Chic at 60ish!

As we hit mid-February, those of us who’ve been in the northeast all winter begin to feel a bit restless. Though at 60ish we all spend big bucks on serums & creams for our face, a little “sunshine on our shoulders” still feels great. Just enough to have the tiniest glow! With that in mind, Continue reading

When the sun rose on January 1st, an overwhelming majority of women made the same New Year’s resolution: To take better care of ourselves. Many of us spend so much time pleasing and doing for others, at last we’ve admitted we need to pamper ourselves a bit. We are discovering the dazzling lift that comes Continue reading

Though I love holidays, parties, and getting dressed up, I admit, I’m often apprehensive about New Year’s Eve. Everyone tries so hard to have a good time, then honestly spends half the evening looking at their watches, waiting for the ball to drop. And I hate that “Old Lang Syne” song, it makes me want Continue reading

I adore the holidays. Always have. I love twinkling lights, crisp weather, and crackling fires. Decorations and dressing up. All some of my favorite things! I adore shopping. Searching for the perfect gift—in stores or online—pleasing those I love when I find it. Though life never seems busier, as the song goes, for me this Continue reading

A great fashionista story is told, that the late  great David Bowie gave supermodel Iman an Hermes Birkin bag on their first Christmas together. Now we all know supermodels get fabulous free stuff, and that though iconic, the Birkin might be a bit “classic” for uber cool Iman. But the thought was there—what could be Continue reading

“Chic at 60ish” means both looking great when you go out, as well as living graciously at home. I love to entertain and have people in my home—to me, setting the table is like getting dressed. Dishes. Glasses. Flowers. Each element combines to enhance the beauty of your table and the warmth of your holiday. Continue reading

No matter your politics, we’ve all been on news overload the last two weeks. Like me, perhaps you need a break. The other night I found a wonderful distraction in re-watching one of my favorite movies, “The Thomas Crown Affair,” with Pierce Brosnan & Rene Russo—now celebrating its 25th anniversary. I like pretty girls in Continue reading

Sarah Jessica Parker turns 60 in March! Scrolling through Instagram, I notice she has just finished filming Season 3 of “And Just Like That,” while getting ready to celebrate her big birthday. How can it be??? Wasn’t she just a pretty young thing, wearing funky outfits, as we breathlessly anticipated the ins & outs of Continue reading

Just how big should a handbag be? And what’s in there? Another pair of shoes? Your makeup bag? Your lunch? Is it necessary to carry all of that around? That is the question! MY FOREVER FAVORITE “HOLDS EVERYTHING” BAG: My cognac-colored Ricky bag, now 18 years old & more luscious & worn than ever; this Continue reading

So what’s the deal with pants this season? A question I am asked frequently. Wide? Slim? Slouchy? Cropped? Cargo? A buffet of choices! THE PROLIFERATION OF PANTS: Michael Kors Collection ivory silk tiered top from neimanmarcus.com; Avenue Montaigne black sheer wool pants from Grove 121 in Bryn Mawr It’s pants chaos out there. And frankly, Continue reading