Manolo Blahnik pumps – 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”

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”

Balenciaga Paris has an outlet store in Cabazon (Palm Springs adjacent) where I have purchased a suede minidress, two black skirts, and now this tailored black sleeveless… Read more “Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable”

Tom Ford’s silk black blouse — with long sleeves, zippers at the wrist, mesh on the shoulder and sleeves and a perfect torso drape — is the… Read more “Tom Ford’s minimalist, exquisitely tailored blouse and skirt turned me back to black and an American designer “

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”