Chic at 60ish!

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. Carols, cards and crackling fires. Decorations and dressing up. All some of my favorite things! I adore shopping for presents or thinking of a fabulous experience—searching for the perfect gift, pleasing those I love when I find it. Though life never seems busier, as the song goes, for me… Continue reading

The holiday season is in full swing—traditionally, ‘tis the season to wear red! That said, for many fashionistas red feels a bit cliched & predictable; when in doubt, go for black & white. Then add gold, silver or of course shades of red, for some pop. THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS/”LBD,” TIMELESS & TOTALLY NEW: Black… Continue reading

A great fashionista story is told, that the late great David Bowie gave supermodel Iman—his future wife—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… Continue reading

“Chic @60ish” means both looking great when you go out and living graciously as well. 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. When guests come… Continue reading

Last week I mentioned I am obsessed with my new coffee table book, “CBK, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy,” by Sunita Kumar-Nair, a well-known fashion writer. Why this book? Why now? Though books like this take years to produce—her mother-in-law Jackie was actually the queen of this of this type of book, when she was an editor… Continue reading

One of the best parts of being a fashion writer, obviously, is having people talk to you about fashion. Not just friends. Women stop me in the farmer’s market, hair salon, any of my usual haunts. I am always happy to chat—and frankly if you’re 60ish, the question is almost always the same: Where can… Continue reading

I love fall! Always have. Crisp air. Colorful leaves. Crackling fires. But what I love most are the clothes. Sweaters. Boots. Leather jackets. These are the go-to items in my closet that I reach for again & again. Still, it’s always fun to update! A favorite fall outfit: Theory ivory silk shirt & L’Agence cognac… Continue reading

Hello readers—my blog is back! Amazingly, it’s five years since I closed “Fashion at 50ish!” Like many of you, I’ve been through some changes, good and bad. The one constant? Still a fashionista. Still love to get dressed. Yes, I am a dinosaur. My children tell me all the time. One of the few who… Continue reading

Can you be a feminist & still love fashion? It’s a complicated question. Or is it?  A great jacket & pretty lip gloss feels harmless, but what about a full face of make-up, stilettos & shapewear? Are we concealing our flaws or empowering our bodies to be our “best selves?” POWERFUL & PRETTY AT ONCE:… Continue reading