Yes, ladies you’ve read those words correctly! This is not a joke. It’s official … women over 35 who have had babies and who have bodies that look a bit different than the body they had when they were 18 can rejoice at the idea of strolling down the beach in stylish and sexy swimwear.

A few weeks ago, I was at H & M and made my way to their swimwear area. When I got there I stood and simply stared at the wall trying to figure out how in the world anyone is supposed to wear those tops that were so small (and offered no support).

If you’ve been flipping the pages of Bazaar (my personal favourite fashion bible), you’ll have noticed that they have been featuring Badgley Mischka’s jewellery quite a lot in the past few issues.

The first few times, I really didn’t take note of the brand or the price tag … I just looked at the jewellery in awe. It was only in the April 2008 issue that features Demi Moore on the cover that I became fascinated with a green necklace adorned with beautiful crystals and I HAD to find out how to get it.

When I read the caption near the necklace I noticed that it was Badgley Mischka (owned by Mark Badgley and James Mischka) and I also noticed that the necklace of my dreams was only $495.

I quite like the new extended “10 Years Younger” because the makeovers are even more dramatic than they were in the original show.

I’ve been watching that show for at least four years and I always find it incredible how a little makeup, a good hairstyle and the proper clothes can make an incredible difference in people.

I’d say that most of the participants have reached a certain plateau in their personal lives following major life changes and they need the help of a team of experts to get them out of that rut.

This season the undeniable must-have item is a clutch.

For your summer functions, you can set aside your other handbags in favour of a nice little clutch bag.

The clutch was very popular in the 50s and 60s, but it’s back this season in full force and goes well with many of the new Jackie O-like clothing that you find in every store … from Zara stores to higher-end designers such as Bottega Veneta.

We’ve been seeing many celebs sport the clutch because it really adds a sparkle of sophistication to any little outfit and it’s perfect for late afternoon cocktails, dinners or more formal events.

I was recently reading an interview with former French model Ines de la Fressange in the French edition of “Elle“. Ines was Karl Lagerfeld’s (head designer at Chanel) muse during the 80s and 90s at Chanel couture. Yes, before Nicole Kidman, there was Ines!

I really was beside myself when I read the headlines stating that Ines was 50! I still remember flipping pages of “Vogue” as a teenager and watching fashion shows on TV and I remember Ines like it was yesterday … I just didn’t realize it had been that long ago and that she was 50 (born on August 11 1957).

I’ll admit that had it not been for the headline, I would have guessed her age at maybe 37 … she looks incredible.

I know for a fact that the French don’t go overboard with all of the anti-aging industry like we do in North America and I doubt Ines had any cosmetic work done.

I just had to share this with you!

As you know, Sex and the City was all about designer couture! If you’re not ready to drop several thousands of dollars on a handbag and if the idea of renting a handbag is not appealing to you, you might consider Celebrity inspired designer bags … that won’t force you to take out a second mortgage!

You won’t believe these handbag prices!

Photo from Sex and the City movie premier

“Lipstick Jungle” was the event that had me talking more and more about style on Beauty Match.

Until February, I focused on basic skincare, anti-aging skincare, medical spa treatment, fitness, emotional fitness and healthy eating as means to aging-well.

It’s not that I don’t care about fashion … Italy is my favourite country in the whole wide world because I cannot get enough of Italian fashion … it’s that I had not thought of including this segment originally.