Chic at 60ish!

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

The days are cooler; the nights darker. Fall has arrived & my fall wardrobe is out in full force—I’m reaching for leather jackets & blazers every day. Boots look—and feel—great. So do loafers. I’m also loving my wide-leg pants & long flowy skirts with cropped sweaters. Add big earrings & I am dressed! Whether you’re… Continue reading

Is it better to be over or underdressed? Like Hamlet, that is the question! For me there’s no question—I’m always overdressed. In jeans, even in workout clothes, I never leave home without make-up & jewelry, giving that “dressed up” look, no matter what I’m wearing. Full disclosure—even though I’m a widow, I still wear a… Continue reading

Aren’t you so happy fall has arrived? Not only do we love the cooler weather, but if you love clothes, you cannot wait to wear your favorite leather jacket, favorite blazer, favorite boots. I get it! A lot of us do. A lot of us also like to shop—or scroll—through our favorite sites. No need… Continue reading