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Playing dress-up after 55

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Manolo Blahnik nude satin flats entertain on the writing desk

Excellent foot support — glamor and beauty — likely helps with putting down words on a blank page.

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Escada Leather Dress: Easy to wear and interesting

Escada produces quality leather dresses that can be worn simply with boots — like a shift dress, modestly and with ease.

December 13, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

St John Knit Couture: conservative but fun and friendly — easy to wear

This blue fringed St John Knit coat from the Couture collection goes with jeans, skirts, and by itself over ballet clothes. The fabric is gorgeous and sparkly.… Read more “St John Knit Couture: conservative but fun and friendly — easy to wear”

December 7, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Happy Thanksgiving: A Day of family and gratitude — and dressing for style and comfort

Gratitide can overcome fear, anxiety, worry — and be the basis for joy and contentment. Thanksgiving for us involves driving and food. So here I grabbed Saint… Read more “Happy Thanksgiving: A Day of family and gratitude — and dressing for style and comfort”

November 23, 2017February 6, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Scarf it: substitute a belt for a colorful silk

James Perse acquamarine shirt. Joie denim miniskirt. Anne Fontaine tights. Prada black flats. Tie everything together with a fliral scarf — this one is by Hermes.

November 22, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Simplicity — red blouse, black skirt (a little bit more fun with Dolce and Gabbana and Balenciaga): more finds from the outlet shopping

The outlet stores at Cabazon provided me with a silk blouse from Dolce and Gabbana, a little black skirt by Balenciaga, and a leather and suede jacket… Read more “Simplicity — red blouse, black skirt (a little bit more fun with Dolce and Gabbana and Balenciaga): more finds from the outlet shopping”

November 20, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Etro’s Pink Floral Brocade Single-Breasted Coat on sale at a discount: yes please

As Scott Peck wrote in “A Road Less Travelled”: “Life is difficult.” A friend’s beautiful young niece died from cancer this week. And all of us know… Read more “Etro’s Pink Floral Brocade Single-Breasted Coat on sale at a discount: yes please”

November 17, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Patience: building your skill set, building your wardrobe

This morning started with a tank t-shirt by Majestic Filatures (comfortable, soft and holds shape) and Lululemon’s align pants (soft and easy) — then pulled over my… Read more “Patience: building your skill set, building your wardrobe”

November 13, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Samantha Sung sheer and soft v-neck shirt pairs well with my current obsessions: lace and nylons

Autumn. Lace slips. Wolford tights. Saint Laurent ankle boots. Bottega Venetta block heels. Add suede skirt and long sleeve v-neck sheer T-shirt by Samantha Sung (available at… Read more “Samantha Sung sheer and soft v-neck shirt pairs well with my current obsessions: lace and nylons”

November 12, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Going for comfort (also shopping outlet stores and seasonal sales): buy quality

Fall in love with comfort and quality. Pink suede over-the-knee boots found last May/June at the Neiman Marcus sale (my favorite for shoes!). Blue suede Balenciaga dress… Read more “Going for comfort (also shopping outlet stores and seasonal sales): buy quality”

November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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