I just discovered this safety jewelry that sets off a loud alarm, texts friends/family/contacts of your location, and dials 911 all at the touch of a button. It’s called Roar Jewelry. Part of the purchase price goes to educating children in empathy, so that the rape and violence culture cycle ends.
Wanna start a free pop-up store for the homeless? Check out this video, which gives how-to information including downloadable posters!
Introducing The Street Store. The world’s first rent-free, premises-free, free ‘pop-up clothing store’ for the homeless, found entirely on the street and curated by you.
Download open-source files and host your own Street Store on www.thestreetstore.org
Follow on Twitter @TheStreetStore and on Facebook.com/thestreetstoreorg
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Tagged Accessories, Community, Do-it-yourself, Economics, Family, Free, Frugal, health, Love, New idea, Sustainable
The First Sign Hair Clip was designed by Rachel Emanuele as a tool to protect women from violent crime. The clip can attach to hair or even a purse strap, and then detects through algorithm if you are being attacked (it knows the difference between a violent attack, a bump on the head, or jogging for instance). It also has a panic button you can push in case of danger as well. The included app collects data as evidence such as where you are, records your conversation, notifies authorities that a crime is being committed, and sends out a verbal message saying you have been located and help is on the way (thus possibly scaring away the attacker so no more harm is done, but also gathering information about him for prosecution).
Here’s the background story
You can reserve a clip for yourself or a loved one, and bring this hair clip to market through your contributions to this Indigogo account.
Thanks to Gizmag for this article on Impact Sensing Hair Clip Helps Fight Violent Crime.
Using free internet plans, your local 3D printer, and less than $10 for materials you can make your own hand prosthetics (what currently cost $20,000 ready-made). Here’s what curiosity, collaboration, and a little love can do.
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Tagged Accessories, Community, Do-it-yourself, Economics, Family, Frugal, health, New idea, Science, Sustainable
Do you hate it when you go to the doctor and they need to draw blood or give you a shot but they can’t find a vein? Searching for a vein (and multiple pokes of needles) may be a thing of the past with this new invention by Evena Medical that allows cardiovascular imaging through special glasses called Eyes On. Learn more about Eyes On “see through your skin” glasses in this video.
Thanks to Gizmag for this story.
UPDATE 2020 I NO LONGER OWN THE OVER 40 FASHIONS WEBSITE OR DOMAIN NAME. I finally did it! Finally was able to change over the old Over 40 Fashions iweb site to a modern site with a lot more functionality and ease of use! You can now search for styles by category (tops, bottoms, accessories etc.) and also by tag (body shape and possibly other tags in the future). Thank you for being so encouraging of my little volunteer experiment since 2009, allowing women of all sizes to show off fashions they like from their own closets. Women 40+ get to play dress-up, share what works for them, educate women of all ages on what stands the test of time, as well as encourage each other. Instead of trying to fit into styles/shapes/sizes/trends that aren’t flattering anymore (and were they even flattering back then anyway?), we are showing what DOES look flattering now, what we enjoy, and telling why we enjoy it. If you have arthritic feet and can’t wear high heels anymore..what cute shoes CAN you wear?
On Over 40 Fashions, we share what we like and give our opinions so we can get great new ideas on where to shop to find styles, colors, sizes, and fashions that work for us. I’m also hoping the fashion industry and advertisers catch on and start using real women 40+ of all shapes and sizes as their models. This is why I say “If you don’t see someone who looks like you as a model, then we need YOU to contribute!” Plus, tell your friends you’re an international (internet) fashion model – how fun is THAT?
I’m looking for clothing advertisers who want to reach the 40+ female to sponsor/advertise. I’ve been hosting and honing Over 40 Fashions since 2009 as a hobby and feel it’s to the place where it can make a larger impact. On another note, I’ve had people asking where they could donate, so I’ve included a donation entry on the paypal button under the sponsor link. If you feel you’ve learned something new from this site, or want to say ‘thank you’ for the opportunity for women of all shapes and sizes to be seen and heard, feel free to donate a few bucks if you feel so inclined.
I’m so happy for those excited to share this journey. Please subscribe using the subscribe button on the Over 40 Fashions website so you can get all posts immediately and you don’t miss anything. Tell your friends. And please, be a model!
Sincerely,
Barb Hughes, founder and instigator of Over 40 Fashions
via Over 40 Fashions | women 40+ wearing/sharing clothes we like.
P.S. this may mean some of the fashion ideas that I previously blogged about will only be seen on the Over 40 Fashions site in the future.
Boy did I have fun this past week. Went to The Difference where they were hosting a free seminar on fall fashion for the classic type. Classic types tend to stay in our fashion rut – hey, if it was popular 2 decades ago, it still should look fine, right? What I love about The Difference is they always prod me to crawl out of my fashion rut and try something new that flatters.
I am actually 3 types: classic (I like simple, classic lines), delicate (it’s because I’m petite and about 100 pounds, not that I like the term ‘delicate’ at all), and casual (I prefer comfort over anything, so my casual side is always fighting my classic…and they both are unnerved to be considered delicate).
I think the ladies at The Difference did a fine job of helping me to find an outfit that perfectly fits ALL my criteria, while challenging my pre-conceived notions.
I usually shy away from tunic tops because they make me look squat – but look what looks fabulous when it’s the right cut/color/style for a petite? This Tunic Top is Tribal brand, 94% polyester, 6% spandex. It has a gentle cowl neck drape and long sleeves (which I prefer. If I want 3/4 sleeves I can push them up). I like this color combination for fall, and the pattern speaks of anything but delicate:)
The pants are by a company called Miracle Body. The ladies at The Difference assured us that these make ANY women’s body look great. I ended buying the pull on jeans so I could wear them under tunics without the zipper-pooch. I don’t know if it’s because I’m of that age where I prefer elastic waist pants…or that I’m petite so any extra pooch or puff shows up more on me, but I’m finding that I’m little by little replacing all my jeans/pants with no-zipper ones. These Miracle Body elastic waist pants are 88% cotton, 9% polyester, and 3% spandex, and have some sort of a pooch eliminator belly band inside that I didn’t even feel at all, it’s that comfortable. The color is a gray/green, so depending on what you wear on top, they seem to change their hue. The pants look great tucked into boots, and lay flat at the ankles.
The belt was the big investment, but it really does make this outfit, and here’s why. I have a short waist. O.K. a non-existent waist. My rib cage sits on my hipbones, so there is no place for a belt to go. However, I have long legs, so since this belt sits on my hips, it extends my short waist, AND gives my body the illusion of being taller because it dips lower in the front. The silver buckle matches the silver in my hair, and the black leather goes with EVERYTHING, including these black leather boots and pretty much everything else I own.
The boots I got a few years ago at Nordstrom. They are Spire Peak Merrill boots in black leather. They’ve got thinsulate insulation and are waterproof, so they keep me warm and comfortable. They have tennis shoe like walking comfort, and have easy access inner side zips. Check out The Difference on facebook.
Learn easy new ways to show off your scarves!
With colder weather around the corner, here’s a snuggly warm submission from contributor Margaret Kumma. Plus, she’s got creative uses for some of these items that go beyond sleeping.
The bathrobe is a plush robe in pink. The fabric is 100% cotton. The brand is Hotel Spa Collections. I purchased it from Amazon a few years ago in the winter. What I like about it is that it’s very warm for those cold winter nights. I also like the mid-thigh length. I love how soft and comfortable Continue reading
Margaret Kumma talks about clothes she loves from her own closet that flatter her curvy shape:
What I love about this blouse are the colors, the crinkle fabric, the shape, and the pleated front and 28″ length. I also love that it’s very roomy! I’m fairly sure my shape is Apple because I seem to be pretty much round! The Crinkle Georgette Blouse color is listed as Blue Multi-Floral, but really it’s a sort of rose background with multi-colored flowers, which are mostly blue, and there are purple and white as well. The fabric is 100% polyester, the brand is Only Necessities, purchased from Continue reading
I like learning new things, especially for free. I was researching online about how to repair jewelry and came across a website by Esslinger, a company that sells watchmaker and jewelry supplies, explaining how-to tips for beading, identifying your birthstone, do-it-yourself jewelry, watch repair and more. This site is full of tips about gems and jewelry for the curious and frugal.
For example, here’s a video that shows how to change a watch battery:
According to the website, Esslinger has been around 90 years, which is pretty darn impressive. You can learn more from their ‘about us’ page.
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If you’re looking for a simple way to elongate an outfit, try wearing neutrals and then throw on a splash of color with a long thin gauzy scarf. This outfit seems to give a nod to the 1920’s.
Summer weight cloche-like hat is silver/grey tweed polyester with a cute same-fabric flower on the side. Purchased at The Difference.
Close fitting v-neck long sleeve t-shirt is a soft and fluid 75% cotton 25% rayon blend, in a steel grey, Ya Los Angeles brand.
White ‘cami’ is actually a high neck sports bra Continue reading
A few years back we found cute black cowboy boots for my teen daughter at a thrift shop. They were in great shape except for the heels – which were trashed. We found an unassuming little cobbler shop nestled in a basement in our neighborhood. Hollywood Shoe Repair is owned and operated by Alex. Not only was he kind and helpful, but his repair work was quality and reasonably priced. He replaced the worn boot heels, but he went the extra mile and shined up the entire boots so they looked brand new!
Recently I was shoe shopping for waterproof walking/hiking shoes. Although my Continue reading
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Wondering how to dress between the winter/spring season? Stylist Amy Salinger gives innovative ideas on how to combine the little black dress in your closet with some unique pairings to brighten up your winter/spring wardrobe. See the video One Dress, Five Ways To Wear It.
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Tagged Accessories, Apple Core shape, Banana shape, Curvy Apple shape, Frugal, Modeling, Pear shape, Strawberry shape
Simple and classy: That’s what Jade shows in this photo with her slenderizing and tasteful outfit. V-neck t-shirt with 3/4 sleeves, straight leg jeans, boots, plus a heart pendant silver necklace, silver glasses and silver cuffs.
Thanks, Jade, for sharing this great look.
Taking vitamin and mineral supplements internally can give a body what it needs to stay healthy. Patches that deliver small and slow amounts of medication via the skin can help heal as well (i.e. nicotine patches, hormone patches, sea-sick prevention patches). So it should be no surprise that science is (re)discovering a hybrid of the two – minerals you wear, in the form of Therapeutic Gemstones.
When my doctor prescribed Therapeutic Gemstones, the image of a woman draped in jewels lamenting “I have a headache – bring me the emeralds!” came to mind. I looked into Continue reading
Here’s my yoga shoes. I wear them when I get out of the shower for half an hour or so to strengthen my feet. You know in yoga class where the instructor always tells you to spread your toes so your weight is distributed better for balance? These shoes help you do that. And after you get used to the strange feeling, they feel great.
These are for around the house wear – you don’t want to wear them all day because your feet would probably get fatigued. But used as part of a healthy body and strengthening/balance regime, they are a nice addition.
You’ve heard about 3D printing, right? It’s not just for industry anymore. Anyone can now design and print their own custom items. If you have an idea for a new product, Shapeways 3D Printing lets you model your design with their software, upload it to their site, choose the materials you want your item to be made of and what price you’d like to sell it for. Then Shapeways will SELL your item for you on their site, and you’ll get a cut from the sale. How cool is that? Check out the site to see examples.
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Tagged Accessories, Art, Do-it-yourself, Economics, New idea
I get to be a product tester! This is the first test product: a free sample of Borghese Readers from Icon Eyewear. The review goal was 50 words on “What did you like most about the Borghese readers from Icon Eyewear?” I’ve underlined what I liked most. Here’s my take:
Borghese Readers from Icon Eyewear fit women’s faces – slim to the head – no sliding around the ears. Frame color is root beer in acrylic; sides are gold/black toned metal, earpieces plastic with a textural pattern (traction to keep glasses from falling off an eyeglass chain). Professional yet playful vibe.
See them in action at the Would I Wear That? Segment here.
This might be the easiest way to put hair in a ponytail for those who prefer to use a tech/tool instead of using one’s hands alone. I found it humorous as well as strangely practical. Vacuum cleaners are amazing tools, and I like how this video shows an innovative additional use for an everyday tool.
http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/dad-makes-daughter-s-ponytail-with-vacuum-cleaner/1j8y8875z
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