And over at Simple Elegance Ms. Diana is giving some tips on how practice sustainable style...
Sustainable Style...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Love the title of this post....
Over at Real Style Real People...
How to act your age not your shoe size...
I'm lovin' Ms. Christina's tips even more! Happy Birthday girl! I know you'll do it in style! ;-)
How to act your age not your shoe size...
I'm lovin' Ms. Christina's tips even more! Happy Birthday girl! I know you'll do it in style! ;-)
You GO Girl.....
Who says you can't rock it post 50? Well done Katey!
Shout out of thanks to OMG/Yahoo for the hot pic! ;-)
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sometimes....
A small spurge is just what you need....
From the Luxist...
Beautiful New Tiffany Keys for $200 or Less...
Yeah, yeah I know. With money so tight, yadda, yadda. Nobody agrees more than me.
But I find the charm adorable - and if you're looking for that very special gift for a very special person (and yes, that could be yourself - say a 50th or 60th birthday gift to you?), I think this could fit the bill!
From the Luxist...
Beautiful New Tiffany Keys for $200 or Less...
Yeah, yeah I know. With money so tight, yadda, yadda. Nobody agrees more than me.
But I find the charm adorable - and if you're looking for that very special gift for a very special person (and yes, that could be yourself - say a 50th or 60th birthday gift to you?), I think this could fit the bill!
Halluyah!...
The new Liz Claiborne New York is "fully" available on line!
Now I have to admit, I'm a bit disappointed that not every piece that was originally posted collection is available on the site (what's up with that?!?!?), but at least all sizes are up and shopable!
What I am I loving the most from the online selection?....
From the Women's (Misses) collection...
Stretch Denim Trench Dress - $119.00
Peony Print Cardigan - $89.00
(No I don't know why they don't have pic of the cardigan alone...go figure!)
Bonded Cotton Mac with Floral Print Lining - $169.00
From the Petite collection:
Eyelet Shawl Collar Dress - $149.00
Stretch Gingham Pleated Skirt - $79.00
Stretch Sateen Straight Leg Pant - $69.00
From the Plus collection:
Stretch Pique Sweetheart Dress - $109.00
Jersey Crewneck Cardigan - $69.00
Stretch Shawl Collar Poplin Top - $65.00
Now I have to admit, I'm a bit disappointed that not every piece that was originally posted collection is available on the site (what's up with that?!?!?), but at least all sizes are up and shopable!
What I am I loving the most from the online selection?....
From the Women's (Misses) collection...
(No I don't know why they don't have pic of the cardigan alone...go figure!)
From the Petite collection:
From the Plus collection:
Sunday, April 12, 2009
The ladies over at....
The delish The Three Tomatoes are talking the sleek legal eagle outfits from Damages...
Those fabulous wardrobes on Damages
Glenn Close does look amazing in those suits doesn't she! And I'm a true believer in putting a great looking shirt with just about any work outfit! (But trust me - no outfit I own is $5,000! Yowser!)
Those fabulous wardrobes on Damages
Glenn Close does look amazing in those suits doesn't she! And I'm a true believer in putting a great looking shirt with just about any work outfit! (But trust me - no outfit I own is $5,000! Yowser!)
The wonderful...
Fashion Under $100.00 features two more outfits that can definitely work for the 50+ gal....
Cindy Crawford's Look for $91.30
Yes, your figure has to be somewhat trim, I think, to pull this one off. But I love the top - it stylishly addresses the whole upper arm thing, don't you think?
Michelle Obama's Look for $99.56
I love the easy elegance of this look and, once again, the upper arm issue is handled with ease in this outfit.
Cindy Crawford's Look for $91.30
Yes, your figure has to be somewhat trim, I think, to pull this one off. But I love the top - it stylishly addresses the whole upper arm thing, don't you think?
Michelle Obama's Look for $99.56
I love the easy elegance of this look and, once again, the upper arm issue is handled with ease in this outfit.
A couple of great posts....
Over at Wardrobe 911...
What to Makeup: Ageless Foundation, in which Ms. Thersa puts CoverGirl and Olay's: Simply Ageless foundation to the test.
What to Wear: Relaxed Business Casual
It's always a tricky thing doing the casual outfit for work (especially when you're 50 +!) - this one pulls it off beautifully!
What to Makeup: Ageless Foundation, in which Ms. Thersa puts CoverGirl and Olay's: Simply Ageless foundation to the test.
What to Wear: Relaxed Business Casual
It's always a tricky thing doing the casual outfit for work (especially when you're 50 +!) - this one pulls it off beautifully!
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!
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!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Just a reminder....
I'm blogging handbags over at my other blog Bag Sanity. I've put up a couple of new posts, so go on over and check them out!
Fashion Under $100.00...
Is one of my favorite blogs! Ms. Dana, who writes it, sets herself the often daunting task of recreating a celeb's designer duds for $100.00 or under.
Much as I love her site and the idea behind it, I rarely point to it because most of the outfits she translates are a bit too young for the 50 plus gal to pull off - well to pull of and keep her dignity! ;- )
Imagine my delight, then, when I stopped over and found not one, but three outfits that I think can work beautifully for the 50 plus femme...
Michelle Obama's look for $97.96
This is a great casual outfit - and a perfect example of how a dark pair of pants can make you look taller (and slimmer)!
Demi-Moore's look for $94.38
Ginnifer Goodwins look for $96.79
I list these two together because they are both such classically beautiful looks - just the kind of style that works so well for the 50 plus lady! (If the bare arms thing is a concern, a lovely Pashmina (see my post There was a time for a link to a post on pashmina purchasing tips), short cardigan or one of the short shrugs that are so popular right now can "cover" that!)
And as a bonus - Demi's look would make a wonderful mother of the bride outfit! ;-)
Much as I love her site and the idea behind it, I rarely point to it because most of the outfits she translates are a bit too young for the 50 plus gal to pull off - well to pull of and keep her dignity! ;- )
Imagine my delight, then, when I stopped over and found not one, but three outfits that I think can work beautifully for the 50 plus femme...
Michelle Obama's look for $97.96
This is a great casual outfit - and a perfect example of how a dark pair of pants can make you look taller (and slimmer)!
Demi-Moore's look for $94.38
Ginnifer Goodwins look for $96.79
I list these two together because they are both such classically beautiful looks - just the kind of style that works so well for the 50 plus lady! (If the bare arms thing is a concern, a lovely Pashmina (see my post There was a time for a link to a post on pashmina purchasing tips), short cardigan or one of the short shrugs that are so popular right now can "cover" that!)
And as a bonus - Demi's look would make a wonderful mother of the bride outfit! ;-)
The lucky Ms. Karen....
Over at Of a Certain Age is off with her honey-bunny to Italy!
Check out her post on what she took - she's packin' light!...
Italy Lite
Personally, I don't think I could have paired down my wardrobe for the trip as elegantly!
It appears that she will be blogging from Europe - so visit often to see how the lite wardrobe works out!
Check out her post on what she took - she's packin' light!...
Italy Lite
Personally, I don't think I could have paired down my wardrobe for the trip as elegantly!
It appears that she will be blogging from Europe - so visit often to see how the lite wardrobe works out!
Over at.....
youlookfab, Ms. Angie has a guest poster (Laura) who is talking on the go outfits for busy moms. But take a good look - I think her recommendations could work just as well for the plus 50 gal who's looking for a great leisure/weekend outfit....
Mom-on-the-go road test: dresses and skirts
Mom-on-the-go road test: dresses and skirts
Over at....
Wardrobe 911, tips on how (and who should) wear the latest spring trends in pants:
Spring pant trends for all ages and body types
Spring pant trends for all ages and body types
Thursday, March 26, 2009
There was a time....
When the idea of scarfs and spring just did not go together (at least not in my mind!).
Well those days are long gone. Now scarfs are showing their colorful, fingy ways right throughout the year!
So in that vein, here are some great posts on Spring scarf wearing/buying...
From the great Ms. Angie over at youlookfab...
Spring 2009 Updates: Scarf and Handbag
(And as a special bonus, do follow her link to the NBC Today Show segment on Retail Secrets which features Ms. Angie as one of the experts!)
Charmingly Chic turns us on to a simply lovely scarf in the Simply Vera line...
Simply Vera Vera Wang Chiffon Scarf
And last, but not least, Ms. Duchesse over at Passage des perles schools us on buying a true Pashmina (Unlike the cheap, undoubtedly fake one I'm probably going to buy tomorrow from the vendor visiting my job because I love the powder blue color - and $6.00 is much more in my present budget than $400.00! ;-) )....
Pick a perfect printemps pashmina
Well those days are long gone. Now scarfs are showing their colorful, fingy ways right throughout the year!
So in that vein, here are some great posts on Spring scarf wearing/buying...
From the great Ms. Angie over at youlookfab...
Spring 2009 Updates: Scarf and Handbag
(And as a special bonus, do follow her link to the NBC Today Show segment on Retail Secrets which features Ms. Angie as one of the experts!)
Charmingly Chic turns us on to a simply lovely scarf in the Simply Vera line...
Simply Vera Vera Wang Chiffon Scarf
And last, but not least, Ms. Duchesse over at Passage des perles schools us on buying a true Pashmina (Unlike the cheap, undoubtedly fake one I'm probably going to buy tomorrow from the vendor visiting my job because I love the powder blue color - and $6.00 is much more in my present budget than $400.00! ;-) )....
Pick a perfect printemps pashmina
I have always....
Loved coats! Maybe it's because, as a Chicago gal born and raised, I have to have so many just to cover the never stable seasons in my beloved home town!
That being said, I loved the following post from garance dore....
Mama Shelter
For the record....
1. While I agree with one of her posts that there would be nothing wrong with shorting the coat, I'm glad she didn't. Long, it has a smooth, 60s, Jane Birkin kind of vibe.
2. I'm so jealous! I NEVER find great stuff like this in my mom's closet!
That being said, I loved the following post from garance dore....
Mama Shelter
For the record....
1. While I agree with one of her posts that there would be nothing wrong with shorting the coat, I'm glad she didn't. Long, it has a smooth, 60s, Jane Birkin kind of vibe.
2. I'm so jealous! I NEVER find great stuff like this in my mom's closet!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Okay...
I was so inspired by that Newport News purple trench that I hoped over to Polyvore and created a set based on it...
Purple Trench - by Fab50Plus on Polyvore.com
As you can see, I gave a couple of different possibilities on items to wear underneath and with the coat!
What do you think - is it perfect purple or just too much purple all the way round? ;-)
Purple Trench - by Fab50Plus on Polyvore.com
As you can see, I gave a couple of different possibilities on items to wear underneath and with the coat!
What do you think - is it perfect purple or just too much purple all the way round? ;-)
Becca...
Over at Fashion Me Fabulous, gives the heads up on a luscious purple trench...
Great Trench for Half Off
Yes, beautiful AND on sale! Doesn't get much better!
Great Trench for Half Off
Yes, beautiful AND on sale! Doesn't get much better!
Ms. Angie....
Of the wonderful YouLookFab tackles the sizing issue and expresses an interesting point of view...
Inconsistent Sizing a Blessing in Disguise?...
Inconsistent Sizing a Blessing in Disguise?...
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