Retro Equestrian Contrast for Spring | YouLookFab

Get on over and check out Ms. Angie's fab take on equestrian! Not only is it style by the mile, but this sleek look only takes 5 pieces to pull off! (Okay, I'm counting the adorable little dog as optional...)

Here's a taste - click the link to get the whole meal...




Retro Equestrian Contrast for Spring | YouLookFab

3 Questions to Troubleshoot Problem Outfits | YouLookFab

3 Questions to Troubleshoot Problem Outfits | YouLookFab

While you're over at YouLookFab checking out Ms. Angie's flawless taste, suck up some good tips for taming challenging outfits!

Final Thoughts on Fashion Week, Fall 2011 | YouLookFab

Final Thoughts on Fashion Week, Fall 2011 | YouLookFab

Well Fashion Week is over! As you noticed, I didn't say much about it - far too busy with my real life to try to view all the collections!

But the fabulous Ms. Angie of YouLookFab gives her summary of the week, breaking down the trends she picked up. Except for the tapered trousers (WHY, WHY!) they sound very friendly to the 50+ gal! As a bonus, she has links to her posts of her fav collections.

Enjoy!

YouLookFab gets a new look!

Once again Ms. Angie over at youlookfab has updated the site's look. Go on over, take a look and let her know what you think!

Angie on Fashion and Style | YouLookFab

Ms. Angie at YouLookFab....

Does a mini-workshop on wearing tops with skirts..(So I'm not the only one blogging today!)...


How to wear tops with skirts

Ms. Angie over at...

The wonderful YouLookFab, challenges us to make a choice...

Team Heels or Team Flats?

By necessity I'm a member of Team Flats - the issues I have with feet and knees simply (and sadly) don't support wearing a heal higher than 2 inches (and even then I'm pushing it at 2 inches!).

But trust me, if my knees weren't so bad - I'd at least have tried those three inchers! ;-)

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!

An expiration date...

for clothes?

Ms. Angie over at YouLookFab speculates on the possibilities....

An Expiration Date for Clothing?

And her reader's do too! Go on over and put in your two cents!

Short or Long....

Waisted that is!

I found out I was short waisted when I took a sewing class a couple of years ago. I had no idea - and it has definitely changed the way I think about what I wear.

How to determine whether you are short, average or long waisted? Ms. Angie over at youlookfab points us to a simple way to find out....

How to tell if you are short or long waisted

As we all know....

These days, your budget can seriously trump your style yearnings!

However, Ms. Angie over at YouLookFab is giving counsel on how to spruce up your look for not a lot of cash...

Style Renewal on a Budget...

I completely agree with all her suggestions, but will add that if you can only do one, get a good haircut! It really can boost your style exponentially! And a bad one can bring down the best outfit!

If you can do two, get a good bra! Really, that point simply can't be made often enough - a good bra will improve any figure and when you improve the foundation, you're going to improve the look of what goes over it!

(By the by, while you're there, do check out Ms. Angie's lovely tribute to her dad...Your Father's Style. Love his smile!)

Sales!....

Hey it's Memorial Day weekend...what do you expect? ;-)

The wonderful Ms. Angie over at youlookfab gives a online sale overview...

Online Sales This Weekend...

Speaking of Ms. Angie...

She has a great post on the joy of wearing flats...

Wearing flats with frocks and skirts

As anyone who reads here regularly knows, I now have to wear flats (through with the right shoe I can push it to 2 inches). So it's great to read a post on how to do it stylishly! :-)

Sales!!!!

I'm a bit late pointing to this. But Ms. Angie over at youlookfab clues us in on this weekends sales (it's not too late! ;-) ):

Online sales this weekend

Speaking of Ms. Angie....

She's also giving brilliant tips on how to dress for the summer heat...

Sweltering style - dressing for the heat

Mind you, since I had my plumbing pulled several years ago, I'm ALWAYS trying to dress for the heat - winter and summer! And of late the internal "heat" has been particularly troublesome. So I'm particularly interested in Angie's tips going into this summer!

Well it's not actually....

That warm today (after a beautiful day yesterday!). So black still feel quite appropriate.

However, in summer, sometimes not so much (if summer ever comes!).

Ms. Angie over at youlookfab doesn't give up on black once the summer sun comes out - and she is giving out tips on how to incorporate it into your summer wardrobe...

Wearing Black In Warm Weather

Anyone who reads here....

Knows I'm a huge fan of pale grey!

In my opinion it's a wonderful neutral - a softer, fresher addition to your wardrobe than the old standbys of black, brown and navy.

Over at YouLookFab, Ms. Angie is talking silver grey as this spring's neutral...

Silver grey: a super Spring neutral

And hey don't forget the shoes!

Dove grey shoes are sassy for Spring

Can we be approaching...

The middle of spring already? (With snow falling in the Rocky's, it's hard to believe!)

Be that as it may, Ms. Angie over at youlookfab is giving a mid-season assessment of the Spring 2009 fashion landscape....

Spring 2009 Mid-Season Rants and Raves

I have to say I agree with her on many points! I haven't seen much that makes me say "gee, I have to add that to my spring wardrobe" either - through I do credit some of that to the paucity of my purse!

Right on too regarding the scarcity of light spring jackets - it's one of the few clothing items I actually need this spring(My old one has had it!), but there aren't many out there to choose from and, as yet, I haven't found one that I like enough to buy!

Ms. Angie....

Of the wonderful YouLookFab tackles the sizing issue and expresses an interesting point of view...

Inconsistent Sizing a Blessing in Disguise?...

Over at....

YouLookFab, Ms. Angie is tackling the issue of weight fluctations and your closet...

Garment Fit and Weight Fluctuations

Holiday Sales this year...

Are popin' out like a 15 year old's acne breakouts - their all over!

You, like me, are probably getting a ton of e-mail shouting about sales from just about every retailer.

But sometimes it's nice to just get a summary....

From Ms. Angie over at YouLookFab....

Holiday sales and promotions