Have you ever passed by something which caught your interest and then took another look, but this time in utter admiration or appreciation or longing? Where here’s what will do for it for
Any view of the Eiffel Tower while in Paris
A writer’s nook in Victorian homes in San Francisco
My family’s countryside home in France
A perfectly decor-ed hotel room
All puppies
White chantily lace
Creative wedding cakes
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Tagged decor, photography, inspiration, boutique hotels, wedding cakes, fashion sense, creative writing, Chantily lace, Paris and love, pets and the love of puppies
Since I follow the red carpet fashion trends, I have noticed most celebrities have conformed to a uniform look just so they could pass the fashion police critique. While that is acceptable, it seems they have compromised a sliver of their bold and daring creative side, at least in my opinion.
I hope this year is a little different and we can actually see a little bit of daring and unique fashion like the ones I have picked out below.
I often wonder how women choose their hair and makeup products? I mean I circle department stores and small chain stores to study women’s reactions while testing new products or reading the back of one they have heard about and even exchanging opinions at the counter with those who have tried it before, but really what makes a woman finally settle on a product and stick to it, thinking it is the best thing for them?
For example: I have used just about every makeup out there and tend to change the brand only when I sense the ingredients, which have been changed to “new and improved”, are no longer working for my face.
As for hair products, I have also tried just about every shampoo and hair color out there based on of course what my hair needs are during different seasons throughout the year, as well as the quality my hair has become over the years. One thing, I have found, so far is, although I veer on occasion to try something different, eventually I go right back to L’OREAL hair care products. It’s worked for my hair type (Wavy, thick hair), time and time again, no matter how much they have changed or improved their product. My favorite now is the L’OREAL Sulfate free hair care products and L’OREAL Excellence Creme hair color. Together, they make my hair feel and look ten years younger.
I am curious and would love to hear opinions from anyone on this subject matter. So please feel free to give us your input via the comments link.
Posted in Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, fashion for the woman over 40, Hair, L'Oreal Products, Makeup
Tagged Christian Dior, color your hair to look and feel younger, hair care products that work for the woman over 40, L'OREAL hair care products and my endorsement. Chanel, MAC makeup, Mascara brands that work, Revlon photo ready makeup
Since I am one who commutes to work every day on the San Francisco Muni, I often look around the train to get a feel for how women dress while going to work. Although, in this part of the continent, we have traded in the suits for a “tasteful” semi-casual look, often times women over 40 tend to dress inappropriately even from the fashion point of view.
What would you consider your look and tell me why?
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Tagged designing your own fashion, fashion do's for the woman over 40, fashion sense, mini skirt not an option for the woman over 40, tasteful fashion, what to wear, women in fashion
I stumbled upon these fashion photos here and I have to say, although I have an open mind to most anything suggested fashionably, I do have a problem understanding what the inspiration behind these cut and paste ensembles are?
Too soon to think Autumn, even though it is actually almost around the corner. But in the fashion world, Autumn attire is long planned and introduced. So for that, here is my favorite ensemble, inspired by the beautiful colors of fall time in Paris.
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Tagged autumn colors in fashion, Autumn fashion sense, black skirt, Emilio Pucci, fall 2012 fashion, Fall fashion 2012, fashion, fashion industry, fashion sense for the woman over 40, Lanvin, leather jacket, Miss Selfridge, Moschino Cheap & Chic, neutral colors for fall, paris inspired fashion, polyvore, Splendid, style, women over 40 fall fashion, Yves Saint Laurent
A while back I had mentioned how I miss seeing men in suits, since San Francisco has adopted mostly casual work wear, every day of the week. Well, here are some of my recent favorites:
I am not one to dress symbolically, but on occasion will throw in accessories which are a subtle reminder of a national celebration. Happy 4th of July to all who celebrate the holiday.
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Tagged Chanel, Chloé, costume jewelry, designer handbags, designer shoes, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dsquared, fashion, Juliet & Company, Pierre Hardy, polyvore, Ray-Ban, red, red lipstick, style, white and blue
With age comes a certain appreciation for the color black (in fashion that is) and so with that fact, I cannot state enough how much I adore these gowns and black dresses:
