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Hurray! for Oprah's hair segment
posted on Friday, March 28, 2008
I hope you caught it. Oprah's shows often show great transformations and achieved with a higher standard --head to toe.
Today I caught the haircuts that made such a hugh difference (along with a few extensions too) on women who longed for a difference. The show also provide good make-up and great outfits because they are all part of the total look...each component affects the other.
Aging Rockers need a serious style reassess
posted on Sunday, March 16, 2008
Last Friday I went to one of those concerts whose main attraction and featured performer used to have a hugely successful band and string of hits in the 60's. Now he tours on his own with a new and much younger drummer and 2 guitarists.
If I happen to see these old acts ( and frequently for public television fund raising ) what always strikes me is that these rockers almost always wear the same incredibly harsh and unflattering uniform. The color of choice is always black (maybe some burgundy thrown in). The uniform consists of a hat of some sort (so no one would guess you're bald...or balding-right?) then small sunglasses, the better to look cool ), a black t-shirt is a must (or you may not be perceived as an "artist") and then layered by the ill fitting sport-jacket, along with the ultra tight, clinging black jeans or light blue jeans, finished off with some black boot (with a heel for extra height) or black sneakers. Even the younger guys in the band had only their better physiques going for them...they were already on the fast road to this ubiquitous style. Too bad...if only they were as good to look at as listen to (The star still actually had his unique sound).
Most of the audience looked just as horrendous (and that's out east where there's SUPPOSED to be some better style because of proximity to NYC). There isn't! The crowd enjoyed the music though..dancing in the aisles and trying to get on stage...later perhaps ready to jump on their Harleys?.....and utterly unaware (I'd wager that only my eyes hurt, but no one else's)... that style -wise they need a long hard look in the mirror.Even with the book's positive title, I wondered what it would take for these folks to consider reading "Forever Cool" with an open attitude and mind.
I felt, and still do feel, like a "pioneer"!
posted on Monday, March 10, 2008
I remember how hard it was to get"Forever Cool" looked at, and to be even considered for publication. The topic of style for boomers and older, was viewed as having no potential readership.
Now that it was published, revealing much interest--other books are filling the shelves that have had an easier time no doubt.
But I still feel "Forever Cool" is unique in so many ways. First of all it doesn't presume that women, as they age, are ONLY concerned about looking sexy. I also brought men into the conversation. Although they persist to be generally ignored...I believe women would prefer their men looked better. When your husband or date doesn't look great... neither do you.
My approach is classic yet totally modern (Even certain colors are at issue!).
As in Pilates, I like to hone the inner aesthetic core, before I get more detailed (my next book will be even more layered).
So I still feel, it's an uphill battle, even as I contrast with other books, that supposedly are on the very same subject.
Will AARP become "Hip"?
posted on Friday, March 07, 2008
This media message was just released..
AARP has launched AARP TV, a franchise to create original lifestyle and news programming for boomers and persons 50+. AARP TV's first syndicated half-hour television shows, Inside E Street and My Generation will premiere on Retirement Living Television (RLTV). Inside E Street is a consumer affairs program hosted by Sheilah Kast, and launching March 10 at at 3p on Mondays and Fridays. My Generation is a lifestyle magazine show featuring experts on a variety of topics such as health, money, relationships, entertainment and volunteering. With hosts Greg Williams and Cynthia Steele, My Generation will air Tuesdays through Thursdays at 3p as of March 11. In addition to airing on RLTV, both shows will be distributed via www.AARP.org in complete form as well as edited into segments.
I read about this in 2006 in the Wall St Journal...which lead to my appearance (2X) on RLTV (a wonderful group).
I hope that this venture grows to be successful. My vision for it would be as hip and modern as possible....not only in content but in VISUALS. The sets, graphics, and of course the look of their hosts and guests.
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