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Playing dress-up after 55

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Category: Comfortable

Saint Laurent gold miniskirt in “extra small”: if it fits, then you must wear it

Blame it on the high I’m on after seeing the “Wonder Woman” movie: be bold, be proud and wear comfortable clothing, ready to defend yourself. Vancouver. Beautiful… Read more “Saint Laurent gold miniskirt in “extra small”: if it fits, then you must wear it”

June 20, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable

Balenciaga Paris has an outlet store in Cabazon (Palm Springs adjacent) where I have purchased a suede minidress, two black skirts, and now this tailored black sleeveless… Read more “Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable”

June 1, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

French casual: nautical striped Saint James top with white jeans, Repetto sneakers, an Hermès leather handbag and a Robert Graham buttery lemon cotton trench (already I know this could be this summer’s favorite casual outfit)

I pick up most of my “meals” from Julienne’s in San Marino (they cook better homemade meals than I do) which brings me often to two nearby… Read more “French casual: nautical striped Saint James top with white jeans, Repetto sneakers, an Hermès leather handbag and a Robert Graham buttery lemon cotton trench (already I know this could be this summer’s favorite casual outfit)”

May 21, 2017May 21, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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: Cop.copine skirts offer style, comfort and flare

Old Pasadena has a Cop.Copine boutique which offers European design and materials in their clothes — a feminine, French aesthetic with flattering fits, easy care materials, and… Read more “Business attire: Cop.copine skirts offer style, comfort and flare”

April 15, 2017April 15, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Block heels or stilettos?

Prada’s block heels add height to the legs and are comfortable to walk in. But stilettos – is the look worth the effort it takes to learn… Read more “Block heels or stilettos?”

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Scotch and Soda ruffled miniskirt for Spring: Glam up a simple skirt

If I were my 17-year-old daughter I would wear this simple ruffled miniskirt from Scotch and Soda with casual shoes and bare legs. But I am a… Read more “Scotch and Soda ruffled miniskirt for Spring: Glam up a simple skirt”

March 24, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Anne Fontaine adds feminine to jeans with floral pattern

I own pants — jeans and leather pants. I’m a girl who prefers dresses and skirts but yeah, I own lots of skinny jeans which I prefer… Read more “Anne Fontaine adds feminine to jeans with floral pattern”

March 23, 2017March 23, 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

Joie’s leopard miniskirt: creating energy with fashion

Having survived perimenopause in my 40s, I am so relieved to be in menopause where I feel more like my original self — a girl who likes… Read more “Joie’s leopard miniskirt: creating energy with fashion”

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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