Midlife Style & Me - Rae

Woman to Woman -There are experts in every facet of fashion and style giving us such differing advice as to what works for us as we transition through the different stages of a woman's life. Sure our bodies change, and sure our skin tone changes and yes we change inside too with the years. But as this happens we develop more of a sense of who we are and what we do and don't like. And, what I am learning as I research this life interest of mine; none of it is wrong. Not if it comes from inside as a reflection of who we are and is an accumulation of the years of experience, of trial and of error. Years of fashion mistakes, mistakes with hairstyling and makeup that doesn't work only defines for us who we are so that we can reflect this through our dress. Because this, at fifty something is a reflection of our personality. Still, it is never too late to add to our knowledge and this is what this column is about. I am given free rein to indulge my thing which is anything to do with fashion, style, shopping, beauty tips and styling tips which translates to giving you - our viewers, the findings of my forays into what works in these areas for midlife women.

	She's wearing the same dress!! It's happening more and more.  Why is it that I now find myself regularly in a room, street or event with someone else wearing the same outfit?  Is it because mature style narrows one's range of possibilities or there are less shops catering for midlifers? Read More
	Online dating - what his profile really means The Science Of Senior Men Dating Profiles- The online dating profiles of senior men, like senior men themselves, will variously enchant or deter you. Sometimes the ugh! factor will hit you in a matter of seconds. Sometimes you’ll linger over a profile for hours, wanting to learn all you can about a man who sparks recognition — and a glimmer of hope.   Read More
	Money advice 2012- watch your shoe budget Put down that Kate Spade bag. Do not OD on Dior. Think about it. Do you really need another little black dress? - Suze Orman wants you to be smarter with your cash and gives her  best financial advice for Midlifers who need to be smart about their cash? Read More
	Tips for selecting wall colours Anyone who knows me will have heard me complain about white, or even worse, beige walls. Even before I became an interior designer, colour in my home environment was very important.  Read More
	Have you heard the latest weight loss trends for losing those Christmas kilos? Catherine Sissons, NOVA's Nutritionist and Personal Trainer demystifies the latest trends of: -Can cutting out carbohydrates speed up weight   loss? - Not eating after 8pm helps weight loss? - Can eating celery help burn extra calories? - Does exercising on an empty stomach burn more fat? Read More
	What women really want - new survey reveals What do women want? We may be getting closer to an answer to the eternal question, thanks to a recent study. “Today’s Women: Newfound Power, Persistent Expectations,” conducted by Ipsos, examined what female millennials, members of Generation X and baby boomers believe is expected of them in contrast to their own internal motivations, focusing on three major areas: Look Good, Be Nice and Do It All. Read More
	Cutting edge medicine: Boomer arthritis healed When doctors told Aviva Gianetti of River Vale, N.J., that she would need surgery in both arms to heal her tennis elbow, she wanted to find a way out of it.  See the video of the explanation of how it works. Read More

• February 2012 -Older means life gets easier - NOT- but it can be fun, How not to look frumpy, The sheer lunacy of women refusing to look their age, Fashion for Mature Women: 5 Anti-Aging and Beauty Tips, Brightening our many wet days, Disc injuries - fixing the problem, Folding a fitted sheet plus send us your best 'fix-it-fast' tips
• January 2012, Paris 2012 anyone??? Join us to demystify Parisian Chic, Last minute Xmas Dinner Menu Ideas, What is your life purpose?, 6 of the World's Most beautiful Older Women, Super Foods for Socialising, St Clair 1/2 marathon. A reader asks if anyone want to share, A Breath of Fresh Air
• December 22, 2011- Our 10 Best Books to read these holidays, Don't let toasting compromise your dress size, How to get stylish- & never be out of fashion, Common dreams and what they are telling you, Spring clean your health, How to plan for xmas ie. how to eat the xmas ham and not become a porker, Tick your 1/2 marathon walk off your bucket list next year
• December 8th,2011-The Rise & Rise of SWiMAs (single women in middle age),4 Biggest Lies About Social Media,A Night of Sparkling Jewellery and Warm Wonderful People,How to Accessorise over 40,Having your first portrait when you are knocking on 60,Why we wee wee wee all the way home
• November 10th: 5 Ways to Date Again plus how to protect yourself from midlife dating perils, What to wear: New uses for your closet favourites, On TVNZ tomorrow Friday 9:25 & 11:40am-how & why are we spending the kids inheritance?, Why Pay Attention to Dreams, Sally's 7 Step Plan to get ready for Summer, Support the Sweet Louise Foundation, See your own country first 
• October 27th -Octobe8 Lessons from 8 Makeovers of women over 50, A Sparkling Occasion, Event - Pink Walk for Breast Cancer Month, Thankyou Gloria Steinem for paving the way, Boomers don't mind the wrinkles - just don't call them old, Stand up for Self Esteem, Expert advice to Keep Your Home-Based Business in Shape, Wendy's surprising response to losing her Mum -1 year on,
• October 13th Say no to overflow - how to those tummy rolls  Hilarious cheat sheet on how not to act old -Lost or Stolen Jewellery-do your know your rights? -3 Boomer Weight Loss Myths debunked -How to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally -A Great night out in Hamilton - Oct 19th -Sally's 3rd Fitness Tip for Busy Women

• September 25th-Affordable Ways to Dress French l Can you breakthrough midlife fears of loss & change?l Helen Mirren Talks!! about being best body lChange in Dynamics of Retirement Led by Boomer Women lSurprising Facts on Sex Over 50 l Flexibility+ Mobility=Longevity l Sally's Ever So Simple Fitness Tips for Busy Women l Watch the latest TV session discussing Retiring or Rewiring

• August 25th - Hot cars & dating after 40, The Great Cleavage debate,9 Habits of the Worlds Longest Lived People, Baby Boomers Facing Pension Crisis

• August 10th-Menopause, relief to some-witchcraft to others, How to become fearless after 50, My Yoga retreat experience, Lose weight-8 expert tips on sticking to your diet, New Poll Reveals we are unafraid of losing our looks as we age

• July 28th - The sacred sorority of sisterhood, Retire or rewire, Your No1 must pack travel item, 7 ways the mind and body change as we age

• July 20th -Let's face it-women explore their aging faces, 9 Natural Beauties

• June ,2011- Every woman has a story, Favourite weight loss secret, 6 new food rules

• June 9 2011 -Power foods for Midlife Bodies, Age Appropriate Dressing

• May 2011 - Parisian Style Lessons and Midlife embraces Midlength Hair

• April 2011 - Turning 60 & How a Party was the catalyst for a new beginning - Happiness is u-shaped which explains why the middle-aged are grumpy

• April 2011 - Younger Next Year, Over the Hill at 29? Cher- An Iconic Force of Nature

• March 2011 - Clothes Shopping for Our Age, How Stress Beats Up Your Body

• Top 10 Makeup Tricks to Look Younger Fast +Yes! Models should Look Like You + The Vision Board Day

• Help Yourself to Vitality

• Getting started with your makeover

• A Smattering of ideas and Iconic Women

• My Experience with Genetic Brain Dominance Profiling

• Midlife Career or Lifestyle changes - Books to Change your life...

• Chic at 60

• It's NEVER Too Late to Start Something New

• Feeling Fat and What I did about it

• A Bright Smile

• Perfect Eyebrows

• Perfumes women love and actually wear

• Style in Italia and Athens

• Eqypt - The Trials and Triumphs

• A Journey to Ancient Lands - Kusadasi and Jerusalem

• Istanbul - A Shopper's Heaven

• Singapore Style - the first port of call on a fantastic trip

• Packing for an overseas trip - a crisis or a challenge

• Jeans to Suit Your Jeans

• Keeping Up Appearances

• Style with More Dash than Cash

• What's Best About Being 50+

• How one woman beat negativity in 90 days

• A Crush on Crimson

• Pink Lipsticks, the colours and where to buy

• Spanx a Million

• Why Pink Lipstick is ALWAYS right for 50 plus plus 10 things to do in ten minutes to look ten years younger

• Breakthrough to Health

• Getting Back My Mojo by Losing Anxiety

• A Fun way to Find the Right Glasses Shape for Your Face

• A Great New Book on Ageless Secrets of Style

• June - Accessory Event

• May - The Trauma and the Triumph of My Wardrobe Makeover

• May- Successful Style is all in the Detail

• April - The Best Offers Available for a Seasonal Revamp

• April - A Makeover and Effortless Gorgeous Women