Kandi Burruss’ Star Print Tank Top
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Obviously Kandi Burruss is a star, and her print tank top puts that on display. And while her exact version is sold out, there are plenty of looks for less to give you plenty of star power, just like Kandi.
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When a big shopping holiday rolls around, like President’s Day, it can be hard to figure out what you actually need vs what you want just because it’s discounted. Like, do you need a puffer if you live in LA? Or another coffee machine when you usually go to Starbucks? But Tarte’s sale is different. These are the products you’re likely to buy anyway so it’s a great time to stock up on foundation, concealer, blush, skincare and more.
From now until February 25, take 20 percent off the QVC price of Tarte goodies. It’s basically like a sale-on-sale because the QVC price is always less than retail or part of a great value set. Plus, you can pay off your purchase in installments as part of the “Easy Pay” system, which makes this sale a no-brainer. The entire Shape Tape family is included in this event, which doesn’t always happen. We’re calling concealer, foundation, setting spray, powder and more from the iconic line.
No idea where to start? Shop some of our favorites below—until they sell out.
Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. QVC is a STYLECASTER sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.
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When a big shopping holiday rolls around, like President’s Day, it can be hard to figure out what you actually need vs what you want just because it’s discounted. Like, do you need a puffer if you live in LA? Or another coffee machine when you usually go to Starbucks? But Tarte’s sale is different. These are the products you’re likely to buy anyway so it’s a great time to stock up on foundation, concealer, blush, skincare and more.
From now until February 25, take 20 percent off the QVC price of Tarte goodies. It’s basically like a sale-on-sale because the QVC price is always less than retail or part of a great value set. Plus, you can pay off your purchase in installments as part of the “Easy Pay” system, which makes this sale a no-brainer. The entire Shape Tape family is included in this event, which doesn’t always happen. We’re calling concealer, foundation, setting spray, powder and more from the iconic line.
No idea where to start? Shop some of our favorites below—until they sell out.
Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. QVC is a STYLECASTER sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.
Not only do you get three clay blushes and a perfect brush, but if you purchased each separately it would be $67!
This medium coverage foundation has a radiant finish—in 30 shades.
Image: Tarte.
This iconic oil contains essential fatty acids and vitamin C to hydrate and brighten the face.
A smokey eye has never been easier with Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara and Double Take Eyeliner (a gel and liquid!).
Tarte.
Look like you slept a full eight hours with this liquid brightener available in seven shades.
Tarte.
The iconic, full-coverage concealer rarely goes on sale, so stock up on your concealer, highlight and contour shades while you can.
These hydrating matte lip tints—in five natural shades—are great for under a face mask.
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Every woman has had that moment where she’s looked in her wardrobe and felt she has nothing to wear! When this happens, the first instinct might be to grab the credit card and get shopping, but with a few genius tips and tricks, you can practically have a new wardrobe without spending a cent!
Make the clothing work for you – not the other way around! If some of your garments are too tight or loose, change them up a bit and repurpose their use. Margaret sees it as “Having a different relationship with the individual pieces.”
It’s about changing it to something that is useful to you instead of gathering dust and regret at the back of your closet. For example, if you have a blouse that no longer fits, you can use it as a light jacket instead, perhaps wear it with a singlet top or t-shirt underneath.
Elizabeth Dunkel, Creative Director of www.campliza.com, says that 60 is the time to really confront your style. Who are you and who do you want to be? Some women’s style changes over the years, and other women find their style and stick with it.
Elizabeth says that her style has changed as her personality developed and her career changed. She once wore conservative suits to a corporate job at Exxon. Then she went into advertising and had fun being chic and cool. When she was a mom, she wore utilitarian “mom” clothes.
A few years ago, she looked at herself in the mirror and thought, “I don’t like who I’m seeing.” She had recently retired from the work world and decided to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). She thought “I am a dynamic, wise woman and I saw a grey mouse. Time to embrace a new style that reflected my new sexy power.”
It is so ingrained to use certain types of clothing for specific times of the year that we don’t often think to throw out the rulebook. When it comes to fashion for older women, we have to remember there aren’t as many rules anymore for what is right and wrong for clothes.
Our blogger Jodie Filogomo suggests we all need to “train our brains to look at things very differently” such as getting out of the mentality of a piece being just for summer or winter only. For example, experimenting with wearing a thinner jacket under or over other jackets can be an excellent way to get more usage out of clothes you already have in your wardrobe.
Stephen Hadley, founder of Generous Fashions, says that a solid, simple tank top allows you to layer and recreate new ideas. Tunic tops can give you limitless possibilities. Having an array of classics will allow you to adjust and always have the latest look.
Either way, this experimentation will likely help you come up with new looks to help you look on the outside as young at heart as you feel on the inside!
Think about adding and layering jewelry pieces to your outfits. You don’t have to spend a lot – casual, chunky jewelry that brings color and fun to your look won’t break the bank. But you might be surprised at how dramatically it improves even a simple ensemble.
If you are looking for more of an extreme change to your wardrobe that is budget-friendly, you might want to go and look for your scissors! Upcycling – the art of reusing old items to create even better than the original – is one of the hottest trends around.
When it comes to creating a new wardrobe for an older woman, cutting up and sewing different pieces together to essentially create new pieces might just be the project you’ve been looking for!
Many women can use the same piece in different ways – it’s just another way of expressing a personal style. Finding ways to make an item of clothing work for more than one purpose can be a fun experiment every older woman should try out sometime.
As Margaret says, one of her favorite ways to do this is by putting a top or sweater over a dress, effectively treating the dress as a skirt. Another example is wearing a very short dress with a pair of leggings, essentially treating the dress as a shirt!
Playing around with your wardrobe items gives you another way to be creative, and as Margaret says, “Style really doesn’t have an age.” Just because you bought a dress to be worn in the evening for formal occasions, does not mean it can only be used for this purpose.
“Instead of chasing down trends, keep your wardrobe classic and versatile. For example, the classic button-up blouse can create a variety of options. Go for a relaxed, casual look with jeans, or step it up with classy dress pants,” says Stephen Hadley.
Something as simple as wearing a denim jacket with a long, tight dress can make it seem much more casual and more suitable for daytime wear. There are many ways you can dress clothes up or down – the limit is really only in your imagination!
What are your go-to upscaling hacks for your wardrobe? Is there a particular type of clothing you love wearing for a different purpose? Have you upcycled clothing items before? Join in the conversation!
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We all hear about downsizing as we enter our “Golden Years,” and it’s like swear words, but should you consider it? This is an interesting question, right? So, let’s take a moment to explore all the nuances of “downsizing.”
Let’s start by looking at downsizing your actual home because that’s what we typically think of. There is no rule that you should have a smaller home just because the kids have grown up. However, there may be some practical benefits to going smaller: income changes; maintenance; accessibility/safety; location.
Perhaps your income has changed or will change soon. Income usually goes down when we leave the workforce, unless you’ve been an investment guru – then, you go girl! Given that your money will change, can you afford to stay in the family home. Have you considered taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance?
While the home has many memories, will they turn sour if you tie them to a home that is draining you? Will the utilities on your home put the good times in the dark, so to speak? Look at the location of the home; does it make sense for the life you lead now?
If you’re hitting the art galleries downtown on the weekend or would like to walk to your favorite hang-out places, then your house’s current location may not be the best. Remember, the location may not be great for you right now, but it may be perfect for a family who wants to be close to the things that drew you to buy that house all those years ago.
Besides the cost of the home, what about the space and layout? Do you have rooms that are never used because you don’t need them? Are the rooms accessible for your future needs? For example, is there anyone in the family in need of modifications or space changes because of mobility concerns?
Look at the stairs inside and outside. How many are there and is the pitch of the stairs reasonable for you as you age? Are the doorways wide enough for a walker or a wheelchair, not for you, my vital 60+ woman, but perhaps for an ageing parent that you care for?
How about those countertops and cabinets, how do they feel for a person that may be at sitting level when using the kitchen? Can the bathroom accommodate some of the aging-in-place concerns that you may have if you were to remain in the house? Is the yard manageable for you? These are real questions that you should ask, if you’re going to stay.
Have you ever thought about downsizing furniture? Does a super long, 6-seater couch with a pull-out bed for guests really suit you now – you have empty bedrooms to put people up, for goodness sake!
And speaking of bedrooms, you use one, but you have four, how many home offices and guest rooms do you need? Are you rattling around a place and space that’s simply too big?
Does your car need downsizing, too? I’m not only talking about the number of people it can seat, but what about its function, too? Did you choose your car because of its ability to be the “bus” for activities for the family and the kids’ friends? Do you still need a car to function in that way?
If not, how about that sexy little mini or two-seater that matches your current status of fabulousity! Maybe now you’ve taken up a hobby that requires you to have a vehicle that can move things like your surfboard, skis, camping gear, renovated furniture, etc.
Have you seen the new hybrid trucks – sexy, functional, and in such fun colors, too! Bessie, the station wagon, bye, bye!
Have you thought about downsizing your clothes? When we were younger, many of us bought clothing that was on trend. We won’t discuss the 80s neon outfits, though. Is your wardrobe full of clothes that don’t fit now, won’t fit in the future, and if we are honest, outfits that NEVER fit?!
Is your closet full of business suits, but your work doesn’t require those kinds of clothes anymore? Or perhaps your world has been affected by the pandemic and you’re working from home, which doesn’t require formal clothes.
Downsize by picking out a few favorite suits and donate the rest to a women’s shelter or a workforce development program. Just think, it could be your old suit that allows a woman to get a start in a new career.
Look at your casual clothes, too. Maybe you don’t even remember the activities that went with the clothing, i.e., what is jogging?? Don’t forget those undergarments that don’t suit your needs now – maybe the lace, peekaboo onesie isn’t your vibe anymore, I’m just saying – get rid of it!
I have a friend who still has maternity bras from the child that is now 20 years old, but that’s an issue to be addressed at another time!
Okay, so we started the downsizing conversation, we’ve looked at the house, your car, cleaned out closets, YAY! Even if you don’t move, at least you’ve downsized some unusable items.
When you review your needs and lifestyle options, the answer to whether you should downsize your house or not may be right there in your face! Go forth and live your curated life and create more space for upsizing your new journey with family and friends. Remember the memories are in your heart not in the house on 1234 Memory Lane!
Did you think about your space and lifestyle needs after reading this article? Does the word “downsizing” bring up good or bad feelings in terms of where you are in life? Do you feel empowered to take control of your home and your things? What holds you back from making downsizing decisions – is it your children and their feelings? Let’s have a conversation, please share your thoughts.
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