Chic at 60ish!

Looking and feeling great at every age

  • BUY/KEEP/DONATE!

    As fall kicks into high gear, it becomes a bit overwhelming to decide what to buy, what you already own that’s totally of-the-moment, and what to put in the back of your closet for now—or give away altogether. Mornings have become cool; there’s nothing worse than debating outfits with yourself when you’ve got to get… Continue reading

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  • HOW BIG IS YOUR BAG?

    Do you love a big handbag? Just how big should a bag be? And what’s in there? Your makeup pouch? Your lunch? Is it necessary to carry all of that around? That is the question! FINDING YOUR FAVORITE: My fave Ralph Lauren “Ricky” bag, navy with red inside, easily carries everything I need for a… Continue reading

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  • WHAT’S IN MY CLOSET?

    Years ago, I was fortunate enough to interview makeup magnate & guru Bobbi Brown. She could not have been nicer or warmer, it was like chatting with a girlfriend. I remember asking, what was in her makeup bag? Not hesitating, Bobbi reached into her handbag, unzipped a pouch & spilled her makeup all over the… Continue reading

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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

  • “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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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