A style blog based on a fifty-something Baby Boomer doing her best to age gracefully.
Here are all of my posts featuring my personal outfits and looks, plus style tips, and iconic women to inspire women over the age of 50 to be their most stylish self.
An all-black or any monotone silhouette easily is a signature look. But if you want to amp up basic color palettes, try black and white, the eternally chic combination. The pairing of black and white is one of the hallmarks of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s signature style. Perhaps it was the influence of the Catholic nuns […]
This November 28th marks 47 years since the legendary fashion show, The Battle of Versailles. Today, I remember Versailles ’73: The American Runway Revolution. You may recall the name Eleanor Lambert, founder of the International Best Dress List, New York Fashion Week, the Met Gala, and the CFDA. Ms. Lambert, relentless in her efforts to […]
Are you down with the faux leather fever? Faux leather is a trend you need to add to your closet now. What comes to mind when you think of wearing leather? For me, a pair of boots or a must-have black biker jacket.
Because of COVID-19, I’ve limited my travel. This time last year, I was in Portugal. Nevertheless, My daughter Channing received an appointment invitation from the CFDA that included a plus one. To do what? She and I viewed the PVH Archives with acclaimed menswear designer Jeffrey Banks. Lots to unpack here from this exciting outing, […]
Back in 1932, Chanel turned an undesirable costume jewelry trend into a fashion classic. We all remember the iconic photo of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Even the First Ladies of the United States wore them. What did they wear? Pearl jewelry. Is anyone noticing the cool-girl resurgence of this iconic […]
I accepted the invitation to join in on the fun today for a collected look in fashion. The theme, accessories, I’m answering the question, can an Itty bitty bag be functional? Or is it just a chic accessory? I am teaming up with California bloggers Cindy Hattersley, Rough Luxe Lifestyle, and Jennifer Connolly, A Well […]
Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute declares a particular, “Color of the Year.” Back in 2009, the global authority selected the cheery mimosa color during a time of economic uncertainty. Today, the Magnificent 8, is not waiting for another decade to acknowledge this hue. So check out the bevy of beauties rocking the color yellow.
Diahann Carroll didn’t reach her 85th birthday yesterday. Why? Because of complications from breast cancer. Nevertheless, Ms. Carroll, under watchful eyes, started to blossom when she modeled for the Ebony Fashion Fair at the age of 15 in 1950. The television pioneer had many firsts in her 69 years in the entertainment industry. Today, I […]
In last week’s post, I shared that Essence Magazine celebrates 50 years of beauty, fashion, and culture for African American women. Through further exploring, I learned about the numerous publications for black women before Essence Magazine in 1974. Who knew I was scratching the surface when researching how mainstream magazines don’t portray Black women?
As a teenager growing up in Philadelphia, I remember relishing the issues of Ebony and Jet magazines. But how about in May 1970, the launching of the first monthly magazine explicitly targeted for African American women. Imagine the impact of five decades of Black beauty at Essence Magazine? Essence Magazine debuted in May 1970, is […]