The outlet stores at Cabazon provided me with a silk blouse from Dolce and Gabbana, a little black skirt by Balenciaga, and a leather and suede jacket… Read more “Simplicity — red blouse, black skirt (a little bit more fun with Dolce and Gabbana and Balenciaga): more finds from the outlet shopping”
Category: Fashion over 50
Etro’s Pink Floral Brocade Single-Breasted Coat on sale at a discount: yes please
As Scott Peck wrote in “A Road Less Travelled”: “Life is difficult.” A friend’s beautiful young niece died from cancer this week. And all of us know… Read more “Etro’s Pink Floral Brocade Single-Breasted Coat on sale at a discount: yes please”
Patience: building your skill set, building your wardrobe
This morning started with a tank t-shirt by Majestic Filatures (comfortable, soft and holds shape) and Lululemon’s align pants (soft and easy) — then pulled over my… Read more “Patience: building your skill set, building your wardrobe”
Samantha Sung sheer and soft v-neck shirt pairs well with my current obsessions: lace and nylons
Autumn. Lace slips. Wolford tights. Saint Laurent ankle boots. Bottega Venetta block heels. Add suede skirt and long sleeve v-neck sheer T-shirt by Samantha Sung (available at… Read more “Samantha Sung sheer and soft v-neck shirt pairs well with my current obsessions: lace and nylons”
Going for comfort (also shopping outlet stores and seasonal sales): buy quality
Fall in love with comfort and quality. Pink suede over-the-knee boots found last May/June at the Neiman Marcus sale (my favorite for shoes!). Blue suede Balenciaga dress… Read more “Going for comfort (also shopping outlet stores and seasonal sales): buy quality”
Oversized silk scarves — colors pull together outfits and the scarf tied around the back can cover shoulders for a more professional office look
Silk scarves. Beautiful silk scarves provide color that can pull together a brown tank top, black skirt and rose pumps. Wrapped around the shoulder and tied behind… Read more “Oversized silk scarves — colors pull together outfits and the scarf tied around the back can cover shoulders for a more professional office look”
Anne Fontaine sweater dress: the best clothes make me smile
Button up, v-neck cotton sweater dress by Anne Fontaine — it is soft, structured and many years after owning it, this sweater dress is still one of… Read more “Anne Fontaine sweater dress: the best clothes make me smile”
How to have fun while writing: wear something fun — Stilettos and miniskirts — perché no?
Joie denim miniskirt. Wolford tights. Manolo Blahnik Stilettos. James Perse shirt. Hugo Boss belt. How a novelist and fashion blogger takes the edge off the difficult work… Read more “How to have fun while writing: wear something fun — Stilettos and miniskirts — perché no?”
Belted Calvin Klein tweed jacket offers stylish collar and deep pockets
Found this wool/polyester blend jacket in my hall closet — it’s lightweight and good for our Southern Califor is climate where we celebrate 68 degrees as “autumn”.… Read more “Belted Calvin Klein tweed jacket offers stylish collar and deep pockets “
Dressing up a Hugo Boss Navy blue wool dress and coat with Valentino pink suede over-the-knee boots adds some fun and energy to a conservative look
Matched two-year-old Hugo Boss Navy wool dress and coat with pink suede over-the-knee boots to create energy, fun, and bonding. Yesterday I wore my pink suede over-the-knee… Read more “Dressing up a Hugo Boss Navy blue wool dress and coat with Valentino pink suede over-the-knee boots adds some fun and energy to a conservative look”
Playing dress-up after 55 