Identity, Style and Inspiration
While une femme’s sense of self and style these days is not quite as all over the map as I intimated in the Dolly Parton…
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.
Do It on Purpose
Miss Janey’s delightful post about The CMA’s over at HATtastic! brought to mind this quote by Dolly Parton, which has always been one of my…
Following Our Instincts
“Look at me, they said. And I did.” This quote from Linda Grant’s blog, The Thoughtful Dresser (which has become one of my daily reads),…
The Mutton Roundup
If this is mutton, sign me up. Photo: http://www.exposay.com/ Seems this is a hot topic these past few days. Linda Grant at The Thoughtful Dresser…
Hitting the Style Sweet Spot
Do you ever have one of those days when you just sort of dress from instinct, don’t put a lot of thought into it, but…
Mutton, Lamb and Keeping Our Cool
Wee cutie pie dressed as lamb. One expression that pops up frequently when it comes to age inappropriate style is “mutton dressed as lamb,” often…
Musings On Body Image, Diets and the Fashion Juggernaut
There’s been a lot of discussion in the blogosphere in recent days about dieting and size acceptance, and about the impact of fashion magazines on…
French Lessons
When we first started making plans to visit Paris this last spring, my primary and overarching concern was What To Wear. I had no worries…
To Color and Color Not
In the 80’s, color was a hot topic. Ted Turner was colorizing classic black and white movies amid protests from filmmakers and film buffs, and…
