Keep it Covered

I was sitting outside at AJ's the other day enjoying my lunch--the weather was beautiful and I was luxuriating in some me time--when I saw a gal walking toward me. She was wearing a tank top and short shorts. I mean SHORT shorts. It's warm here compared to northern climates, but it's still winter and it's still cold and all I want to say is, "Come on people!" Just because it's Arizona and it's not snowing, they think it's warm.
But that's not what I want to say. This is it: I could tell she was in pretty good shape and she was thin, but as she got closer I realized she was not young, but of a more mature age and, yes, she was in shape, but when I saw her backside, I could see her tush hanging out of her shorts. You know, that 'flap' of a rear end that hangs down over your leg? Not pretty.
So, two things: old skin does not look good for all to see--keep it covered and, 2. we don't want to see your saggy rear-end.
Ladies, dress your age. I know you work out and you look good. For your age. But if you're dressing young because it makes you feel young: stop. All it does is make you look desperate. You're competing with 25 year olds and they always win.
Embrace where you are in life, don't look back, relish your wisdom.

Channel Your Inner Audrey

You hear the words 'Audrey Hepburn' and it conjures up images of sheer beauty and classic style: slim ankle capris, turtle necks, black flats, that little black dress and the kitten heel.

Just found at Macy's the perfect black kitten heel: the 'Berry' shoe by Bandolino in snake or croc prints. This shoe looks expensive and is the most perfect designer knock-off I've seen in a long time, and only costs $49.98.

Check them out at http://www.macys.com/, but don't be fooled by the picture, they are fabulous!!

Happy shopping!

Gotta get this on Sale!!

Gap has a Tuxedo blazer on sale right now for $73.00, regularly $99.00. I'm getting it! It will go with everything--skirt, jeans, slacks. What I'm really looking forward to wearing it with is my new boyfriend jeans (rolled up above the ankles...of course), with some fabulous platform shoes, and maybe just a white Hanes t-shirt. Tres chic!
If I can figure out how to post a pic, I will ha ha!

Gotta get this on Sale!!

Still Learning!

I really don't understand what all this blogging is about, but thanks for bearing with me. I am still trying to figure out how to DO everything because at this point of things, I always have to call my 14 year old daughter to come help me. CRAZY!!!!
For instance, how do I get this old stuff to move on and how do I change the TOP TRENDS from last Fall? Actually though, after looking at them, they are STILL top trends this year. Or was I just ahead of the game???

It Feels So Good to Be Right!!!

Hey guys, didn't I call it? Last year I said the classic Blazer is really big. Well, what I should've said is, "it's going to be really big," cuz it didn't quite catch on last year but it did this year--it's everywhere. They're calling it the Boyfriend Blazer. That's okay, whatever it's called....we all need one.

Wear it with jeans, skirt, dress, slacks, t-shirt, button down. Let it take the place of your sweatshirts and hoodies.

Here are a few that I've found:
Heritage Military Blazer, $119.99 (regularly $152.00) at Banana Republic
Wool Boyfriend Blazer, $350.00 at J Crew
L.A.M.B. Boyfriend Blazer, $285.00 at Nordstrom

I know, these are obvious places to look, but give me a day and I will find the deals out there for you, so check back.
Later!

TIPS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER

1. Dress Your Age.

2. Dress for Your Body Type.

3. Just because it looks good on your friend doesn't mean it will look good on you.

4. Don't save it for a special occassion, wear it now.

5. Remember: Fit, Silhouette and Proportion!

6. Classic never goes out of style.

7. Buy better quality Classic pieces and inexpensive (cheap!) Trendy pieces.

8. Light colored fabric shows shoddy and cheap workmanship, so if want to scrimp, buy less quality pieces in dark colors.

In the next 8 weeks I will really get in to the nitty gritty of each tip. You won't want to miss it!
Thanks for visiting my blog, come on back!!!