Why Closed-Toe Mules Are My Forever Favorite (Especially After 50)
One of my favorite shoe styles is—and always has been—the closed-toe mule. There’s the ease of slipping them on, the clean, sleek silhouette, and that comforting “foot hug” they give while still keeping your toes safe and covered. And at the end of the day, you can just slide them right off. They’re perfect. Mules …
Immune Boosting Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Starts Your Day A Healthy Way
Whip up this quick and easy pumpkin pie smoothie to jump start your day! Even before the first leaf falls, the world seems to become pumpkin flavored. And as much as I like pumpkin pie, I try to only eat it on Thanksgiving. But if I can drink anything pumpkin flavored…and healthy, I’m in! That’s …
Editor Picks: Stylish Gift Ideas From Carmen’s 2025 Holiday Wish List
Along with all the holiday gatherings and quality time with family and friends, it also means gift giving…and gift receiving. I admittedly haven’t started putting my shopping list together for everyone in my life, so I was a little taken aback when I got a text last week asking what I wanted for Christmas. Since …
Splurge Vs. Steal: The Best Anti-Aging Makeup Foundations
My anti-aging skincare splurge versus steal post was so popular I knew I had to do makeup next. However, it’s such a huge category, I will have to break these posts down by makeup type. I am going to start with makeup foundations, and not just any foundations, but anti-aging, skin-loving foundations. Note: This post …
Finding Your Personal Style — Again! (It’s Right in Your Closet)
Have you ever looked into your closet and thought, “I have nothing to wear”— even though it’s packed? I couldn’t believe this could happen to me. As a fashion editor, I write about style for women over 50 almost every day. But recently, I had an event to attend and realized I had no idea …
