Fashion and wellness Inspo For The Mature Woman

 Have you ever seen someone walk by and say to yourself  "WOW that lady looks so classy ....whats her secret?" We will give you 5 easy steps to make looking classy attainable for every woman and particularly for those of us over 50. 1. Pay attention to detail.   This point is so very important. Anything with strings hanging, buttons missing, too tight, too long, too short, too wrinkled, too pily automatically devalue their worth and come off as being cheap.  The same can be said of shoes with tattered heels and bags with broken straps. It's better to wear a few items that are in great shape than a multitude that are in substandard condition. 2. Invest in a classic full length dark colored coat A coat is the one item in our closet that gets the most wear. Often it is the only piece of our outfit that is seen by others. There is not one occasion or  piece of clothing that a long coat can't be worn with.  They come in particularly handy for those special ...

Ladies Ladies Ladies .....don't allow the prospect of turning 50, being 50 or north of 50 dampen your spirit. This middle stage of our lives can be a period where our focus maybe shifting from career building and raising a family to self care and setting the course for the the years ahead. At no other time have we enjoyed our own company as much as we do now.  Never did we ever think that having the house to ourselves was a celebratory event and doing nothing was actually pleasurable. The idea of having alone time for extended periods was not possible while raising a young family and rightfully catering to their needs. Of course when occasions come around to get together with friends and loved ones we absolutely relish those. It is in our 50s that we have found a hobby that energizes us.  Our Instagram posting is a source of pleasure and provides an outlet to share our love for great style.  We get to inspire other women and get inspiration from them. Not to mention we ge...

 We were asked to share our skin care routine and our first revelation will absolutely stun you!  Truth is one half of 50sfine’s skin care consists of lathering with a soap bar from head to toe in the shower followed by applying body lotion again from head to toe. Any attempts to break this routine leads to the opposite result of what a skin care regimen is intended to accomplish. Yet she ... Dianne .... has absolutely flawless skin.  On the flip side Karian’s battle with acne spanned a few decades which forced her to rely on a daily skin care routine. She has tried everything from high end to drugstore brands and everything in between. Genuine skin improvement only happened after menopause! The new goals are now blemish prevention, radiance and moisture retention. Her 4 step routine is : (I always use coconut oil on a cotton pad to remove ALL my makeup first)  1. Wash am and pm with a formulation containing vitamin C . The BODY SHOP’s Vitamin C Daily Glow Cleansing ...

 Have you ever seen someone in a beautiful outfit and think to yourself “oh no.... that dress would have looked so much nicer on her without those distracting panty lines” While it is important to purchase pieces that are flattering to our body types it is equally, if not more important to do so with our undergarments.  We realize that the search for good foundation garments can be frustrating but the payoff is well worth it.  Here are some tips we have found beneficial.  1. Get a professional bra fitting.  Studies have shown that 80% of women wear the wrong size bra! Opt for bras with wide shoulder straps. Ensure the fit envelopes any fatty areas under the arms and around the back.  The longevity of a bra can be extended by simply soaking it overnight in dishwashing liquid and hanging to dry. It’s doesn’t matter if you’re a size 2 or 22, shapewear is a requirement. They smooth out the lines in skin folds or lines from our panties or waistbands. Avoid ones ...

 Today, Saturday October 10, is MENTAL HEALTH DAY. For us it’s a day to pause and assess how we are managing life and look to see how we can improve.  The importance of deep friendships can never be overstated. These bonds can be with family, friends, or mentors. It’s in these non judgemental spaces that we can ‘think out loud’. How many of us have walked away from venting and think to ourselves .... “I feel so much better now”  We also find it helpful to pace our activities to allow for some down time. Having a back to back schedule of activities can be draining, leaving no time for reflection and calming our thoughts. This downtime can be anything from sitting sipping some tea or a walk outdoors.  This next point is so important for this time in our history.  The influx of news and social media information is at an all time high. While it is important to know what’s going on it’s equally important to monitor the effects of too much information on our mental he...

 Ever wonder why Grey hair looks AMAZING on some people? We’ve had a little over two years to ponder this question... the length of time since we made the decision to stop colouring our hair. Truth is with the transition to GREY special consideration needs to be given to colours that are close to and on the face. We find bolder lip, cheek and eye colours are needed to offset the lighter tone of a grey crown. Similarly saturated scarves and tops play well with grey hair.  We are not suggesting to go bold with everything at the same time .... a choice should be made between eyes and lips. Similarly if opting for saturated clothing close to the face makeup hues can be more toned down.  The bottom line is that grey hair needs a slash of colour either in clothes or makeup. Failing to do so can result in a look that is flat and without any point of interest. 

 Here we go, falling into fall but wear can we go in theses lovely sweaters ,chunky boots, big jewellery, sleeveless vests .  Let’s just look and keep up then.  I’ll show you what’s hot , but feel free to skip the purchase this time I love these ( A sentiment that will be repeated) , as long as they’re light weight , it’s a go! All things sleeveless, layering essentials!   Loose fitting ,wide leg jeans. Just when you thought you had all the jeans you’ll ever need . Another great sleeveless vest ,nope not buying it! My favourite statement piece Blinged out! Chunky necklaces Broaches are back, check Pinterest for styling ideas    .. Head to toe leather (faux or otherwise), and this colour 😎😢 All things chunky!.... And I’m done!