Saturday, November 15, 2008

As I grow older...

I should be so lucky to develop her kind of definitive style...

From the The Thoughtful Dresser...

Moi? Eccentric?

Like it, hate it, VW's style is singularly hers and she makes no apologies for it!

We should all dress just so in our own lives...find the style that says who you feel you are - and to hell with what anyone else thinks!

Weekend shoe dilemma?

Ms. Allie over at Wardrobe Oxygen has suggestions...

Ask Allie – Weekend Shoes

I, myself, have been looking at the Privo line to replace my beloved (but getting too well loved!) Tradewinds that I wear as my street shoes every day!

Check out the Privo line here...

Privo by Clarks

I'm especially lovin' the Mesa...



Now this would make a great from the garage to work or weekend shoe!

Spork Fashion...

Likes Amelia Toro's Spring/Summer 08 collection...And I do too!

LAFW Spring 2009: Amelia Toro

Yes some of it is that gauzy nonsense that probably would not work for the 50+ woman. But there are a lot of solid and interesting pieces that the 50+ lady can work with!

Matching your hair and your shoes?....

Interesting....

From YouLookFab....

Match footwear and hair colour to frame your look

I don't usually....

Post on celebrity dress...

But InStyle is featuring this Dress for Less Katie Holmes style pic. I think it's an outfit that can definitely work for the 50+ gal...





Look for Less - Katie Holmes


Click the link to see how InStyle creates this great casual look for less!

I've been meaning...

To do a post on coats (with winter very much on the way...)...

InStyle gives me a jump start ;-).....

From their great Instant Style feature....









Don't like the way they've matched these up? Click over and play with each look by mixing and matching the different elements!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

WhoWhatWear....

Is giving away a classic Chanel handbag...




Go on over to their site, sign up for their e-mail newsletter and you're in!

WhoWhatWear

Good luck ladies!

Kate Spade Private Sale....

Kate Spade Private Sale - Nov 11 - 14

So if you've been dying for a KS bag (or shoes) get on over there and see what kind of swag you can score! ;-)

Saturday, November 08, 2008

I've never thought of J. Crew....

When thinking of handbags.

But it appears I need to think again....




Large Oslo Bag - $425.00


(I've more pics over at Bag Sanity)

A great article....

From Louise Chunn of the The Guardian....

Coming of Age

I love the Terence Stamp part - that would lift my spirits too!

Many thanks to The Thoughtful Dresser for the heads-up on this one!

Awesome....

On so many levels....

From Black is beautiful (at long bloody last)

Personally, it's always been for me -- but I understand what she's sayin'! ;-)

And do read the comments - their great!

As the Simply Red song says....

Money's too tight to mention these days!

With that in mind, Ms. Angie over at the wonderful YouLookFab has 10 timely tips for staying in style during tight budget times...

10 Ways to Stretch Your Style Budget

Heads up ladies...

Diane von Furstenberg is having a sale!....




The perfect time to pick up that perfect LBD? ;- )






Dorothea Dress in Black Multi - $255.00 on sale


(If you can't quite make it out on the graphic - enter PRIVATESALE at check out on the DVF web site to get the 30% off.)

Saturday, November 01, 2008

Ohhhh!!!!.....

I think I just found my birthday present to myself!...




Coach Graphic OP Art Sabrina - $358.00


Looking at my handbag collection, I realize I have enough black bags to supply an entire funeral! I need a serious handbag jolt - and the Sabrina looks to me to be just the one to give it!

However I must say, the leather Julianne gives the Sabrina some serious competition for my heart...





Leather Julianne - $458.00

I've got my eye on...

Poetry

When you order clothes on line as often as I do, it's inevitable that you windup on all matter of mailing list for "like minded" sellers. That's how I ended up with the Poetry Fall 2008 catalog.

They're a British mail-order company with a style I'd say on par with J Jill. I have to say I was not bowled over by their pants or skirts - but I think their sweaters, coats and accessories are worth making note of...















(Come on now, what are the Brits without a bit of velvet and tapestry - they just can't help themselves! ;-) )




I simply LOVE this coat!

And with US sizes ranging from 4 - 22 I say Poetry is worth a look!

Old Navy....

Is having a $10 or under sale. Great chance to pick up some basics!

Old Navy $10 or under Sale - Womens Sizes 0-20

Old Navy $10 or under Sale - Women's Plus Sizes 16 - 30

Bluefly One Day Handbag Sale...

Up to 30% Off...