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Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Category: Alice and Olivia

Shoes: we love shoes

June 19, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Why we will always buy shoes

Shoes bring clothes out of the closet. This beaded and embroidered dress came with beautiful peach stilettos that limited movement; these block heeled Prada silver sandals provide… Read more “Why we will always buy shoes”

June 19, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Anne Fontaine sweater dress: the best clothes make me smile

Button up, v-neck cotton sweater dress by Anne Fontaine — it is soft, structured and many years after owning it, this sweater dress is still one of… Read more “Anne Fontaine sweater dress: the best clothes make me smile”

November 7, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Belted Calvin Klein tweed jacket offers stylish collar and deep pockets 

Found this wool/polyester blend jacket in my hall closet — it’s lightweight and good for our Southern Califor is climate where we celebrate 68 degrees as “autumn”.… Read more “Belted Calvin Klein tweed jacket offers stylish collar and deep pockets “

November 2, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Alice and Olivia Venetia Embellished A-Line dress is on sale for $350 online at Nordstrom Rack (size 2 only)

Today I discovered that the “beaded” short dress I own from Alice and Olivia is on sale online at Nordstrom Rack (here) in only a size 2… Read more “Alice and Olivia Venetia Embellished A-Line dress is on sale for $350 online at Nordstrom Rack (size 2 only)”

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Saks Fifth Ave online sales: treats by Alice and Olivia and Majestic Filatures

Last week I cashed in reward from my American Express business card and received a $250 gift card at Saks Fifth Ave. I was able to buy… Read more “Saks Fifth Ave online sales: treats by Alice and Olivia and Majestic Filatures”

April 6, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Pink for spring — the “new” color is probably already in your closet

So yesterday I wore mostly a cotton bathrobe and watched Season 1 of “Ingobernable” (Spanish language crime show) on Netflix and compared my problems and options with… Read more “Pink for spring — the “new” color is probably already in your closet”

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Honestly feeling a little silly about the selfies in clothes but I have my reasons

Hamming it up for the camera and posting on the internet isn’t very “dignified” but “fashion Blogger” is a “thing” and I need to be productive. And… Read more “Honestly feeling a little silly about the selfies in clothes but I have my reasons”

March 15, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Cabazon Outlet shopping: picked up miniskirts from Balanciaga and Alice Olivia, and two dresses from Alice and Olivia – lightening up for warmer days

Thirty-forty years ago I was terrified to wear short dresses or miniskirts for fear I would have to deflect some unwanted attention. But now that I am… Read more “Cabazon Outlet shopping: picked up miniskirts from Balanciaga and Alice Olivia, and two dresses from Alice and Olivia – lightening up for warmer days”

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55
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