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Capsule Wardrobe Fall 2020 Try-on over 70
Style over 50Tagged athleisure, Autumn, Boden, Brora, Fall, Marks & Spencer, Marksandspencer.com

Capsule Wardrobe Fall 2020 Try-on over 70

Here’s what I’ve got in my autumn wardrobe. Casual clothing for retirement. Loungewear for staying in more.

by Joni Posted on September 29, 2020September 27, 2021
9 Clever Ways with a Scarf
Look Your Best, Style over 50Tagged Autumn, cashmere, Fall, Fll, pashmina, scarf, scarves, silk

9 Clever Ways with a Scarf

Get creative with your scarves. Here’s how to style them so you look your very best.

by Joni Posted on September 18, 2020November 14, 2020
How to choose jewelry when you’re over 50
Style over 50Tagged Boden, bracelet, earrings, jewellery, jewelry, John Lewis, necklace, Saks fifth ave

How to choose jewelry when you’re over 50

How to select jewelry that works for your age as well as your outfit.

by Joni Posted on August 19, 2020November 14, 2020
How to give yourself a pedicure over 60
Look Your BestTagged Deborah lippman, foot health, footcare, John Lewis, pedicure, toenails

How to give yourself a pedicure over 60

A step by step routine for improving how your feet look and feel when you are 60 or over. Follow these pedicure steps every week or fortnight.

by Joni Posted on August 2, 2020December 10, 2020
How to make thick ankles look slimmer
Look Your Best, Style over 50Tagged flat shoes, leggings, Mom jeans, pants, platforms, wedge heels

How to make thick ankles look slimmer

Swollen or thick ankles need the right shoes, the right style pants and hemlines. Here are all my tips.

by Joni Posted on July 22, 2020November 14, 2020
How to wear leggings over 50
Style over 50Tagged athleisure, Bloomingdale, Hue, leggings, loungewear, Marks & Spencer, miniskirt, organic cotton, Pact, shift dress, tunic top

How to wear leggings over 50

Leggings can be a great addition to your wardrobe if you’re over 50. Here’s how to buy and style leggings. Try-ons to decide what looks best on a woman over 70.

by Joni Posted on July 19, 2020January 2, 2022
Summer Capsule Wardrobe Try-on
Style over 50Tagged belt, Boden, Boden M&S, cropped cardigan, gold, jacket, jewelry, Joules broderie sleeve, linen, midi skirt, platforms, sandals, skinny jeans, summer dress

Summer Capsule Wardrobe Try-on

Here’s my summer wardrobe for my outdoor, casual life as a retired woman in France.

by Joni Posted on July 5, 2020July 6, 2021
How to add body to flat hair
Look Your BestTagged blow drying, blow out, fine hair, flat hair, flat irons, gray hair, hair, hairspray, hairstyle, limp hair, perm, straighteners, styling tools, thin hair, volumizing hair

How to add body to flat hair

Techniques and products for adding bounce and volume to hair that lies too flat.

by Joni Posted on June 25, 2020January 8, 2022
25 Flattering Easy-care Hairstyles for Women over 50
Look Your BestTagged beauty, grey hair, hair, haircuts, hairstyles, models

25 Flattering Easy-care Hairstyles for Women over 50

My 25 favorite hair styles for older women who don’t want to spend hours in front of the mirror. Show your hairdresser what you want.

by Joni Posted on June 17, 2020January 8, 2022
Are we too old to wear beige at 70?
Style over 50Tagged beige, Boden, Debenhams, Givenchy, Marks & Spencer, over 50, over 60, Phase Eight

Are we too old to wear beige at 70?

My real life try-on at 70. Is it time to reassess beige? It can make me look paler and tired. Styling that makes me look better in beige.

by Joni Posted on June 13, 2020June 18, 2020

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