I am a fan of anything repurposed, recycled or reinterpreted. Anything that has some history and lived a former life as something else intrigues me. I am particularly intrigued how artists are reinterpreting Kantha into fashion-forward clothing and decor for the home. source So what is Kantha exactly? Kantha is a type of embroidery from India and parts of Asia. They are made up of discarded garments or cloths. Old saris are stacked on one other and hand-stitched to ...
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Over 50 Fashion-Lisa Bayne Cloud Tunic Three Ways
For those of you that aren't familiar with Lisa Bayne, she is the CEO of Artful Home. Lisa's background is in textiles and fine arts, and she had extensive marketing and merchandizing experience with such brands as J. Jill, Gymboree, Smith & Hawken and Eddie Bauer. Currently, in addition to her CEO duties Lisa has started her own line under the Artful Home Umbrella. Her line is affordable, stylish, and she knows how to flatter the over 40 figure.My first piece from her collection is the ...
The Statement Piece-The Scallop Dress from Artful Home
No closet is complete without a few statement pieces. We all need some fun stuff that makes us feel good. Eye catching pieces that get compliments wherever you go instill confidence. I tend to take the safe route. I need encouragement to purchase statment pieces. When I was selecting my items from Artful Home, I sent my list to my daughter. Naturally, everything I picked was safe and pretty predictable for me. My daughter said "mom I can't believe you didn't pick "the scallop dress". It is so ...
Over 50 Fashion- Transitioning Your Wardrobe-The Josie Jacket Five Ways
source I live on the Central Coast of California and it rarely gets very hot or very cold. The vineyards are the only place we really see fall color. Here a transitional wardrobe always makes sense. I don't claim to be a fashionista. I always defer to the experts. Glamour has some great tips on how to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall here. If you want to get the most bang for your buck (who doesn't?) check out Money Crasher's advice here A few of my favorite ...
Fun, Fabulous Clothes for those over 50 and Under!
Maybe it is because I reached the dreaded 60, or that I let my hair go gray, or that I am about ready to have a hip replacement! I am determined to not look like I am trying to relive my twenties or even more (maam can I help you?) not look like a granny. I love shopping at my favorite local boutiques like Tancredi & Morgen and Warmth Company, but I find now that I am a gimp I am searching more and more for online sources. Enter Details Direct. I stumbled upon them because they had so ...
Fashion Over Fifty Ultimate Fashion Essential The White Tunic Shirt
I don’t know about you but the older I get the better I like white. I don’t think there is anything more flattering on a woman over 50 than a crisp white shirt. Here are a few of my favorites!The Kaylynn Tunic from the Finley Shirt is a great option for work. Button Down Tunic, Finley Shirts, Kaylynn Tunic Solid White I have this Comfy USA tunic in Polka Dot. linen and white and love the flattering fit. The fabric is also packable so it comes out of your suitcase just like ...
