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Playing dress-up after 55

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Category: Ballet Class

Thursdays: your week out of balance? Wear St. John Knits – classic, easy, forgiving

A St John Knit piece — whether a dress, top, or topper coat — is forgiving and flattering whether a woman is a size 4 or 12.… Read more “Thursdays: your week out of balance? Wear St. John Knits – classic, easy, forgiving”

December 13, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Monday Motivation: wearing what you want

One of my happy places is ballet class. This Monday I am trying a new class at a studio in Terni at Hamarita and I have arrived… Read more “Monday Motivation: wearing what you want”

November 19, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Happy Valentine’s Day: how to cheat aging with ballet class and Wolford Tights aka “Legs by Lucy” (Lucy Record)

Happy Valentine’s Day! Dance ballet and wear the elegant and comfortable Wolford tights to create athletic legs — regardless of age! Here’s my opportunity to shamelessly promote… Read more “Happy Valentine’s Day: how to cheat aging with ballet class and Wolford Tights aka “Legs by Lucy” (Lucy Record)”

February 14, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Obsessed with Saint Laurent’s Trapeze Mini Skirt in Black Patent Leather

Daring. Bold. Fun. Pretty. French. Perfectly fits. Deep front pockets. Black patent leather miniskirt — and the size — 38French (4-6 US) — is a great celebration… Read more “Obsessed with Saint Laurent’s Trapeze Mini Skirt in Black Patent Leather”

September 4, 2017April 22, 2024 by Playing_dressup_after_55

More attic discoveries: apparently I have kept most of my clothes – from my adult life

So I admitted I still have my lucky white jeans and my Junior Prom dress, but now I found my green preppy pants from sorority days. Again,… Read more “More attic discoveries: apparently I have kept most of my clothes – from my adult life”

March 31, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Joie pleated miniskirt: having fun with playing dressup

I bought a black pleated miniskirt of viscose and polyester lined from Joie. It’s a playful skirt with a scrunched waist. It’s part of my maybe rebellion… Read more “Joie pleated miniskirt: having fun with playing dressup”

March 21, 2017March 21, 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

How a “Senior Citizen” and “Woman in Menopause” dresses up a Wednesday on a sunny winter day in Pasadena with an Escada lace jacket and Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank

I purchased a beautiful Escada lace jacket on sale in Rome and a Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank top from the Cabazon outlet center.  The silk… Read more “How a “Senior Citizen” and “Woman in Menopause” dresses up a Wednesday on a sunny winter day in Pasadena with an Escada lace jacket and Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank”

February 15, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Happy Valentine’s Day: Dolce and Gabbana red skirt, Escada lace, and Manolo Blahnik stilettos (aka What I see when I look in the mirror)

I bought the Escada lace top, the Dolce and Gabbana red skirt, the Wolford tights and the Manolo Blahnik stilettos all on sale — identify the brands… Read more “Happy Valentine’s Day: Dolce and Gabbana red skirt, Escada lace, and Manolo Blahnik stilettos (aka What I see when I look in the mirror)”

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

All in a Sunday of clothes: with a little bit of planning, dressing up can be quick and easy

This Sunday has me going from early morning Mass to ballet class in downtown LA, across the street to the LA Opera for a matinee performance of… Read more “All in a Sunday of clothes: with a little bit of planning, dressing up can be quick and easy”

February 12, 2017February 12, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55
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