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.

  • Foulard de la semaine

    This is the scarf shown in Wednesday’s ensemble.  I’ve rarely met a leopard print I didn’t like, but snatched this one up for the light, soft colors that seem…

  • Twisted at the office…

    (This is my very first attempt at Polyvore on the Floor, so please bear with me!) Here’s my first classic-with-a-twist ensemble incorporating my new Fluevog shoes. …

  • Who’s zooming who?

      Is Tory Burch really just Chico’s with an attitude?  You decide. Tory Burch, $174. (on sale at Nordstrom) Chico’s, $89. Tory Burch, $495. Chico’s, $79.20….

  • Enfin, je presente les chaussures oranges!

    After one false start and some patience and effort, they’re here!  No “strict” shoes, these. This pair of Fluevog “Coffee Macchiato’s” are apparently the ONLY pair in this…

  • Foulard de la semaine

    (Bonus Round) This is the lovely hand-woven silk scarf I purchased last year on Granville Island in Vancouver.  Worn très simplement, bien sur. All original…

  • Foulard de la semaine

    This sheer silk chiffon square is just for fun with the ruffled edges and insect menagerie print.  Here I’ve folded diagonally, then draped “cowboy kerchief” style…

  • Twisting the Mix

    J’adore this Suva Wear top I bought a while back (on a recommendation by Duchesse) but when worn alone the pattern makes my bust look…

  • Lessons from the Lookbook

    I’m koo-koo for kimono prints.  (And any Asian prints in general.) Don’t know why they speak to me.  They just do. Photo from The Sartorialist,…

  • Un peu de Twist

    Karen e-mailed me on Saturday morning, with subject “Twisted Jacket!’  “You have to go check out this Rachel Roy jacket at Macy’s!  It’s great!”   (Remember that…