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ModernMom Chronicles: Chapter Twenty Eight

Last night when Erin called, the shopping trip sounded like a wonderful idea. I have a great personal shopper at Saks, Erin said. Natalie is a genius. Now, as Heather steps into the dressing room lounge in a tight tan sheath dress that fits her like a sausage casting and faces Erin, she realizes that this wasnt a good idea after all.

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How to Dress Like Celebrities

Replicating a celebrity look can be a tricky business unless you have a personal shopper and a major budget. However, it is relatively easy to use a particular celebrity’s style as your muse. For many celebrities, the little black dress or the plain white tank top with jeans is the base to which they then add signature accessories.

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Careers for Women Over 60

Some boomers never retire; they just move onto new careers, quite often starting up their own businesses. In 2008, the AARP’s Public Policy Institute reported that 21 percent of the self-employed in the United States were 55 to 64 years old, and 10 percent were over the age of 65. Starting a business doesn’t have to mean a brick-and-mortar operation, as there are plenty of businesses that you can run from home. If you don’t want to be your own boss, look to local businesses that will appreciate the years of practical experience you bring to the table.