The 5 Rules of Red Lips Over 50

Fast track to wearing red lipstick the right way

By: Gerit Quealy
December 30, 2011
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Red lips can look drop-dead gorgeous -- if you follow the 5 simple rules.

The 5 Rules of Red Lips Over 50
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Hot Lips Over 40: How to Wear Red Lipstick

Over-40 celebrities iillustrate how to rock red lips

By: Gerit Quealy
December 29, 2011
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Red lipstick over 40 and 50 has long been considered a no-no. This royal flush of celebrities - and one political wife in the form of Callista Gingrich - beautifully illustrate why this is a makeup over 40 rule made to be broken. Especially for ringing in the New Year! Find a red that brings out the siren in you, and finally learn how to wear red lipstick.

Red Lips Over 40 - Ann Curry
Red Lips Over 40 - Wendie Malick
Red Lips Over 40 - Robin Roberts
Red Lips Over 40 - Julianna Margulies of the The Good Wife
Red Lips Over 40 - Frances Fisher
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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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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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5 Fashion Truths Over 40

Follow these simple rules for effortless style.

By: Cynthia Nellis
November 7, 2011
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Fashion can be really complicated. That's why we listed 5 fashion truths to help you navigate the over-40 style thing.

Salma Hayek wears bootcut jeans
Kristin Scott Thomas
Nicole Miller in black tights
Susan Sarandon in glasses
Christie Brinkley
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9 Grown-Up Fashion Week Looks

Kooky looks sometimes make news, but these fashionistas are fab.

By: Cynthia Nellis
September 13, 2011
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Mercedes Benz Fashion Week for Spring 2012 had its usual cast of characters: fashion editors, bloggers, stylists, media and buyers. That also meant that Fashion Week had more than its fair share of people who dress crazy. Like, man-in-red-tutu-and-fascinator-hat-crazy. But beyond the outlandish outfits and sea of 20-something bloggers who bring new meaning to the word mix-and-match (mostly mix), there were some grown-ups fashionistas who really got it right.

Amy Fine Collins
Anna Wintour in a print dress at Fashion Week
Cece Cord in black pants
Diane von Furstenberg in Shift
Fern Mallis in tunic
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Tattoo Gallery: Get Inspired for Your Midlife Tattoo

Celebrity tattoos, from Helen Mirren's small tat to Susan Sarandon's large inking.

By: Cynthia Nellis
August 26, 2011
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Thinking about taking the tattoo plunge? Browse our photo gallery of great tattoo ideas for women over 40.

Angelina Jolie Back Tattoos
Avril Lavigne's Abbey Dawn tattoo
Brittany Snow's Sanskrit Tattoo
Carla Guigino's butterfly tattoo
Cherish Lee Dolphin Tattoo
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Top 10 Over 40 Celebrity Essentials

From their style to their bodies, a look at older celebrities.

By: Cynthia Nellis
July 31, 2011
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Helen MirrenSource: Getty Images

Helen Mirren is one of our favorite older celebrities because she still looks (and dresses) so well.

From their still-amazing bodies to their style, celebrity-watching in middle age is still fun.
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7 Medium-Length Hairstyles Over 60

Bobs, shags and waves for mature women.

By: Cynthia Nellis
May 31, 2011
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More versatile than short hair and easier to maintain than long hair, medium-length hair is perfect for women over 60. See which styles — from long layers to bobs — we like for mature women.

Cybill Shepherd
Blythe Danner
Diane Keaton
Helen Mirren
Sally Field
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Susan Sarandon on How to Get That Glow

Our exclusive one-on-one talk with the movie legend

By: Cindy Pearlman
May 16, 2011
1 Comment
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Source: Getty Images

Susan Sarandon has that spark. 

She is a legendary "Pretty Baby." But when you ask Susan Sarandon for beauty tips, the advice that flows from her ruby red lipstick-ed lips can't be found on the end of a mascara wand or makeup brush.

Sarandon, 64, says to look to the left and the right. Do this several times a day. Avoid whiplash, but put your neck on a swivel.

She insists that the people around you might just be your own personal cause of fine lines, wrinkles, and worry creases. She asks: Is the company you keep making you reach for that bottle of Pepcid?

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Youthful or Too Young?

When the wearer’s personality carries off a Don’t

By: Cynthia Nellis
April 7, 2011
1 Comment
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Susan SarandonSource: Getty Images

A close-up of Susan Sarandon's top-to-bottom look at a recent red carpet event.

I'm still waiting for the manual to arrive for this midlife thing. You know, the instruction book that tells me whether or not it's OK to hum that catchy/offensive Cee Lo song or wear purple toenail polish (and FWIW, I'm doing both.)

In the meantime, I think I've got the how to dress for middle age thing down pretty well. And then along comes the likes of Susan Sarandon – wearing a seemingly too-young look – that makes me reassess everything I think I know about dressing in middle age.

Read More

The 5 Rules of Red Lips Over 50

Fast track to wearing red lipstick the right way

By: Gerit Quealy
December 30, 2011
1 Comment
print
5 simple rules for wearing red lipstickSource: Getty Images

Red lips can look drop-dead gorgeous -- if you follow the 5 simple rules.

The 5 Rules of Red Lips Over 50
Read More
| style

Hot Lips Over 40: How to Wear Red Lipstick

Over-40 celebrities iillustrate how to rock red lips

By: Gerit Quealy
December 29, 2011
print

Red lipstick over 40 and 50 has long been considered a no-no. This royal flush of celebrities - and one political wife in the form of Callista Gingrich - beautifully illustrate why this is a makeup over 40 rule made to be broken. Especially for ringing in the New Year! Find a red that brings out the siren in you, and finally learn how to wear red lipstick.

Red Lips Over 40 - Ann Curry
Red Lips Over 40 - Wendie Malick
Red Lips Over 40 - Robin Roberts
Red Lips Over 40 - Julianna Margulies of the The Good Wife
Red Lips Over 40 - Frances Fisher
View Slideshow

Too Old to Wear a Sheer Dress?

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

By: Cynthia Nellis
November 15, 2011
Leave a comment
print
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?
Read More
| style

5 Fashion Truths Over 40

Follow these simple rules for effortless style.

By: Cynthia Nellis
November 7, 2011
print

Fashion can be really complicated. That's why we listed 5 fashion truths to help you navigate the over-40 style thing.

Salma Hayek wears bootcut jeans
Kristin Scott Thomas
Nicole Miller in black tights
Susan Sarandon in glasses
Christie Brinkley
View Slideshow
| style

9 Grown-Up Fashion Week Looks

Kooky looks sometimes make news, but these fashionistas are fab.

By: Cynthia Nellis
September 13, 2011
print

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week for Spring 2012 had its usual cast of characters: fashion editors, bloggers, stylists, media and buyers. That also meant that Fashion Week had more than its fair share of people who dress crazy. Like, man-in-red-tutu-and-fascinator-hat-crazy. But beyond the outlandish outfits and sea of 20-something bloggers who bring new meaning to the word mix-and-match (mostly mix), there were some grown-ups fashionistas who really got it right.

Amy Fine Collins
Anna Wintour in a print dress at Fashion Week
Cece Cord in black pants
Diane von Furstenberg in Shift
Fern Mallis in tunic
View Slideshow
| style

Tattoo Gallery: Get Inspired for Your Midlife Tattoo

Celebrity tattoos, from Helen Mirren's small tat to Susan Sarandon's large inking.

By: Cynthia Nellis
August 26, 2011
print

Thinking about taking the tattoo plunge? Browse our photo gallery of great tattoo ideas for women over 40.

Angelina Jolie Back Tattoos
Avril Lavigne's Abbey Dawn tattoo
Brittany Snow's Sanskrit Tattoo
Carla Guigino's butterfly tattoo
Cherish Lee Dolphin Tattoo
View Slideshow

Top 10 Over 40 Celebrity Essentials

From their style to their bodies, a look at older celebrities.

By: Cynthia Nellis
July 31, 2011
Leave a comment
print
Helen MirrenSource: Getty Images

Helen Mirren is one of our favorite older celebrities because she still looks (and dresses) so well.

From their still-amazing bodies to their style, celebrity-watching in middle age is still fun.
Read More
| style

7 Medium-Length Hairstyles Over 60

Bobs, shags and waves for mature women.

By: Cynthia Nellis
May 31, 2011
print

More versatile than short hair and easier to maintain than long hair, medium-length hair is perfect for women over 60. See which styles — from long layers to bobs — we like for mature women.

Cybill Shepherd
Blythe Danner
Diane Keaton
Helen Mirren
Sally Field
View Slideshow

Susan Sarandon on How to Get That Glow

Our exclusive one-on-one talk with the movie legend

By: Cindy Pearlman
May 16, 2011
1 Comment
print
Source: Getty Images

Susan Sarandon has that spark. 

She is a legendary "Pretty Baby." But when you ask Susan Sarandon for beauty tips, the advice that flows from her ruby red lipstick-ed lips can't be found on the end of a mascara wand or makeup brush.

Sarandon, 64, says to look to the left and the right. Do this several times a day. Avoid whiplash, but put your neck on a swivel.

She insists that the people around you might just be your own personal cause of fine lines, wrinkles, and worry creases. She asks: Is the company you keep making you reach for that bottle of Pepcid?

Read More

Youthful or Too Young?

When the wearer’s personality carries off a Don’t

By: Cynthia Nellis
April 7, 2011
1 Comment
print
Susan SarandonSource: Getty Images

A close-up of Susan Sarandon's top-to-bottom look at a recent red carpet event.

I'm still waiting for the manual to arrive for this midlife thing. You know, the instruction book that tells me whether or not it's OK to hum that catchy/offensive Cee Lo song or wear purple toenail polish (and FWIW, I'm doing both.)

In the meantime, I think I've got the how to dress for middle age thing down pretty well. And then along comes the likes of Susan Sarandon – wearing a seemingly too-young look – that makes me reassess everything I think I know about dressing in middle age.

Read More

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