Picture Perfect...

Is right!

From the wonderful The Sartorialist

Picture Perfect - Paris...

Love the gold flower and jewelery - complements the black outfit wonderfully!

Oh wait...

Rebecca and Drew - Insignia does REAL French cuffs? Looks like it will cost me a small fortune, but I'm SOOOO there! ;-)

Michelle Obama Responds To McQueen Dress Saga: 'Women, Wear What You Love'

Michelle Obama Responds To McQueen Dress Saga: 'Women, Wear What You Love'

Words to remember ladies - at the end of the day wear what YOU love! (I agree - this should be printed on a T-Shirt! ;-) )

Okay I think....

This is a fascinating idea...

Rebecca and Drew

If you've read my blog in the past you're probably aware that I love and swear by a good shirt! However, like most ladies, finding one that fits well is, to say the least, a challenge!

So when I came across this site link, I had to take a look! Reading through their site, I think it's a good attempt to address one of the constant issues with women's shirts - the gap issue right at the bust line. They try to address this by using what they call the Trio Fit sizing method. Since this is a different approach, they have also put up a series of very good videos to explain just how it works:











In addition to shirts, they also sell shirt dresses - using the same method for sizing.

I'm seriously thinking of giving them a try through, to be honest, I'm thinking this method will not work for me - along with being narrow in the shoulders, I've got the 2 sizes body problem - small up top, wide below. (However, when I stepped through the order process, just as a test, I see that they offer additional customizing if you order their Insignia line - so there might be opportunity to address the shirt for those hips! ;-) )

Still I might give it a go - the quest for the perfect fitting shirt continues! ;-)

Ms. Amy over at SassNStyle...

Is talkin' hemlines!


SassNStyle: Hemline Heaven

I've finally gotten it through my head that I need to have just about everything if not tailored than at least altered to have any hope of off the rack fitting me reasonably well! Amy is giving some nice tips on how to handle those hemlines!

Hiding Your Assets and Accentuating Your Liabilities | YouLookFab

Hiding Your Assets and Accentuating Your Liabilities | YouLookFab

Great post on how not to take those old saws so seriously!

how to: be beautiful | Wardrobe 911 ®

how to: be beautiful | Wardrobe 911 ®

In summary - you are who you think you are...

ADVANCED STYLE: More Beauty and Style Secrets from Stylish 60 Somethings

ADVANCED STYLE: More Beauty and Style Secrets from Stylish 60 Somethings

So-called gray hair makeover - Rock the Silver

So-called gray hair makeover - Rock the Silver

Interesting take on covering the gray! (Full disclose: I dyed my hair for the first time in years right around my birthday in Dec. I have to admit, I didn't really like it at first. It didn't really look like me - or at least the me I have become. I've gotten used to it - but not sure I'll do it again! :-/ )

“I’ve got to get some sleep!” Put an end to hormonal night sweats

“I’ve got to get some sleep!” Put an end to hormonal night sweats

Good suggestions on how to handle those nightly heat waves!

Fabulous video on a piece of fashion history I know I was not aware of....



American Renegades of Fashion - 40 years ago U.S. designers shocked everyone by using black models.

I LOVE seeing the different ways these ladies have aged - but are still absolutely fabulous!

I Heart....

Garmz - October Foxhunt

Garmz is the "you design it, get enough votes, we make it site" I blogged about previously. With designs like this being voted in - it's DEFINITELY got a future!

J'Adore....

Talbots - Bardot Dress - $159.00

(It sucks through that it only comes in Misses and Petite! What's up with THAT Talbots? :-( )

Barbara Hannah Grufferman: The Seven Biggest Mistakes We Make in Midlife (And How to Avoid Them)

Barbara Hannah Grufferman: The Seven Biggest Mistakes We Make in Midlife (And How to Avoid Them)

Wonderful article! Do yourself a favor and read it! ;-)

H&M Launches New Plus Line - Inclusive Madison Plus

H&M Launches New Plus Line - Inclusive Madison Plus - YES! ;-)

Yes I know - the styles are a bit young. However, if H&M sees a market for this size range, they may start selling a wider range of their clothing in those sizes - which would great for the 50+ plus sized gal!

3 Ways to Design Your Own Clothes Online

3 Ways to Design Your Own Clothes Online

Brilliant ideas to attempt to bring fresh blood into fashion design! Check these sites out!