Woman of a Certain Age

Tue, Jan 5 2010

Bye, Bye Dry Winter Skin. Hello Gorgeous!

Also in: Beauty, Beauty Health Makeup & Hair, Recent Posts, Reviews, Skin, anti-aging, look younger, winter beauty

About a month ago when the NYC weather slowly stopped being seasonably mild and showed its true colors, my skin was an unfortunate victim. My usually vibrant and supple (yet sometimes hormonally acne-prone)...

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Thu, Dec 17 2009

Festive NYE Outfits for the Woman of a Certain Age

Also in: Fashion, Fashion & Style, Outfit Ideas, Recent Posts, Style, shoes, the style and beauty doctor holiday wardrobe guide

Ring in the New Year in style with these fabulous frocks built strictly for the very grown and very sexy: Keep scrolling for options in all sizes! And don’t forget the shoes: Evening Dress...

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Tue, Dec 8 2009

SK1N Probiotic Systems Cleanser

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The folks over at SK1N Probiotic Systems sent over some products for me to test about a month ago. I’ve been testing their SK1N Probiotic Cleanser for the past four weeks and figured I’d share...

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Mon, Nov 23 2009

How to Be Stylish in Your 40s, 50s, 60s, and Beyond

Also in: Fashion, Fashion & Style, Lifestyle, Recent Posts, Style, accessories, bags, coats, color, designers, fall fashion, fashion fix, jeans, shoes, the style and beauty doctor style tip, update your wardrobe, wardrobe

I’m less than 2 years shy of sliding into my 30s. I’m not stressed about it (at least not yet) because I’m actually excited about being in my 40s. You’d have to be blind not to...

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Wed, Nov 18 2009

Beauty Steal: Reviva Labs Alpha Lipoic Acid Vitamin C Ester DMAE Night Cream

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This recession has been wrecking havoc on our bank accounts, jobs, and the way we spend our money, but it shouldn’t have to be the cause of bad skin. Some really great skincare products can be found...

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Fri, Nov 13 2009

Do It or Age Quickly

Also in: Health, Recent Posts, anti-aging, look younger

This past Monday I was given an invite to attend the launch party for JB Bearns’ new book entitled Do It or Age Quickly: 60 Second Practices to Live Better, Stronger and Longer at the fabulous rooftop...

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Fri, Nov 6 2009

Dr. Perricone: 6 Ways to Weatherproof Your Skin

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I’ve had a love and hate relationship with Dr. Perricone—love him because of what his products have done for my skin. Hate him because he’s done some sneaky stuff with the packaging,...

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Thu, Oct 1 2009

How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination

Also in: Beauty Health Makeup & Hair, Breast Cancer Awareness, Health, Recent Posts

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of BCA, here’s some information on how to perform a breast self-examination from cancer.org: There are many good reasons for doing a breast self-examination...

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Sun, Sep 27 2009

MAC Style Black Volcanic Ash Exfoliator and Thermal Mask

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Last night I tried both the Volcanic Ash Exfoliator and the Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask from MAC’s Style Black collection. I heard a lot of buzz about the exfoliator from the first time it launched...

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Tue, Sep 22 2009

Perricone M.D. Cold Plasma

Also in: Beauty, Beauty Health Makeup & Hair, Recent Posts, Skin, anti-aging, look younger

Cold Plasma One solution, five years of research, ten visible signs of aging corrected from renowned healthy aging expert, Dr. Nicholas V. Perricone Cold Plasma represents Dr. Perricone’s most...

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Tue, Sep 15 2009

YSL Top Secrets Flash Radiance Skincare Brush

Also in: Beauty, Beauty Health Makeup & Hair, Recent Posts, Reviews, Skin, YSL, anti-aging, face and foundation, foundation, glow/shimmer, look younger, makeup brands

If you’ve been reading this site long enough, you’ll know I have a *slight* obsession with Yves Saint Laurent Makeup. Just a slight one. (OK, stop judging me–I see you.) Anyway, when...

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Tue, Sep 8 2009

The Truth About Carbs

Also in: Beauty Health Makeup & Hair, Diet and Fitness, Health, Recent Posts

Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Why Carbohydrates Matter to You The right type of carbohydrates can boost your health! By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Feature Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD What’s...

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Tue, Jul 21 2009

Fighting Midlife Weight Gain

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An interview with Pamela Peeke, MD By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD First, you notice shopping for clothes isn’t as fun or simple as it used to be. Next comes the “muffin...

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Tue, Jul 7 2009

The Skinny on Skin Care

Also in: Recent Posts, Skin, anti-aging, look younger, skin 101

Don’t know AHAs from UVAs? Here’s a quick guide on what certain skincare buzz words mean and what they can do for you: (Note: This is simply a guide. I am in no ways a dermatologist! Some info below...

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Tue, Jun 23 2009

Wrinkle Fillers: What You Should Know

Also in: Beauty Health Makeup & Hair, Recent Posts, Skin, anti-aging, look younger

It wasn’t long ago that looking young, even when you weren’t, was the domain of the rich and famous. Not so anymore. Today, the a more youthful look is possible thanks in large part to a new...

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