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Tantalizing Tuesday: Free Giveaways From Blogs and Magazines
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Tantalizing Tuesday: Beauty Blog and Magazine Giveaways
If Manic Monday didn't put a smile on your face, maybe Tantalizing Tuesday will lift your spirits. Good, better, and best -- Jeez, English grammar can be so frustrating with its irregular forms like good, better, best, due to the complex etymology of its lexicon, which wipes the smile off our face some days -- but good, better, and best sums up the beauty blog and magazine giveaways this week.
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Classics Are Easier on Your Wallet Than Trends
(This post was written for Coutorture on the newly released book Harper's Bazaar Great Style. The Best Ways To Update Your Look.)
In October of 1973, Lauren Hutton graced the cover of Vogue 28 times and was the first model to receive an exclusive million dollar cosmetics contract with Revlon Ultima in 1973 and then again in 1993. She is not only an icon for models but one for baby boomer women. At the age of 64, she epitomizes the classic look of the mature woman. Baby Boomers, 76 million strong, are growing older. Every minute, three boomers turn 50, while another one turns 60, but their classic is not your mother's classic.
What is classic?
- Classic can be defined as something that will always last, without regard to fashion or fads. Think the little black dress. It is always in vogue.
- Classic is not trying too hard but giving the impression of being modern and sophisticated.
- Classic is a clothing style that doesn't scream "I am all the rage" but quietly makes a statement.
- Classic is dressing in what suits your body type and personal style.
- Classic is wearing what makes you feel beautiful and confident.
- Classic is timeless and doesn't struggle for effect.
- Classic is a signature look that works year after year. (In my case my signature look for twenty years was a tuxedo. It was my go-to LBD.)
- Classics are those pieces that are timeless and work season after season -- a crisp white blouse, a pencil skirt, a pair of dress slacks, a black cashmere turtleneck sweater, and the LBD keep you in the craze without being too crazy.
As I navigate the second half of my century, I try not to make in-your-face fashion statements. I try to let my personality (or personality disorder) show through with a great shoe, a great handbag, or a jazzy scarf. Sticking with classic pieces allows you to play with fun 
accessories. Not only is this easier on your wallet, but it's much more authentic. Instead of fleeting fads dictating your style, you will dictate your style. That in an of itself is classic.
accessories. Not only is this easier on your wallet, but it's much more authentic. Instead of fleeting fads dictating your style, you will dictate your style. That in an of itself is classic.
To mark their 140th anniversary, Harper's Bazaar has released a book that will help you determine your sense of style, celebrate your size, and choose investment pieces. Harper's Bazaar Great Style: Best Ways to Update Your Look by Jenny Levin is a one-stop style guide that covers everything from wardrobe essentials to evening glam. It's a must-have reference for any fashionista. The boomerista will embrace the section on how to be fabulous at any age. ($17.11 at Amazon.com.)
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