Jodell of  Black Cat Plus is hosting Fashion Flash. Her posts are always on point  and packed with fresh ideas and information.  Check out  her  take on  the new line of plus sign of clothing from Adele and Burberry, plus size beauty pagents and   fashion tips for work and play  when you are a plus size forty something chick.

October is also Menopause Awareness  Month.  Last week   I took a  look at beauty issues that  are  co-travelers with menopause  that include dry skin  and hair loss.  For diet advice that really delivers  look at Menopause Makeover that offers  nutritional advice  to deal with  post menopause weight gain.  And no, its not inevitable and irreversible.