I once dressed up as my grandmother to surprise my dad — I was maybe four years old. Clothes — beautiful, well-designed, comfortable dreamy dresses and coats… Read more “Playing dress-up: getting in character for life”
Category: Comfortable
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)”
Sparkly sneakers brighten up early morning workout
Yep, I work out in these! Purchased them on sale at a huge discount. These I can wear in Europe. Very comfortable. Ridiculously funny. Shoes: Christian Louboutin… Read more “Sparkly sneakers brighten up early morning workout”
Wrap dress, nylons, pumps, tailored coat and a good leather handbag — classic, timeless, easy
Wrap it around your waist, slip on comfortable quality nylons (now marketed as “tights” because “nylons” became synonymous with uncomfortable) for polish, quality shoes and purse —… Read more “Wrap dress, nylons, pumps, tailored coat and a good leather handbag — classic, timeless, easy”
“What should I wear in Europe?” “No shorts, no athletic sneakers in the cities” — and yes, no yoga pants!
Friends ask me what to wear in Europe, especially about comfortable shoes. Very simply: no shorts, no sneakers OR you’ll stand out as a tourist and could… Read more ““What should I wear in Europe?” “No shorts, no athletic sneakers in the cities” — and yes, no yoga pants!”
Tailored white cashmere coat — throw it over Majestic Filatures t-shirt, Lululemon leggings wear with either flats or boots for a bit of glam
My fashion icons? The little girl who thinks a sequin princess costume is couture and the overly dressed up old lady in evening gown and gloves drinking… Read more “Tailored white cashmere coat — throw it over Majestic Filatures t-shirt, Lululemon leggings wear with either flats or boots for a bit of glam”
Bloch Warm Up Bootie Shoe (from The Red Shoes in South Pasadena) keep feet as warm as slippers
Alice from The Red Shoes Dance Store in South Pasadena sold me these Bloch Warm Up Booties that are just as comfortable and as warm as slippers… Read more “Bloch Warm Up Bootie Shoe (from The Red Shoes in South Pasadena) keep feet as warm as slippers”
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.
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”
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”
Playing dress-up after 55 