Latest Fashion Updates for Women

Party season is about to begin, which means you'll soon be shopping for the perfect holiday party cocktail dress. But think about this first. Would you wear a dressy jumpsuit instead? This year, evening jumpsuits are stealing the spotlight. They're classy, comfortable and look pretty darn sexy.

Have you been following my Fabulous After 40 Styleblazer series ? Every week I interview a mature fashion blogger about how she likes to dress, and I showcase some of her best looks. I've profiled close to 50 of these fabulous fashionistas so far, each with their own unique style.

If you're a regular reader, you know by now that to look elegant wearing leggings over 40, you need to wear a long top that covers your bottom. However, many of you tell me you are still having trouble finding just the right one.

Want to lose five pounds, no diet or exercise required? Color has the power to slim and shape and that's why color block dresses are still so popular. Strategically placed colored panels whittle your waist, shave inches off your thighs and create optical illusions to make you look slim and trim.

You've probably heard that a fabulous leather jacket goes with everything, and that's true enough. But how do you create a look that's more grown-up than grunge with something that may be a little edgier than you may be used to wearing? Here are 3 Cool and Classy Ways to Style a Leather Jacket over 40.

Why do some women over 40 love leggings, while others loathe them? I'd be willing to bet that the haters just haven't learned how to style them right. Sure, leggings can look sloppy or tacky worn with just any old thing.

Creative people need a creative outlet. Alice Warren has found hers. By day, she is a banker, but in her spare time she's a fashion, blogger. Alice is the founder of Happiness at Midlife.

Need some ideas for what to wear with your colored jeans this fall? Here's a look at the shades and styles that are trending right now. MARSALA JEANS AND SHADES OF FALL If you read my color report for fall 2015, then you know that Marsala is the color of the year.

I'm a big fan of adding color to my wardrobe to perk up my look during the dreary winter months. One of my favorite ways to do that is to wear a color-blocked sweater. This orange, ribbed, zigzag knit by Vince Camuto is my new favorite.

It's fuzzy, warm, and it feels so rocker glam. I'm talking about fall's coolest accessory - the faux fur vest. Jeans/Leggings + a top may be your everyday uniform, but let's face it; that can get a little boring.