in season: the lightweight jacket
A lightweight jacket is an indispensable wardrobe item during warm seasons, but the right one can be hard to find. I’ve had a checklist that includes: not black,…
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.
one from column A…
When you’re as short as I am, a Column of Color™ becomes your not-so-secret weapon. Here I’ve doubled down by adding a long ivory vest over…
color and my comfort level
Over the years, I’ve put together a wardrobe that’s comprised mainly of neutrals. It began as a practical move, but I’ve also realized that I…
a spring thing
Though the calendar says March 20 is the first day of Spring, my marker is the start of Daylight Savings time. I know a lot…
florals? for spring? groundbreaking.
Remember the movie “The Devil Wears Prada?” I mostly enjoyed it (and had previously read the book), but thought they missed the point. My take?…
style: don’t overthink it…
I’m finding that when it comes to style, there’s a fine line between being creative and over-thinking. Lately I’ve been leaning back toward an “un-fussy”…
going for the bold
When I attended Garance Doré’s book signing back in December, I was inspired by her chic outfit of grey denim, a black top and pumps, and bold,…
the path of least resistance…
Some days weeks you just need to keep it simple and serene. For me that’s often meant black-on-black-on-black, but I’ve been working on incorporating some lighter…
a little casual glamour
I love a juxtaposition of casual and glam elements, and am happy that the old strictures about maintaining a consistent level of formality within an outfit…
