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Playing dress-up after 55

Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Month: May 2017

Alberta Ferretti: love is not rational but I had to have this delicate silk maxidress

Which way is the front of the dress? Snaps underneath the armpit. A long white silk slip layered with lace and more silk that drapes on the… Read more “Alberta Ferretti: love is not rational but I had to have this delicate silk maxidress”

May 29, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Philosophical di Lorenzo Serafini (Alberta Ferretti): Playful retro dresses with florals, color, ruffles and belts

Alberta Ferretti carries a less formal line of clothing (Philosophy) and I love the dresses paired with Ferragamo or Prada flats, no makeup and bare legs.

May 28, 2017May 28, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Tom Ford’s minimalist, exquisitely tailored blouse and skirt turned me back to black and an American designer 

Tom Ford’s silk black blouse — with long sleeves, zippers at the wrist, mesh on the shoulder and sleeves and a perfect torso drape — is the… Read more “Tom Ford’s minimalist, exquisitely tailored blouse and skirt turned me back to black and an American designer “

May 24, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Tom Ford’s Liquid Sequin dress rocks

Small sequins. Shimmering. Exploring the color black. Long sleeve. This dress pours over your body. Divine. Easy. Comfortable. Simple.

May 23, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Roberto Cavalli: Little Silk Dress with pockets 

I found this Roberto Cavalli silk dress with pockets. On sale. Rodeo Drive. Beverly Hills. On the hanger, it looked colorful. On my body — effortless, beautiful… Read more “Roberto Cavalli: Little Silk Dress with pockets “

May 22, 2017May 23, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

French casual: nautical striped Saint James top with white jeans, Repetto sneakers, an Hermès leather handbag and a Robert Graham buttery lemon cotton trench (already I know this could be this summer’s favorite casual outfit)

I pick up most of my “meals” from Julienne’s in San Marino (they cook better homemade meals than I do) which brings me often to two nearby… Read more “French casual: nautical striped Saint James top with white jeans, Repetto sneakers, an Hermès leather handbag and a Robert Graham buttery lemon cotton trench (already I know this could be this summer’s favorite casual outfit)”

May 21, 2017May 21, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Playing Dress up to fit my mood: Herve Leger black dress, Majestic Filatures slip, Wolford tights, and Ferragamo boots (no make up, no hair brush)

I am happy with anticipation — some “business” may get resolved so big stress will be released … anyway, we have a cloudy spring day here in… Read more “Playing Dress up to fit my mood: Herve Leger black dress, Majestic Filatures slip, Wolford tights, and Ferragamo boots (no make up, no hair brush)”

May 17, 2017May 21, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Repettos:these classy sexy handmade French ballerina flats can be addicting and romantic

I am friendly with two-three women at Intelligentsia (coffee) in Pasadena over our shared love of Repettos, those elusive beautiful feminine handmade French ballerina flats. As most… Read more “Repettos:these classy sexy handmade French ballerina flats can be addicting and romantic”

May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55
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