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Playing dress-up after 55

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Category: Italian Design

Roberto Cavalli: Little Silk Dress with pockets 

I found this Roberto Cavalli silk dress with pockets. On sale. Rodeo Drive. Beverly Hills. On the hanger, it looked colorful. On my body — effortless, beautiful… Read more “Roberto Cavalli: Little Silk Dress with pockets “

May 22, 2017May 23, 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 and what is work: Balenciaga miniskirt and lots of bling add to experience and age

Business attire for me, a 55 year old woman: the clothes (Balenciaga tailored wool miniskirt, Anne Fontaine white blouse, Hugo Boss pink leather belt, Wolford tights, Manolo… Read more “Business attire and what is work: Balenciaga miniskirt and lots of bling add to experience and age”

April 27, 2017April 27, 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

Dolce and Gabbana: perfection in design 

I bought my first Dolce and Gabbana dress at an outlet store north of Florence. I had been looking for a good price and the right style… Read more “Dolce and Gabbana: perfection in design “

April 11, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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”

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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”

March 22, 2017March 22, 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

Prada block heels: love them

These nude Prada shoes give height (always a good thing, a gal can never be too tall and in these two-inch block heels I am about 5’9″).… Read more “Prada block heels: love them”

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Celebrating with a green dress by Kaos (Made in Italy)

Warm temperatures in Pasadena today dictate a light sundress and for St. Patrick’s Day I chose these green dress by Kaos (made in Italy) which I purchased… Read more “Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Celebrating with a green dress by Kaos (Made in Italy)”

March 17, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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