When you want to perk up basics solid pieces, all you need to add is a pretty necklace.
Check out our jewelry line from Stella and Dot to find the perfect piece that will work for you!
Do you have a dress or top that just feels like it is showing too much skin?
Here is a quick tip on how to fix that and feel confident and fabulous after 40!
You can find a similar necklace and more at our fabulous Stella and Dot store!
This belt is not flattering and the bow is too cutesy for my taste!
Here is a dress that I (JoJami) have had in my closet for a while. I love how comfortable it is, but the self belt made this dress look too cutesy pie, looking for me. Also, it sort of made my tummy look fat. So I tried it with a wide leather with stretchy in the back belt that I bought recently and it updated the dress immediately! It is also much more figure flattering! 
So, why not go in and see what dresses you have that you can change out the belt and look better!
Here’s a great style question from one of our readers:
“It now seems to be the style to not have your shoes and purse match.What and how do you determine what to match them with?The old way was to have back,brown,navy,or red if you where feeling wild and they always matched your purse..Some pointers on what is in now.”
~Barbara P.
Your purse and shoes do not have to match but they should blend in style and weight.
Deciding what purse to go with your shoes can be tricky. Some women buy only one purse and wear it with everything. Others collect purses and change them around all the time. It all depends on your needs and lifestyle, but in general your purse needs to be of high quality and the size should fit your style and personality.
This is a photo of fellow blogger Susan Tabak who always has great fashion sense! See how the colors all blend and her purse does not stand out, but pulls her simple outfit together!
Here are a few basic rules to remember:
| Play with mixing colors, but keep one color neutral :
If you have gray shoes, you can have fun with a colorful bag. This look is more for work because of the stiffer, dressier bag. The slouchy bag in front with the gladiator sandals are better for a casual look because they are both less formal. |
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| An outfit made up of solid colors will get a lift from a purse with some color or texture :
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| Don’t do a stiff purse with a casual outfit:
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This softer,relaxed hobo style purse is much better with this outfit~ |
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| Even a formal purse can work with casual shoes. This formal channel style bag works with these flats, since the flats are shiny and have a dressy look to them. |
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| Coordinate your hardware:
It will be easier to make choices and you will feel more pulled together if you keep your shoes, jewelry and handbag hardware all the same finish. (e.g. silver jewelry, silver, buckles on shoes, silver zipper on purse) |
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Getting a wheel of a deal while off-price shopping!
I know so many women that have found “treasures” at off-price stores like T.J. Max and Marshalls. So, I thought it would be fun to tell you about what I (JoJami) found on my recent trip to Marshalls, over the weekend.
For me personally, I find the clothes shopping at these types of stores overwhelming. You have to be a very patient and talented lady to pick through the racks of clothes to come up with “pearls” in the waves of mix matched sea kelp! Yes, I have had my luck at finding the odd skirt or workout top, over the years but over all, it is not the clothes but the awesome section of soaps, exotic foods and home appliances, that I go ga ga over!
Moreover, there are tons of gift ideas to grab now and put away until Christmas and some for personal use now!
1)Pamper me, I’m all over it… The Soap Section.
These stores have awesome sections that are very organized with the most beautiful and lovely soaps, face creams and other products that pamper. Every few months I go in and head straight for the soap section to replenish my stash. For $3.99 I can splurge and have a huge bar of the most lovely lavender or Almond scented soap to enjoy in my shower or tub! They always have a great selection of different scents, so you just have to put your sniffer to work and find the ones that call to you!
2) Feel like taking a trip to Europe, check out the exotic food section.
When I am ready to replace my extra virgin olive oil, this is where I go. You will get a great price on it and while I’m there I love their jams from England and other exotic places.
3) Bring out your inner cook, Kitchen gadgets and more…
The other day, I needed to replace my tea kettle and get another mixing bowl…so what better place than their home section to do so. I found a gorgeous stainless steel Cuisinart kettle for less than $24.00! Meanwhile, I found a great cutting board to replace my old beat up one at home!
4) The Shoe section (Need we say more???)
Actually this section is pretty much a hit or miss as well. To this day, one of my favorite pair of shoes came from this section, but you have to be super picky or you will end up with one more pair of shoes that will be collecting dust.
5)Jet setting this summer? You gotta see Travel section:
This section must be new, since I have not really seen it before, but I loved it! At my store in Wilmington, Delaware, there was an entire kiosk filled with all sorts of travel goodies, like travel pillows, plastic compression bags, even those “fuzzy” hangers that are all the rage! The prices were all discounted on these hard to find items, that you don’t want to have wait to pick up at the airport!
So, we want to hear from you… What are some of your favorite things you get at discount stores?
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On Sale NOW, at Stella and Dot!
We are seeing lots of colorful, bold, jewelry this summer.
Here is a great way brighten up a blah white shirt, a coral, glass bead necklace, on SALE now from Stella and Dot!
How to update a boring white shirt!
If you have not updated your jewelry “wardrobe” in a while, now is the time to try out a few of this years hottest, bold and colorful pieces from Stella and Dot!
Some of our favorites necklaces and bracelets are on sale with selected pieces up to 50% off~
What is the fastest and least expensive way to freshen up a wardrobe? It is having just a few new accessories! When the season is hot and you just want to keep it simple, try wearing just a gorgeous, oversized coctail ring! A little bling, will take you from blah to badabling!
If you have been looking for that one piece of jewelry to just slip on and have fun with, check out these statement rings and more from Stella & Dot . P.S. These are all Glam Gal approved!!!
This looks amazing with a fun sundress
This ring would go fabulous with a cute pair of jeans and a simple tee-shirt
These rings make any outfit simple and chic, they are very versatile
My favorite purse
Last spring as I ( Deborah) was passing by the Furla store in Toronto I noticed a beautiful display of electric blue purses in the window and had to stop.
The color was so unusual for a purse, but so magnificent, that I had to buy one. The funny thing was, I didn’t use it right away. I waited until this fall when things got cold and gray, and then I brought it out to perk up my wardrobe and my mood.
Ever since, I’ve been getting tons of compliments, and now it turns out that, this spring, my purse is very in style. Blue purses in shades of electric blue, turquoise, peacock blue and more, are everywhere.
JoJami and I took a look at what’s in the stores and found a few favorites, and not so favorites:
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This zippered mess looks like it has been through the washing machine.(Saks) |
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| Oh yes!
Here’s a purse with the same zipper idea, but it’s streamlined look is classier for a gal over 40.(Nordstrom) |
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| Doesn’t work for us!
The cutesy leather bow detail combined with the sappy sweetheart lock makes this purse too high school for a grown up gal.(Nordstrom) |
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| Works for us!
Here’s a more grown up version that more sophisticated, yet it still has an edge.(Saks) |
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| Heck No!
Do you really want to carry a blue velour handbag with “juicy” stamped across it, and a frayed rag hanging off it at your age? (Nordstrom) |
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| Oh Yes!
A leather bag in blue, or any other color is much classier. This Cole Haan purse, with its understated studs, is right on trend without being gaudy. ( Saks)
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| Don’t go there! Too shiny, too showy. What works for Paris Hilton will make you look like you are having a midlife fashion meltdown.( Nordstrom) |
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| Go for it! Same shape as above, but the pebbled leather and more sophisticated shade of blue give this Prada purse an upper class edge.( Saks) |
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A GREAT PICK……………………. Here’s a great purse for shopping, going out with gals, going to a movie with hubby and just about everything else. Have Fun. Be Bold Buy Blue! (Saks) |
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This is perfect with a simple t-shirt or to dress up a top or frock!
If you are going to be casual this weekend.. you can spice up your wardrobe with some fabulous, feminine new pieces from Stella and Dot.
Here we go…with two choices of pretty earrings!
If you don't have a pair of oversized hoops... get them here!
You can throw these on for dressy or casual!
If I (JoJami) had to pick one type of item to update my jewelry box, I would pick a cuff style bracelet.
Here are a few ideas that gets the “Glam Gals” seal of approval, from our new collection of Stella and Dot jewelry! We have priced this jewelry and compared the style and quality to other brands and can confidently say that we think this is the best value out there!
Have fun and try a cuff!
They make a chic fashion statement and sure can add some pizazz to your wardrobe!
This silver cuff is so simple and lightweight, you can wear it everyday!
This beautiful cuff will make a statement weather you dress it up with a pretty dress or wear it with jeans!
This airy style is says, "Spring/Summer"
This cuff is a great basic and will be able to transition you from winter into Spring!
We recently posted a photo of Meryl Streep looking Age-mazing™ in her recent film, It’s Complicated.
It led to this email…
Hi Ladies:
My husband and I recently went to see the movie It’s Complicated. Loved everything about it. Loved Meryl’s fashion style. But really noted her Jewelry . Would you ladies have any idea who makes it? Would love something similar.
Susan F.
So ladies… here’s a great site we found that gives you the scoop on what a celebrity is wearing and where to find it!
It is called:
I Saw It In (www.isawitin.com)
This site will show you where to find celebrity fashions
Have fun and please let us know if you found what you wanted. Also, let us know of any other similar sites you like!
One thing is for sure, if your accessories are up to date, you will be too!
Deborah and I have long been on the lookout for a great line of jewelry that we could give our Glam Gals seal of approval to.
Here it is:
Stella and Dot is a high quality fashion jewelry line. W don’t think you will go wrong with any of the pieces!
Here are a few of our favorites:
This chunky gold bracelet is very light weight, yet looks rich and elegant!
To see more styles click here!
This colorful necklace can really brighten up a blah outfit!
We are proud to present a brand new handbag, hot off the press… The Ellen Allen Bag!
When you want to carry a bag that is a great value and be the first one on the block with one, check this out!
Wow, what a great look for Spring!
When handbag designer, Ellen Allen talks about her navy striped Murray Hill bag, she can hardly contain herself. “It’s big, organized, and sleek. It’s a sexy way to schlep.” Ellen’s enthusiasm for this tote is warranted, considering her name is on the silver logo plate that has women all over Annapolis talking. As an interior designer and a parent of two young boys, Ellen found herself constantly looking for a multifunctional bag to suit her on-the-go lifestyle. But she wasn’t willing to sacrifice style. “It was most important for me to have a bag that was chic yet practical,” she said. “Women have been choosing between fashion and practicality for years. Why can’t we have both?”
You can’t go wrong with this festive roomy bag, that has a couture look at a fraction of the cost.
Best of all, you won’t be seeing yourself coming and going.. this exclusive bag is new to the market! Either color just $180.00
Buy it here and you will get FREE SHIPPING in the U.S.!
For the yellow bag click this link~
For the navy bag click this link~
Yellow is not for everyone, but it is sure festive~
Out at a restaurant the other day I saw this lovley women sitting by herself enjoying a cup of soup reading her Kindle. What is a Kindle? It is the new way to store books and have them ready to read via a small little screen you can take with you!
Nothing like a well dressed women who is up to date with her electronics!
We were inspired to share with you this latest tip from an article we saw on this weeks Blogging Boomers Carnival #141, hosted by none other than our 2 favorite wild and witty women over at Menopause Musing!!
Click below on the box and see a great video demonstrating the Kindle!
This over 40 model says, " I'm just running around doing errands today"..."Looking fab", we say!
We recently found a wonderful site called Atlantis Home that we wanted to share with all you more daring fashionistas out there.
The author (shown here) is over 40 and just so happens to be a former model. However, even if you are not tall and rail thin, you can still take some fun tips on how to dress a little more funky but still age appropriate!
What makes her looks so great?
Enjoy!
Wearing leggings can be tricky for women over 40!
Are leggings age appropriate for us ladies 40 and beyond? We say,YES!
So, how can you pull off this falls biggest fashion trend, like these slouch leggings from Nordstroms?
Read our article over at More Magazine, and find out some of the do and don’ts of this fun and easy look!
The Godis Sweater is a great way to update your casual wardrobe!
Fall is the time for warm knits and cardigans! We fell in love with this variation of a cardigan from one of my (JoJami’s) favorite stores, Houpette Boutique in Greenville, Delaware. It’s called a “Godis Sweater,” and it’s so easy to just throw on! It’s very drapey and goes over anything.
I’m going to be dressing it up with a pair of colorful corduroys and a white button up blouse.
And for a more casual look, I paired it with some jeans, boots and a long-sleeve tee shirt.
In fact, I find that I am working this sweater into tons outfits these days! It’s totally hip and the silhouette is so in this season.
The ladies at Houpette are offering our readers a discount on this sweater. Originally $175, it’s now priced at $140 for our ladies. That’s a 20% off savings. I hope you love and wear yours as much as I do!
Alright, I know you’ve seen this dress before (you can see our “Tweak Your Chic” model wearing it in this post, and me in it again right here), but a neutral shirt dress is a staple. That means it never goes out of style, and you can keep updating it to fit the current trends. Below is a video showing how I used this season’s layering trend to breathe new life into an old dress…and I didn’t have to buy anything new to do it! That’s the easiest way to shop on a budget – treat your wardrobe like a store and keep reinventing outfits!
For more ways to update your wardrobe on a budget, check out our eBook Chic on the Cheap!
Our new e-book on How to Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget
We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about invigorating your wardrobe while on a budget. The best advice we can give is: accessorize! Accessories can range from very inexpensive to sky high, but when you’re shopping to update your wardrobe, you should be able to find inexpensive, modern pieces to add flavor to your outfits.
We recommend having several scarves to tie on now and again to dress up a plain tee-shirt, add interest to a boring suit, or even loop onto a handbag for a pop of color. Scarves are easy to wear and fun to find! Depending on your budget, you can splurge for pure silk or pashmina with designer prints, or save with synthetic or gauze fabric, or knock-offs (we won’t tell). Here are some inexpensive ones we found:
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| Kohl’s: $15 | KMart: $9.99 |
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| Kohl’s: $12.50 | KMart: $6.99 |
So suppose you are already on the scarf bandwagon – you have a closet full of them, but no idea how to wear them! We put together this short, fun video to show you a chic, European way to tie a scarf. Now you can wear them with anything!
What is your burning fashion question? We asked and you told us…
How can I look updated and chic and NOT spend a lot of money.
Deborah and I didn’t know if it could REALLY be done… so we went out and put it to the test.
Here am I (JoJami) with one of my lovely clients Linda S. Linda is over 40, a wife, mother of 4 kids, and a nurse. She told me she loves to see her teenage daughters looking hip and felt like those days were over for her. She rarely takes the time to shop for herself and when she does she never knew what to buy that was age appropriate.
So we let her read our new e-book… Chic on the Cheap~How to Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget and then sent her out shopping!
Client Linda and JoJami looking to dress chic on the cheap!
Linda realized that her first problem was that all these years she never really had the tools or plan she needed.
“One of the best part about the book was the chapter on Finding your Style Personality” says Linda. “That helped me keep my focus and opened my mind to try new things!”
Linda also confessed…
“I had a great leather skirt that I bought on sale last fall and never wore it because I didn’t have the right shoes.
After reading the book, I learned so much!! You, Glam Gals put in so many strategies that I could start using right away, and I had no idea of how many costly mistakes I have been making all these years!”
"Get Chic on the Cheap, it change my wardrobe, Yippee!"
Are you ready for Fall? Do you have a plan on what pieces to add or how to update your wardrobe?
Here is how you can start building your new dream wardrobe and save hundreds (for some thousands) of dollars, not making the same old mistakes!
Don’t wait, Click HERE now!
Never before did I think I could enjoy shopping or afford a great wardrobe, I feel so empowered now!~LBS
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