As anyone who reads here knows....

I'm an big fan of The Sartorialist, one of the best street style pics blog out there (and the first one I started following when I first started reading fashion blogs!).

But my one issue with the blog has been that there are usually precious few pics of fashionable "women of an age". Now I know that Scott does try to get those pics - but it was just getting depressing to go to his blog and see nothing but willow thin 20 and 30 somethings.

But I was missing his pics, so I went by yesterday. Looking through the pics I was rewarded for my stop by, by a few, wonderful pics of oh so stylish women of an age!

A couple of my favs...



On the Street..... Via Bagutta, Milano


Love the bag, the outfit - and those fierce heels that really show off her great gams!



On the Street.... Certain Elegance, Milan


Elegance pretty much sums this outfit up! I love this particular style - and she pulls it off flawlessly!

Okay if this is true....

It's just more change I can believe in! (Or at least hope for! ;-) )

Michelle Obama to inspire more fashions for women over 40!

Girl....

I feel your pain....

More from Budget Chic...

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

The random bruising thing was a big surprise to me as well - through mine didn't really start until I hit 50. Like the wonderful Budget Chic, I'd never really experienced bruising in my younger days unless I really dinged myself. Now it seems that, like the Princess and the Pea, the slightest bump results in a bruise!

And yes, as a matter of fact, it DOES suck getting old!

That's why you have to do it in style! ;-)

As you know...

I've had to give up, for the most part, the whole high heel thing.

But if you're lucky enough not to have to, but you're just a bit daunted by the tottering high heels out there today, get some nifty tips in wearing them from Budget Chic...

Wearing Heels

High time....

This from The Thoughtful Dresser

Pear shaped women with bad legs are in fashion (with a caveat)

Actually, through pear shaped I am, at 5'3' longer skirts don't work that well on me - unless I'm going for the grandma look!

Ms. Tina Tang...

of the beautiful silver jewelry is having a sale!




Tina Tang Weekly Special

Sale ends 12/15/2008.

Holiday Dressing....

Can, as you know, be a tricky business!

So a few tips on how to do it with style are always welcome!

From Fabulous After 40...

Holiday Fashion tips to look your Fab self !

From About.com...

5 Holiday Fashion Mistakes

Speaking of Holiday Dressing....

Ruffles always seem to rear their flouncy heads during this time of year anyway. And this year, with them being a fashion trend, it's more likely than ever that you'll see more than your share as you're shopping for holiday wear!

I've owned my share of ruffled blouses in my life, but I confess that I'm not a big fan.

However, if you're thinking you want to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe, here are some tips for doing so...

From Focus On Style...

How to wear ruffles...

This is why....

A Birkin cost what it does....

Over at...

55 Secret Street shows the completion for the inaugural gown....

The Michelle Obama Inaugural Gown Race

Follow her link to WWD to see a slide show of all the offerings. I think Ms. Nichelle did an excellent job of editing down to some of the best - through I thought the following ones for the inauguration itself are winners:






My fav for the Inaugural Ball?....




Yes, yes Isaac Mizrahi is one of my favorite designers true enough, but I just love the total package and how the style of each dress is perfectly suited for the female wearing it. And the colors are delish!

With the whole world watching, I'm just glad I'm not the one that has to make the final call on this one!

Fashion Illustration...

Is also an interest of mine.

So I definitely took note of this Fashion Indie post....

Indies to Watch: Arturo Elena

Personally I wouldn't term any of these illustrations as any where close to "realism" - do you know anyone with such elongated bodies? However the detail and coloring are wonderful!

Check out the website, Arturo Elena to see more of this deliciously dramatic work!

Moment of Style?.....

Damn skippy straight!.....

Moments of Style Diane Keaton

I'm always despairing that I rarely find pics of 50+ ladies stylin' it. I'm also a big fan of Diane Keaton and the unique way she approaches fashion. So when I saw this post on Fashion Indie I definitely got two for one! I love the outfit - it's a great example of how you can continue to be fashion forward no matter what the age!

Yes, admittedly she is in great shape - but she also has a very clear sense of what works for her which, IMO, is what gives cred to what she wears!

Ms. Angie....

Over at youlookfab tries to help us out when it comes to, what I feel, is one of the more problematical dress styles, the sweater dress...

Finding the right sweater dress

Holiday Givaways!....

Let the fun begin....

Free Stuff! Second City Style Holiday Giveaways! Day 1

I've got my eye on....

Bodhi Bags....




PEBBLE HIDI - $618.00

I'll be posting more pics from this handbag line on Bag Sanity soon!

Well it's December 1.....

So I guess it's time to really get serious regarding the upcoming holiday parties (if any...)...

Elle Canada gets us started with a few holiday tips...

Office to cocktails: Fashionable holiday attire

I'm all about....

Getting to the truth (because it is out there, you know....)

This great post on beauty myths from About.com

Beauty Myths Debunked - - Skincare

And speaking of About.com...

They're showing the love for us 50+ ladies by consolidating their 50+ beauty tips on one page...

Beauty Over Age 50: Beauty Tips for Women Over Age 50


Well done! ;-)

Congratulations!...

To one of my favorite blogs Spork Fashion on their new look!

She has also spun off beauty and lifestyle topics to separate blog sites, Spork Beauty and Sport Living (which is still under construction) - the better, I'm sure, to focus on those topics!

Still wondering if we're in recession?....

Check this out....



10 for Under $100

I don't know about you, but my e-mail has been inundated with sales and deals for the last 2 weeks at least! And with Christmas on the way and retailers of all stripes nervous as cats on hot tin roofs on whether or not they can pry our dollars away from us, I can't but figure it's just going to get wilder and wilder!