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.
Catherine Zeta-Jones always tries to look her best!
Here is an inspiring headline we saw recently:
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones doesn’t dress down – even when she does the food shopping.
Catherine Zeta-Jones commented: I owe it to my fans to wear my best when I go to the supermarket.
The Glam Gals have chatted endlessly about what to wear to the grocery store and we feel the same way as Catherine does; there is no reason not to try to look your best when you go out.
That being said, you can still look great and be comfortable, but it takes some strategy.
First you need to have your “going to the grocery store” outfit all ready.
This outfit should consist of:
cute but comfortable shoes or flat boots
stretch pants or stretch dress
coordinating stretch top
if your having a bad hair day, then you will need a cute cap
The fun part is gathering all the pieces, and then finding a special hook or spot where the entire outfit is always ready to go.
Most women don’t need more than 1 going to the grocery store outfit per season, since you rarely run into the same person when you’re out.
However, If you shop a lot ,you may want to have a 2 or 3 slightly different versions of your shopping outfit. So instead of creating one going shopping outfit you would create a going shopping module. Modules are a way of dressing that save you tons of time and money while giving you more versatility. To find out more about how to create your own wardrobe modules you can read our ebook Chic on the Cheap- How to create a wardrobe on a budget.
Meryl Streep is looking Fab, in her new movie, It's Complicated photo credit: Universal Pictures
With the new hit movie It’s Complicated out, we were recently called upon by Rita Truschel of The News Journal, to get our input on the subject of dressing women over 40.
The author states, ” For women of a certain age, chic and fashionable hits a fresh line between matronly and too youthful.”
Deborah and JoJami were asked what they thought of Meryl Streep’s style of dressing in the movie.
We loved it! They gave her an upscale bohemian style. She wore lots of scarves and flowing, fabric in lovely muted colors that really flattered her.
Her hair was on the long side, and we liked it on her that way. Her make up was clean and fresh looking too!
We are sad and disheartened to say goodbye today to one of our generation’s most prominent fashion icons.
Pin up model, movie actress and Charlie’s Angel star Farrah Fawcett lost her 3 year battle with cancer at 62 years old. She was the face (and hairstyle) that defined an era in American pop culture in the 1970s, and won over the world with her beaming smile and bombshell beauty.
She was a true Boomer Babe, and she will be missed.
Audrey Hepburn. Jackie O. Grace Kelly. All of these timeless, elegant beauties have that intangible “je ne sais quoi” about them, making them classic figures in fashion. You too can clutivate a style that is sophisticated and timeless, with a little research and a lot of observation! Check out our (The Glam Gals) newest featured story on the fashion page of More Magazine’s website, and find out:Can Taste be Taught?
If you’re over 40, chances are you’ve bought at least one item of clothing from designer Sigrid Olsen.
Last night, I (JoJami) had a chance to met up with Sigrid, who was one of the speakers at the Smart Talk Series in Wilmington, DE.
Olsen (age 55) said she started out in her career as an artist and morphed onto the fashion scene 25 years ago, heading up her name brand clothing empire. She designed for “real” women, using bright colors and simple classic designs that became her trademark.
However, a few years ago that all changed. With the economy sinking, Sigrid left her business to start fresh. “My company had become so large that I did not get to do what I loved to do, which is creative based.
“I ended up just being the head of my company and doing meetings all day. I had lost touch with my roots and doing my passion which is art…. I am much happier now.”
ISLA beach house
So what does that “now” look like?
Olsen, who lives in Gloucester, MA, now runs a retail boutique, called ISLA Beach house, just a few steps down the road from her home, where she sells her sunny, beach-inspired art, pottery and other unique finds.
“I like to find new artists and help promote them”, she said with a twinkle in her eye. She is obviously passionate about her new venture!
Not to be one to sit still, Sigrid, found Yoga soon after her “retirement” and now runs her Yoga/Art fusion retreats all over the world.
A self professed “doer” Sigrid Olsen is living her passion and thanks to her creativity we can now bring a piece of her colorful world into ours!
Deborah (circa 2004) in her favorite Sigrid Olsen outfit
A cute story… Deborah tells me that back in around 2003 after having two babies two years apart, she was feeling rather frumpy. She went to Florida and discovered Sigrid Olsen in Burdines and bought a ton of her bright fun clothes.
Deb was so thrilled she even emailed Sigrid to tell her how happy her clothes made her feel, and what a perfect fit they were. Here’s Deb a couple of years later in those same Sigrid Olsen clothes that she wore and wore.
Doesn’t the robin’s egg blue and peach go beautifully with her Spring complexion?
We are not surprised that there is a site that is keeping track of what Michelle Obama is wearing. Check this out, Michelle Obama’s Look Book for an up-to-date photo gallery of what she is wearing.
You can learn so much from just studying this site, from what styles flatter her figure to what colors look best on her. Also, what styles are good for work as well as age-appropriate. Apply these tips to your own wardrobe and see how they work for you!
Here are some of our picks and why…
In Paris: We have been saying how white is the hot color for summer and here is Mrs. O in Paris looking very fresh and pretty!
Photo by Yves Forestier/Getty Images
Updated suit dressing : This suit is so updated, with the 3/4 sleeves and thin belt. Her black and white flower pins are so fresh and fun!
Next up: Putting color into your look can bring some much needed life to your wardrobe. Also, the large pearls are a classy way to dress up any outfit! The simplicity and fit of this dress with the just right “v” neck makes it an easy style to try. This time she has paired it with a wide belt, also in fashion today!
Finally, this pink gown was worn early in the campain, but has been one of our all time favorite formals that she has worn. We just think it is so feminine, simple and elegant. This spring, florals are still a popular choice and this large print is bold yet the monotone color combination keeps it subtle.
There’s a good article over at Entertainment & Showbiz.com that says filmmaker Cheryl Hines, who directed Meg Ryan in “Serious Moonlight”, says she has no problem with older Hollywood stars getting cosmetic surgery. “If it makes you happy, do it. I don’t care. Whatever works,” says Hines.
So, of course you have seen Britain’s newest, hottest talent Susan Boyle?... We did too, and we’re cheering on this 47 year old, Britian’s Got Talent, vocal sensation!
Still, there’ no denying that although she’s a fabulous singer, Ms. Boyle is a little behind the times when it comes to her fashion sense.
Recently,The Fashionator from iVillage asked the Glam Gals, “If you could make over Susan, what would you do?”
Here’s how we’d help Susan look Age-mazing™ ( Amazing for her Age):
When we saw Susan we just wanted to throw our arms around her and give her a big hug! She has an adorable, frisky personality, but it does not match the way she dresses. If she wants to be a performer and a star, she will need to class up her act. We would LOVE to be the ones to do it!
She is dressing too old and matronly and we would like to help her in this area.
We would give her an outfit that is age appropriate, elegant and stylish.
Then of course her hair needs color and style (We would work with the over 40 hair expert, Christopher Hopkins, The Makeover Guy, on this project)
She seems to like to wear blah beige. We would like to brighten her up in a dress with some color to it, to fit her sassy personality!
Also, she has a cute figure that we could show off better and we need to get those breasts into a good bra!
She does not wear makeup and we would like to see her made up naturally, not too heavy.
And last but not least, we would take care of her bushy eyebrows!
This week over at the Three Tomatoes we found a great article on what Michelle Obama wore on her recent trip to London.
She had some hits and some misses…so we wanted to put our spin on this. WHY does an outfit work or not!
Let’s all learn from her hits and mistakes together….
1.This is the best look of the week. WOW! The bright yellow color looks great on her. It is very today. The simple black overcoat gives the illusion of thin. Simple pointy toed shoes look elegant and elongate her beautiful legs. Look at how simplicity works, no extra jewelry needed. Also, the dress length is perfect on her, not too old, not too young, but just right.
2. This cream and mint green outfit was from J.Crew. It looks great in this photo, but not so great on the news. One problem was the skirt was made of a shiny fabric that showed all the wrinkles.
Remember, fit and fabrication is very important and you always want to play down your tummy area. Normally, Michelle can really rock a pencil skirt when she wears it in a darker fabric that is not shiny.
3. Oops. Lots going wrong here! First off, let’s talk style. Gathered skirts make hips look bigger! This is just not a flattering style on Michelle who has a lovely shape. Preppy meets cocktail?
When dressing you should stick with one theme. If you’re going preppy, you should be at a casual outing, not in London with the Prime Minister’s wife! P.S. Sarah Brown could have used some SHAPEWEAR with that tight blue dress or better yet, a totally different dress. This did NOT flatter her at all!
Anytime you are going to be photographed, try a test shot at home and see how your dress looks on you. You will be shocked at how you look in person vs. a photograph!
4.Here we go again, this time not as much gathering in the skirt, but still not so flattering.This black and white outfit is way too safe and boring. We agree with the Three Tomatoes on this comment… ” The queen, looking lovely in pink, outshone her here!”
5. When your bow is bigger than your head, you can be sure you have gone overboard with the accessories! Subtle is better, if you think your dress or outfit is overpowering you, then try something else.
6. Yeah, we love this dress! The design is perfect. Not too sexy, with the wide straps on the top and perfectly placed ‘V’ neck. Nice and fitted around the waist and hips. Just feminine and classy.
It’s exciting to see that with some willpower, a good diet and lots of exercise, you can get your bod back even after 40! Of course, she’s been paid to do this, but still, it is inspiring!
On her blog at Jenny Craig, Valerie attests to feeling better than ever about herself, and obviously looks very healthy.
Have any of you had this type of success?
We want to hear your story! What diet and fitness tips can you pass on that can help us all look fabulous after 40?
Looks like Meryl Streep has had some help to tweak her chic! She looks Age-mazing™ in this red satin number and the belt is a knockout! Quite a glamorous change from her usual laid back hippie style.
Meryl, who was once on Mr.Blackwell’s worst dressed list has found out it’s never too late to make a change.
We love Barbra and she is an “Age-mazing woman” (amazing for her age), but nothing makes a woman look more matronly than a saggy bustline.
She needs a good bra. One of our favourites is the Victoria’s Secret- Very Sexy Secret Embrace wave bra. It’s totally seamless so it looks fantastic under whatever you wear. It’s ultra comfortable and comes in lots of pretty colors and patterns.
If you like wearing plunging necklines (and we know Barbra does) you also may want to try pushing your breasts in as well as up.
The Wonderbra Hot Push-Inbra is the sexiest new shape in the lingerie department. This bra provides killer cleavage, as well as uplift.
If you are less endowed, a push-in gives the appearance of a larger, rounder cup size, and puts the emphasis where it counts! You’ll have a noticeably perkier décolletage and cleavage you never knew you possessed.
If your cups “runneth over,” this type of bra boosts height and provides support and shape in all the right places.
You know the drill, though! Before you even THINK about buying a new bra, get fitted by a professional! The push-in can do marvelous things, but only if it is comfortable and the correct size for your body!
At Cannes this year Sharon Stone recreated her basic instinct crotch shot while trying to get off a boat, and and then kissed Madonna onstage at the Amfar event.
But what really had everyone buzzing was simply, how fabulous the 50 year old Glamour Queen looked.
How does she do it?
According to the Daily Mirror Sharon credits it all to her Age Defying Diet (and her ..I don’t give as a s**t! attitude… about what other people think)
Check out this crazy menopausal Boomer’s secrets for staying young and let us know
a) if any of what Sharon does, has ever worked for you &
b) whether you think Sharon is giving us the whole story?
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 ?
Last night’s Oscars, were a thumbs up for women over 40. Overall, we think the ladies looked Fabulous! Red was the color of the evening, with most mature stars, choosing very simple, styles and luxurious fabrics.
Here are our picks for Best Dressed Celebrities, who have passed the over 40 mark:
Once again, Helen Mirren, really sparkled with class and flash in her gorgeous red satin gown with 3/4 glittering crystal, openwork sleeves, by Georges Chakra.
Helen Mirren
She mentioned that since she her most recent film is another period piece, she liked that her dress was powerful and attention grabbing! Her hair style was classic and simple and complemented the dress perfectly. No old lady up do for her!
Wearing her namesake color, Ruby Dee certainly looked Red Hot. Like Helen she wore red satin and looked very sleek and elegant. Here’s one example of where grey hair looks great because of the chic cut.
Ruby Dee
Kelly Preston, wore this wonderful saffron gown that stood out nicely from the crowd. We like that she kept this hard to wear stapless look free of a necklace and instead wore just a touch of sparkle …those beautiful earrings.
Kelly Preston, wife of John Travolta
With this Grecian-inspired gown, we think Calista Flockhart looked very pretty. (Has she gained a little weight? A little meat has made her look much more attractive!) Calista’s soft updo, was just the right thing to complement this soft,flowy, godess look! Love the interesting color combination.
Calista Flockhart
We had to put this one in of Rebecca Miller. Here is someone trying to be different and show her creative side, but just not pulling it off.
Rebecca Miller
If she had just worn the dress with the red bows and NOTHING else, it might have worked.
However, your eye does not know what to look at first. We are just so confused….should we look at the bows, the giant pins or the dangling earrings? And what was she thinking trying to pull it all together with those wicked witch of the west, black and white closed toes shoes????
This is a good lesson to show what can happen when you over do it.
When dressing up, if you think it might be too much, it probably is! To hear us talk more about the Oscar fashions tune into our conversation with Radio Talk Show host, Shannon Conner from WTBQ.91.1 FM.
Just heard that 60′s supermodel Twiggy who so many of us grew up with, will be penning a style book this year for women over 40. It’s going to be called “Those Fabulous Forties, Fifties and Sixties!” – (great title)
We’re really looking forward to what she has to say. It’ll be interesting to hear her views on aging especially since her whole modeling career was built on her youthful looks.
Twiggy is still a very beautiful, fashionable woman and a real inspiration to gals our age.
Just look at her. There’s nothing about her style that comes off as desperately trying to look young. She’s a sexy, mature woman who looks wonderfully fresh and modern.
The book should do really well because there is definitely a change happening. We 40+ gals are refusing to give up style and let ourselves go, just because we’ve hit midlife. As we Glam Gals always say Life is too short to be Frumpy! Twiggy is definitely on the edge of a new wave.
Let’s just hope that fashion designers and retailers pick up on this wave too and get cracking with some chic new style offerings specifically suited to us, SOON!
Did you see Hillary Clinton on TV during the Democratic Presidential Election Debates? She looked great. Her face was firm (but not tight). Her skin was flawless, and her hair was sporty and chic.
We thought she looked very polished and softer than we’ve seen her in a while (although she looks a little ticked off in this photo!)
It crossed our minds that she may have had a little nip or tuck, but we quickly dismissed the thought because we figured she would think cosmetic surgery was too frivolous or would distract from her bid to be president.
Hmm, maybe our intial gut feeling was right. A lot of other people saw Hillary Clinton on TV that night and thought the same thing. Now the net is abuzz with bloggers pondering, Did she or didn’t she? Check out these before and after photos and judge for yourself.
It’s taken nearly 3 years for us to finally find a decent pair of low rise jeans that don’t create too much of a muffin top when we zip them up. Now the word in the fashion is…
High waisted jeans are the new thing. These jeans come well up over the tummy, right to the bottom of your rib cage. The only saving grace seems to be that they have a nice wide flared leg to balance things out a little and make your waist seem smaller.
It’s a familiar look if you grew up in the 70′s. Remember Charlie’s Angels and every girl who wore flipped up hair and platform shoes? I’ll never forget the pair of high rise blue satin pants I wore to school dances, and JoJami fondly recalls a maroon pair that she used to go disco dancing in.
< Looked great then, but now?? We’ve seen lots of young celebs like Mischa Barton, Kiera Knightly and Jessica Simpson trying them out and they don’t even look so hot.
Some of you may think that high rise will might your hold your stomach in…but only to a point. The problem is that to pull this look off, you have to tuck the shirt in, YIKES! No good for 40+ women with mommy tummies.
We have found that the best way for us gals to wear this look, is to modify it. If you can find a find wide legged pants with a mid high waist, great. Pair them with a form fitting top that can be left out and you will have a great updated look.
If you want to experiment a little with this look, the flat front nautical look is really cute.
Make sure that if you have big hips, that there are no big pockets on front of the pants to draw attention to them. If they do, and you really like the pants, you can also have the pockets taken out.
The wider the flare, the taller you need to be, and you may have to add a big wedge shoe so you don’t look like a short wide traingle.
The bottom line is: THIS STYLE IS HARD TO WEAR, SO BEWARE of this fashion trend!
We’re starting a regular feature about the world’s most Age-mazing™ women…. 40 +women who look stylish, vibrant and sexy – AMAZING FOR THEIR AGE.
This week we nominate Madonna. Although we’ve always enjoyed her music we’ve never been much of a fan of hers personally.
No doubt, she’s a smart and a savy businesswoman, but she has always seemed like a hypocrite; publishing a porn book and necking with Britanny Spears, and then writing sweet little children’s books and complaining to the world that her daughter’s jeans are too tight.
But, recently something happened that has made us like her a little bit more.
“Madge” has come out and said that she has had a facelift. Wow, is that refreshing to hear! It gets so tiring reading about stars who insist that cosmetic surgery, or even botox, is something they would personally never do, (usually because they ” hate needles”), yet they’ve obviously done something!
Madonna never went around spouting off that she’d never undergo cosmetic surgery. And when she did, she didn’t have to admit it to the world. It’s really no one’s business and she could have told asked anyone who asked, just that. Yet, she has freely admitted to having a facelift and added that she is quite pleased with the result. That took guts.
And, we must say she looks fantastic! She’s worked hard on keeping her body keeping super fit, but there’s really no exercises you can do to keep your face as toned too. Her facelift was subtle, and soft, and didn’t make her suddenly look like someone else. She had a good surgeon! For her cosmetic surgery was the right choice.
Madonna’s news is also a relief for women out there who honestly feel that cosmetic surgery is just not for them. Now, every time you look in the mirror you can rest a little easier and feel great knowing that Madonna has had a little help and you’re not aging so badly after all.
They’ve just published the results of a British survey by New Woman Magazine that asked 5,000 female readers to name the celebrity with the body that all women want. And the winner is.. ( drumroll) ..not 20 year old Lindsay Lohan or 25 year old Sienna Miller or even 25 year old Jessica Biel, but 41 year old Liz Hurley.
Women say the sexy Estee Lauder covergirl is the perfect combination of slim but curvy and that she is their body idol.
You’ve probably noticed that other celebs like Hallie Berry ( 40) Sarah Jessica Parker ( 42) have also eased into midlife looking pretty fantastic too. Boy, do these gals seem disciplined and ready to tackle the sagging and flabbiness that comes with aging.
Still, there’s no doubt it’s going to be very hard work, especially when Liz Hurley has already confessed that she only eats one full meal a day and snacks on six raisons!
Best of luck ladies. We’ll be watching, looking for some inspiration. (Still, can’t help but think how these gals will be in for a shock once menopause hits and the pounds get harder and harder to diet and exercise away, no matter what you do….don’t we know it!)
Other winners of the British Body Idol contest who were over 40 inluded Oscar Winner Helen Mirren, Joanna Lumley and Twiggy.
We are sad and disheartened to say goodbye today to one of our generation’s most prominent fashion icons.
The cosmetic surgery debate continues…..
1.This is the best look of the week. WOW! The bright yellow color looks great on her. It is very today. The simple black overcoat gives the illusion of thin. Simple pointy toed shoes look elegant and elongate her beautiful legs. Look at how simplicity works, no extra jewelry needed. Also, the 
3. Oops. Lots going wrong here! First off, let’s talk style. Gathered skirts make hips look bigger! This is just not a flattering style on Michelle who has a lovely shape. Preppy meets cocktail?
4.Here we go again, this time not as much gathering in the skirt, but still not so flattering.This black and white outfit is way too safe and boring. We agree with the Three Tomatoes on this comment… ” The queen, looking lovely in pink, outshone her here!”
5. When your bow is bigger than your head, you can be sure you have gone overboard with the accessories! Subtle is better, if you think your dress or outfit is overpowering you, then try something else.
6. Yeah, we love this dress! The design is perfect. Not too sexy, with the wide straps on the top and perfectly placed ‘V’ neck. Nice and fitted around the waist and hips. Just feminine and classy.
Looks like Meryl Streep has had some help to tweak her chic! She looks Age-mazing™ in this red satin number and the belt is a knockout! Quite a glamorous change from her usual laid back hippie style.
Meryl, who was once on Mr.Blackwell’s worst dressed list has found out it’s never too late to make a change.
We love Barbra and she is an “Age-mazing woman” (amazing for her age), but nothing makes a woman look more matronly than a saggy bustline.
High waisted jeans are the new thing. These jeans come well up over the tummy, right to the bottom of your rib cage. The only saving grace seems to be that they have a nice wide flared leg to balance things out a little and make your waist seem smaller.
Looked great then, but now?? We’ve seen lots of young celebs like Mischa Barton, Kiera Knightly and Jessica Simpson trying them out and they don’t even look so hot.
Some of you may think that high rise will might your hold your stomach in…but only to a point. The problem is that to pull this look off, you have to tuck the shirt in, YIKES! No good for 40+ women with mommy tummies.
We have found that the best way for us gals to wear this look, is to modify it. If you can find a find wide legged pants with a mid high waist, great. Pair them with a form fitting top that can be left out and you will have a great updated look.
We’re starting a regular feature about the world’s most Age-mazing™ women…. 40 +women who look stylish, vibrant and sexy – AMAZING FOR THEIR AGE.
