I love this issue.Why,youmayask?Please,letme sharethemanyreasons.Withfashiontrendschangingseason to season, year to year, fashion is a topic in which there is always something to talk about.The styles can be amazing - or not so amazing - but nomatterwhat,theyfosterconversation.Andforourmagazine,that'sourmission. Wewanttogetpeopletalking-andthinking...(soIdigress.Let'sgetbackontopic).We lovewhenweseestylesthatwerepopular20yearsagocomebackforanothergo-round. Sure, they may be slightly updated - a fresh colorway here, a new fabrication there - but how cool is it that so many styles get a chance to "live again" when reimagined through today'shottest"it"designers.EvenbetteristhatFab50'sreadersprobablyworecertain stylesthefirsttimearoundandnowhavethechance(iftheychoose)towearthemagain! HaveyoueveraskedyourselfjusthowhaveAmerica'sfirstladiesinfluencedfashion throughoutourhistory?
AreyouexcitedtoreadanamazinginterviewwithSouth Florida'sbelovedfashiondesigner,ReneRuiz,ashetalksaboutwhatinspireshim toblendMiami'ssultrysexinesswithgracefuleleganceregardingthisseason's upcomingholidayattire?Wearealsogoingtogiveyousomegreattipsasto howasimple(butbeautifullycrafted,ofcourse)scarfcanenhanceyourlook. It can polish up your work attire, amp up your most casual weekend wear, andwearewillingtobetthatonceyoureadthisarticle,themodestscarf will become your "go-to" accessory for the upcoming holiday season.
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The holiday season is upon us already and we have some fantastic gift ideas for that special man or woman in your life! I invite you to takeafewminutestoperuseourpages;especiallyourEditor'sPick pages to see which items South Florida trend setters are loving thisminute. WealsotakealookbackatoneofHollywood'smost famous - and glamorous - fashion icons, Audrey Hepburn, and how she impacted the worldwide fashion scene for decades. However, this issue is not only about fashion. Fabulously50+Magazinecontinuestoproducecompellingeditorials andpictorialpagesdepictingmanyareasofinterestforour readers,includinginspirationallifestylestories,exciting travelopportunities,enlighteninghealthupdates,along withholidayentertainingideas. CheckoutourEvents Calendar, which will be part of all upcoming issues. Andspeakingof"ourpages,"don'tbesurprised if something looks a bit different but you can't put your finger on it. We want to keep our magazineasfreshaspossible,andwhilewe’re still new to the scene, there’s no time like the present to improve – even on a great thing! So, be on the lookout for our fabulous new design – we hope it suits your style! Let us know - we welcome your feedback-afterall,itisyouourvalued readerswhowillkeepusgrowingand going strong. If you'd like to share yourthoughts,pleasereachoutto us at ricki@fabulously50.com. Now,it'stime.Sitback,relax and enjoy this all new Fabulously50+ Fashion edition!
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america’s first ladies fashion
by Heather Montgomery/Patti Silverman
Our country is in the midst of a heated presidential election and a politically influential fashion season. For the past year, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been on the campaign trail promoting their ideas to the American public. For Hillary Clinton, image consultants and stylists were hired, hairstyles were changed and designer clothing and accessories were selected to package her likeability and credibility.
This upcoming election will have a unique impact on fashion, perhaps in more ways than ever before. For the first time in United States history, we have a female presidential candidate. Not only is Hillary the first woman to run for president, but she was previously a first lady. Therefore, in this political race, there is only one true candidate for FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States), Melania Trump. How will either of these two “Firsts” affect fashion? We set out to answer this question when planning our fashion issue.
The president’s wife has a key role, representing the U.S. on both a national and international platform. Throughout the president’s term, the first lady is busy with her own projects while she raises awareness about current events and world issues. In addition, the first lady has become a fashion icon for women in the U.S. and around the globe.
How will this year’s historic presidential election impact fashion for the next four years? The first of two questions is this: will we have a new first lady or will we have a new first spouse? The change in terminology doesn’t come naturally. And if we don’t have a first lady, what will we have? A first man…a first gentleman…a first former-president? Regardless of what you might choose to call past President Bill Clinton, should his wife Hillary win, he definitely won’t be a first lady!
If Melania Trump becomes our next first lady, she will definitely maintain the state of high fashion in the White House. The former GQ cover model brings a contemporary look to the political campaign. Her attention to detail is impeccable, and she seems to love classic solid looks with complimentary colors. Often seen “shoulder robing” a jacket along with her signature knee-length sheath dresses, she typically adds a matching Chanel bag and Christian Louboutin shoes. Some of her favorite designers are Valentino, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and Michael Kors. Melania Trump has already brought her style and fashion je ne sais quoi to the world stage on the campaign trail with her husband. If her $100,000 Couture Dior wedding dress is any prediction of the possible inaugural days to come, we will be in for a spectacular four-year fashion ride. Melania, now 46, will celebrate her 50th birthday in the next election cycle. She is poised to be a fashion icon for the Fab -
Melania Trump
ulously50+ for years to come. Inquiring fashion minds want to know what this lady (first, or otherwise) will wear next.
On the other hand, if we elect our first female president how will her fashion choices impress the women of the world? Hillary Clinton was first lady during Bill Clinton’s two terms spanning 1993 to 2001 when she was in her mid40s and early 50s. How do we remember Hillary’s fashion impact as a first lady… headbands, pantsuits and a myriad of hair styles? On the campaign trail at age 68, Hillary is still bringing flair to her signature power pantsuits and she inspires many modern women to wear them as well. However, she can also turn heads as she did at one of Bill’s inaugurations when she wore a royal purple gown with a lace top and silk velvet overskirt. Oscar de la Renta is one of her favorite designers. Her outfits are expertly tailored and often feature a statement piece of jewelry to exude femininity and style. Her hair has been more expertly shaped and styled. This begs the question: does society pressure a woman in power to dress in a more masculine way? Or does the woman instinctively know that in order to be taken seriously she has to lose her “feminine” fashions? Either way, with Hillary as our first female president, highend fashion will most likely take a back seat to the priorities of the Oval Office and matters of national security.
Fashion and Women in Power
It’s hard not to compare the current unique fashion dynamic to that of a Margaret Thatcher vs. Grace Kelly. Both were incredible ladies, but they were polar opposites in dress. One was a British stateswoman and politician who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, while the other was an American movie star who later became Princess of Monaco. No matter which style you prefer, they were both powerful women to be reckoned with.
Fashion has evolved immeasurably since America’s founding, and our first ladies have been instrumental in its progression. Each first lady brings her own special flair to the White House and helps to define an era. From American classics to bold looks from new designers, first ladies are trendsetters and style icons.
Look to these fashionable first ladies for inspiration in creating your own legacy of glamour, grace and style.
Jacqueline Kennedy
We do not have to look very far back in history to remember one of the most influential first ladies when it came to fashion, Jacqueline Kennedy. While her husband, John F. Kennedy, was in the White House, and for years after his tragic death, Jackie was regarded as a fashion icon and trendsetter in the U.S. and around the world. She exuded grace and charm. Her stylish suits and skirts were always perfectly tailored. She popularized the pillbox hat and owned dozens of styles by Halston. Her oversized sunglasses and silk scarves were signature pieces. Elbow-length gloves, bows and capes also defined her style, and the result was unmatched glamour in the White House.
Jackie Kennedy
