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”
Category: Fashion at 55
True value: clothes that can be worn again and again, almost everywhere
This is one of my favorite outfits — a v-neck black t-shirt and suede skirt by Saint Laurent worn with Wolford tights and short red boots by… Read more “True value: clothes that can be worn again and again, almost everywhere”
Red boots: can red boots refresh your wardrobe?
I feel in love with these red boots at the Hermès store in Rome them dared myself to buy them, certain the color was too extreme to… Read more “Red boots: can red boots refresh your wardrobe?”
Baldestein Salon, Rome, Italy
On my way walking to the Spanish Steps, I entered a hair salon for a shampoo and blow dry and ended up with a base color, a… Read more “Baldestein Salon, Rome, Italy”
Roma, Italia: Sketchers and AG Jeans make for comfortable walking in Rome, Italy
Brought my son to the Rome airport for him to fly to Berlin. Exchanged my rental Fiat for a more affordable rental Jeep (both automatic). The new… Read more “Roma, Italia: Sketchers and AG Jeans make for comfortable walking in Rome, Italy”
Read it in The New York Times: feminists are defying ageism and flaunting fashion on Instagram
So here’s my contribution: trying to pair the right denim skirt with a pair of blue Manolo Blahnik stilettos: Decided upon a body suit underneath a denim… Read more “Read it in The New York Times: feminists are defying ageism and flaunting fashion on Instagram”
Business attire: Anne Fontaine blouse, St John Knit tweed suit, Wolford tights and Chanel pumps — comfortable, pretty and professional with a bit of fun
Gratitude. Cheerfulness. Happiness. Key elements to problem solving and productivity. Dress up with a beautiful light Anne Fontaine blouse with lace border along the sleeves (also a… Read more “Business attire: Anne Fontaine blouse, St John Knit tweed suit, Wolford tights and Chanel pumps — comfortable, pretty and professional with a bit of fun”
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”
Playing dress-up after 55 