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Playing dress-up after 55

Playing dress-up after 55

Elegance, simplicity, authenticity

Category: Joie

Playing dress-up: setting up an outfit

Go into your closet and start with something you love that is appropriate for the event or your mood. Here, I start with black suede pants from… Read more “Playing dress-up: setting up an outfit”

February 28, 2018 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Scarf it: substitute a belt for a colorful silk

James Perse acquamarine shirt. Joie denim miniskirt. Anne Fontaine tights. Prada black flats. Tie everything together with a fliral scarf — this one is by Hermes.

November 22, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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?”

November 4, 2017November 4, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Joie (lamb) leather jackets: this red one rocks

Joie lamb leather jackets run soft, short and chic: my latest one (following black and gold leather jackets) is red and I plan to wear it with… Read more “Joie (lamb) leather jackets: this red one rocks”

September 28, 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

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 pleated miniskirt: having fun with playing dressup

I bought a black pleated miniskirt of viscose and polyester lined from Joie. It’s a playful skirt with a scrunched waist. It’s part of my maybe rebellion… Read more “Joie pleated miniskirt: having fun with playing dressup”

March 21, 2017March 21, 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

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