travel separates, dressed up
One of the reasons that simple, neutral separates are my mainstay for travel is that they can be dressed up or down with accessories. Here I’ve dressed…
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.
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holding pattern
We’re now in the weather pattern that usually dominates coastal Southern California from May through mid-July: the Marine Layer. This means the occasional warmer day but…
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no-fuss celebrations
When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, I’d mostly rather not. I don’t mean that in a bitter, cynical kind of way, but definitely prefer…
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casual vendredi: seeing red
Lately I’ve been crushing on red. I find that red accessories scratch that itch for color, and really make an outfit pop. After yesterday’s post…
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et voilà !
I’ve been meaning to do a bit of cleanup of the blog format for some time, but decided to go for a full makeover. I…
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you had me at “asymmetry”
It’s true…I’ve rarely met an asymmetrical hem I didn’t love. This is the Works Every Time sweater from Stella Carakasi, and the style is right…
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outfit re-mix
I don’t know about you, but I often struggle with achieving a balance between novelty and simplicity. It’s always fun and stimulating to have something…
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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,…
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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…
