If you love a sun-kissed natural glow, bronzers should be your go-to for summer make up. Fake it don’t bake it I always say. You will thank the younger you when you hit 50, and there’s no amount of money you can possibly spend on bronzers every year that will even come close to what […]
If Family Feud had a survey that asked what women honestly want for their 40th birthday, I think one of the top answers would be BOTOX. Yes, diamonds, vacations and cars are also right up there, but among my girlfriends, youth typically wins. Year after year the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has seen […]
we’re sorry, you’ve reached an “old” article from many years ago. please click thru here to see our more current content on this topic. If ever there was a birthday where a self-indulgent, extravagant celebration was not only appropriate but, in fact, necessary, that birthday would be the 40th. A woman turning 40 has a history of sexiness […]
Mark your calendars now, and call your best shopping buddies to schedule the morning out. The boutiques on East Blvd. are getting together again this June to host a major sale to kick off summer. All your favorite shops are in on it, with clearance items, deep discounts of past season’s merch, tents, rolling racks […]
Even though some time spent in the sun each day is great for our health, the sun’s strong rays can have damaging effects on the skin and possibly even lead to skin cancer. Did you know that you can protect your skin from the potentially harmful effects of the sun by eating certain foods? Foods […]
Hilliard Studio Method® has the answer to the ongoing dilemma of how to keep up with weekly workouts when traveling on vacay and out of town on business. They’ve just released the third in their series of Hilliard Studio Method® Vimeo Videos available HERE for purchase or rental, and a DVD will also be available soon. You […]
1. She likes to upholster things, particularly box springs and headboards. Not a bedskirt or dust ruffle in sight. But also lampshades, coffee tables and walls. 2. Two of her favorite resources are Christie’s and Doyle’s Decorative sales — where she snaps up great buys on other people’s mistakes. Katie was refreshingly open about her […]
As part of our So This is 40 Series sponsored by HENDRICK MINI, we tackle some of the issues faced when turning the big 4-0…..along with some of the fun stuff like best gifts, make-up, hair tips, and celebratory girls’ trips. We’ve learned this month about Osteoporosis from ORTHO CAROLINA and how to best fix […]
I sat down for an in person interview with Dr. Michael J. Meighen from OrthoCarolina Concord to discuss bone density/osteoporosis, specifically the risks facing women in their 40’s. With my daily focus generally on skin, hair and whether or not I can fit into my jeans, I have not given much thought to my bones. Assuming […]
Recently I heard about a new injectables procedure that I had to share with you ~ it’s a new, cutting edge filler technique that’s being pioneered right here in the QC, at Charlotte Plastic Surgery. Many of us would love to erase the fine lines around the eyes and lips that start in your 40s […]
Charlotte Radiology Says 40 is the new Pink. So Here Is Our Top 10 List of Why You Should Get An Annual Mammogram, starting NOW. 10. It doesn’t take much time and is easy to do. Most appointments take less than 30 minutes from check-in to completion……The line at Starbucks can sometimes take longer. At […]
The last few years have seen the confident breakage of many strict “rules” for style… pretty much, think of every style “rule” you’ve ever heard, and I can show you a fashionista who has broken it glamorously in the last 24 months. People started wearing white jeans in December, white shoes before Easter, fringe […]
