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WHAT’S IN “VOGUE?”
“Head of editorial content for US Vogue”— Chloe Malle has my dream job! When I was 21 years old, I graduated from Boston University with a degree in journalism & moved to New York to become the editor of Vogue. Of course, Vogue had an editor—Grace Mirabella at the time, Anna Wintour’s predecessor—but I was Continue reading
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FALL FASHION FORECAST: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN!
Welcome back & welcome to fall! I love autumn. Crisp days, colorful trees, crackling fires. But what I love most are the clothes. Even when I was young, I always looked better in a blazer & boots than a bathing suit! You too? Whatever your politics, this is a scary moment in the world. Fashion Continue reading
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THE LATEST FROM PARIS!
Bonjour! I’ve just returned from a wonderful—but freezing —week in Paris. Always great to get away, to step out of your box a bit—seeing, tasting & feeling what’s going on in other parts of the world. Particularly at 60ish, while you can still drink the wine, eat the food & climb the stairs—I urge you Continue reading
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“NO WOMAN IS THE SAME ALL THE TIME”—CHANGE YOUR MOOD WITH ACCESSORIES!
There’s a yin/yang moodiness to fashion this spring. Modern/retro. Edgy/flowy. Tailored/boho. Rugged/refined. All reflecting today’s woman—confident, secure, sure of herself. Keep accessories personal: Two of my favorite things are my mother’s chunky gold necklace & bangle bracelets—I wear them all the time to “have her with me” 🙂 My grandmother used to say, “No woman Continue reading
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FASHIONISTAS IN THE KNOW BUY HIGH-LOW!
Whatever your politics, economic markets are in a spin; the new tariffs affect us all. Clothing, handbags, shoes, make-up, hair products & more—will rise at every price point. Every fashion business races for a new plan. Fashionistas react. THE MEANING OF “HIGH-LOW:” Country music superstar Kacey Musgraves at the Grammys in a Hanes tank top Continue reading
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GOING FOR GOLD!
The price of gold rises & fashion follows. In a season of “do your own thing,” one trend emerges again & again. Go for the gold! Or silver. We all need some sparkle in our lives right now—metallics add the perfect pizzaz. A bit of “glow.” GOING FOR GOLD OR SILVER: My mom, who had Continue reading
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MY FAVORITE THINGS: “THE SOUND OF MUSIC TURNS 60ISH!”
“The Sound of Music” turns 60! Hard to believe. When I was a little girl growing up in Cheltenham, a suburb of Philadelphia, you went “in town” to center city to see big movies. You got dressed up. It was an event. There was even an intermission! (They should bring that back.) FREE SPIRITED & Continue reading
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BUY/KEEP/DONATE!
At 60ish, most of us do not have school-age kids, but “spring break” always feels like a state of mind as well as an actual vacation. Whether you are indeed traveling, spend your winters in a warm climate or are just starting to dream of spring, here’s a shopping list if you’re “cruising” through stores Continue reading
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ARE LEATHER JACKETS THE NEW BLAZERS?
So excited, I’ve recently made plans to go to Paris in May with one of my oldest, (or should I say “long-time?”) dearest friends. Actually, my roommate before Steve! Like many of you who are 60ish+, I had a birthday in January & decided that while I can drink the wine, eat the food & Continue reading
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WHAT’S IN STORE? REVISITING “THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA”
TAKE TWO MINUTES & WATCH THIS ICONIC SCENE FROM “THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA” As much as every fashionisita loves this clip, it’s no longer true! The meaning of “iconic.” We all know the famous scene in “The Devil Wears Prada,” where Meryl Streep/Miranda Priestly explains the clothing chain & the choice of a “cerulean blue” Continue reading
Chic at 60ish! 