Sandra is the middle-aged woman you hear about who sheds everything she owns and sets out into the world to rediscover and redefine herself. After more than twenty years spent in the fashion industry designing collections for brands such as La Senza, Victoria’s Secret, and JACOB Lingerie, she shifted her path and pursued her longtime passion for writing, traveling, and photography. Sandra was published in the NY Times best selling book Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It. A deeply personal essay hand-picked by Elizabeth Gilbert about loss, facing fears, and going after dreams. Visit her website: www.sandraroussy.com

Latest Posts By Sandra Roussy

4 months ago

Why You Should Learn a New Language in a Homestay Abroad

Are you thinking of learning a new language? We often hear that it’s never too late to learn something new, right? But the thought of learning a new language past our 50s can be intimidating and quite frankly somewhat scary…

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4 months ago

10 Most Comfortable Dressy Shoes for Women Over 50

Are you looking for a new pair of dressy shoes? We should all have a pair of classic dressy shoes in our closet ready for when a special occasion or an invite to an event comes up. The main problem with dressy shoes, if you aren’t used to wearing them…

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4 months ago

10 Best Robes for Women Over 50

Robes are synonymous with relaxing time at home, spa days, or the moment after your shower/bath. The main focus when purchasing a new robe is comfort. You know those days when you look forward to getting home and slipping into your robe?

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4 months ago

Interview with a Plus-Size Fashion Designer – Her Styling Tips for Curvy Mature Women

Designers and retailers are now offering plus-size women of all ages the opportunity to wear fashionable, feminine, and trendy clothing. Clothing sizes 14 and above are categorized as plus-size and can be found in specialty shops catering to sizes…

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4 months ago

10 Luxurious Cashmere Pieces for Women Over 60

Do you know where cashmere wool comes from? Many people get this wrong. Cashmere is a fiber that comes from the underbelly of cashmere goats. Yes, goats, not sheep! It is softer and also warmer than sheep’s wool…

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4 months ago

10 Movies to Watch Starring Strong and Stylish Older Women

It used to be that women over 60 were automatically dismissed from Hollywood and the film industry. Producers and casting directors seemed to think that older women didn’t have any value to bring to a movie and cast younger women…

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4 months ago

13 Best Mascaras for Older Women

The one makeup item that I simply can’t live without is mascara. I wear it every day, and sometimes that’s the only thing I put on for those natural-look days. I have been wearing mascara since I was a teenager. Needless to say…

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4 months ago

How to Hide Belly Fat Over 50

Most women gain belly fat during menopause and well into post-menopause. Our hourglass figures give way to a heavier middle section and, sometimes, excessive belly fat. This is caused by the reduction of female hormones…

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4 months ago

Should You Wash New Clothing Items Before Wearing Them?

The simple answer to that question is yes. But have you ever wondered why it is recommended that you wash your clothes before wearing them for the first time? Have you ever developed a rash a few days after wearing a brand-new clothing item?

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4 months ago

9 Best Eyeshadows for Older Skin

Makeup trends and eyeshadow colors go in and out of style. At our age, we have seen many of these trends come and go and sometimes even come back. I went through phases where there were periods that I couldn’t leave…

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