NYC Blogger, Square Pearls, Elaine

And just like that, I’m back featuring another fabulous lady over the age of 50. You met many of them here on The Age of Grace Women of Grace series. I admire these beauties with a certain je nais sais quoi. In September, you met the newly published author, Dr. Robyn Joppy, earlier this year, […]

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Frascara Jacquard Print Coat from local boutique The Plum

Back in May 2018, the Ad Council ran a Public Service Campaign using the Alicia Keyes song; You Don’t Know My Name.  This particular advertisement is a unique one that focused on the bond of sisterhood. But at the end of the commercial, a thought-provoking question asked, Do You Know Your Girls? By now, we […]

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Fierce Con NYC Brunch 10/5

Since October 2017 and joining the Forever Fierce community, it’s a new tradition to find ways to celebrate women over the age of 50 in NYC. First, it was a fashion show sponsored by Chico’s at their Broadway store, then lunch at Fig and Olive last year. And on Saturday, bestie and I ventured into […]

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Photo Shoot at Reading Pagoda With Lanternflies

Last Saturday, bestie, my resident budding photographer, her assistant and I motored to The Reading Pagoda for a haunting photoshoot. Little did we know, there was an infestation of an Asian bug called lanternflies. After endless swatting, I say, Reading Pagoda, you can keep your spotted lanternflies.

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How Antioxidants Keep Us Youthful?

Ever notice how as adults, our ears perk up when someone talks about the fountain of youth? In a recent post, I shared five science-based ways to live longer, you may recall them:  a heart-healthy diet, exercising, maintaining average body weight, drinking in moderation, and not smoking.  Today’s post, I want to drill down to […]

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Women of Grace: Meet Dr. Robyn Joppy

It’s been a while since I interviewed someone for the Women of Grace. You know, the series here on The Age of Grace featuring fabulous ladies over the age of 50 who possess a certain je ne sais quoi. Today, the latest Women of Grace:  Meet Dr. Robyn Joppy. You may recall some of the […]

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What Processed Food Does To The Body?

Did you know much of the average American diet consists of 60% of ultra-processed foods? You know the processed foods, the kind made irresistible by sugar, fat, and salt. Let’s examine the question, what processed food does to the body? Most of the food we eat today, processed in some way. Some foods have ingredients […]

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Fall Transition Pieces: White Double-Breasted Blazer With Jeans

Here at the Age of Grace, I’m all about staying healthy and aging gracefully. I believe we all have the same motivation:  living a long and fulfilling life as possible. Researchers identified certain behaviors that can increase longevity. The adoptions of these lifestyle habits, suggests the fountain of youth is within our reach. The five […]

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September 14, Targets Anniversary Collection Drops

Ah, fall, my absolute favorite season of the year. What’s not to love, sweater weather, happy sunflowers blooming, and the leaves beginning to change colors. Fall also means the fashion Bible issues of InStyle and Vogue.  Better yet, on September 14, Target’s Anniversary Collection Drops.

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September InStyle Magazine RealStyle Eugenia Russell Hargrove

With many fashion publications falling by the wayside, InStyle magazine is celebrating 25 years, congratulations. And guess what? I get to commemorate too. Why? According to InStyle Magazine, I’m no shrinking violet, find me in the Real Style section on page 72.

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