by Mimi Ison | May 10, 2023 | Culture
Hey middle-agers. Feeling invisible? Unseen? Did you notice the representation of your age cluster plummet when you turned 50, or even 40? For example, cars, beverages, beauty products, clothes, tech; brands and ad agencies intentionally bypass middle-agers when... 
by Mimi Ison | Feb 15, 2023 | Culture
Here are 4 things I know about Madonna. She is one of the most successful and influential recording artists of all time holding multiple Guinness World Records. Throughout her 40+ year career, she has reinvented herself over and over again from club kid to material... 
by Mimi Ison | Jul 6, 2022 | Ageism, Culture, Life
Note: this article has spoiler alerts for the film Good Luck to You Leo Grande currently available on Hulu. I was listening to an interview with Ali MacGraw, the star of the 1970 hit movie Love Story. I loved her sass and luscious brunette locks in that movie.... 
by Mimi Ison | Dec 12, 2021 | Culture
*And Just Like That…episode 1 and 2 spoiler alert* There’s a moving box in my garage filled with clothes: a ruby red satin cape from the 60’s, a quilted Jeanne Marc matador length jacket with big round shoulders, a polka dot crepe jumpsuit, jewel tone sweaters... 
by Mimi Ison | Jul 31, 2021 | Culture
Aging gracefully… That’s a head-scratcher for me. Beauty articles, skincare marketing, 50+ sites, health blogs, how-tos, fashion mags. Why does everyone want us to age with grace? When I think of grace, ballet dancers come to mind. Also videos of falling cats landing... 
by Mimi Ison | May 31, 2021 | Culture
Paulina… Supermodel. Mom. Writer. Age Influencer. In the 80’s and 90’s even non-fashion followers recognized Paulina Porizkova’s gorgeous face. Her catlike no-teeth smile peered from hundreds of magazine covers including The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue,...