Trends I Hate: Curtain Chic

Excuse me, but does that couture come with matching pillows?

By: Cynthia Nellis
February 3, 2012
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Valentino floralsSource: Getty Images

Valentino's floral prints look like they came straight from the bedroom, although they probably took hundreds of man-hours to create.

Valentino's new couture show brings back memories of bedspreads and curtains.
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Too Old to Wear Neon Colors?

Ultra bright neon colors are everywhere. Can we pull them off?

By: Cynthia Nellis
January 19, 2012
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neon yellow pumps and ginnifer goodwinSource: Getty Images

Neon yellow pumps and a neon pink dress on Ginnifer Goodwin -- just two neon brights from the red carpet so far.

Eye-popping neon colors are the latest trend. But how old is too old to pull them off?
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10 Things I Was Going to Try in 2011 (But Didn’t)

From tattoos to jumpsuits, the style things I missed out on.

By: Cynthia Nellis
December 29, 2011
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Kris Jenner's lashesSource: Getty Images

In 2012, I want to try fake lashes like Kris Jenner wears. Plus nine other things that I never got around to doing in 2011...

These 10 things were on my must-try list, but I went the whole year without doing them. Maybe in 2012...
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Just Say 'No' to Bright Tights

Pink is flattering, just not on your legs...

By: Cynthia Nellis
December 12, 2011
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pink tightsSource: Getty Images

Everyone makes fashion mistakes, like Kate Flannery in these hot pinl tights. But Kate Flannery has a good style and has shown off her chic before.

Pink is flattering over 40; just not on your legs...
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Too Old to Wear a Sheer Dress?

Susan Sarandon doesn't quite pull off this statement dress.

By: Cynthia Nellis
November 15, 2011
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Source: Getty Images

Susan Sarandon is just the latest in a line of several celebs (including Kate Winslet) who wore the infamous Stella McCartney sheer dress.

This infamous sheer Stella McCartney dress looked great on younger stars. But what about Susan Sarandon?
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Over-50 Maven Barbara Grufferman's Marathon Triumph

Best of Everything Over 50 author beats her time in style!

By: Gerit Quealy
November 7, 2011
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author Barbara Grufferman completes NYC marathon in style

Best of Everything Over 50 author Barbara Grufferman completes the NYC marathon in style!

Author Barbara Grufferman completes NYC marathon in style
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Too Old to Wear a Sexy Halloween Costume?

It's a little risque for me, but I'm going to go for it.

By: Cynthia Nellis
October 25, 2011
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Sexy belly dancer costumeSource: Getty Images

If you've still got it, should you flaunt it this Halloween?

My costume is a bit risque, but I think I can still pull it off.
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Is Your Clothing Dated?

The mysteries of silk, solved

By: Gerit Quealy
October 18, 2011
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dated clothing, and the mysteries of silkSource: Liz McAulay / Dorling Kindersley

The next time you say, "Oh, this old thing..."  someone may be able to reveal just how old.

How old is that pretty little silky thing you're wearing?
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Too Old to Have an Opinion on Fashion?

Comment makes me wonder about style's expiration date.

By: Cynthia Nellis
August 12, 2011
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Stylish Senior WomanSource: Getty Images

I plan on being stylish into my senior years. Why do some youngsters have a problem with that?

A blog comment said I was 'too old to have an opinion on fashion.' Since when is middle-age elderly?
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Too Old to Dress So Young?

Bubblegum popsters Debbie Gibson and Tiffany: 40-somethings who dress too young.

By: Cynthia Nellis
July 29, 2011
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Tiffany and Debbie Gibson need some tips for dressing in age-appropriate looksSource: Getty Images

Singers Tiffany (left) and Debbie Gibson look like they pulled these get-ups (ca. 1989?) from the mothballs for recent appearances.

Bubblegum pop stars Tiffany and Debbie Gibson are hitting the stage -- at 40-something -- in looks that are waaaaaaaay too young.
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