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Category: Miniskirts

Saks Fifth Ave online sales: treats by Alice and Olivia and Majestic Filatures

Last week I cashed in reward from my American Express business card and received a $250 gift card at Saks Fifth Ave. I was able to buy… Read more “Saks Fifth Ave online sales: treats by Alice and Olivia and Majestic Filatures”

April 6, 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

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”

March 16, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Honestly feeling a little silly about the selfies in clothes but I have my reasons

Hamming it up for the camera and posting on the internet isn’t very “dignified” but “fashion Blogger” is a “thing” and I need to be productive. And… Read more “Honestly feeling a little silly about the selfies in clothes but I have my reasons”

March 15, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Cabazon Outlet shopping: picked up miniskirts from Balanciaga and Alice Olivia, and two dresses from Alice and Olivia – lightening up for warmer days

Thirty-forty years ago I was terrified to wear short dresses or miniskirts for fear I would have to deflect some unwanted attention. But now that I am… Read more “Cabazon Outlet shopping: picked up miniskirts from Balanciaga and Alice Olivia, and two dresses from Alice and Olivia – lightening up for warmer days”

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Topping off a highwaisted full lace miniskirt 

I bought this Joie full lace miniskirt on sale. Love it. But what is the appropriate top for a short waisted woman like me who has a… Read more “Topping off a highwaisted full lace miniskirt “

March 3, 2017March 4, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

How a “Senior Citizen” and “Woman in Menopause” dresses up a Wednesday on a sunny winter day in Pasadena with an Escada lace jacket and Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank

I purchased a beautiful Escada lace jacket on sale in Rome and a Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank top from the Cabazon outlet center.  The silk… Read more “How a “Senior Citizen” and “Woman in Menopause” dresses up a Wednesday on a sunny winter day in Pasadena with an Escada lace jacket and Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank”

February 15, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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