Another Great Product To Buy!

First let me clarify, I do not get paid for endorsing products...except from you, dear reader, who find these recommendations to be helpful. Your feedback is payment enough!

So here's an amazing new product:

Garnier Ultra-Lift Miracle Sleeping Cream! (Actress Kate Walsh is the spokesmodel for this product.)

I tried a magazine insert sampler and had to go out and buy it immediately. It makes your skin glow the next morning, fights wrinkles, reducing signs of tired looking skin and plumped my face perfectly.

It has essential oils, hyaluronic acid, hydroxy acid and rare plant extracts.



You can buy it in your local drug store, Target or Wal-Mart. I looked for it in Ulta but it wasn't there yet. It sells for about $16 (but look for coupons).

There is also an eye cream that I've read is pretty great, as well. I haven't tried it yet but I will.

I am always on the lookout for products that help rejuvenate the facial skin and makes you look refreshed...this is a good, inexpensive refresher that I hope you like, too.

I am currently using Retina to refresh my skin on my face but this stuff is an every other night product I am using now!

Until two weeks, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz

The Postman Cometh!

I have been asked to write about issues with buying items online.

Do you buy clothing or shoes online?  Do you have a problem with these items not fitting properly? What do you do about that?

I wanted a high end pair of shoes and was going to order them online. But my wise husband suggested I find them in a store (where they would cost much more) and at least try them on. I'm so glad I did! I normally wear 7.5 size shoes but these shoes run small, so I had to try on a size 8.5 to find the best fit.  I never would have known that without trying them on.

Also, I went for a professional bra fitting because I really wasn't sure what size I even wore. I was wearing too small in band and cups and now I know what size to buy (after buying two Wacoals at the fitting).

I have a college age friend who is very tiny and has a lot of problems finding the right fit in pretty much everything.

One resolution for that is to find a website that is true to size. You can always send an email to Customer Service and ask about trueness of fit. Also make sure that returns don't cost you anything to ship back.

I have found a few online places that I can buy from that are reliable and true. But there are a few that I sadly discovered run smaller than I am and usually resulted in shipping back (I quit buying from them!).

If you don't get that sort of guarantee, see if there is a local store of that brand. Otherwise it is "caveat emptor" -- let the buyer beware.

There are some unique sites (Etsy) where items are homemade. That means their sizes are varied based on their measurements. Use extreme caution when you order from sites like that.

That doesn't mean not to buy online. Just be prepared to do a little research, maybe experience a little trial and error, and possibly some trips to the post office. You'll find your way eventually.  But share some experiences with us. Let us know what works for you.

Until two weeks, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz

Primary Colors to Wear for Women "of a Certain Age"

According to one of the many magazines I subscribe to, there is an exciting color palette for us to wear this coming Spring season:  red and black.

As an alum of Colonial High School in Orlando, that's an easy color blend to wear (Go Grenadiers!).

I don't recommend you mix your reds (dress, shoes, handbag) because it looks too costumey and is not the style right now. Pick one red and dress it up with black, leopard, stripes, magenta or hot pink, even orange!


You can wear them separately....



Or as a color combo....



And, adding a touch of print or white, can add to your ensemble.




And accessories can be worn to brighten your wardrobe...




And, of course, shoes!



And jewelry....




Although I don't think a magazine can tell us what to wear, they do have some nice pieces that any of us can wear with style and panache. So when you hit the stores, look at buying something red and/or black and feel like a style maven! Because you are!

Until two weeks, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz