Beauty

In a survey described in Psychology Today, women across generations agreed that age should not equate with beauty. The survey reports that 61% of respondents believed “beauty” can be present at any age, and 75% of respondents were frustrated with the images of women presented in the media and marketing…

If your head has been in Paris the last week or so watching the Olympics, you may have been on the lookout for some French fashion and beauty advice, as French women are known worldwide for setting trends in those areas. In particular, French women are known for their minimalist…

For many of us, it’s the most blatant and visible reminder that we are getting older. A casual look in the mirror makes it clear: Gray hair is a natural result of getting on in years and few of us escape that reality (though many do their utmost to prevent,…

How did you celebrate National Mature Women’s Day last week? Created as a way to celebrate and shine a positive light on “mature women,” the idea came from the cosmetics guru Laura Geller, one of the most prominent producers of cosmetic products and makeup intended for older women. Geller has…

How do you think you look compared to your peers? Do you all look about the same age? Would someone think you’re younger than your same-aged friends? Do you think you look younger than your chronological age? Does it even matter one way or another about whether you look young…

Some fashion trends may not work for older women, but one trend seems exactly on point: that is, the world of fashion seems more and more intent on featuring older models and designing for the interests and lives of older women. Last fall we reported on the trend of utilizing…