The Midlife Fashionista: Vince Camuto

Lord & Taylor's crazy shoe sale

OK, I went a little nuts....not totally overboard, but a bit shoe crazy. I mean how could I resist Lord & Taylor's 70% off shoe sale? I got all four pairs for $120.00!

Here are links to all of these great shoes just in case you decide to do a little a little damage on your own. Click on each photo for details.

The good news is that the shoes are hidden from the evil Richard. The bad news is that I have to find space in my closet to store them!

Friday, January 08, 2016
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Bluebird

Dayton Home

If I had to choose a favorite photo shoot so far, it would be this one hands down. While Cathy and I were shooting at Dayton Home, we found an amazing window display complete with the sweetest birdcage filled with darling bluebirds. We both shook our heads in agreement...this was the perfect spot to shoot the Vince blue leather jacket! The color scheme was just perfect!

I got a little silly playing with the birds...they were just so cute! But I can't let them steal the show, I have to tell you how amazing this Vince leather jacket is. Vince is pricey but worth every penny. Their leather is an investment...it's so soft and buttery and feels so good on (it moves with you!). Plus the navy color is just gorgeous and so "different" from the typical black or brown leather jackets.

I highly suggest adding a good quality leather jacket to your fall wardrobe.

If you prefer faux leather, here is an alternative in a lower price point.

I love navy with nude, so here I've paired the Vince jacket with a Vince Camuto (different Vince) pinky/nude flowy top, nude sandals (similar here), Joe's ankle jeans, and a Cynthia Rowley pink leather bag (similar here). I kept the light colors going with a silver and pink shimmery necklace (love this too).

This outfit will work for most body types and is perfect for so many occasions. If you prefer to go more casual, simply change the heels to flats

I can't let the bluebirds get all the attention---this Peacock also needs a photo!

Also check out the gorgeous fabrics in the cabinet too.

All photos shot by the amazing Cathleen Trainor at Dayton Home in Wellesley.

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Thursday, October 01, 2015
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Simply Black

Anthony Vaccarello

I have a friend who only wears neutral colors---mainly black. Her wardrobe consists of black pants, sweaters, skirts, shoes, bags, etc. And guess what....she looks fabulous all the time! I asked her if she ever gets bored with her wardrobe and she answered an emphatic "NO". She never has an issue getting dressed in the morning (everything goes!) and she always feels chic.

I have to say that there is something so polished, sophisticated and even sexy about wearing black....not to mention it's slimming. So how do you avoid getting bored with the color? Here are my tips.

Look for different shades of black...mix a dark charcoal with jet black.
Play with textures...nubby fabrics, lace, leather, fur, chiffon, etc. This will give your outfit dimension.
Pop in shiny metals like a gold watch or an embellished bag or shoes for instant pizzaz. Black is so easy to accesorize!
Buy good pieces. With an all black wardrobe you don't need a lot of clothes, but they should be high quality and look high-end.
Mix black with other dark colors such as navy blue---gorgeous combo!
If black doesn't work with your coloring try charcoal gray, which is a bit softer.

This way of dressing is not for everyone, but for those women who feel their best in black it can work!