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A rose for Emily

6/13/2013

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A red rose. A red power suit. A red sports car. 
We all know red's power. I'm often startled anew when I see the beauty of this color against someone's skin, and I find myself hunting once again for ruby red.  





PictureMilk Cowl neck top in short sleeves, $44.00


I just purchased this top, & it arrived yesterday. 

It's brighter than it appears here, & I was struck with how awake the color made me look at the end of the day when I was quite tired--another benefit of red!

It's a completely normal top from an unusual source. The lining feels like a built-in matching cami. 



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Zara Shopper with metallic plaque, $49.90






I saw a woman with a high-low hem like this one the other day, and she looked so fresh and free! 
It was as though she had torn off the front of her dress to allow her to run through the woods or into the sea. 
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ModCloth Bold as Lovely Dress, $44.99
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Love Culture Chained Chiffon Dress, $23.90
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ModCloth Interwoven with Wonder Heel By Chelsea Crew, $69.99





PictureUrban Outfitters BDG Cigarette High-Rise Jean - Maroon, $19.99





























PictureBanana Republic Geo Print Shirtdress, $98

I'm waiting for this dress to come in in more sizes. 

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White House Black Market Labyrinth Print Chemise, $19.99




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ModCloth Bathing Beauty Two Piece in Wine, $62.99





PictureBoden Barnsbury Shift, $68.60



This dress got excellent reviews for its shape. It's on my short list. 





Yet more red...

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Three of my favorite 
presents ever

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Sundance 
color line 
belt, $19.99

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My new best friend

1/17/2013

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Ah, the 90s. The era of long, flowing, shapeless dresses. Do you have any of these still hanging in your closet?

Some of you know I just moved this week. As I was packing and purging prior to the move, I came across several of these old dresses that I’ve had such a hard time parting with. 

Inspired by a photo on the cover of a Crate and Barrel catalog, I thought perhaps this old dress could live again if I shortened it and belted it?


The Inspiration:
Crate and Barrel catalog cover photo, the dress on the left
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Totally outdated: White House dress from the 1990s











One more example of the belt helping to reinvent a '90s dress:
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Anthropologie Scalloped Corset Belt
My new best friend: 
the wide-waist belt





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A little tent-like: Peruvian Connection dress from the 1990s



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Just when I thought I was out...

7/14/2012

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Just when I thought cargo shorts and pants were on their way out, they pulled them back in with some new features: feminine colors and feminine details like velvet trim, rhinestones, embroidery, ribbon belts, and skinny legs.
Click like if you want some :-)
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White House Black Market The Mod (Ankle) Utility Pant, $118
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GAP frayed cargo short, $12.99 minus 25% with the code GAPSAVE
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Anthropologie Seamed Cargo Pant, $118
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GAP easy straight cargo pants, $54.95, minus 25% with the code GAPSAVE
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What Oprah, Madonna, and teenage girls can teach us about how to dress at any age

5/23/2012

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Dear OMF:
What kind of clothing do you think is appropriate for 50-somethings? Deciding what is age appropriate sometimes can be tricky. I don't want to look matronly nor do I want to look like a hoochie mama. --Susan
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Dear Susan:
Thank you so much for your question! I've been thinking about a couple role models and a few clothing tips to keep women looking great at any age. Please let me know what you think....

Oprah is better with age.
Did you see the cover of this month's O magazine? At age 58, Oprah looks better than ever because she dresses to accentuate her body. She also looks much more confident now than she did in her 20s. The cover story in this issue talks about how to improve with age: the article features several women who have come into their own as they have grown up. What I take away from Oprah's lead is age-appropriate clothing is what makes you feel beautiful--inside and out! Find your strengths and celebrate them. Love your curves, dress with sex appeal but stay classy.

"The best age is the age you are"
                            --Maggie Kuhn



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No nonsense

4/16/2012

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When in doubt, I wear timeless black and white.
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White House Black Market open-stitch sweater, $49.99
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Banana Republic non-iron fitted sateen shirt, $59.50 minus 30% with the code BRTAX30
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Macy's Calvin Klein top, sleeveless cowl neck tank, $29
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White House Black Market Elysee fit-and-flare pant, $29.98
The Boomtown Rats "I Don't Like Mondays"
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Mall rat?

2/20/2012

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White House Black Market striped ruched-sleeve sweater, $84. $20 off plus free shipping with code 15407
Do you love or hate the mall? In the wii game Mario Kart you can whiz through the mall in a go-cart.
Sometimes I do a quick “drive-through” when I just speed through all the stores to see what’s happening.
But mostly I prefer to shop from my couch. One or two stores charge more online than in the store, but most are the same. 
Love the ruched, beaded sleeves on this top! Use code 15407 for $20 off plus free shipping.
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