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Playing dress-up after 55

Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Category: Classic

Friday business casual: leather jacket mandatory just in case you want to ride into the sunset on a motorcycle at the end of the day

Obviously I am freaking out about writing my novel if I am dreaming of getting a motorcycle. But the first step for me is the leather jacket.… Read more “Friday business casual: leather jacket mandatory just in case you want to ride into the sunset on a motorcycle at the end of the day”

April 28, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Business attire and what is work: Balenciaga miniskirt and lots of bling add to experience and age

Business attire for me, a 55 year old woman: the clothes (Balenciaga tailored wool miniskirt, Anne Fontaine white blouse, Hugo Boss pink leather belt, Wolford tights, Manolo… Read more “Business attire and what is work: Balenciaga miniskirt and lots of bling add to experience and age”

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Dolce and Gabbana: perfection in design 

I bought my first Dolce and Gabbana dress at an outlet store north of Florence. I had been looking for a good price and the right style… Read more “Dolce and Gabbana: perfection in design “

April 11, 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

Flats, pumps and stilettos:change your heel, increase the versatility of a dress

With a flat pump, I can putter around the office: A small heel allows for dress up — lunch, afternoon, early evening: And nothing says glamor or… Read more “Flats, pumps and stilettos:change your heel, increase the versatility of a dress”

March 8, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Etro lace hem offers discreet elegance — what I love about Italian design

I feel calmer and more grown up in this beautiful short sleeve Etro tiered paisley and lace dress. Made in Italy. Divine.

March 8, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Saint James: Nautical stripes and Microfiber offer fresh clean look “Made in France” as only the French can do

I pull a Saint James dress over ballet leotards and tights for street ready chic: And I wear a Saint James top with Lululemon pants to glam up… Read more “Saint James: Nautical stripes and Microfiber offer fresh clean look “Made in France” as only the French can do”

March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Ferragamo handbags: timeless, durable and classic

Close to 10 years ago I bought a beautiful leather Ferragamo handbag at the end of June sales in Paris. It’s a gorgeous roomy handbag — and… Read more “Ferragamo handbags: timeless, durable and classic”

February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets

So tickets to the U2 concert on May 20 at the Rose Bowl went on sale at 10 o’clock this morning. This is a special treat for… Read more “Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets”

January 17, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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