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

On behalf of all of the wonderful bloggers who contribute to Fashion Flash, we wish you a very Happy New Year, with much good health, joy and happiness in the year ahead. This weeks topics include:

• How to travel in style
• Help finding your best colors
• Tips on how to succeed with your resolutions

In case you missed my earlier posts on my RoC Skincare giveaway, the contest runs December 31st,  until 11:59  Eastern Standard Time. Click on my post for your chance to win 12 fantastic RoC Skincare products and a $200 Visa gift card. 

Please click here to read all of our posts, the last of 2014, more to follow...

Much love,

xox,
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

It's Fashion Flash Monday and our host is Barbara Grufferman who writes the highly acclaimed Best of Everything after 50. Barbara called our weekly group posts, "the best mini mag for women over 40". Loved that!

Click here to read it for yourself!

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, 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

This week  Melanie of Society Wellness is hosting  Fashion Flash for the first time!  Melanie is a professional dancer and certified Yoga instructor  who walks the walk for  good  health and fitness.  Her beautiful site  features  always interesting and informative posts on health, nutrtion  exercise and  stress reduction.   We welcome her warmly!

Please click here  to read Melanie's post and the rest of the FF gang are advising this week for women over 40 and feeling fantastic.

Enjoy!

xox,
DD

Fashion Flash Monday

It's Fashion Flash Monday...sort of.  I hope everyone had a fabulous Memorial Day Weekend, the official start of summer! We decided to post this later today figuring all of you were out doing fun things.

This week Barbara Gufferman of  The Best of Everything After Fifty is hosting Fashion Flash. Fashion Flash has added three new blogs to help round out our group so that  we can bring you positive experiences each week in beauty, fashion, health, wellness and joyous living.

Click here to see what we are busy buzzing about.

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