Well, since I (JoJami) travel a lot I’m always looking for ways to strike up a conversation with other Fashionistas, to share with you as inspiration.
Memphis, Realtor, C. Lauren Jones compares her drugstore lip gloss to her expensive mall purchase!
So, while sitting in Memphis last week, I had the delightful opportunity to meet the lovely, dynamic, and proud to be called a fashionista, C. Lauren Jones!
While waiting to board, it was hard for me to miss C. Lauren, in her bright pink shirt, dramatically waiving around 2 lip glosses, while enthusiastically explaining to her travel partner why the $8.00 Neutrogena version was actually better than the $25.50 Christian Dior one, although it did have gorgeous packaging, that she just had to splurge on!
She certainly had my attention with all this lip smacking talk of gloss…so I caught her eye and she waived me into the conversation… “Do you ever find this is true?” she asked, her lips all a shimmer in the Neutrogena brand.
I certainly was ready to hear more, so ran right over and started interviewing her!
JJ: You look great in your bright pink top…where is it from?
These black Donald J. Pliner shoes looked comfortable and stylish
C.L.J : Can you believe it is from Kohls? It is so comfortable!
JJ: Oh I have a similar pair for travel too… LOVE his shoes… pricey but worth every penny!
C.J.L: Do you want to see what else I’m really into…just got this new Trish Mc Evoy make-up kit. It holds everything I need in this new custom bag.
JJ: OOH…this is so neat. I haven’t seen one like this before! Oh no…they are calling our flight, gotta run, but thanks for all the tips!
Yes, thanks C. Lauren… you are an inspiration to all the real women out there that have a passion for fashion, makeup and life! You were well groomed from head to toe and looked fabulous, comfortable and pulled together while traveling! Keep up that gorgeous, sparkling smile of yours, in either lip gloss you’re a winner!
One of her favorte new things... custom Trish Mc Evoy make up and case
With all the hullabaloo about the new i-phone, it seems there is other options out there to keep you up with the times.
If you are a bit hesitant to get a new phone, you just need to bite the bullet and go for it. New technology changes so fast, that if you don’t keep upgrading and learning the newest way to work things you are going to be left in the techno dust.
This weeks Blogging Boomers Carnival has a good story and video, demonstrating another new phone called, The Droid, so you can see a quick and easy overview of the next generation of calling options.
Hosting this week is the Boomer Blog, It’s All About Aging, where you will find this and other cool Boomer topics to tickle your brain cells!
We recently asked you all to share your stories and inspirations with us, we love hearing from our readers and wanted to share with you some of the gals that have sent in photos looking fabulous after 40!
You ladies all ROCK!!!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Laura from Florida:
This Mother of three changed her diet and now does weight training.
Hi:
My name is Laura and I am a 43 year old mother of 3 beautiful children. Hitting 40 was a turning point for me. My body started changing. I had fat in places I never had it before. My skin started to change and my energy level was very low. I was not feeling too good about myself. I was addicted to sugar and even thought I may be hypoglycemic.
It was time for a change. I went back to school and am now a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer. I just competed in an NPC Figure Competition and came in third place in the open age division. I will be doing more competitions this year and plan on winning first place!!!
I recently spent the day with Jennifer Nicole Lee from the AB Circle! What a great experience. I always learn something new to share every time I meet someone new. I enjoy sharing my love for health, exercise and nutrition with others. My goal is to help other women and moms be the best they can be!!
Laura Eckstein
Florida
Pam:
A U.S. army soldier for 20 years. You look fabulous!!!
Hi,
I started perusing your site when it was mentioned by a couple of members on a forum I belong to. I saw the piece on regular Glam ladies over 40 and I figured …why not? I thought I would submit a few photos of myself as a Glam Gal over 40 who looks and feel Age Amazing. I’m a mother of 3 lovely kids, whose a US Army Soldier (20 years and counting) and I love fashion. I love dressing up I hope you think I’m age amazing as well.
Description of clothing: Blue jewel top and boots are by Calvin Klein, black jeans are by the Gap. Jewelry is by Silpada.
Grey cashmere ruffle sweater by Gap (2 years ago).
Donna from New Jersey:
Sleek and sexy. What a figure!
Interesting to note: All these gals have long hair and look great which disproves the silly theory that you can’t wear long hair after 40.
Our post about How to wear this Spring’s Top fashion trends if you are over 40 was such a hit that we were flooded with questions about other upcoming trends. This week we thought we’d answer a few for you. So here’s: 5 Ways to Look Fashionable this Spring when you are over 40.
Question # 1 Cut out shoes
I’ve noticed a lot of shoes with dramatic cut outs and straps appearing in the magazines. I like them because they are so different and would love to try a pair, but wonder if they are they too trendy because I’m over 40. Also, what do you wear them with? …..Catherine
Hi Catherine,
What you are seeing is really updated strappy sandals that have more of a gladiator or cage feel, as they are also calling it. They’re great for women of all ages. The trick is getting a pair that isn’t too over the top.
No
Stay away from styles that are too clunky and junky. Wedges, straps, buckles, zippers… too much going on here for gals over 40.
Looking for a simple way to go from Frumpy to Fabulous after 40? Simply add a great necklace.
Whether it’s a subtle accent or a giant statement piece, a beautiful necklace frames your face and completes your look.
But getting just the right necklace takes some thought.
Here are 5 Do’s and Donts to help you look like a knockout in a necklace.
1. Don’t Wear a Necklace that is Too Tiny
Too plain This bold jacket and matching top is a lovely, fresh color, but overall it looks a little too plain and bare without jewelry.
Too tiny Add a traditional, delicate, tiny gold necklace, and it still doesn’t look right. The necklace is dated and looks lost on the neck.
Just Right Instead try adding a fuller necklace to fill in the open space. A fuller necklace is more modern and it is more suited to the crispness and weight of this jacket. Also, because this necklace is a mix of gold, cream and silver beads, it nicely picks up on the large cream and silver button on the jacket.
2. Don’t Wear a Necklace that Competes with your Top
Too overpowering Big round gold link necklaces may be in fashion, but that doesn’t mean they go with everything. This necklace is much too contemporary, geometric and bold for this soft, flowing Grecian top with its smooth, draped fabric.
Too distracting It might be tempting to wear this gorgeous top with a more refined classic flat gold necklace in order to match the snake pin, however if you’re honest, you’ll see that the necklace competes with the pin and takes away from the stunning sweeping neckline.
Simple and Elegant This unique top is a showpiece itself. Leave well enough alone and in this case, forget about a necklace. The best way to accessorize this top would be by wearing a striking pair of gold hoop earrings or long dangles, and a stunning wide gold cuff.
3. Do wear necklaces that match your skin tone
Warm Skin The general rule of thumb is to match your jewelry to your skin tone. Deborah (shown here) has warm skin. See how beautiful the warm reds, oranges and browns in her top complement her yellow undertones.
Wrong color for skin The silver necklace is very cold and icy on her and is a stark contrast to a very warm look.
Right color for skin A better choice is a warm gold necklace. The little charms have gold and orange in them and blend in with her look. It all flows together very naturally.
4. Do Theme your Necklace to your Outfit
Too uninspired This gorgeous tropical print is busy and so many may think to leave jewelry out of the mix, but the opposite is true. This fun dress is calling out for a fun necklace.
Too conservative See how this plain gold box chain adds nothing to the dress. It’s far too prim and proper to do this exotic theme justice.
Perfect for the theme Instead you need to enhance the tropical feel and a large chunkier necklace made of irregularly shaped beads and stones is more natural and earthy looking, so in keeping with this tropical theme.
5. Don’t Settle for Just One Necklace
Too bare Many women are confused about what kind of necklace to wear with a wrap dress and so often go bare.
Too ordinary A long single chain can look nice.
Modern and Fashionable But the layered look is really popular this season. So, instead of wearing a single chain that looks “just OK,” take it to the next level, wrap it around your neck a couple of times. Then add a second chain for a fashion forward look!
Recently saw Madonna in her new video Four Minutes with Justin Timberlake and wow, did she look great… ..probably the best she has ever been.
Her body is so in shape that she is inspiring.
However, the way she dresses has always been hugely controversial, and especially now since she’s pushing 50.
The celebrity gossip website TMZ is running a photo of Madonna getting into a car and calling her an Orthopedic Domanatrix (a headline that gave us quite a chuckle!)
What’s most interesting is to read the comments about how people felt about what she was wearing…. They’re all over the the board.
Do us a favour. Click this TMZ link to see what Madonna is wearing and what others are saying.
Then, click back to us and leave us a comment on our blog to let us know what you think of her outfit. It will be fun to get some lively discussion going here.
Does aging boomer Madonna look Fabulous or Freaky these days ?
Judy, a former FORD model will be our special guest for a FREE one hour teleseminar to teach you how to get into the biz without getting ripped off and to answer all your questions about modeling.
This call is not limited to to mature models. If you have a daughter, younger friend or co-worker who would love to be a model too, be sure to tell them about this exciting FREE teleseminar.
How to Break Into Modeling, No Matter What Your Age!
JJ: Every week my 17 year old daughter and I love to curl up on the couch together and watch Project Runway. Now there’s news that Tyra Banks has the go ahead on another fashion reality show that sounds like a winner.
She has plans to film 8 episodes of a TV series that’s they’re calling a cross between The Devil Wears Prada and The Assistant.
It’s a show about young assistants at a fashion magazine who are out to prove their talents as aspiring fashionistas.
Deborah and I loved Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada.
Wondering who the real life devil will be in this series, and if she is over 40, will she be as chic and wicked as Meryl?
JJ: Every week my 17 year old daughter and I love to curl up on the couch together and watch Project Runway. Now there’s news that 
