Manolo Blahnik – Playing dress-up after 55

Read it in The New York Times: feminists are defying ageism and flaunting fashion on Instagram

So here’s my contribution: trying to pair the right denim skirt with a pair of blue Manolo Blahnik stilettos: Decided upon a body suit underneath a denim… Read more “Read it in The New York Times: feminists are defying ageism and flaunting fashion on Instagram”

This St John knit dress bought awhile ago on sale at the outlet in Cabazon has sat too much in my closet. However, pairing the knit dress… Read more “Dressing up a comfortable conservative knit dress with satin sparkling flats”

Commanding respect — that’s how I see age. Get older, get wiser. Be confident. Chose the best material, great design. Majestic Filature tshirts — soft material, quality… Read more “How an Older Woman Dresses for Pilates: Majestic Filatures tshirt, Lululemon leggings, Manolo flats, white cashmere coat”

Excellent foot support — glamor and beauty — likely helps with putting down words on a blank page.

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?”

The heat has returned to Pasadena so this outfit for Pinko looks ready for “work” but is lightweight: lace camisole, red and black plaid skirt, and a… Read more “Pinko: lightweight blazer with a girly fit; camisole with lace and the casual plaid skirt (how to dress for work on a hot September day)”

About an hour ago, I posted on Instagram a photo of myself wearing this Alberta Ferretti silk dress. Then I went to work in my office. I… Read more “Alberta Ferretti Shell Midi Dress Casual: I bought this on sale last summer in Rome; now it is also on sale online”

Daring. Bold. Fun. Pretty. French. Perfectly fits. Deep front pockets. Black patent leather miniskirt — and the size — 38French (4-6 US) — is a great celebration… Read more “Obsessed with Saint Laurent’s Trapeze Mini Skirt in Black Patent Leather”

Photographer Fausto Frezza generously worked with me on his terrace in Amelia (with the assistance of two fabulous women friends) to show the ease and grace of… Read more “Chiara Boni’s white dress: we all need to dare ourselves”

Obsessed with Saint Laurent gold and black sheer sleeveless lace top, white jeans (this pair is by Hugo Boss) and Manolo Blahnik pumps: Here I wear a… Read more “Playing dressup: gold black lace, white jeans and Manolo Blahnik pumps”