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 remember, doh! All original…
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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Pearls of Wisdom
“A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls,” said Coco Chanel, who was known to toss as many as seven around her neck for everything…
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Knowing Your Limits
“Another Birkin? Did she sell a kidney?” Une femme was having brunch with a friend yesterday, when the subject of mutual acquaintance’s expanding Birkin collection…
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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 a style was unflattering…
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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 through the rows of…
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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 phenomenon known as the…
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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 should dictate your buying…
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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 at $12.95! Found in…
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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 afternoon I purchased the…
