Advanced Style: The Top Ten Ways to Stay Stylish and Look Great at 98

Wonderful advice from a lady that obviously knows wherefore she speaks! ;-) Advanced Style: The Top Ten Ways to Stay Stylish and Look Great at 98

I've been feeling a bit sorry for myself lately when it comes to being over 50 and fashionable. This lady helps to renew my hope that it can be done!

Well it appears....

That just like everything else the French raise partying to a fine art....

From Girls Guide to Paris...

How to Socialize Like a Parisienne

Really...when do these people work? ;-) (Okay, I admit - just jealous! :-) )

Instyle gives a workshop....

On how to walk in heels....

How to walk in heels

Sigh, my days for high heels is long gone I fear. But for those of you who can still rock them, a few handy tips does hurt does it? ;-)

Yes it's Fashion Week....

Again!

Mostly I try to ignore Fashion Week for two reasons:

1. I just can't think about NEXT season when we haven't even entered the CURRENT season!

2. Most of the time there is nothing for the 1. Old and 2. Fat. Knowing that upfront, I just spare myself the irratation.

So, after my first year of blogging, I basically leave it to other blogs to do the coverage. It's probaly for the best - so many of them now actually go to Fashion Week that their coverage is way better than anything I could do from my little bedroom!

So if you want the Full Monty, here's my recomendations:

1. YouLookFab -- Ms. Angie always does a great job covering the shows and the trends they represent. And now with her new site she kicking it up a notch!

2. Style.com -- THE place to go to view all the outfits from pretty much every show - judge the looks for yourself!

3. Styleit -- Ms. Sarah blogs the shows from a plus-size gal's perceptive - refreshing to say the least!

4. Second City Style -- Hey, I have to give a shout out to my homegirls over at the premier Chicago fashion blog. That and the fact that it looks like their reviewing quite a few shows - nice.

5. The Sartorialist -- Last but not least, keep an eye out for Scott's always great pics of the street action during Fashion Week - almost always more interesting than what's going on on the runway!

6. And for just plain fun - get yourself over to Bill C's great videos over at the NYT: On The Street: Foot Notes . His commentary is the best! :-)

There you go - probably all the Fashion Week coverage you'll be able to stand! ;-)

I heart....

ADAM...

Yeah, yeah, I know what I said about Fashion Week. But when I saw this collection I had to feature it - there is just so much ageless style contained in it!

Phone credit: Style.com...

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

10 skinny tricks.....

Because who can't use a few? ;-)

10 skinny tricks (how to be the best you can be, and hide the rest!) - Vibrant Nation

Yeah, whether we want to or not....

It's time to start thinking Fall....

Instyle kicks it off...


http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20409214_20406156,00.html

Fashion question: When do jeans stop being age appropriate? | Fabulous After 40

NEVER I say!

However, here is Fabulous After 40's take...

Fashion question: When do jeans stop being age appropriate? | Fabulous After 40

I have to say....

That I've not paid much attention to The Gap since I left my 20s, early 30s. Then as I grew older and wider, the clothes at Gap not only seemed too young but too small as well!

Still, as I've been reading some of my favorite fashion/style blogger, at least a couple are singing the praises of the Gap.

Not to let it be said that I'm closed minded, I decided to take a look at the website. And yes, to my surprise, I found myself loving more than one piece:





I love sweaters and the two above just work for me! They're pieces you can pair easily with pants or a skirt. (I love the idea of the charcoal gray chunky one with a slim black pencil skirt!)

And as for pants...



They call these the "perfect trouser". I can't attest to that, but they certainly look close to, don't they? Pair them with the blazer...



And it's off to work!

With sizes 0-20, I might actually be able to fit into one of these pieces! I've decided to make a visit to my local Gap (there's one near my job) to see just what range of sizes they offer in the store. (Five gets ya ten sizes larger than 16 will be no where in sight! I'll let you know!)

(Get Ms. Angie of youlookfab take on the Gap's rework - The Gap is Back.... )

Another wonderful example....

Of minimalist style...

Of course from the wonderful Ms. Allie over at My Wardrobe Today...

My Wardrobe Today: Monday

Ms. Geri over at Fab Over Fifty....

Gives a shout out for the latest trends - ones that can be a LOT kinder to the 50+ figure!....

Hooray for the new look of fashion | Fab Over Fifty Blog

Talbots ...

Is giving away a trip to Paris!

Just tell them in 6 words about your favorite jeans!

Enter here....

Talbots Pearls of Wisdom - Stories

Can you describe for favs in just 6 words?

LOL!...

I'm with you girlfriend....Where ARE all those clothes going? (I've always heard that closets are much smaller overseas...)

From the wonderful Style...A work in progress....


Style...A Work In Progress: "Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life." - Bertolt Brecht

Damn...

Why can't I have this kind of style courage?

Advanced Style: New York Time's Take On Advanced Style

Dior Couture Pleated Dress...

Classic elegance!

From the Luxist...

Dior Couture Pleated Dress

Good Girl Gone Shopping...

Gives the new Nina Garcia fashion tome a big thumbs up....

Good Girl Gone Shopping: "What To Wear for Every Occasion" by Nina Garcia

Humm...Might be worth checking out!

I'm loving this guide....

From Net-a-porter on how to rock a minimal look....

Net-a-porter goes minimal....Get The Essential Perfectionist Kit | Magazine | NET-A-PORTER.COM

And speaking of minimalism...

Check out Ms.Zulema's take on the subject over at her blog Fashion and Psychology...

What i wore today 8-21-10 � Fashion and Psychology

Love the way she's put together a simple white t, a great skirt and shoes to make a classic outfit!

I love it...

When we stop dogging ourselves about our looks and start developing an appreciation for what we have!

The Power of The Chubby . Supersisters . PBS Parents | PBS

And what a great message for her kids! Yes be healthy - but also accept your body as it is and make the best of it!