Ah, To Wear Beautiful Shoes Again

One of the things I’m looking forward to the most is wearing heels again! As my hip has deteriorated over the last 5 years, I’ve slowly gone from marathon runner to semi-cripple and all shoes and boots are out save for sneakers and flats. (Though I do love the Converse I bought, very comfortable and suddenly very stylish.)

Now [...]

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7 Spring Styles and the Shoes that make them Sizzle

Here’s a great article from Fabulous After 40 pairing current looks with the shoes they look best with. My favorite–pairing white pants with metallic sandals 

Originally published 4/25/2008

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60 Second Style: How to Wear Spring’s Bright Colors (from Elle.com)

If you can stand watching the YSL perfume commercial at the beginning of each segment, visit Elle.com to view some fun 60 second videos on different aspects of wearing the current styles, including wearing bright colors, florals and stripes.

Originally published 4/25/2008

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What to Wear to a Graduation Ceremony

I’m much better at finding clothes that I love when I have an occasion in mind for an outfit. When I shop just to shop often the clothes never really work themselves into my wardrobe.

My best scenario is to get something new and all of the accessories to go with it, down to the socks and jewelry. Then [...]

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The Makeover Guy

I saw Staging Your Comeback on one of my favorite blogs, Fabulous After 40. I like this concept; one of my biggest complaints is that there are few good middle-aged role models. Either women seem to want to keep their college look or they give up completely and look matronly. This book looks like it promotes looking [...]

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Shopping the Summer Sales III

This is a great time of the year to purchase fall clothes, shoes and boots that are on sale from last year. I’m looking for great deals on not-too-trendy pieces that will jump start my fall wardrobe. I don’t want to spend too much though, because I want to save the bulk of my fall [...]

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