All posts filed under: fashion for the woman over 40

Patriotic Ensemble

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I am not one to dress symbolically, but on occasion will throw in accessories which are a subtle reminder of a national celebration. Happy 4th of July to all who celebrate the holiday. Patriotic Ensemble by rawsilkandsaffron featuring gold bangles Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress matchesfashion.com Pierre Hardy red sandals shirise.com Chloé satchel bag forwardforward.com Dsquared leather bangle dsquared2.com Gold bangle $38 – debenhams.com Juliet & Company pearl stud earrings shopbop.com Polka dot scarve gojane.com Ray-Ban ray ban shades shopbop.com

fashion sense: tory burch pairing

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The first time I was drawn to Tory Burch was because of the logo. What can I say, it happens, I mean wasn’t that the case for the Apple?  But then over the years and mostly in Europe, I have fallen in love with her fashion sense and style. So, naturally I found a few dresses for the summer here and paired it up with dress up and dress down shoes option from here and here to express my own interpretation of versatility.

vacation a.k.a holiday travel wardrobe – part 1

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Every year we contemplate a handful of destinations to travel to, but end up rediscovering different parts of  Europe. We don’t mind it, in fact when we go down the list, at the end of it, we smile to one another because we know deep down Europe will always win. Anyway, I have actually become an expert traveller, in the sense that I know exactly  what I need to take and what should be left behind for a 2 week trip in most any predictable and unpredictable weather. For this year’s trip I have selected the following travel wardrobe from here and here: Colorful tops in different styles from here Jeans, Khakis and shorts and capri pants from here Comfortable dresses which do not take up too much space from here Sweaters for the evenings and chilly weather and 1 all-weather jacket just in case from here Comfortable all-day walking shoes and sandals and beach wear from here and here, since heels don’t work well on cobblestoned streets 🙂 Conservative yet sexy swim or in …

choosing colors in fashion

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Even though we don’t have a “true” Summer in San Francisco, I still feel the need to add color to my wardrobe during our bleakest (foggy) Summer days just to cheer myself up. The  way I choose the hues to create my own ensemble  is, by searching the web for colorful designer gowns and putting together my own wardrobe from them. Here are my inspirations for this foggy Summer season in San Francisco:

fashion: bringing the sexy back

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I adore gowns with  open backs, especially ones that make a statement. I think it is the best option for small breasted women and those who are not so voluptuous  all around. The  fun thing about it is that some women over 40 can actually support the look, providing that it is tastefully done. Check out some picks from  here:

c’est un rouge – the color of red

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Back in the 90’s I wore red lipstick and red nail polish, but since Sex In The City aired on television, we, I mean women over 40 have evolved along with the cast in choosing lighter shades of pink and nude to “cover up our age” Lately however, I envy the red, which is back in fashion (perhaps silently  it never left)  and wonder if I can still support the look. Any comments from the over 40 crowd?

mother’s day gift idea 2012: wrap her in scarf

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The French woman’s staple piece to any outfit is a scarf and no matter the season, I am almost certain French women over 40 have a silk scarf tucked away in their bags, just in case the weather gets chilly. For places like San Francisco, where I am from, there is definitely a need for scarves during  every season of the year. So, it’s no surprise that I would most certainly recommend the gift idea.  The fact I think I was a Parisian in a past life is also a major factor in suggesting the gift. Here are some of my favorites: