Bring up the subject of wearing heels, and women respond as if you’re starting a debate about religion or politics. They have a lot to say for and against the practice. Here are some of our favorite positions, on both sides of the issue!

“Never. After a lifetime of having to dress up for my job, when I left to become self employed, I threw away all my heels and panty hose. And my back and my toes thank me every day.”

Mary Tracy Hollifield

“When I wanna feel SEXY!”

Wendy G. Lax-Bryant

“High heels? Never. Have you ever seen an X-ray of feet in high heels/stilettos? You’d never wear them again. LOL I do wear a lower heel though if an occasion calls for it.”

Debbie Summers

“Never. Women look utterly ridiculous teetering around in them. And OLD women who wear them to try to look young appear as ridiculous as a bald old guy with a comb-over.”

Donna Dee

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Make your wardrobe sing this spring with tempting new tops! Whether you want to hide your tummy or slim your waist, Covered Perfectly apparel will do the job to perfection. Most pieces in the lovely collection are styled in completely natural MicroModal, with just the right amount of Spandex, and feel so luxuriously soft and light, you’ll almost forget you’re wearing them. And, you’ll look absolutely amazing no matter where you’re going, anytime of day!
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You may not be able to judge a book by its cover, but can you judge a woman by her shoes? And when a woman talks shoes, she can be pretty funny.

“LOL any! However, I love TOMS and what they stand for.”
Cheryl Caperchione

“Stilettos, but my age has caused me to choose wedges”
Connie Kincannon

“Any shoes, boots! I feel like Imelda Marcos”
Karla Anderson

“Homypeds…sadly, .my old feet don’t want fashion anymore.”
Carine Munro

“Comfortable! Good looking doesn’t matter anymore if they kill my feet!”
Susan Stompf

“Wedges, but anything really. Can’t do more than 4″ heels though (unless they’re platforms!)”
Sandra McIntyre

“Dansko clogs”
Wendy K Hahn

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It took me decades to find a perfume that I’d love and love and love. It’s Une Rose by Frederic Malle.

And how nice it is that we have a plethora of fragrances from which to choose. Each of us “wears” a scent differently, so when we find one we adore, we truly can call it our own. We asked you to tell us about your favorite perfume. Here’s a selection of our favorite responses and a rundown of the top five FOFragrances.

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When it comes to shopping, she’s “the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time),” unabashedly says my fabulously stylish FOFriend, Terry Gibralter, whose online vintage shop sells many of her own possessions.

“We’ve never met a shopping challenge we didn’t slay!” she says. Consider Terry’s 10 rules for buying behavior and you could become savvy in the stores, too.

This is the most important step before doing any kind of shopping, ever. You’ll be able to see what you own and know what you need. Separate your clothes by type of garment, and maybe even by color. Use hangers designed especially for shirts, skirts, and pants because they will make everything easier to hang, as well as help you keep your wardrobe in tip-top shape. Shelves make excellent handbag organizers, and sturdy, sizeable shoe racks will save you lots of time when it comes to finding the perfect  pair for your outfit. Once you have a closet that works, you’ll never go back to closet clutter again.

Often we wander into stores without a real plan in mind, which contributes to grabbing those horrendous mistakes that wind up in the back of the closet, forever! Starting with a list will make things infinitely easier, keeping you focused on the items you actually need. It also will help save you time and keep you from making impulse purchases. (We can’t guarantee this, however!)

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Whether you want to hide your tummy, slim your waist, or show off your shoulders, Covered Perfectly tops will do the job to perfection. Styled in completely natural MicroModal, with just the right amount of Spandex, these lovely pieces feel so luxuriously soft and light, you’ll almost forget you’re wearing them. And, they look absolutely amazing with everything from jeans to skirts.
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Is there one era that really speaks to you when it comes to your personal style? Are you a roaring 20s flapper or a 70s boho chic princess? My fashionable friend, Terry Gibralter, is a bit obsessed with the mod mod world of the 60s. But whatever your style, she has the jewelry to express it in her oh-so-fab shop, H*O*T.

The years after World War I ushered in a new mood in design based on clean-cut architectural looks, which came to be known as art deco. Influenced by geometry–circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles — 20s jewelry really made a bold statement! This Etro geometric faux emerald cocktail ring is a perfect example.     (more…)