If you’re in the market for dyeable shoes, then you have to check out the styles that David’s Bridal has in stores nowadays.  I just went in there the other day expecting there to be the same dowdy, clunky styles that I’ve seen in other stores, if not incredibly high, painfully pointy shoes that are clearly not geared toward moms who like to dance but hate twisted ankles.  Imagine my surprise when I saw that they have actually taken a cue from other popular shoe retailers and created very fashionable and comfortable heels!  Take a look at this style, with its retro twist and sturdy heel, dyed black. They’re almost identical to the Steve Maddens on the right.  The beauty is…you can get them dyed to coordinate with whatever outfit you’re wearing to your next special occasion.

With spring here and summer just around the corner, you’ll probably be dipping into your closet for colorful tops, brightly printed skirts, and crisp white dresses. One of the questions we always get is, “What shoes do I wear with this?” We found this incredible pair of Stuart Weitzman peep-toes pumps that will go with just about anything you can throw on your body this season. We always suggest wearing neutral colored accessories with colorful patterns, which lends sophistication to the outfit without competing with the colors. This is a stacked wooden heel, which means you could wear it to an afternoon wedding or go casual with a pair of jeans. The camel color is fantastic, and elongates your legs! With all the places and outfits you’ll wear these shoes, we think they are totally worth the splurge.

When it comes to dressing age-appropriately after 40, our best advice is to focus on great quality staple pieces, but pop it with up-to-date, fun accessories. That’s why we love these earrings from ICE.com. ICE has some great deals on really high-end jewelry. We picked these earrings out because they are a neutral color (smoky brown topaz), so they can go with anything you wear, but they will definitely add a little glitz to an every-day outfit.  They’re glitter without being “girly!” Costume jewelry is fun, but treat yourself to some really nice pieces every so often — or if you really can’t justify it, ask for them as a gift!  You’ll find that once you have beautiful jewelry, you will find reasons to wear it!

Everyone has it - the midlife pooch! One day you wake up, and there’s a spare tire where your flat stomach used to be. Forget those uncomfortable girdles your grandma used to wear - get yourself some shapewear! That’s why Yummie Tummies is one of our favorite brands out there! Yummie Tummies are shapewear that look just like camisoles, with an invisible support band right in the middle to smooth out your problem area. They’re so cute with lace and different styles, the tank tops can be worn alone or as a long layer under a sweater or jacket. No one will know you are wearing a shaper — you’ll just look toned and tight!

We’re finally starting to get a glimpse of Spring! But until we’re able to enjoy those warm summer nights, up we’ve got to put up with up with unpredictable temperatures and crazy weather.  How do you dress if it’s a cold morning, a hot afternoon, and then a breezy evening?  Layer, layer, layer…

We found that this cashmere cardigan from www.boden.com is a perfect, never-leave-home-without-it, spring piece. It can go over just about any camisole or dress, or be worn over a tee-shirt and jeans to keep you warm and chic! Cashmere is lightweight, breathable, warm and amazingly soft.  This style , with it’s V-neck and shrunken sleeves is perfect for 40+ because it is an up-to-date take on an popular classic. Lots of fun colors to brighten you up.  We want one in every shade!

There are so many products out there that claim to reverse aging and help smoothe out wrinkles.  We have some advice — listen to doctors…Skin Doctors, that is!  We found that using this product, Skin Doctors™ Antarctilyne Plump3, is a great step towards youthful looking skin.  The secret is that it plumps up the collagen under your skin (without Botox!) to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.  All this while hydrating and improving your skin tone too?  We couldn’t ask for anything more!

Fitness gets more and more important as we get older, and it also gets harder and harder to do.  Thank goodness for the Mark Lebert Equalizer!  Not only is it lightweight, portable and easy to set up, but - man! - it really gives you a great workout!  There are so many different exercises you can do to work on so many different muscles, you’ll totally feel the burn!  Plus, it uses your own weight as resistance (similar to the equipment used at Curves), so there’s no need for stopping and changing pins or adding extra weights.  Check out www.lebertequalizer.com to find out more.

Over-40 supermodel Lauren Hutton has remained gorgeous after all these years - and she’s sharing her beauty secret with the world!  Her signature line of beauty products and cosmetics, called “Good Stuff,” addresses the issues women have when trying to make up an older face.  

Many of us have outgrown the heavy, shimmer-packed formulas that are on the market. Those can really age you! Instead, Lauren has come up with sheer, lightweight products that work with, not against, aging skin.  We love how you can choose colors and products based on your skin tone.  And what beautiful colors they are!  

Check out all her incredible products at www.laurenhutton.com!