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.

Mid-Century Mania – Revisiting Hairstyles

While une femme did voice some predictions regarding the return of “mid-century” style, please don’t read those (necessarily) as recommendations.  Some of these we’ll leave…

Mid-Century Mania – Part 1

Saturday afternoon I was thumbing through the July Vogue, and came across this fashion editorial featuring Ewan McGregor and Natalia Vodianova.  It’s truly one of the more stunning and…

Summer weight scarves

Scarves are a great way to add some color and interest to simple summer ensembles.  I’ve had good luck finding nice lightweight summer scarves at J.Crew’s sister…

Typecasting

There’s a joke that goes, “There are two types of people: those who believe there are two types of people and those who don’t.” Categorizing,…

Cole Haan Sale!

It’s long been une femme’s opinion that Cole Haan shoes and bags are a great value for the price point.  Well constructed of high quality…

Ruby Slippers

Many of you commented positively about the red patent pumps from the Talbot’s Fall Lookbook. If you can’t wait until fall, here are a few options:…

Foulard de la semaine

C’est un peu “da-dame” peut-être, but I do like how this scarf brings together the navy top and avocado sweater (yes, avocado…I’m one of those…

Jumping ahead

I want this coat.  Now. Even though it’s not even (officially) Summer yet here in the Northern Hemisphere, Talbot’s already has their Look Book for…