Chic at 60ish!

Looking and feeling great at every age

  • EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN–SUCH A 60’S MOMENT!

    One of the best parts of being a fashion writer—besides sharing the latest trends with my dear readers—is being invited to meet designers & attend wonderful shows. Last week I was invited to the opening of the newest exhibit at The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, “Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me,” running through May 19th. The art… Continue reading

  • PRETTY STRONG WOMEN!

    The news is worse every day. Whatever your politics, internationally, nationally, even locally, it’s tough to watch the news without feeling a knot in your stomach & a tear in your heart. At times like this, fashion may seem silly & superfluous—yet fashion makes a statement. What you wear tells the world about your attitude,… Continue reading

  • GOING TO A RESORT–IF ONLY IN YOUR CLOSET!

    Close your eyes and picture a wonderful resort.  Glistening white sand.  Gentle aqua waves.  Swaying palm trees.  Colorful flowers. Feel the balmy breeze.  Hear the rhythm of a steel band, playing in the distance.  Sip a spicy cold margarita.  Now, come back to reality.  If you’re in the northeast, outside your window the air is… Continue reading

  • I NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT…

    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 often spend big bucks on serums & creams for our faces, a little vitamin D on our body still feels great. Just enough to look sun-kissed! With that in mind, I… Continue reading

  • SWANS, SUSTAINABILITY & RESALE SHOPPING!

    It’s no surprise that I’m obsessed with “Feud: Capote vs the Swans,” on FX & Peacock. I’ve watched episodes 1 & 2 plus the director’s version, which includes what the network cut—somehow my TV dvr’d that & I loved it. I anxiously await Wednesday night’s new installment, featuring Truman Capote’s famed black & white ball, plus… Continue reading

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  • MAKEUP & MORE–NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!

    When the sun rose on January 1st, an overwhelming majority of women made the same New Year’s resolution: To take better care of themselves. This is a big step for lots of women—many of us spend so much of our lives taking care of others, at last we’ve admitted we need to pamper ourselves a… Continue reading

  • GLITTER & GLAM FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE!

    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

  • SPARKLY JEWELRY, SPARKLY SMILES: THE TRUE MEANING OF “WHITE CHRISTMAS!”

    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

  • BLACK & WHITE: ALWAYS RIGHT!

    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

  • HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN: MY FAVORITE THINGS TO GIVE & GET!

    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