Article by Michele Paradise- the Bridal Coach I’ve met a lot of people in my lifetime and the common denominator for all of them is that everyone, and I mean everyone, wants a bit more confidence in some area of their lives. I have met some of the most beautiful women and men in the world and on the outside they appear to have it all…the perfect body, the perfect face, the perfect skin and (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty Spring and summer trends explained and adapted with fabulous over 50s in mind. I was thrilled to be invited to an NHJ Style event, where we were talked through the latest trends for the spring/summer and how we could adapt them for our own body shapes once we hit our fifties. As we sat comfortably sipping our wine, Isobel from NHJ immediately put us at ease as she explained that the trends could (more…)
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Article by Lisa Maynard-Atem Marva is quite simply Marvallous! If you are wondering who Marva is, she is my mother and the inspiration behind this article. My mother has and always will be, the most stylish lady I know. Whenever I smell Chanel No 5, it immediately conjures up images of mum sat at her dressing table, spraying herself delicately with the sumptuous fragrance. Her wardrobe is strictly navy blue and brown, and exquisitely tasteful. (more…)
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Questions answered by NHJ Style 1) How would you best conceal a crepey cleavage? There are lots of new potions hitting the beauty counters in department stores to treat the bust area, but whilst the elixirs of lotions are of benefit to the skin, reversal of sun and age changes is unlikely. Completely covering with fabric at all times is equally unappealing which means you need to add accessories or choose tops with chiffon. Chiffon (more…)
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This season there is a multitude of colours to brighten up the long dark days of winter. With a little thought about your colouring you will look fabulous in whatever colour you choose to wear. The most important thing is to choose the right shade rather than avoid a colour all together . Let’s start with the staples in your wardrobe. Autumn Grey All shades of grey are more flattering than black on older women, (more…)
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Article by Judith Brady Who would you describe as stylish? What is it about them that made you think of them? Chances are that it will be someone with a discernible look that they feel totally comfortable with. It is unlikely to be one of the many ‘celebs’ who routinely wear whatever their stylist tells them is the latest fashion they must be seen in. Lots of women can ‘lose the plot’ in their 50s (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty “The thin, delicate skin on the lips has a minimal moisture barrier; so it is vulnerable to wind, cold, heat and dryness,” says Loretta Miragilia, Vice President of Research & Development at La Mer. “Lip skin turns over at four times the rate of facial skin, leaving lips susceptible to skin that is ragged and rough. Even as a child I struggled with chapped lips in winter, and have always struggled to (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty What woman of a certain age doesn’t look in the mirror and wish they could turn back the clock? When I was invited to meet with Dr Schulte, the doctor behind the QMSMedicosmetics brand, a revolutionary rejuvenating skincare range based on science and with its foundation in reconstructive surgery, how could I say ‘no’. !QMSMedicosmetics have opened their flagship salon at Chelsea’s Cadogan Gardens A secret skincare weapon used by women in (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty A number of friends in their 50s are great advocates of Imedeen supplements, and I have to say they all have terrific skin. Supplement is aimed specifically for skin of 50+ women When I was invited along by Imedeen to have a skin density test (totally painless) and learn more about their products aimed specifically at 50+ women, I thought it would be a great opportunity to find out more. I have (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty I am always on the lookout for ways of improving my skin and keeping it in tip top condition, and have always been rigorous with my cleansing routine, removing my make-up at night no matter how tired! For younger looking skin I was intrigued when I was asked to try and review the Clarisonic skincare cleansing device, claiming to deliver younger looking skin. As Courtney Cox, Demi Moore and Sarah Jessica Parker (more…)
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