{Frocks of Gibralter} Choosing The Perfect Gifts For Our Favorite FUFs (Fab Under Fifty Women)

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 March 10

It’s always fun to spot the gifts you’re pretty certain will please the 20-and-30-something daughters, nieces and friends in your life.

To help ensure that you put a big smile across a young woman’s face when she opens the box, first get a handle on her style. Remember, you’re not buying something you like. This is about her, and just because you think Banana Republic blouses are cool, doesn’t mean she wants to slip into one.

My daughter-in-law is Casual Cool, so it’s a pretty safe bet I’ll score if I buy her something from brands like Madewell or The Gap. Check out our suggestions for your favorite gals, from your Modern Boho daughter to your Preppy Chic colleague.

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Which Glasses Do You Like On Me?

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 February 2

How many times have you been shopping, and asked a complete stranger what she thought of the dress (blouse, shoes, coat, hat, slacks) you were thinking of buying?

Did you really care what she thought, or did you just want affirmation that you looked great and should get it, at once?

As far as I’m concerned, glasses present one of the biggest buying challenges. It’s amazing how this small piece of bent metal or plastic can change your look in the blink of an eye! But do we really see ourselves as others see us, when we’re gazing into our own eyes, trying to decide which frames make us look best?

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{Frocks of Gibralter} One Dress Five Ways

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 February 2

Every woman needs one great dress each season that becomes a go-to piece week after week.

It should be easy to wear and comfortable, and can be dressed up or down, depending on where it’s taking you. Put it together with the right accessories and toppers, and it will never let you down.

If you like these looks, many of the pieces we show here can be found in my online shop, H*O*T House of Terrance. But you can easily replicate the styles, perhaps even with pieces from your own closet.

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{Frocks of Gibralter} 5 Stylish Resolutions For 2015

LEAVE A COMMENT 2015 January 5

If you’re like me, you
embrace the beginning of
a new year with relish.

There’s nothing like the excitement of a fresh start, the chance to hit the reset button and change up something in your life. Time to clean out the closets, conquer a new skill, or just shake up your wardrobe by considering one or more of these style resolutions.

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You’ll Be The Best-Looking Bag Lady At The Airport

LEAVE A COMMENT 2014 December 17

This could be the best-looking, best-made, best-priced carry-on travel bag we’ve ever seen.

Made of select, full-grain leather, with a 100 percent Romanian hemp linen interior, the bag measures 12” H x 7” W and 15” L and features a 6” top expander for last-minute packing. it also has antique brass hardware, two leather outside pockets and an inside iPad-size pocket. Colors are rich brown or black.

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Drape Someone You Love in Faux Fox (It’s So Reasonable, You Can Buy One For Yourself, Too!)

LEAVE A COMMENT 2014 December 16

Who wouldn’t flip over unwrapping a Christmas gift and seeing this luxe-looking Faux Fox Collar/Scarf?

Designed by Kathy Moskal, the genius who co-founded HUE fashion legwear, the soft, cozy and oh-so-sophisticated scarf will instantly give any ensemble a bit of glam! It drapes perfectly and has an elastic loop on the underside to keep it closed. Made in the US, and washable.

“I just throw it over everything.

It’s fun and versatile and I wear it with a jeans jacket, a suit or a dressy coat,” said Robin Bobbe (right), Kathy’s friend and sales rep for Kathy’s new company, OKOKO. “Kathy is coming out with a new line in the spring, made for FabOverFifty women,” Robin told us. “She knows her stuff and I am excited to be a part of it. We are both women in our 60’s.” We can’t wait!

Only 35 Faux Fox scarves are left and can be purchased on eBay for a mere $45
(regular retail was $75).

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Win A Pair of Pretty Wearever Panties for LBL

LEAVE A COMMENT 2014 December 16

This post is sponsored by Wearever Incontinence Panties.

If you’re one of the 30 percent of women—of all ages—who experience Light Bladder Leakage (LBL), enter
to win a pair of beautifully designed, quality
panties from Wearever.

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Introducing “Frocks of Gibralter”

LEAVE A COMMENT 2014 November 24

FOF Terry Gibralter has flawless style, as far as I’m concerned. She turns heads—men’s and women’s, alike—wherever she goes. She could be wearing something as simple as a white shirt and beat-up old jeans, and she’ll look spectacular. So we’ve invited Terry to write a FOFashion advice column, once or twice a month, in which she’ll share some of her tried-and-true tips.

This first column is about one of our favorite subjects—JEWELRY—in which Terry tells us how to wear it best during the holidays,
and throughout the year.

Some of Terry’s tips will link to specific items in H*O*T, her new online shop of new and vintage apparel and accessories. Terry likes to share more than advice. She’s even opened her closet to sell the shirts off her back (literally), because she’s bought and been gifted more than she could possibly wear. Her prices are marvelously modest!

Please join us in supporting FOF entrepreneurs, whenever you can. We’re the greatest generation of women in history, and we’re doing great things every single day.

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{Giveaway} Icon Shoes’ Shoulder Handbag and Wedge Bootie

LEAVE A COMMENT 2014 November 17

Win wearable art worth almost $700!

Our talented friends at Icon Shoes are giving away two pieces of truly wearable art from their “Everyday Sorcery Collection,” designed by contemporary artist, Rodney White. Enter to win a “Marcie” Large Shoulder Bag ($365) and matching “Pearl” Lace-Up Covered Wedge Bootie ($295).

This dashing duo will turn heads wherever you go!

The shoulder bag features a zipper enclosure, two interior pockets, and detachable shoulder straps. “Great for work, but more fun at leisure!” says the manufacturer.

The bootie features a 2-inch covered wedge, and deep brown leather to complement Rodney White’s design. These statement, Italian-made shoes offer “the perfect punch of color and inspiration.”

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At The Top of Her Game

LEAVE A COMMENT 2014 November 14

These are some of the things I love about Pauline Durban: Her enthralling British accent; the fact she adores her son as much as she does; her warmth; her generosity, and her humor.

And, I love the pretty, comfortable and flattering tops she’s been designing for the last couple of years, for FabOverFifty women just like she and I.

Pauline has recently added a honey of a selection of new tops to her Covered Perfectly collection, and she’s redesigned her website so it’s simple as pie to view it all. When I visited Pauline a few months ago, in her hometown of LA, she showed me a few of her new designs and I immediately said: “I want that one!” pointing to the top she was wearing.

So here I am, wearing Pauline’s Color Block top, in beautiful coral and black, over a pair of narrow black pants. The MicroModal and Spandex top (it’s machine washable!) also comes in black with red or black with malt (a deep taupe), in size small to extra-large. The length is perfect, because it helps disguise my less-than-svelte midsection. The sleeves are perfect because they cover my underarm flab. And the round neckline is perfect, because it’s not too low and not too high. I’ve accessorized the top with a thin silk scarf and you can see my coral necklace peeking through if you look closely!

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