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…
Style
Style ideas for women over 50. How to evolve your personal style at any age. Building a versatile and cohesive wardrobe that works for your taste and lifestyle. Women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories.
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new essentials: the soft white shirt
A few months ago, I posted about one of the oft-declared “must-have” wardrobe items, the Crisp White Shirt, and how for many of us it’s a…
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thinking about: elegance and glamour
Not long ago I was filling out a questionnaire for a very exciting project of sorts I’ll be doing in a few weeks. One of the questions…
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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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not-too-precious metals
It took me a long time to warm up to metallic footwear (and other accessories) thanks to early childhood indoctrination from my mother who railed against…
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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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unsung hero: the utility jacket
I never had a utility jacket in my wardrobe until about three years ago, and now I can’t imagine how I got by without one. It’s…
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better with age: the advanced style book signing
We had the opportunity over the weekend to attend a book signing by Ari Seth Cohen of his latest book, Advanced Style: Older & Wiser,…
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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…
