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Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Category: Italian Design

Manolo: the low heeled pumps reign

Women stop to ask about my Manolo scalloped low heeled suede pumps because the shoes are simple, classic and gorgeous. And functional. Today I WANTED denim Manolo… Read more “Manolo: the low heeled pumps reign”

March 16, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Honestly feeling a little silly about the selfies in clothes but I have my reasons

Hamming it up for the camera and posting on the internet isn’t very “dignified” but “fashion Blogger” is a “thing” and I need to be productive. And… Read more “Honestly feeling a little silly about the selfies in clothes but I have my reasons”

March 15, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Little black dress, stilettos: Just because

This little black dress by Roberto Cavalli is super soft, super comfortable and makes me fantastic. I added glamour and more comfort with Wolford tights and decided… Read more “Little black dress, stilettos: Just because”

March 9, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Flats, pumps and stilettos:change your heel, increase the versatility of a dress

With a flat pump, I can putter around the office: A small heel allows for dress up — lunch, afternoon, early evening: And nothing says glamor or… Read more “Flats, pumps and stilettos:change your heel, increase the versatility of a dress”

March 8, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Etro lace hem offers discreet elegance — what I love about Italian design

I feel calmer and more grown up in this beautiful short sleeve Etro tiered paisley and lace dress. Made in Italy. Divine.

March 8, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Wear your favorite clothes first: I wear Etro because I can wear anything I have in my closet if I give myself permission

Our weather here in Pasadena has warmed up so out hoes long sleeves and in comes a chiffon silk ruffled Etro maxidress that I pair with a… Read more “Wear your favorite clothes first: I wear Etro because I can wear anything I have in my closet if I give myself permission”

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Alberta Ferretti: another reason to love Italian fashion

This afternoon, with my son as my chaperone (I told him I was only there to try on the clothes), I tried on beautiful clothes by Alberta… Read more “Alberta Ferretti: another reason to love Italian fashion”

March 4, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Vintage Ferragamo: matching handbags and shoes 

My closet includes handbags and shoes I have fallen in love with for more than 30 years. I have shopped Ferragamo at Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus, and Ferragamo… Read more “Vintage Ferragamo: matching handbags and shoes “

February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Ferragamo handbags: timeless, durable and classic

Close to 10 years ago I bought a beautiful leather Ferragamo handbag at the end of June sales in Paris. It’s a gorgeous roomy handbag — and… Read more “Ferragamo handbags: timeless, durable and classic”

February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Etro and Valentino: Covered up plunging neckline of Etro maxidress with a Valentino leather jacket so I could be glamorous doing business — made things more interesting for me!

I dress up because it is one of the things that makes me happy. And today, I found a way to wear my Etro maxidress while I… Read more “Etro and Valentino: Covered up plunging neckline of Etro maxidress with a Valentino leather jacket so I could be glamorous doing business — made things more interesting for me!”

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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