Look Beyond the Surface. We are bombarded, every second it seems, of other people’s standards of beauty. While looking your best can absolutely lead to feeling great, it cannot be a substitute for inner beauty. If our eyes saw souls instead of bodies, how very different our ideals of beauty would be. Do you know people who are physically beautiful… View Post
While perusing social media, I often see this question posed in many of the over 40 and over 50 age groups. What would you say to your younger self? It is easy in hindsight to say the right things and share all of the right answers with younger versions of ourselves. But what about right now? Can’t we be willing… View Post
The Best Red Liquid Lipstick for Women Over 50 If you want to up your make-up game, try these free make-up tutorials for younger looking mature skin. I have gathered some of my most requested videos that help keep your makeup routine easy and effortless. From the brows to eyes to lips, I have a video for you. If you… View Post
How to Dress for ZOOM Meetings In this time of COVID-19, many of us are finding ourselves glued to our computers at home. Remote meetings have taken over our lives. But, what do you wear to be stylish yet comfortable. With remote meetings, it is all about the blouse. With the following easy pieces, how to dress for ZOOM meetings… View Post
Do What is Best for You One of the best aspects of being over age 50 is the freedom that comes with choice and being okay with their decisions. I see sooo many women who keep asking permission of the world to be their authentic selves. As a result, they question whether what they think or how they act is… View Post
Sometimes You Have to Encourage Yourself Are you surrounded by loved ones who encourage and uplift you every day? If so, consider yourself blessed. Many women are not that fortunate. There is no one else. Maybe it is because you are divorced or an empty nester. For those women and all of us, it is important to know that sometimes,… View Post
Hello Curvy Ladies. What is the key to an amazing plus size wardrobe? Proper fit! It is not tons of money (which IS nice). It took me a long time to figure out the importance of wearing properly fitting clothes. For so many years, my motto was to buy it if the items were on sale and wear them as… View Post
80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra Did you know that according to industry standards, 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra? This probably means you. To measure for a correct bra sizing, be sure that you are NOT a victim of the above bra offenses courtesy of Bare Necessities also found at https://www.barenecessities.com/feature.aspx?pagename=fit_sizing. For help,… View Post
Stay Safe in Style. Since we are smack in the middle of a pandemic, the highest priority is to stay safe. If you have to venture outside, stay safe by wearing a mask. And, why not be in style at the same time? Cultured Curves is offering African headwrap and face mask sets so that you can slay all day…. View Post
Faux Leather Moto Jacket. Be cool this fall! Short for motorcycle, the plus size moto jacket continues to be all of the rage. Also known as a biker jacket, in varying fabric and designs, the plus-size moto jacket adds instant cool to any wardrobe. One of my favorites is Eloquii’s faux leather peplum plus size moto jacket in sizes up… View Post
This message is simple. In a world where we are bombarded with images of what we should look like, who we should emulate, and how we should behave in order to be happy is numbing. Be brave. Be yourself. The first step is acceptance, including all of the flaws and insecurities. When we let go of somebody’s else idea of… View Post
Experts say that the first step to resolving a problem is admitting there is one. You don’t have to fake fine. It’s okay not to be okay. As women over 50, we are expected to have it all together all of the time. During this pandemic, we are programmed to answer “fine” when asked the question, “How are you doing?”… View Post
I came across this saying and it is everything!!! You are not fat. You have fat. You also have fingernails. You are not fingernails. How many times has the word “fat” been used to hurt, harm, deflate, or depress? It is another parameter that too many people, whether in business, fashion, or society, etc. use to exclude or belittle. This… View Post
Christian Siriano I love Christian Siriano. As a plus-size woman, I was thrilled to attend his New York Fashion Week Pre-Launch party on Friday, September 6, 2019. Christian Siriano’s high end plus size women’s clothing has propelled the industry into the future. His store, The Curated NYC, is located at 5 West 54th Street in New York. It is a… View Post
