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Cyber Weekend: Are You Ready for Shopping?
I was in Kohl’s at lunchtime yesterday because I had a $10 coupon that was going to expire today and I wanted to buy more textured stockings (see post entitled Happy Hosiery: Great Quality, Great Price ). The store was v
Gifts for Over 50 Girlfriends Who Wanna Have Fun
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Rhinestone Bangle (Grey)] Every holiday season, I exchange gifts with a small group of over 50 best girlfriends. When it comes to holiday shopping, I have no trouble finding a
Diane Keaton: She's Still Got It
I’m a huge Diane Keaton fan. So when I heard she was going to be interviewed by Jon Stewart this week, I made sure I tuned in. I was so happy to see that Keaton, 65, is still charming, smart and capable of radiating huge
Heel Appeal: Dressy Footwear
[Original image unavailable: Nina Women's Brynn Pump] When I dress up, whether in a dress, a skirt or nice slacks, I like to wear heels. I'm 5'4" and I definitely appreciate the heel boost. There is, however, a limit to
Happy Hosiery: Great Quality, Great Price!
In September, I wrote a post about NY Times fashion reporter Cathy Horyn's five things for fall list . In the post, I gave my own fall wish list, which included textured stockings. Well, apparently, I’m not the only one
Holiday Flats: Put on Your Prancing Shoes
[Original image unavailable: Calvin Klein Women's Philomena Flat]'Prance' is defined as "to walk or move about in a spirited ways,' according to Merriam-Webster. The verb came to mind as I started composing this post, be
Happy Holiday Dresses
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Matte Jersey Dress]During the first 15 years or so of marriage, I bought a new dress for the holiday season every year. They were a present from my mother-in-law, who wanted me
Holiday Fashions: Tempting Trousers
[Original image unavailable: Connected Apparel Wide Leg Jersey Pants] Halloween is barely a memory, but already I'm thinking about Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve. I love the holidays, but the many get-togethe
Fashion Over 50: Fall Sweaters Under $100
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Long Sleeve Cable Cardigan] For years, I've done a little shopping at the beginning of the new season, buying a few need now items and then waited till the end of the season to
Long Vests for Leggings
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Belted Vest, Ships 10/11 (White)]This morning I woke up to the sound of someone scraping ice off a car windshield. It's the day before Halloween and there's ice and a dusting of sn
Long Sweaters: Easy Styling Over 50
My husband and I were out at the summer house on the North Fork of Long Island last weekend, closing it up for winter (always a sad affair). The plan was to work all day, pulling in porch furniture, cleaning out the refr
Fall Boots: Suede Days
[Original image unavailable: Report Women's Enfield Boot]I’ve had a craving for suede ever since August when I started noticing the plethora of suede shoes and boots in the fashion magazines and online. Last week, I deci
