Age : IT IS a STATE OF MIND

OVER 60 NEVER LOOKED BETTER: YOUNGER WOMEN TAKE NOTES

"The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it."

— Diana Vreeland

"Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it."

— Yves Saint-Laurent

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."

— Coco Chanel

Check out the book Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen.  His photographs inspire.

Found a few more images to give all of us who are or will be women of a certain age the desire to look fabulous.

 http://ceceliadowdy.com/blog/2009/09/offended-cast-of-characters-for-sins-of.html

http://blog.lulus.com/fashion/advanced-age-proof-that-fashion-only-gets-better-with-time/

http://blog.lulus.com/fashion/advanced-age-proof-that-fashion-only-gets-better-with-time/

http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/

This is Mimi Rogers Weddell voted one of New York's most beautiful women at age 90.  See the film.

https://www.google.com/search?q=women+advanced+age&client=firefox-a&hs=me5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=fflb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=G_QtUpLkB4fn2wXMpoHQBA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1261&bih=612#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=ZVF38d6c7qQjmM%3A%3BryOOYMuaHPr3IM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fblog.lulus.com%252Fimages%252Fblog%252FIMG_8138-1.JPG%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fblog.lulus.com%252Ffashion%252Fadvanced-age-proof-that-fashion-only-gets-better-with-time%252F%3B500%3B750

A FEW DESIGNER FINDS TO TEMPT ALL WOMEN

HOPING YOU (WE) WOMEN OF 'THAT" AGE FIND SUITABLY STYLISH

THIS SCRUMPTIOUS SHORT SWING JACKET IS TAUPE AND LOOKS LOVELY WITH EVERYTHING

 THIS SOLVES THE SLEEVE ISSUE IN A GLITTERY WAY.  TAILORED AND WILL WORK WITH A SKIRT OR TROUSER OR GLAM UP A JEAN

MANOLO AND MINK: BLACK RANCH MINK HEADBAND

SIXTY PLUS = SHEER AND SEXY

Where are those lovely lacy full slips?

ALURING SHEER PRINT TOP ATTACHED TO A TWEED SKIRT

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GIAMBATTISTA

THIS SOFT LEATHER POLECI HAS A CRYSTAL TIE

SOFT LEATHER GREAT FOR AIRLINE TRAVEL

MUST SEE

REALLY FABULOUS OLD PAINTED LADIES

OF SAN FRANSISCO

Alamo Square & the Painted Ladies

By: Dan Rosenbaum

back to school: students and teachers

Harry, Hermione, and Ron back at school.
Some of our children think Sewanee the University of the South looks like Hogwarts.  In the Designer Finds neighborhood Ensworth Elementary School at night looks very similar.

http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/hogwarts/images/7330021/title/hogwarts-castle-photo

The French expression "Bon chic, bon genre" describes the conservative, elegantly dressed look of the upper middle class (well-off bourgeoisie) and their air of respectability. A modern tastefulness and moderate luxury, but not to the extent of "tres elegant haute couture." (very elegant top handmade clothing) and generally more sophisticate than the American version of "preppy."http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=BCBG

One of the best things about consignment shopping is the affordability to pick up a luxury item without the full price anxiety and mix it up.  We love a bit of French chic mixed with a bit of that Southern flair and charm.
 

Prep = Chic " our way"

ALICE + OLIVIA SHORTS       COLE HAAN BOOTS

You can always wear dark tights if your legs get cold and it will still be darling. The glittery buttons dress up the traditional cardigan.

COLE HAAN TARTAN FLATS.   RED COACH WRISTLET.

Great for a date, Starbucks with the girls or late night movie.

J.CREW CORDUROY JACKET WITH PLAID UNDER COLLAR.

NSEW GRAY FLANNEL  BAG.

You could wear anything with this jacket: jeans, shirt and sweatshirt.  Perfect for knocking around the campus.

GLEN PLAID BALLET FLATS. 

 We did not all agree on these but nothing looks too preppy with shorts and good looking legs.
  

TORY BURCH IN PLAID: Great option for teachers who don't spend Friday nights reading students' papers.

http://trendmill.com/celebrity-style/11141-tory-burch-in-plaid-pants-by-cicilia

PLAIDS WE ALSO LOVE 

http://www.doversaddlery.com/Baker--Tartan-Plaid-Blanket/p/X1-2479/eid=X18A00U1004/?utm_source=shopng&utm_medium=CSE&utm_campaign=MerchantAdv&zmam=1460880&zmas=1&zmac=39&zmap=0002479000760X1-2479&zmam=1460880&zmas=1&zmac=39&zmap=0002479000760X1-2479

http://trendmill.com/celebrity-style/11141-tory-burch-in-plaid-pants-by-cicilia 

YOUTH ART PROJECTS IN NASHVILLE

We were at the Frist museum this weekend, fyi 18 years and younger FREE admission, and saw the creative art project photos by the teenagers who were influenced by the current exhibit of Vik Muniz using landfill material.  Wonderful seeing the interfacing of students with current exhibits.

We also read about this project.

EDUCATION: BARRELOFMONKEYS.ORG

 

 Barrel of Monkeys is a Chicago Public School project, with an ensemble of actors and musicians who adapt the childrens' stories into a variety show performed for the Chicago schools.  This year there were 6000 stories.

Wouldn't this be a wonderful way to unite Nashville talent and Metro schools.  Please read this and pass it on you never no who might get behind this project.

prussian blue

feeling prussian blue

We were delighted to receive this Prussian blue jacket and skirt.  Such a lovely departure from the traditional fall colors.  If you want you could add a russet turtleneck and scarf.  Just a twist for fall.
The Furla handbag reminds us of a caramel apple.  We are already starting to think of fall food favorites. Pumpkin, Persimmons, Saffron, Cinnamon ... well on and on.

Rich caramel Furla sets off the cool blue tone.

We added brown tones with the jacket but saffron or butternut or sweet potato colors would work.

Dark brown and Prussian blue

And then we found more inspiration... we love this exquisite dining room with Prussian blue recessed woodwork.

 http://janetblyberg.blogspot.com/2007/03/historic-house-tour-gunston-hall.html

That touch of blue to make you stand out although with these legs and shoes you might not need it.

Wouldn't this make a lovely change from black?

http://www.deviantart.com/morelikethis/362880102/designs?view_mode=2

Haute Hippie's version

Prussian blue (almost teal) dress with chili pepper colored leather belt. Notice the beautiful plunging neckline.  Lovely for day or night.


Now that you are thinking about chili peppers and tomatoes. The Bazaar August issue has a lovely late summer Tomato Soup recipe on pg. 118.  Also for those of you who really like to cook and appreciate fresh peppers, here is a lovely recipe for tortilla soup.

Tortilla Soup (Sopa Azteca de Tortilla)

via

http://remcooks.com/2013/01/07/tortilla-soup-sopa-azteca-de-tortilla/

For more Prussian blue pieces take a peek at the August issue of Bazaar.  Gabriela Perezutti Hearst is wearing a Celine dress that is somewhere between deep blue and purple with a denim jacket on pg. 190.  Make sure to notice her striking pin.  Also in Bazaar, there is also a stunning advertisement for Celine with thigh high Prussian blue boots paired with a white dress.

One more Prussian blue inspiration before we go...

 www.designrelated.com

a young girl's suitcase

http://www.generalaviationnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ameliaearhart.jpg 

Oh my! just noticed Amelia is wearing her pearls.

Girls love to fly and travel ( and look darling )! 

IS IT EVER TOO EARLY TO LEARN TO PACK LIGHTLY!?

Crewcuts cardigan. Marie Chantel pants.

Papo D Anjo cords

Gymboree Plaid Shirt

Papo D Anjo cord skirt

Beware even young girls like lots of shoes!

The reason we thought of packing for a young girl was from a consignor whose daughter had attended a Kids Vet Camp while vacationing in Panama City Gulf Shores.  There are several websites for Vet Camps.

Another "girl weekend" in a completely opposite direction might be the American Girl Doll store (link).  There are quite a few websites with package plans.

After all school is beginning and fall break cannot be far off!


NOT THE YEAR TO TRAVEL?
Go to the nearest library and find a book that will take you oh so many places