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LET THE GLAM BEGIN!
I adore the holidays. Always have. Carols, cards, crisp weather & crackling fires. Decorations and dressing up. All some of my favorite things! I adore shopping. Searching for the perfect gift, pleasing those I love when I find it. (More on that next week.) Though life never seems busier, as the song goes, for me Continue reading
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ONE ENCHANTED AFTERNOON!
I have a secret! I am in love—and hundreds of women across the country are in love with him too! He is the fabulous Ken Downing, chief creative officer of Excel Brands & creative director of Halston, frequently making appearances on QVC as well—when Ken says, “Buy this!” women listen. KEN DOWNING & ME! At Continue reading
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THANKSGIVING-TABLE CHIC!
“Chic at 60ish” means not only looking great when you go out, but living graciously at home 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 Continue reading
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CAN YOU BE A FEMINIST & STILL LOVE FASHION?
Can you be a feminist & still love fashion? It’s a complicated question. Or is it? A great outfit & pretty lip gloss seems harmless, but what about a full face of make-up, stilettoes & shapewear? Are we concealing our flaws or empowering our bodies to be our “best selves?” PRETTY & POWERFUL AT ONCE: Continue reading
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PERSONAL STYLE: NATURE OR NURTURE?
Since the passing of beloved actress Diane Keaton a few weeks ago, much has been written about her style. Iconic. Trendsetting. Quirky. All true. All adjectives describing fall’s buzzwords, “personality chic.” Interpreted: “Wear what you love, what makes you feel great.” From oversized menswear in “Annie Hall” to white tops & turtlenecks in “Something’s Gotta Continue reading
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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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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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BUY/KEEP/DONATE!
At 60ish, most of us do not have school-age kids, but “spring break” always feels like a state of mind as well as an actual vacation. Whether you are indeed traveling, spend your winters in a warm climate or are just starting to dream of spring, here’s a shopping list if you’re “cruising” through stores Continue reading
Chic at 60ish! 