McDonald got some romance in hers.

Enjoy!

xox,
DD

Fashion Flash

This week, Jodell Raymond, who write the Plus Size Blog, Black Cat Plus is our host for Fashion Flash.
As always, a clever group of bloggers seek to bring you relevant posts on fashion, style, beauty and health.

Click here to see what we couldn't wait to share this week.

xox,
DD

Fashion Flash

Deb from No Nonsense Beauty Blog, ace facilitator and fearless leader, hosted Fashion Flash this week.

She asked that we put our thinking caps on, and submit posts related to Valentine's Day.  ICYMI, my post is about a great drugstore find; firmer skin in just two weeks...Yes, joyfully that includes knees and upper arms!

Click here to see this and all our groups fabulous posts.

Enjoy!

xox,
DD

Fashion Flash

This week, the well regarded Huffington Post contributor and creator of Chic at any Age,  Josephine Lalwan is our Fashion Flash host. Josephine describes FF as: a select group of lifestyle blogs for women over 40, covering a wide range of topics including health, skin care, fitness, fashion, make-up and reinvention. Fashion Flash is one of the largest forty plus communities on the web. This weeks Fashion Flash is full of useful tips to keep us healthy and looking good this winter plus “red carpet” insider information.

I concur! To read this weeks FF please click here and ICYMI, includes my Red Carpet Golden Globes snarkfest.

Enjoy!

xo,
DD

Fashion Flash

It is my week to host Fashion Flash, our weekly gathering of pertinent information for women over forty, on fashion, beauty, wellness, shopping and sometimes, a great recipe or two...I'm so proud to be among such noted and acclaimed company!

Enjoy!!!

Is Hydroquinone safe or can it cause cancer?  Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog  talks to experts  for the answer.

Positive Living expert Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks women can hip up their look by putting on a pair of these . . . with just about any outfit! (You have to read the post to know what they are!) Check out her tips for how to wear them to look fabulous for the holidays, or any time! 

Do you need a new sweet potato dish for the Holidays? Society Wellness shares their Coconut Sweet Potatoes and Greens recipe.

Home infrared sauna could heat up your winter. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com

has the details!

Easy Jam Recipe: No Gunk, No Junk. Mirabai Holland, Health & Fitness Expert Shows you how!

Kari at Fab Over Forty likes to go to the experts to get the best advice on beauty and skincare for women over 40. One of Dior's National Makeup Artists offers some great beauty tips and they'll be especially helpful during the holidays!

Cindy over at Prime Beauty finds a sonic face brush that compares to Clarisonic in every way but price! Get the low down on the Micheal Todd Soniclear!

As the shopping season heats up, Josephine from Chic at Any Age gives  some helpful hints and tips on how to shop the sales wisely!

Black Cat Plus Gives Us Some Tips for Finding the Right Plus Size Jeans that fit.

Fashion blogger, Pamela Lutrell, takes us to her previous holiday tour of the San Antonio King Edward District. along with the Cynthia Rowland sweater she was wearing!

Thanksgiving:  done!  Time to start thinking about Christmas or Hanukkah cards.  Whether we send them or not here's one second lifers novel approach. 

And lastly, in case you missed my earlier post this week, DivaDebbi test drove a Physician's Formula Concealer that both conceals and lightens dark spots. Check it out, but consider nose plugs!

xox,
DD

Fashion Flash Monday

This week it is my pleasure to host Fashion Flash. As our group has grown, it's a bit more work each week for the host, but more importantly, we are able to offer you an even greater breath of topical posts for women over 40 each week.

Here's a round up of our very best links on beauty, fashion, fitness and wellness:

Pucker up! Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com has tips for gorgeous lips.

Pamela Lutrell of over50feeling40 introduces us to another 40+ Woman rocking the fashion world.  Stop by to experience the amazing designs and creativity of Paulette Martsolf and her brand Allie- Coosh while Paulette gives pointers on how to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall!

Jodell Raymond of Black Cat Plus show us, that Plus size fashion graphics are hard to come by and show prejudice against plus size women.

Positive Living advocate Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks too many women give up on sex because of this common condition. Here are her best tips  for having your best sex life ever, no matter what!

You don’t like Brussels Sprouts? If you try this delicious Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe, you may end up loving them! 

This week, Mary Lou Floyd of Second Lives Club introduces us to some art that strongly moved her. These three female sculptors embody empowerment.  One look at their works and you too will feel their strength and intensity.  

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog  is in a DIY  mood. This week she shares  her tips  for  easy and effective cosmetics from the kitchen.

A too-thick waistline, plus high levels of a fat called triglycerides in the blood can greatly increase risk of coronary artery disease. Women’s Health and Fitness Expert, Mirabai Holland has the skinny on your hidden fat.

Have you ever wondered just how far your dollars can stretch at the drugstore? Prime Beauty takes the $30 Makeup Wars Challenge! See if she was able to get a full face of makeup and stay within budget.

Tight lining the eye has become the go-to way in which to define the eyes without much makeup. Fab Over Forty loves these new Hourglass Mechanical Gel Pens for easy application.

I hope you will enjoy them all!!!

xox,
DD

Fashion Flash Monday

This week Jodell Raymond of Black Cat Fashion, a beloved blog for plus size women, is hosting Fashion Flash. 

Every week we strive to bring you our best posts on beauty, fashion and lifestyle for women over forty.

Some of our topics this week include:

• Laura Mercier's brand new foundation
• A fabulous cream for the neck and decollete
• The best moisturizer with sunscreen to wear daily
• What not to wear!
• An interview with skin care maven Kate Sommerville

Please click here to get the full 411.

Enjoy!

xox,
DD

Fashion Flash Monday

This week, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, blogger and Huffington Post Contributor is hosting Fashion Flash. Her well known blog Best of Everything after 50 is a great source for daily lifestyle tips on how to be your best at every age.

This week, our savvy group of bloggers shared their views on nutritious best bets, like beets, kale and flax,
lash primers, appropriate wedding attire, great multi-tasking beauty products, lash primers and the do's and don'ts of shimmery shadows for women over 40, among other smart posts.

Click here to get the 411.

Enjoy...

xox,
DD

Fashion Flash

This week my friend Kari Soyntjes who writes the truly fabulous Fab Over Forty is hosting Fashion Flash. Of our growing group of bloggers that comprise Fashion Flash, I've know Kari the longest as both our blogs are published by TotalBeauty.

She did an outstanding job organizing our posts this week on beauty, fashion, health and wellness for women over 40.  Click here to read more.

Enjoy!

xox,
DD

Fashion Flash Monday: Beauty, Fashion, Wellness and More

This week Jodell, from Black Cat Plus is hosting Fashion Flash.  When it comes to plus size fashion, Jodell has you covered, so be sure to click on her link for her suggestions for Spring and Summer must haves.

What else were we chatting about this week? Click on this link to find out:

• White out; how to safely lighten freckles from your decollete
•  Less is more?  Wearing less makeup as we age
• Can a waist defining cream really whittle your waist? Take a look
• The best exercises for osteoporosis prevention
•  Managing your skin's changes during menopause
• A great makeup wipe explicitly for waterproof eye makeup 
• Are you in overdrive? Your adrenal glands made need some TLC

Enjoy!

xox,

DD

Fashion Flash: Fashion, Beauty, Fitness and Life

Deb from No Nonsense Beauty Blog hosted this week’s Fashion Flash.

She says, “Our bloggers are bursting with new ideas and insights!” Click here to read our full offerings.

Here’s a peek at this week’s Fashion Flash posts:

* Positive Living advocate Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks there are so many reasons why taking a nice long walk is a really good thing.

* Kari of Fab Over Forty has found an easy way to refresh during the day.

* Have you ever heard of “chicken skin”? Cindy of Prime Beauty points out that those pesky bumps on your upper arms are actually Keratosis Pilaris that can be hard to treat. Not to worry. She has a three step system that gets the job done.

* Does low bone mass mean osteoporosis? Find out the answer from Moving Free with Mirabai.

* Who doesn’t love Paris? Jackie Silver from Aging Backwards has found a way to bring Paris to you.

* Black Cat Plus has an important message – Fat shaming and discrimination are among the last forms of acceptable bullying behaviors and it is necessary to speak up and take a stand.

* Staness of Menopause Makeover wants you to know about the special benefits of cinnamon for women. Not only is does it have anti-inflammatory agents, it also fights fat storage! Its easy to add cinnamon to your life with recipes from her new book Eat Like A Woman ( Harlequin)

* And I shared one of my cheap and cheerful favorites, that holds up well to a pricey favorite of many makeup artists.

Enjoy!

xox,

DD

Fashion Flash Monday

This week the lovely Cindy Ingalls of Prime Beauty Blog hosted Fashion Flash.
To see what our fab group of 40+ bloggers were writing about please click here.

Topics this week include:

• A fabulous RoC giveway
• Black & White, a plus size Girls best fashion look for Spring
• Get moving! Every choice we make to do more instead of less benefits us
• Is there a true "beauty vitamin"?  Find out...
• Clicks and Clacks--what's the deal with all of those popping joints?
• Shape up in an instant, with Hourglass Shapewear
• Are you sitting on a pile of cash? Find out how to consign your unused treasures at The RealReal

Enjoy!!!

xox,

DD

Fashion Flash Monday

It's Fashion Flash Monday again! I hope all those who celebrated Easter enjoyed their family time. What a lovely Spring day!

This week Mirabai Holland of Moving Free With Mirabai is our host. Please click here to see what our group of experts are sharing with you this week.  Topics include:

• Help find plus size prom dresses
• Two new Dove products 
• Natural products to celebrate Earth Day
• The nose "knows"; how scent effects us all day, everyday
• Roseacea- cause, effect and some help
• Enhancing your lashes without the sting and redness that often ensues
• Staying in shape on your time and at a special savings

Enjoy!

Xox,

DD

Fashion Flash Monday

This week,  Kari from  Fab Over Forty is hosting Fashion Flash.  Please click on this link to see what we are buzzing about this week.

Topics include:

• Sifting through the sea of primers and finding a Holy Grail
• Springs best dress styles for your body type
• Lighten Up! Spring cleaning tips without the toil
• How sleep effects your dieting efforts
• Tips for plus size hosiery wearers
• How to layer your skin care products
• How much product to you need to use for maximum benefit
• Giving your under eye concealer a lift

Enjoy!!!

xox,

DD

Fashion Flash Monday

It's Fashion Flash Monday! Jodell Raymond from Black Cat Plus is hosting this week. Please click on this link  to see what our savvy group was blogging about:

• Spring Fashion; the black and white trend as well as blooming color,
• Shopping in your pantry for beauty and health tips 
• A surprise confession
• An account of how getting fit can truly change your life
• Celebrity  plastic surgery gone awry!
• A L'eggs promotion for you to enter

Enjoy!!!

xox,

DD

Fashion Flash: The best of beauty, fashion and fitness

I am delighted to be hosting my first Fashion Flash this week. I always learn something new from my Flash Flash friends. Check out what our power bloggers are sharing this week about beauty, fashion and fitness:

Prime Beauty has found that matte eye shadows are sometimes  more flattering on over 40 eyes. Tarte's Be MATTEnificent  Amazonian Eye and Cheek Palette has 6 soft shadows, 2 liners and a fab blush to keep you looking fresh and youthful this spring! 

Deb at No-Nonsense Beauty Blog  offers a free 3 page  guide to Retin A.

Could eating green make your teeth white? Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com answers that question and more.

Want to lose weight?  Women’s Health & Fitness Expert, Mirabai Holland, says try

Taking Off The Pounds!

Studies have found that sitting at your desk all day is very unhealthy. Fab Over Forty shares some fit ball exercises that can be done at home and at the office.

Wondering if spring’s sheer trend is right for you? Deborah Boland shows you “how to tastefully wear these floaty see-through blouses and edgy panels”. 

Positive Living Advocate Barbara Hannah Grufferman thinks we all spend too
much money on health and beauty treatments . . . when all we have to do is dig around in our kitchen cabinets a little. Check out her tips for getting healthy and beautiful with a few things you probably already have
on hand!

Jodell from Black Cat Plus shares a new twist on a classic button down, with suggestions on how to pair it, available  at Comfy USA.

DivaDebbi shares how the trends and colors of the season for Spring 2014, took shape at Richards in Greenwich, Ct., where she is their Personal Shopper.



Enjoy!

xox,
DD