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Playing dress-up after 55

Playing dress-up after 55

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Friday business casual: leather jacket mandatory just in case you want to ride into the sunset on a motorcycle at the end of the day

Obviously I am freaking out about writing my novel if I am dreaming of getting a motorcycle. But the first step for me is the leather jacket.… Read more “Friday business casual: leather jacket mandatory just in case you want to ride into the sunset on a motorcycle at the end of the day”

April 28, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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”

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Simple, elegant, beautiful, consistent, trustworthy, and feminine: how I would describe my style

I love the surprise I get when I receive guests or contractors at home: “you look so — where are you going?” I chose clothes how I… Read more “Simple, elegant, beautiful, consistent, trustworthy, and feminine: how I would describe my style”

February 7, 2017February 8, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Majestic Filatures t-shirts designed in Paris: Heaven in a t-shirt — really

Before ballet class, I was trying to convince a girlfriend that Majestic t-shirts are the difference between flying economy and business class — not until you do… Read more “Majestic Filatures t-shirts designed in Paris: Heaven in a t-shirt — really”

February 5, 2017February 5, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

AG Jeans (Adriano Goldschmied): great fit, different textures

I love skinny jeans. I purchased the maroon AG Jeans (The Stilt, Cigarettr Leg) on sale at Finn + Willow in Old Pasadena. The velvet AG purple… Read more “AG Jeans (Adriano Goldschmied): great fit, different textures”

February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

A scarf and coat complete an outfit

An Hermès scarf with a harp motif dresses up a simple Hugo Boss dress; the short cropped pink sweater covers up bare arms in the cool office;… Read more “A scarf and coat complete an outfit”

February 2, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Traveling: Packing with Ebags to organize outfits with options

For a long weekend in British Columbia, Canada, I packed in “blocks” with Ebags which let me match outfits with options. For example, I placed undergarments and… Read more “Traveling: Packing with Ebags to organize outfits with options”

January 30, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets

So tickets to the U2 concert on May 20 at the Rose Bowl went on sale at 10 o’clock this morning. This is a special treat for… Read more “Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets”

January 17, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

James Perse t-shirt Dress — too comfortable to take off

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”

January 17, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

Hermès twill scarves: collecting beauty helps me grow old gracefully

I purchased my first Hermès twill scarf in Paris when I turned 40 years old. Fifteen years ago, I could purchase a scarf for about $175-$200 in… Read more “Hermès twill scarves: collecting beauty helps me grow old gracefully”

January 14, 2017February 25, 2017 by Playing_dressup_after_55

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