Just before Christmas, I was schlepping around our local grocery store (looking for non fat eggnog- never did find it) when I came to a sudden halt. There, among the I’m-tired-out and threw-on-whatever-I-had shoppers, was one perfectly dressed woman. She was wearing a smile, straight dark pants, comfortable looking low heels and a fantastic plaid peacoat plus stylish scarf. Her hair was pulled back and her only makeup was lip gloss. She also had with her two unhappy children, one in the cart and the other alongside. Despite the chaos of the store and the kids, she came across as calm, in charge and comfortably fashionable. After looking closer, I realized that it was the beautiful peacoat that totally pulled the style together. I, on the other hand, looked like the “Before” picture from What Not to Wear. So I dumped my stained 1989 San Francisco State sweatshirt and bought myself a great peacoat. Look out Safeway…there’s a new woman on Aisle 10! Pammore…
Did you happen to see Anderson Cooper’s mom, Gloria Vanderbilt, on his show recently? Wow. She is almost 88 years old and exudes style in a older, sophisticated way. Her hair is cut beautifully and, instead of grey, Ms. Vanderbilt has gone for a reddish color . I noticed all of these details because I had just reviewed the following piece and saw how its suggestions were working on a real, live older woman. This is a timeless article to which we all might refer as we head into seniorhood! Katemore…
I just couldn’t resist this cute young woman showing us 25 MORE ways to wear a scarf. I must say that we at COFFEE ON THE PATIO have certainly improved our style quotient since seeing all the ways our scarves may be tied. Fancy! Now we know what to do with those gorgeous scarves we received during the holidays. Megan
During the holidays, I could not get my bangs to work. No, really. I’d comb my bangs and five minutes later they were a mess again. I know I sound like a silly self-involved 14 year old but, well, it bothered me. So I thought I wanted my bangs just to sit there and behave, sort of like…like… Calista Gingrich! No! I take that back. Mrs. Gingrich looks rigid and kind of prissy to me. I, on the other hand, am more the approachable-but-noticeably messy type. How do the styles of candidate’s spouses effect their spouse’s campaigns? Think of Michelle Obama, Cindy McCain and, yes, Marcus Bachman. And, what does that look reflect about their significant others? Here is an interesting article that recently showed up on the subject. Pam PS- Calista, honey, you might want to let your hair blow in the wind a little!more…
