Category Archives: Longchamp

My Wardrobe May Not Be Capsule—But I Have Capsule Brands

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Catherine

One subject that I always seem to be reading about is the “Capsule Wardrobe”.  This wardrobe is built around a few essential, classic and timeless items.  Google this term and you will find hundreds of articles and variations of this … Continue reading →

Posted in J. Crew, Longchamp, Nan & Nin, Old Navy, Repetto Ballet Flats, Rondini Sandals | Tagged , , | 27 Comments

What I’m Wearing. The Summer Face. And I’ve Been a Naughty Girl

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Catherine

Things are back to normal. And I have a confession. I’ve been a naughty girl. Since arriving home over three weeks ago, I’ve been petrified to get on the scale. I knew I gained weight over vacation, and then some.  … Continue reading →

Posted in e.l.f., J. Crew, Longchamp, Mally Cosmetics, Old Navy, Rondini | Tagged , , , | 36 Comments

The Old Bag is Tawking To Ya!

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Catherine

No sillies. Not me! I’m not the old bag I write of this time!  I’m talking old bags—the handbag kind. The ones sitting on a shelf in your closet. A whole bunch of ’em!   Some of the old bags … Continue reading →

Posted in All Saints, All Saints Handbags, Dressing the "mature" woman, J. Crew, Longchamp, Nat & Nin, Old Handbags, Rotating Handbags, The Right Handbag for you, Tory Burch | Tagged , , | 42 Comments

How to Wear a Maxi For Women Over 50. Maxi-mizing Your Potential!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Catherine

Last Friday lent itself well for running errands.  It was sunny and warm but cool air was still dominant. And I was too lazy to shave my legs.  In addition, I didn’t feel like wearing jeans or pants.  Basically, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Ann Taylor Loft, Bass, Crown Vintage, Cynthia Rowley, Dressing for Mature Women, Fashion, J. Crew, Kooba, Lilly Pulitzer, Longchamp, Maxi Dresses for Women over 50, Nat & Nin, Old Navy, Over 50 Fashions, Rondini Sandals, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 56 Comments

The Old Lady and the Mediterranean Sea. Or Why Do I Stress Over Packing?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Catherine

She was an old lady who traveled with her Frenchman in a plane in the sky and she had gone eighty-four days now without failing to stress about her luggage. In the first forty days her Frenchman had been annoyed … Continue reading →

Posted in Gap, Hemingway, J. Crew, Longchamp, Packing that carry on, Primark Leggings, The Carry On Bag, Travel | Tagged , | 10 Comments

A Different Kind of Hard On!

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Catherine

Caught your attention with THAT title—didn’t I??Get the dirty thoughts outta ya heads, you naughty people, you!!! I’m talking about being “hard” on myself! At least that’s what Bonaparte is telling me lately… It goes like this…. A large corporation, … Continue reading →

Posted in France Gall, Longchamp, Wythe Hotel | 9 Comments

A Rupture. Boots. And Bags.

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Catherine

Happy Groundhog Day. I’ve been putting myself out there for the readers because I try to keep it real. In keeping it real, you know, I almost didn’t make it to the Auto show or the art exhibit at PAFA … Continue reading →

Posted in Boots, Hinge, Kooba, Longchamp, Purses, Texier, Tory Burch. Health issues for older people | 1 Comment