Old bohemians and old hippies never die, we just keep flowering! I’ve cycled through many fashion decades by now, and the flowy charm of the 60’s and 70’s is still one of my favorite looks. It’s fun to be an… Continue Reading
The chambray shirt and how to work it. We’ve all got one in the closet: the classic chambray button-down shirt. The plain-weave fabric was originally made in France, but of course, and is the origin of the term “blue collar.”… Continue Reading
Refresh and renew your basics. A lot of us with smaller wardrobes face the dreaded (first world) problem of wardrobe boredom. We mix and match, and add scarves or jewelry to make old looks more fun. Do more with less,… Continue Reading
Feminine plus masculine style over 50. It’s always been a stylish combination, from Yves Saint Laurent‘s tuxedos (with red lipstick) to fluffy Boho dresses (with cowboy boots) 😊. Welcome to Visible Monday. If you want to participate, it’s so easy:… Continue Reading
Wear a long dress, easy and breezy. It’s been written about in every style book, because it’s true: nothing beats a dress for easy wardrobing, and a midi/maxi dress is even breezier. You’re instantly covered and cool, everything goes together,… Continue Reading
How to add glam to your casual look. My life is 99% casual, and there’s rarely a need to even add lipstick unless I feel like it. But don’t you enjoy getting a shot of glam into your everyday looks?… Continue Reading
Here comes the story of Hurricane. Bob Dylan’s iconic song is about Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, a boxer who was wrongfully accused of murder and who was released after 20 years in prison. Sad story, great movie starring Denzel Washington. In… Continue Reading
Is there a cure for the summertime blues? (credits to Eddie Cochran and The Who). Yes, in the subtropics, we have loooong summers. By the end of August many of us want to stash our summer stuff and wear a… Continue Reading