Women and body image – Playing dress-up after 55

Playing dress-up: getting in character for life

I once dressed up as my grandmother to surprise my dad — I was maybe four years old. Clothes — beautiful, well-designed, comfortable dreamy dresses and coats… Read more “Playing dress-up: getting in character for life”

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?”

Outlet shopping in Italy near Florence — I know of three stops — can result in treasured finds like this Dolce and Gabbana red coat with a… Read more “Outlet shopping in Italy: great finds”

Small sequins. Shimmering. Exploring the color black. Long sleeve. This dress pours over your body. Divine. Easy. Comfortable. Simple.

This little black dress by Roberto Cavalli is super soft, super comfortable and makes me fantastic. I added glamour and more comfort with Wolford tights and decided… Read more “Little black dress, stilettos: Just because”

I feel calmer and more grown up in this beautiful short sleeve Etro tiered paisley and lace dress. Made in Italy. Divine.

Our weather here in Pasadena has warmed up so out hoes long sleeves and in comes a chiffon silk ruffled Etro maxidress that I pair with a… Read more “Wear your favorite clothes first: I wear Etro because I can wear anything I have in my closet if I give myself permission”

This afternoon, with my son as my chaperone (I told him I was only there to try on the clothes), I tried on beautiful clothes by Alberta… Read more “Alberta Ferretti: another reason to love Italian fashion”

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 “

I pull a Saint James dress over ballet leotards and tights for street ready chic: And I wear a Saint James top with Lululemon pants to glam up… Read more “Saint James: Nautical stripes and Microfiber offer fresh clean look “Made in France” as only the French can do”