My Outfits

What I Wore. Outfits for a casual lifestyle. Creating a versatile dress-up / dress-down, travel-friendly wardrobe. Style ideas for women over 50. Polished, comfortable looks.

The Antidote To “May Grey”

The Antidote To “May Grey”

What I Wore: Navy and Periwinkle Without a doubt, this has been the coolest, wettest, greyest May in California that I can remember. Ever. I’m…

Café au Lait with Cinnamon

Café au Lait with Cinnamon

That’s what these colors remind me of, anyway. On many of our visits to France during Spring and Summer, I’ve noticed both men and women…

Simple Moves

Simple Moves

Maybe it’s due to watching Fosse/Verdon, but lately I’ve been inspired by that “Dancer Off-Duty” look to wear my Little Black Pants. Here I styled…

Fresh Mix And Friday With Friends

Fresh Mix And Friday With Friends

I’ve been feeling in a bit bored with my wardrobe lately. I’m chalking it up to change-of-season doldrums, and have been challenging myself to create…

A Layered Approach

A Layered Approach

I’m always on the lookout for simple, lightweight knit pieces that will layer well. They’re the basis of my travel wardrobes, and of my at-home…

Weekend Update

Weekend Update

Still Sweater Weather… Spring has been playing it coy lately…she teases us with a few warm, sunny days, then turns chilly and withdraws. Experience has…

(Ready For) Spring Showers

(Ready For) Spring Showers

Hello, Spring! While the sidewalk may look dry here, just a few hours earlier we had thunderstorms and downpours. I don’t mind, because I get…

Found In Translation

Found In Translation

Pinterest, style blogs, and even some retailer websites are rich sources of style inspiration. But it can be frustrating when those inspiring looks won’t work…