A somewhat random collection of cute things....
Posts for January 2011
Where'd you get that??
posted by Jo Frances on January 29, 2011 5:29 pmLogo Lust
posted by Jo Frances on January 28, 2011 4:42 pmShopping for T-shirts and polos is not what I would consider exciting, but a big sale at Lacoste and Ralph Lauren is! Here are a few choices to use as layering pieces now, then to wear on their own when the weather gets warmer.
How to wear a (faux) leather jacket
posted by Jo Frances on January 27, 2011 10:06 am
Leather jackets are one of those clothing items that played such a big sartorial role in my past, it's hard to look at them in a 21st century way. As a child who watched The Fonz on "Happy Days", I still have an impulse to throw both thumbs up and mumble, "aaayyyyy" whenever I see a motorcyle jacket. Then, in the 80s, leather jackets were the domain of punk rock, Euro bands and skinny young men everywhere. Needless to say, now that I'm a mom in my 40s, I could no more see myself wearing a leather jacket for everyday wear than I could see myself rocking leg warmers and headbands at the yoga studio.
But, with some inspiration from younger celebrities like Blake Lively and Rachel Bilson wearing short leather jackets over floaty, feminine tops, I've found a way to update the tunics in my closet. I'm not quite ready to spend hundreds of dollars on this trend, so for now, I'm wading in with some affordable alternatives in faux.
Essential pieces to create the Mod Look
posted by Jo Frances on January 26, 2011 9:37 amThe 60s mod style is a natural trend for the over 40 woman to follow because most of the elements are so slimming and easy to wear. Black pants and black tights are already wardrobe staples---add a few geometric prints, some bold colors---and voila! Instant style.
Duck Boots
posted by Jo Frances on January 25, 2011 3:52 pmThe shoe that started it all: Tommy Hilfiger's Bennington duck boot.
Even with a $290 price tag, the shoes continue to be very difficult to find. In the meantime, here are some alternatives:
A Feminine Look
posted by Jo Frances on January 24, 2011 11:59 pm
Palm Beach Soccer Mom
posted by Jo Frances on January 23, 2011 8:46 pm
Celeb style: Katie Holmes
posted by Jo Frances on January 22, 2011 10:57 pmThe Matrix sunglasses and severe hairstyle may not work for the rest of us, but the proportions do! A softer jacket in black, paired with a loose, sheer, white blouse is the perfect foil to cropped pants in a unique color.
Look for less: Natalie Portman's tab-collar dress by Vionnet
posted by Jo Frances on January 22, 2011 8:41 pm
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