Menopause – Page 3 – Playing dress-up after 55

St. John Knits: elegant, easy and flattering

I purchased both this dress and topper coat at a discount from St. John Knits‘ boutique in Beverly Hills. Comfortable, elegant and easy to store (just fold).… Read more “St. John Knits: elegant, easy and flattering “

Yesterday afternoon I had to get a new battery for one of my cars so I headed to Leon’s Auto Care in San Marino (it’s the only… Read more “Shopping in San Marino: Pearls and Serafina provide easy access to fashion during a car service “

Last summer we found a Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence. The dresses I purchased were on sale and labeled “Cavalli Class” — form fitting, beautiful,… Read more “Cavalli Class: shopping at the Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence”

This black t-shirt dress by James Perse holds it’s shape, breathes throughout the day, and is so soft and comfortable that I’ve decided it can double as… Read more “James Perse t-shirt Dress — too comfortable to take off”

I have made a lot of good friends and acquaintances with women over the years because I liked their fashion style — and they mine. My 18-year-old… Read more “Out of the closet: fashion, women and bonding”

Every woman looks better in Lululemon — and it’s all about the tights and Lululemon keeps a wide variety of tights in length, material and compression. These… Read more “Lululemon: love the high waisted “fast and free tights””

Vashti (“V”) Bryant at Salvatore Ferragamo in Beverly Hills patiently helped me try on beautiful coats and jackets until I settled on this sleeveless quilted and sweater… Read more “This black sweater and quilted vest from Salvatore Ferragamo suits LA weather”

I have no idea what these cashmere fingerless gloves are called but I love them. Eileen Fisher sent me a long overdue rewards card last week so… Read more “Eileen Fisher: Fingerless cashmere gloves?”

55 years old. My legs are sculpted by Miss Lucy Record’s ballet classes at the Colburn but my bare legs show their age. But with glamorous, comfortable… Read more “Cover up flaws with Wolford Nylons and show your legs again”