Saturday, September 26, 2009

Carolina Herrera Spring 2010....



What can I say? Grown up and classy! And I love the colors and the architecture of this collection - and the fact that, with a bit of tweaking the looks could work for the 50+ woman! Well done Carolina!

Ms. Kimberly...

Over at the wonderful Fab Finds under $50 is talking wide calf boots...

Reader Question: Wide Calf Boots

Now there are all kinds of reasons for needing a wide calf boot (wide calves from exercising, wide calves from not exercising...), but they are always hard to find! So it's nice to get some early Fall advice on where to get them!

Speaking of a wide range of sizes....

I don't know who this Mark Fast guy is - but I like him!

This from Ms. Kathryn The Budget Fashionista...

Plus Size Models Take On The London Runway

Now personally, I don't consider a size 14 to be plus size and I think it is telling in this day and age that it is presented as such!

But I love the designer's attitude - he is that rare species of designer who understands that he should be producing product that suits his customers - not expect the customer to some how accommodate HIS product!

Check out this sensible designer's wares - that are ANYTHING but common fare! - at his website - Mark Fast

Over at...

youlookfab Ms. Angie is talking the changes at Ann Taylor...

A more fashion forward Ann Taylor

While I agree with Ms. Angie that AT has made some interesting updates to their usually dependable, but somewhat uninspired classic offerings, I do beg to differ on her comment that they offer a "wide assortment of sizes". Basically they offer regular sizes only up to an 18 (And I'll bet dollars to donuts that they don't even carry the size 18 in their stores!) and in petties only up to an 16P! NOT my idea of a wide range of sizes, which is probably why I don't feature the store here very often.

I tend to favor retailers that offer a truly wide range of size choices (Talbots, J Jill and Liz Claiborne New York, to name a few) because I find 50+ women run the gambit of sizes!

This is why I love....

Wardrobe 911...

Two outstanding posts on plus 50 dressing!

What to Wear 50th Wedding Anniversary

If you are fortunate enough to be celebrating a happy 50th wedding anniversary, these suggestions on what to wear for the party will make it a stylish celebration as well!

What to wear - 65+ Fall Style

You may not, as some of those who commented on this post did not, agree with the sample outfit, but the points about the challenges that the post 65 (actually as far as I'm concerned, the post 50 woman as well) faces when trying to dress stylishly are right on point. I'm particularly grateful for point 1 - you do have to acknowledge the southward "slide" of your body in order to figure out how best to dress it post 50!

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Over at...

Budget Chic a great post (with pics!) on identifying your body type...

What's your body type?

Now this....

Is what I'm talkin' about!

Another wonderful post from Advanced Style...

Golden Girl

She a great example of how to keep your style current. I love the way she rocks a kind of kitschy Chanel blazer with a very simple outfit underneath - it makes the look more cutting edge than just over the top. And she's also a great example of when to break the rules - I'd usually think that above the knee is a no-no after a certain age - but look how she's rocking those just above the knee leather shorts!

You go girl!

And while we're checking out Advanced Style....

Check out how this wonderful gent is rockin' plaid!...

Fashion Week Icon

Okay I just LOVE how he's playin' with plaid! It's go big or go home for this fashion plate!

Saturday, September 05, 2009

Scarves....

Have been rockin' for awhile now as a go to accessory.

I love 'em, but I've yet to figure out how to wear one right!

Well it's the ladies over at Fabulous After 40 to the rescue....

Cheap and easy way to add color to an outfit

Not only are they giving tips on adding color on a budget but they've posted a great youTube video giving a quick and stylish tutorial on tying a long scarf!

Check it out ladies!

By the way...

I'm bloggin' bags to over at Bag Sanity

Over at....

Aready Pretty Ms. Sally is lovin' the fall DKNY collection....

This week I Love

Gotta admit, looking over the pics - there's a lot in this collection for the 50+ femme to love as well! ;-)

Classic, ageless style....

strikes again!

From Advanced Style,,,

Jenny

Friday, September 04, 2009

A couple of fabulous...

Makeover videos!





Enjoy!

(A shout out of thanks to Style...A work in progress for the side links to these fab vids!)

Over at....

Couture Carrie, she's talkin' one of my favorite pieces - blouses!...

Brilliant Blouses

I confess...

I love graphic tees!

And yes, yes I know - most stylists don't recommend them for "ladies of an age".

But I just can't help myself - and I think even a lady of an age could pull off a couple of these...

From Fashion Under $100...

5 Under 50 Graphic Tees

And speaking of Fashion Under $100....

I love this simple, yet tres chic outfit...

Savvy Stylist Casual Job Interview

It's not only a great solution for an interview at a casual office, but I think it would work great as a casual Friday outfit at a more formal office! I also think, with a bit of twiking it can easily be made to work for the over 50 femme!

Speaking of casual Friday outfits...

Ms. Kimberly over at Fab Finds Under 50 is rocking a great one for the holiday weekend!

Daily Outfit 9/4/09

I love the way she has mixed pattern and texture!

Over at...

Fashion Me Fabulous, Jael reviews Balenciaga by Lesley Ellis Miller...

Book Review: Balenciaga

Okay, I'm presently....

working on my closet (and I'll blog about THAT later!), but I have nothing so fabulous as this....

My Dressing Room

(And when she says room, she's not kidding! ;-) )

Not only do I love his clothes....

But I love the videos ABOUT his clothes...

The Isaac Mizrahi for Liz Claiborne Fall 2009 Campaign....




Part 1 - The Gardens...



Part 2 - Trains and Buses...



Part 3 - Supermarkets and Movie Theaters...


And while I love the new Liz C. line, what I love most about this ad campaign is that it's more about the women than the clothes...and shouldn't that be the point for any designer? I sure as hell think so!

Marie Claire...

Gives us some lovely ideas on cheap treats we can give ourselves over the holiday weekend....

Treat Yourself - Nice Cheap, Easy Indulgences...

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

WTF..????

Not sure WHAT to think about this one.... :-/

Women staying in mini-skirts for longer: report

Now God knows ladies, in my youth I LOVED the mini-skirt! In fact I had one that...well let's just say thinking back on it I'm surprised my very proper mother let me out of the house in it!

But there does come a time, at least in my opinion, when we should (to badly quote the Bible) "put away childish things..."