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How Can You Blend Hair Extensions Seamlessly With Short Hair?

by Larisa Avetisyan Leave a Comment

Woman getting hair extensions.

Short hair offers style and convenience, but it can limit options for length and volume. Hair extensions solve this, but without proper blending, they can look obvious. The key to a seamless look is matching the cut, color, and texture of the extensions to the natural hair, then styling them to disguise any transition lines. With the right placement and layering, … [Read more...]

The Worst and Best Shoes for Women Over 60: What to Avoid and What to Wear for Happy Feet

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski Leave a Comment

Shoe Recommendations for Women Over 0

I’ve been watching the HBO streaming show “And Just Like That,” which is a continuation of “Sex and the City.” The women in it are facing menopause and aging. If you are not familiar with the show, Jessica Sarah Parker plays Carrie Bradshaw, who is a NYC-based newspaper columnist and fashionista. She adores wearing stiletto shoes and has a huge closet dedicated to them. In … [Read more...]

Best Resort Wear for Women Over 50 in 2026

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

Resort and vacation wear

I traveled to San Jose del Cabo in Baja, Mexico, at the end of March, with my daughter, to research hotels and restaurants for her wedding. My weather app said it would be 75 degrees, so I brought jeans and long-sleeved tops, thinking it might get chilly in the evening. Was I ever wrong? From the moment I got there, I was sweating like a pig. Although the weather was mild, … [Read more...]

Rocking the Best Jeans for Women Over 60 by Body Shape

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski Leave a Comment

Finding the perfect pair of jeans can sometimes be difficult for women of any age who do not have perfect bodies, but once you are over 60, it can be darn right difficult. Comfort, fit, and style are super important to me, with an emphasis on comfort. We all come in different sizes and body shapes, so what is trending may not be the most flattering style for you. In this … [Read more...]

A Survey of What Women Over 50 Don’t Want to Wear

by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 6 Comments

What Women Over 50 Do Not Want to Wear. Barbie Dolls - Photo Courtesy of Deposit Photos

I came across a thread online that was started by a woman over 50. She sent a message to clothing manufacturers with a list of clothing items she didn’t want to see marketed to older women. Or any woman, for that matter. Clothing designers seem to be missing the mark when marketing to ladies of a certain age, and I agree. Commenters on the thread added a few items, which … [Read more...]

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