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Author Archives: Anne @ The Frump Factor
Special TV offer! Act now!
I’ve been spending lots of time at the gym lately, and not because I’m suddenly dedicated to fitness, believe me. No. Unlike my house, the gym is air-conditioned. So even though exercise is far from my first-choice activity, I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Humor, Over40
Tagged advertising, aging, beauty, beauty products, celebrities, cindy crawford, infomercials, montel williams, over 40, paid programming, skincare, valerie bertinelli
40 Comments
Shopping with Mom
I recently returned from a visit to the Frump Factor ancestral home. It was here that I endured junior high school, an endless sequence of bad haircuts, and culottes. So let’s just say the style legacy I left behind is … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Life, Over40, Shopping
Tagged department stores, family, fashion, life, midlife, over 40, shopping, women's clothing
28 Comments
Once in a lifetime
I recently attended my 25th college reunion. The journey involved a seemingly endless car trip, during which the rocky ridges of Massachusetts gave way to the green meadows of New York and, finally, the wide, open fields of Ohio. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Over40, PersonalStyle
Tagged 1980s, college, college reunions, fashion, midlife, over 40, reunions, style
31 Comments
The mascara games: Fear and loathing at the drugstore
Not too long ago, as I was half-squatting, half-sprawling on the floor of my local drugstore, unsuccessfully searching the lowest possible shelf for a replacement mascara, a question popped into my head. Do all beauty products get discontinued within a … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Humor, Shopping
Tagged beauty, beauty products, Beautypedia, cosmetics, humor, mascara, Paula Begoun, shopping
38 Comments
Late to the arm party
When I was in my early thirties, I used to make bead necklaces. It was fun while also being a source of endless frustration. For every successful necklace that got worn, there were several others that just didn’t work out. … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged accessories, beading, beads, bracelets, DIY, fashion, over 40, stretch bracelets, style
28 Comments
Fantasy vs. reality: The closet edition
In the fantasy, I stroll into my perfectly organized closet to assemble my perfectly coordinated outfit. My clothes are color-coordinated and organized by type. Outfits assemble themselves effortlessly. After a quick glance in my beautifully lit, 3-way mirror, I smile … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, PersonalStyle
Tagged closets, fashion, organization, personal style, Project Runway, storage
32 Comments
Not quite an “it bag”
We’ve all heard about the “it bag” — the gaudy, blingy, overpriced-but-I’ve-got-to-have-it bag of the moment. Your attitude toward the “it bag” may depend on your value system, budget, and/or personal political philosophy. To you, “it bags” may be odious … Continue reading