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The scene: tailgating and a football game The outfit: A pair of charcoal twill pants feels more “dressed” than jeans with a simple T-shirt and a corduroy jacket spiffed up with a great scarf. It’s a little too early for boots, clogs with comfy socks have a substantial look that works with the twill pants and [...] The scene: As summer winds down, it’s time for transitional pieces that will work seamlessly into your winter wardrobe The outfit: A yummy slate gray top from Vince with the season’s must-have trousers–pleated at the waist and tapered at the ankle–that can be worn with flats or heels (Alice + Olivia). If there’s a chill in [...] At this time of the year, my clothing budget goes to a few pieces that must be bought for full price or else they’ll be missed. Number one on my list is a great suit, it becomes the backbone of my wardrobe. Luckily, nice looking suits can be had at any price point, but this [...] I got a kick out of this article on Wall Street Journal/Fashion.com…it talks about how hot pink and magenta are the “new” trendy colors for fall. At our age, we know that what goes around comes around and this is a great example. If I’d been a little more experienced 25 years ago, I wouldn’t have [...] The scene: A holiday afternoon in the city, sightseeing and lunch and lots of walking The outfit: Late summer layers to keep you warm in the morning and evening and cool at the peak of the day–Tory Burch walking shorts with a snappy sleeveless top, from Milly and a light weight plum cardigan (click on pictures [...] I think this is a great idea! Get a consultation before you get the haircut. I have schizo hair…straight in the winter and curly in the summer which has led to many a bad haircut. When I go to a stylist for the first time, I’m too embarrassed to say “hold everything” when I fear [...] The event: A mid-week outing for a casual dinner and movie The outfit: Black straight leg jeans (Ralph Lauren.com) and to brave the airconditioning, a cute blazer (Adam at Bluefly.com). Throw a white T or cami under the jacket. Flat sandals (at Piperlime.com: Jack Rogers Navajo – Black/black patent) and fun earrings (Ralph Lauren at Nordstrom.com) finish it off The event: A busy summer day; meetings, errands and then dinner out The outfit: A work worthy trench skirt and a simple cotton tank with a femine neckline (“Cotton Shell with Pleats”, Ann Talor.com). All that’s needed to finish it off are some seriously sexy sandals (“Jenna Sandal”, Cole Haan.com) and interesting jewelery (Portland Mercantile.com) This article, from Haper’s Bazaar.com, has great advice on refining your wardrobe as you get older. The message: buy better but buy less, an idea I’ve always subscribed to. Here’s the link to the article…Fabulous at Every Age and Price by Jennifer Alfano The event: Saturday night at a jazz club in the city The outfit: A classy, sexy wrap top (Ann Demeulemeester at Far Fetch.com, comes in peach too), skinny black pants from Alice + Olivia (click on picture for more information), killer sandals (Tahari at Piperlime.com) and some exotic jewelry (Sterling silver chandelier earrings, ‘Morocaan Mint’ and Sterling silver cuff [...] |
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