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.
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We all have to moisturize, so why not do it with products that are good for our skin and the enviorment.
This product gets the Glam Gals seal of apporoval!
How about those matching oven mitts! photo: www.washingtonion.com
In a recent story fromwww.washingtonian.com , they showed this age appropriate outfit as “What to wear to a Christmas cooking party”
They also suggest, “For a casual meal at home, stick to comfy flats, cozy cardigans, and cheery kitchen accessories [those cute oven mitts!]. Short sleeves will stay out of your way in the kitchen, a tweed skirt adds both texture and a touch of class to the ensemble, while a cranberry-based color palette keeps the whole thing holiday-oriented.”
What a great idea…first off, we love that is it NOT Christmas themed.. PLEASE …we women over 40 and have had enough of those darn ugly Christmas sweaters! AMEN!
Also, this printed t-shirt is a bargan at $48.00 from Torn Cristy.
The Tory Burch flats (Zappos.com) could be any brand and still look nice!
One note, we usually DONT like the tucked in look on most over 40 bodies..so beware of that!
That being said, how about tucking it out with a nice hip belt and some tight jeans!
Get inspired…what a great mix of neutrals and color!
Moreover, you can have fun looking in your closet to see if you can pull a classy, but casual outfit together!
FAF reader, Cindy Mellow, in her recent wedding on the beach
Where do you turn to for advice when you are getting married for the second time and you want to make sure you look age-appropriate? Call on the Glam Gals, of course!
Looking Age-mazing™ for a wedding or any special occasion can be a challenge when your over 40 and want to make sure you not trying to look too young or too old.
With our e-book, Tweak Your Chic™,Dressing for the Mother of the Bride, we have a plan on how to approach shopping for any special occasion not just weddings! This e-book is packed with tips and a worksheet to make shopping a breeze for any upcoming event.
Here is are just a few of the issues we solve:
Finding the right dress for your body type
How to pick the perfect accessories
Where do I start?
For all of December, when you buy our e- book, we will be happy to answer up to 5 style questions (via e-mail) that you might have. Just write and e-mail us photos for us to review to: info@fabulousafter40.com
It’s no secret that the Glam Gals adore and are inspired by anything French. We have both traveled the country extensively and find the allure of the French woman so fascinating with the way they always seem to to be sexy, sophisticated and effortlessly put together.
What I enjoyed so much about this book was how the author, who happens to be English, delves deep into the mysterious realm of the day to day habits of the French woman and discovers some interesting wisdom and practical advice on how to achieve that ooh la la style with maximum effect with minimum effort.
Funny, honest and some shocking facts makes this book a good read.
Nothing is more energizing than running off to NYC to attend the More Magazine Reinvention Convention.
We Glam Gals had a great time connecting with old and new Age-mazing™ women who as usual thrill us with their sense of style and joy!
Here are a few of the women who stood out in over 500 attendees!
Mika Brzezinski from MSNBC’s Morning Joe was the emcee. Looking fine in her outfit from JMcLaughlin she stood out as a shining example of how mixing color can be so effective.
Judy Goss, reporter for Better TV, looking hot in this leopard print dress
Kim rocked this simple yellow dress with the perfect accessories. Her layered strand of pearls, gray pumps, black cardigan were all pulled together with her gorgeous new Channel glasses and red lipstick!
Author Sherrie Mathieson with her newest book, Steal this Style
Here we are with our buddy Sherrie Mathieson who was promoting her newest book, Steal This Style. She had on a gorgeous cashmere sweater coat that she belted and pared with leggings,a scarf and flat boots. (and yes, that is a Hermes bag she is carrying…YUMMY!)
These types of wraps were all the rage. Looking comfy but certainly stylish was this lovely lady from NY. We also featured this necklace in a post few months back. For buying info click here.
Lauren-Crowell-Nugent from Talbots was sporting a blue cape fastened with a feather pin. Wow! Did she look gorgeous! Her pants also from Talbots were there signature brand and they fit her great!
Deborah, More editor-in chief Lesley Jane Seymour, JoJami
Here we are with Lesley Jane Seymour, Editor of More Magazine. Deb has on her Tibi dress and I have on my Tibi skirt! Lesley shared that she has not been inspired to shop this year and have found most of the clothes in the stores these days “dreary”. Instead she has bought a few new accessories like the pretty bronze, chunky necklace that she has on to update her current wardrobe.
This years event was packed and we sure enjoyed all the speakers! Congrates to More’s staff to pulling of another wonderful day of reinvention, inspiration!
I am so glad I found your wonderful website. I have a question that relates to what is “age-appropriate”. I am 43 and very petite. I am in love with a trend jacket that is big for the Fall, although I usually stay away from trends. The jacket I am talking about is the Alice + Olivia shrunken military jacket, a picture of which is attached.
My only concern is the age-appropriate perception of this jacket due to the adornment? My idea would be to wear it with some nice fitting jeans, a simple white top underneath and simple sleek black or metallic heels. No excessive accessories. I have tried the jacket on and it fits beautifully.
Your thoughts on the age-appropriateness of this ensemble is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Gail
Hi Gail,
We have been seeing this look around and we agree it is so FUN!… but here it the thing… this is definitely a trend and what we call a “statement piece”. That means that you really will not wear it all the time and if you do, people will definitely remember that specific jacket.
Also, we know that this piece is rather expensive and is in the price range that we would call an “investment piece”. We suggest that you keep looking and find one that is similar with the military look, but perhaps not so dramatic as this one.
Moreover, if you buy it, because it is so trendy you might get tired of it soon and wish you had put your money in a high quality coat that is still fun, but one that you feel good in and can enjoy for a long time. An example of this would be this one we’re showing by Tory Burch.
To answer your question if it is age appropriate, we say that yes, someone over 40 can pull this off, but it is almost “costume-like”… so you would really have to be in a funky, fun job or live in a very cosmopolitan city or environment to wear it enough to get your moneys worth.
BTW… we think it would great left open with a red plaid flannel shirt under it with blue jeans.
What if we told you, Stop worrying about the way you look…that after 40, you should just relax and stop caring?
That’s what they’re saying at this week’s Blogging Boomers, on The Joy of Aging. We’re horrified by the tips they are giving out, especially this one, below:
1. No one cares how I look, so I don’t need to primp or go clothing shopping.
We could NOT disagree more!!! Not “caring” is not an excuse to walk out the door looking sloppy.
As many of you know, The Glam Gals’ favorite saying is, “Life is too short to be frumpy”…
To start a discussion about this, and read other posts on a variety of Boomer topics, visit the Blogging Boomers Carnival. This week’s host is The Boomer Chronicles.
We find that many women fall into a style rut and start looking really frumpy but they can’t figure out what they’re doing wrong. It’s not always that you need a complete makeover. Sometimes, it’s the little things, like your accessories, that you just need to update. A simple change of accessories can instantly take you from Frumpy to Fabulous.
Here’s How to Tweak Your Chic with the Right Accessories:
Before All Brown
This is the classic button down shirt dress. Our model is wearing it exactly how they sell it with the matching belt. The accessories are pretty plain, basic. We call this the lazy way to accessorize. You just match everything up, not much thought has gone in to it. It is very drab and predictable.
After All Brown
This outfit has attitude. It’s got a safari theme going on and the accessories are up to date and modern. They are also larger and more in proportion to this gal’s size and shape. The punch of color in the accessories gives it life.
Before Necklace
We all some version of a plain gold necklace like this in our jewelry boxes left over from the 80’s. They’re sentimental usually, and real gold after all, so that’s why we like to wear them. But a necklace like this looks too fine, elegant and basically lost on her neck, and on such an earthy dress.
After Necklace
The Safari feel of this dress calls for chunky, earthy jewelry. This necklace is much more adventurous. It has lots of color, interesting, irregular beadwork, and the gold is weathered and more rustic. The nice thing about the colored beads is that they add some brightness to her face and open the door to introduce color into this outfit in other places.
Before Belt
This is the belt that comes with the dress, same material as the dress, thin and floppy. Women assume that’s what they should be wearing with it, when it really just a suggestion. Don’t feel locked into this. Changing the belt will kick your dress up a few notches.
After Belt
This belt not only looks ten times better from a style point of view, but it gives our model and amazing figure. Look at the waistline! The belt has stretch in back and braiding in the front –almost rope like –like vines in the jungle. The color makes the dress pop as compared to a belt of the same color and the texture gives this flat shiny dress a big style boost. The touch of patent on braiding makes it very current as compared to just a braided belt with no shine. Of course, the wideness of this belt is very much now too. Lesson here-change the belt.
Before Handbag
This is classic quilted Chanel style, very 80’s and too elegant and ladylike for this dress. Also it’s very small for her –more of an evening purse. The black color does not enhance the brown. It just drags it down.
After Handbag
This bag is much more substantial and works well with the big heavier belt and more adventurous feel of this dress. This bag is current because of size, and because it has lots of hardware and is finished with sophisticated patent leather. The earthy moss color is a fantastic complement to the brown. It’s nice to have a pop of color in your purse. You don’t have to match belt to purse. That’s a very old rule.
Before Shoes
These brown wedges are sensible and too generic. You want something sexier to match with the bag and belt. These shoes would go better with a patterned dress than a plain dress. This plain dress needs livening up.
After Shoes
These are a wow shoe. They have personality. With a plain dress you need a focal point and if you have good legs play them up with a pair of head turning shoes. These are colorful, textured (suede and snakeskin-very jungle like) and very sexy.
So in summary, take a plain dress and decide on a theme. Punch it up with current accessories that are colorful and have texture to give your outfit more personality.
Tweak Your Chic by making these simple adjustments and you’re sure to look fabulous at any age!
Do you have a simple shirt dress and want some easy ideas for how to make it look WOW? Accessories are a fun way for to easily update your look. Here’s a video we just shot in New York for Better TV that will inspire you to take a very basic dress and transform it from Frumpy to Fabulous! Check it out!
Celebrating Women over 40 who want to look Age-mazing!
Are you tired of the way you dress and ready to be inspired to look chic and hip?
Are you frustrated about how to dress youthful, but not look like your teenage daughter?
Is it time to get for you to update your head shot? or
Are you just looking for a fun day of pampering and transformation?
Then, join Style Experts, Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler, from Fabulous after 40(www.fabulousafter40.com) as they guide you through a fun filled day packed full of tips and tricks to help you Tweak Your Chic and start looking Age-mazing! (amazing for your age!)
Meet Deborah and JoJami (aka The Glam Gals!) –>
Here is what you will get:
Spend the day at the gorgeous Joseph Anthony Retreat Spa and Salon!
Morning networking and light breakfast
Tweak Your Chic™ Fashion workshop
Find out what colors look good on you!
Hair color and new hairstyle
Buffet lunch
Make up lesson
Worth the Splurge boutique shopping
Option to have a professional head shot taken with fashion photographer* (includes a CD of your shots and 1 shot re-touched)
Goody bag full of discounts and fun items
Extra!! There will be a chance for you to enter a drawing to be the model for a FREE Botox demonstration!
Have you ever wished you could be one of those women chosen to have a makeover? Now is your chance!!
You won’t want to miss this special event!
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Time: 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Joseph Anthony Retreat Spa and Salon
243 W. Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Price: $499.00 *head shot add $99.00
Call (610) 459-4663 and ask for Julie or Meg to sign up!
*Sign up before July 15, and you will get your head shot 1/2 off! ~ a $50.00 savings!*
Are you looking for a credible spokesperson for your company, product or service?
Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler can help!
Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler (The Glam Gals) have over 20 years of experience in broadcasting and public relations. As top style experts, they are can professionally and confidently deliver key messages about your company, product or service to the media and to the public. Deborah and JoJami have a warm and fun style, and are always a big hit wherever they appear.
Deborah and JoJami are available for:
press conferences
radio and TV appearances
bylined articles with style tips in brochures, magazines, and on websites
It was a fantastic day full of great speakers and inspiring women. We got to meet editor Peggy Northrop who looked Age-mazing in a chic electric blue shift dress and cream jacket, as well as as many other smart and stylish women ready to totally experience and enjoy every aspect of their next act.
Knowing our How to make a Wow Impression at Your Next Networking EventTELESEMINARis just around the corner, we took photographs of who was wearing what and have some great examples of chic business looks to share with you when you join us on our call. So be sure to sign up. See you then!
As we sit here sipping our cappuccinos, watching the world go by, we can’t help but notice how sad it is that so many women have settled for junk food style.
We’re talking about “fast food fashions” -clothes that fill up our closets but do nothing for us… those same old, boring outfits we reach for as we’re rushing out the door.
You know the look: sloppy sweatpants worn with a with a loose t-shirt, hair pulled back in a messy ponytail, no make-up, and who knows what flopping on our feet.
And why is it that so many women insist on dressing too young ….Wearing supertight clothes that reveal way too much skin, regardless of their age or rippling lovehandles.
Are these looks attractive?? Try frumpy, sleazy and uninspiring!
**Why have women have given up on looking great?
**What ever happened to wanting to look beautiful..to wanting to glam it up a bit?
**Why does everything beyond faded jeans feel overdressed?
As Style and Beauty Experts, we love helping fashion conscious women, just like you, look and feel like a million.
We long for a return to dressing up, dressing with some flair, and after talking to thousands of women across North America, they couldn’t agree more!
The verdict is in! Enough of the super casual look! Let’s get back on track (and out of the track suits) put some pride into dressing…make things fun, and and start looking gorgeous!
We believe:
Life is too short to look frumpy!
If you look great, you feel great, and life is so much more fun!
We’re out to raise the bar on everyday style and we challenge you to get going..to get Glam!
I’m JoJami Tyler, a Professional Image and Style Expertfrom Wilmington, Delaware. I specialize in helping high achieving, style conscious women, 40+ look and feel like a million.
Along with my partner Deborah Boland, we’re on a mission to raise the bar on everyday style. Life is too short to be Frumpy! If you look great you feel great, and we believe every woman has the potential to look Fabulous!
A little bit about my background. I have over 20 years of experience in various areas of the fashion industry. I’m a professional speaker, author, and a regular guest dishing out style tips and advice on the Comcast TV show, A Mom’s Life, and on Chicago Radio WRMN.
I’m also the co-founder of The Fashion Alliance of Delaware and I write for various publications including The Hunt Magazine.
An expert in wardrobe, color analysis and personal branding, I’m also known for my specialty in closet organization through my recently released DVD, The Ultimate Cure for The Dysfunctional Closet.
Whether I am conducting a seminar for a corporation, working one on one with a client, talking to the media or speaking at a spa my goal is simple: I help my clients dress with image impact, boost their confidence, have some fun, and in the process, change their lives!
I’m Deborah Boland, a Professional Image and Media Coach from Toronto, Canada. I specialize in helping high achieving, style conscious women, 40+ look and feel like a million.
Along with my partner JoJami Tyler, we’re on a mission to raise the bar on everyday style. Life is too short to be Frumpy! If you look great, you feel great and we believe every woman, has the potential to look Fabulous!
A little bit about my background. I have over twenty years experience in TV as a producer,host and reporter for Fashion, Fine Living and Entertainment programs.
I’ve been the on-camera Style Expert for top Canadian TV shows such as All You Can Be, Lifetime, Dini, Just for the Asking-Design, Real Life and Backyard Pleasures, where I’ve spoken on everything from the latest Fashion Trends to how to enjoy a more Stylish Life.
I’ve also worked behind the scenes as a consultant to Life Network, providing image solutions for the on-air talent.
An expert in wardrobe, color analysis and personal branding, I also help clients refine their etiquette, communication and dining skills.
Whether I’m working one on one with a client, coaching a corporate team, speaking at a spa, or talking to the media, my goal is simple: I help my clients feel more confident about who they are and how they present to the world, and inspire them to live every moment with more style and gusto!
One thing is for sure, if your accessories are up to date, you will be too!
tricks to help you Tweak Your Chic and start looking Age-mazing! (amazing for your age!)
