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.
Carrie-esque Coat
Wouldn’t have expected to find it here. Also available in red. Best worn ironically. Photos: left- HBO, middle- BodenUSA, right- can’t…
Pearls of Wisdom
“A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls,” said Coco Chanel, who was known to toss as many as seven around…
Knowing Your Limits
“Another Birkin? Did she sell a kidney?” Une femme was having brunch with a friend yesterday, when the subject of mutual…
The Cap Sleeve Is No One’s Friend
An open letter to clothing manufacturers/retailers: Oh for the love of Pete, people, enough already with the cap sleeves! If ever…
Junk Food Clothing
One of une femme’s projects while home recuperating from hip surgery has been to “cull the herd” in my closet. Going…
Of Holy Grails and Chasing the Wild Goose
Suburban Splendor! When une femme was a jeune fille, every now and then my parents would partake in that early 60’s…
Matters of Purse
This passage sums up perfectly une femme’s feelings about whether and when to pay retail: …In truth, the only factor that…
Serendipity Is…
Spotting a vintage 100% silk scarf you LOVE at first glance, verifying it’s in great condition, and then realizing it’s priced…
It’s All Black and White
I’ve apparently been living in a cave, as I’ve only now discovered White House/Black Market. This jacket is trés chic! This…
