Unlike Southern California where we dry clothes in a machine, European living resorts to drying on a line. I noted that Saint James shirts and dresses do… Read more “Saint James striped shirts and dresses: brilliant and chic – wash, hang dry and wear (no ironing!)”
Category: Made in France
Repetto sneakers: versatile and actually useful
I purchased these Repetto sneakers from the store online. I paid full price. I have a weakness for all brands ballet and French. The sneakers were expensive.… Read more “Repetto sneakers: versatile and actually useful”
French casual: nautical striped Saint James top with white jeans, Repetto sneakers, an Hermès leather handbag and a Robert Graham buttery lemon cotton trench (already I know this could be this summer’s favorite casual outfit)
I pick up most of my “meals” from Julienne’s in San Marino (they cook better homemade meals than I do) which brings me often to two nearby… Read more “French casual: nautical striped Saint James top with white jeans, Repetto sneakers, an Hermès leather handbag and a Robert Graham buttery lemon cotton trench (already I know this could be this summer’s favorite casual outfit)”
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”
Hermès Kelly Bag: Big red leather handbags carry a lot and go with everything
This morning one of the front desk women at Equinox asked me a question about her two-year old Michael Kors handbag (a big, beautiful purse reminiscent of… Read more “Hermès Kelly Bag: Big red leather handbags carry a lot and go with everything “
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”
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”
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”
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”
Playing dress-up after 55 