Well, here we are! We set the clocks ahead! It is almost Spring and the Fashion Flash Bloggers have a lot of great info for you!

They’re bold & bright, but how do you wear florals when you’re over 40 and not look like an old lady?  The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have a few ideas for how to put together a floral outfit that looks fab.

Get the skinny on your hidden fat and what you can do about it from Mirabai Holland, Boomer Fitness Guru.

Red carpet Oscar fever may be over, but celebrity makeup artist Bruce Grayson shares his ‘any day red carpet tips’ with us via Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com.

Do you become dazed and confused when trying to choose an eyeliner for your over 40 eyes? Cindy over at Prime Beauty brings you ‘Eyeliner 101‘ to help you decide which type is right for you!

Celebrate spring with a Strawberry Kiss!  This pink delight is 50 calories less and only a third the sugar of a strawberry daiquiri.  So YUMMY and Menopause Makeover approved!

Say bye-bye to dry wrinkled lips with this product that Fab Over Forty recently discovered.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog  finds out that snowstorms and Retin A don’t mix.

Positive Aging expert, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, takes you through the latest research on vitamin D and calcium, cutting through the noise, and getting to the bottom of everything you need to know right now to be fit, healthy and strong.

Happy New Year! We have some great posts today from our fabulous Fashion Flash women!

Fab Over 40 shares with us some wintertime skincare tips from Dr. David Bank, Director at the Center for Dermatology in Mt. Kisco, NY.

Smile your way into 2013! Jackie Silver at AgingBackwards.com has tooth tips from the dental academy.

Win an amazing FabOverFifty Menopause Makeover Giveaway worth over $1,600!  Win 12 weeks of personal consultation with Staness Jonekos, author of The Menopause Makeover, and lots of fabulous goodies.  Create the makeover of a lifetime in 2013!

How do you look professional yet stylish when it comes to casual career dressing when you’re over 40?  The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have some advice on some must-have wardrobe pieces to wear to the office.

Too simple, or simply perfect? Fab Over Fifty wants to know what you think of this look!

New Year, New You. Lose weight and get in shape. Great tips this week at Moving Free with Mirabai.

Planning on going on a diet this January? Maybe you should rethink that idea. Female Over Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K, tells you why.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty BLog  looks at the beauty benefits of grapefruit.

Prime Beauty is having fun creating a plethora of nail looks with Le Metier de Beaute’s Holiday Nail Lacquers. The Deck the Nails duo are shimmering overlays and Bright as Night are deep jewel tones including the new Pantone color for 2013-Emerald! See what combinations she created!

Happy Reading and Have a Happy New Year! May All of your Dreams Come True!

Jodell

Fall is sure looking to be a season of wonderful colors, scents of apples and sounds of people rummaging through the leaves.  Thanks to all of our wonderful bloggers who have some great tips for the Fall. Read on!

Welcome to this season’s Fashion Flash!

Female Fat Loss Expert, Shawna K, provides information on what the WORST exercises for your shoulders are.

Fab Over 40 shares some Halloween cocktails that are not only delicious, but contain some healthy ingredients too.
Think you can only get those gorgeous gel nails for a high price at the salon? Jackie Silver from Aging Backwards.com has discovered a time-saving, affordable DIY kit.

Asthma is on the rise. But you can still lead an active normal life including exercise. Take a look at Mirabai Holland’s Exercising With Asthma Video Short.

From Staness of Menopause Makeover who says, “Enjoy my favorite Coffee Mocha Protein Shake recipe first thing in the morning or for an afternoon pick-me-up.  Easy to make and yummy, loaded with calorie burning protein!”

What are the must-have items to bring on a cruise when you’re over 40?  The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have some stylish tips for you.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks  for a supplement for weak nails.

Who wore it best? Vote and win in Fab Over Fifty’s Foxcroft style challenge

More as it happens! Jodell

Hi from Fabulous Las Vegas and MAGIC where we are attending our trade shows this week to see the new Spring 2013 Fashions! We’ll catch you up on the latest and greatest later for on trend plus size styles.  Today, we are doing a seminar at the Off Price Show! But for now, here’s the news from my blogger gal pals!

Up first is news from Staness:

A new study reveals that combined with a healthy lifestyle, drinking red wine could reduce your risk factor for breast cancer. MenopauseMakeover.com has the results of this study.

It’s always fashionable to be healthy! Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com has the info on a new wellness contest. Submit your video today!

Looking for a classic beauty look for fall? Fab Over 40 gives us her thoughts on this classic Giorgio Armani Beauty palette for fall.

Eating fewer calories, exercising more and still having a hard time getting those extra pounds off? Here’s a question for you: How’s your sleep? Mirabai Holland has some interesting research to share

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog finds the perfect facial.

Fab Over Fifty shares the 10 best hair products for women over fifty. See them here.

Cindy over at Prime Beauty got her youthful glow back with Ellen Lange’s Retexturing Peel Kit! It’s fun to use, restores radiance,  is economical and fabulous for the over 40 woman!

You want to have style over 40 AND be comfy when going to the movies, right? Check out this sure-fire style recipe from the Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40.

How many calories should YOU be eating? Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K, gets this question all the time. Check out what she has to say about that HERE.

It’s Summer! Can you tell?  Sun’s shining!  Everyone is in a good mood!

And we are excited to bring you the best of the best this week for our Fashion Flash Summer Edition!

First up!

Do you have knee pain? Female fat loss over 40 expert, Shawna K interviews an expert on what you can do to help.

No two people are exactly alike – even identical twins are subtly different – but we all have certain features we love and others that we spend countless hours, days and even years trying to disguise. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com talks waist size and how to look your best no matter what your shape.

Kari at Fab Over Forty shares with us what dads really want this Father’s Day.

Staness talks about when calculating your daily calories, don’t forget to subtract those household chores calories.  Check out the top ten household chores for burning calories! What did YOU burn today?

How do you accessorize dresses for women over 40 that you might wear to a summer wedding?  Fabulous After 40′s Glam Gals have some pointers for you.

This FOFashionista never says, “I have nothing to wear” because she has 15,000 articles of couture! Read the interview on FabOverFifty.

“Une femme d’un certain âge reviews Carol Tuttle’s “Dressing Your Truth” program.

Welcome Cindy, our newest contributor! Have you ever tried a beauty sample subscription service? Prime Beauty introduces us to Glossybox, the newest beauty sample program to arrive in the US and reviews the May box.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks at the beauty dangers of book clubs.

Happy Reading!  Happy Summer!

We are pleased to bring you the latest news for Spring from my favorite gal pal bloggers!   From beauty and hair, to wardrobe and travel we’ve got you covered! Take a peek!

First Up!

Get a sneak peek of the latest in beauty for the season. Jackie Silver from Aging Backwards shows you a colorful array straight from New York City.

Fab Over Forty helps break down bangs – should we get them and what kind of bangs should we get.

What should you wear to look sexy and stylish (but not too young!) at a party?  Check out what the Glam Gals have to say over at Fabulous After 40.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty  Blog explores the link between spring allergies and aging.

Do you have a formula for putting together your travel wardrobe?  Une femme shares hers, and the magic number is 12!

Female Fat Loss Expert, Shawna K, has a strategy to discover how to test if a diet will work for you.

The brilliant style scouts at Faboverfifty find the 5 best t-shirts for FOFs!  (Plus, win one of their top picks.)

And over at Black Cat Plus, we are pleased to have new plus size items in from Ezze Wear, Neon Buddha and Simply Silk!

Hi! It’s Fashion Flash February as Black Cat Plus plays host to the latest and greatest from our favorite bloggers.  Read what’s in the news this week!

Female Fat Loss Over 40, Shawna K, loves ‘workout finishers‘, you can read all about this cool way to drop fat quickly in a super short amount of time.

The Spring Beauty Collections have popped up everywhere and vibrant shades of pink and coral are the focus.  Fab Over Forty shares with us some of the most wearable beauty Spring Collections for women over 40.

What do you wear to a casual sporting event to look like a stylish spectator? The Glam Gals have the perfect fashion solution at Fabulous after 40.

“Déjà Pseu observes that denim at the office isn’t just for Fridays anymore…”

Staness talks about women’s health.  ”This is a dangerous time for women’s health. The last year has seen unprecedented attacks on women’s access to care and on the fundamental right of every woman to make her own medical decisions.  YOU can make a difference, so your daughter has the same health rights as you. Support women’s health today.”

History has shown us that the quest for ultimate beauty is nothing new – it’s just gotten more high tech. Even in antiquity, dating back many thousands of years, famous beauties – including Cleopatra – searched the world over for the best beauty “treatments.” Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com shows you that great skin is as close as your doctor’s office with today’s cutting-edge lasers.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog  takes a close look at anti-aging  properties of yogurt.

And, over at Black Cat Plus, we are getting ready to go to our trade shows in Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada for MAGIC, WINN, MODA, and more so we can bring you the latest in plus size Spring Fashions for 2012 and give you a sneak peek at Fall 2012, stay tuned!

This week, Black Cat Plus hosts the Fashion Flash.

With the holiday season fast approaching, you’ll find practical advice for surviving the holiday season from my gal pals: from health and fitness tips to fashion and style they’ve got us covered.

Take a look at what they have to say this month!

Wondering how to dress for a holiday party to look sexy after 40? The Glam Gals have a classy suggestion.

Want to stay in tip top shape this holiday season?  Are you a slave to your treadmill?  Shawna K, Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert explains the best cardio workout for women.

Staness from Menopause Makeover asks, Do you know YOUR ideal weight? Use the Menopause Makeover  Ideal Weight calculator to find out.  If you are over 40 and within 10 pounds of your ideal weight, you are at a healthy weight.

It’s our turn to host the Fashion Flash with the latest and greatest news from your fave bloggers.

Are you a cardio junkie when you exercise? Here’s some facts from fitness and fat loss over 40 expert, Shawna K, that should change that.

The weather is up and down and you’re wondering what to wear to look casual, but chic. How should you dress as you transition from summer to fall? The Glam Gals have a great example for you.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog compares two popular anti-aging ingredients to choose the best  one.

Straight from last weekend’s FabOverFifty Beauty Bash, pro Sandy Linter shows you how to apply the best eye makeup of your life.

And this week at Black Cat Plus we were excited to learn that Emmy winning actress Melissa McCarthy went to school for clothing and textiles but ended up starting her stand-up comedy instead.  Melissa revealed this past week that after searching for something to wear to the Emmy’s and giving up and designing it herself, she is now going to start her own fashion line.  We can’t wait to see it!

Go Melissa!

Have a great week! More as it happens! Check out the latest info from our fave bloggers!

Jodell

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