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”
Category: French
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”
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”
Joie + Hugo Boss + Wolford + Prada + Hermès + Cartier = Business attire
One thought of business attire is to look successful, confident and — like a man? Yep, we graduated with degrees in finance in the 80s then bought… Read more “Joie + Hugo Boss + Wolford + Prada + Hermès + Cartier = Business attire”
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”
Topping off a highwaisted full lace miniskirt
I bought this Joie full lace miniskirt on sale. Love it. But what is the appropriate top for a short waisted woman like me who has a… Read more “Topping off a highwaisted full lace miniskirt “
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”
The deal on dessert: must be worth it — why I drove to Beverly Hills to Ladurèe for macarons and hot chocolate
I don’t diet but honestly I don’t eat a lot of sweets — unless it is worth it. And macarons and hot chocolate from Ladurèe at the… Read more “The deal on dessert: must be worth it — why I drove to Beverly Hills to Ladurèe for macarons and hot chocolate”
Hermès twill scarves: collecting beauty helps me grow old gracefully
I purchased my first Hermès twill scarf in Paris when I turned 40 years old. Fifteen years ago, I could purchase a scarf for about $175-$200 in… Read more “Hermès twill scarves: collecting beauty helps me grow old gracefully”
Finn + Willow in Old Pasadena provides easy access to chic lace and more
One rainy Saturday afternoon I sought refuge in the Old Pasadena Boutique of Finn + Willow (finnandwillow.com) to play dressup and selected a lace hemmed Navy blue… Read more “Finn + Willow in Old Pasadena provides easy access to chic lace and more”
Playing dress-up after 55 