Flattering Stripes and a knit midi dress, and a spider. Many style books recommend against bold stripes. “They make you look wider,” and who’s to say that looking wider isn’t exactly your cup of tea? 😊 Stripes of all sizes… Continue Reading
Visible in the city. Not just any city – although there are many fabulous cities – but the city of my heart, Manhattan. The energy is vibrating all around me, the weather is cool and comfortable, and the excitement is… Continue Reading
Old bohemians and old hippies never die, we just keep flowering! I’ve cycled through many fashion decades by now, and the flowy charm of the 60’s and 70’s is still one of my favorite looks. It’s fun to be an… Continue Reading
The chambray shirt and how to work it. We’ve all got one in the closet: the classic chambray button-down shirt. The plain-weave fabric was originally made in France, but of course, and is the origin of the term “blue collar.”… Continue Reading
Refresh and renew your basics. A lot of us with smaller wardrobes face the dreaded (first world) problem of wardrobe boredom. We mix and match, and add scarves or jewelry to make old looks more fun. Do more with less,… Continue Reading
Feminine plus masculine style over 50. It’s always been a stylish combination, from Yves Saint Laurent‘s tuxedos (with red lipstick) to fluffy Boho dresses (with cowboy boots) 😊. Welcome to Visible Monday. If you want to participate, it’s so easy:… Continue Reading
Wear a long dress, easy and breezy. It’s been written about in every style book, because it’s true: nothing beats a dress for easy wardrobing, and a midi/maxi dress is even breezier. You’re instantly covered and cool, everything goes together,… Continue Reading
How to add glam to your casual look. My life is 99% casual, and there’s rarely a need to even add lipstick unless I feel like it. But don’t you enjoy getting a shot of glam into your everyday looks?… Continue Reading