Inspired by Prince and Will Smith, Petite Over 40 finally finds her way to loving a navy corduroy bib dress she made with her own two hands.
Ballet-en-Converse
After watching the son of my friend Arlene spin like a ballet wizard I felt ready to give the art a try myself. Presenting my attempt at Ballet-en-Converse. Hmm…It would seem I need more lessons from Arlene’s son. Outfit details: Gap sweater, Madewell jeans, and Converse sneakers all #secondhand from ThredUP. Posted by Intagrate Lite Affiliate …
Time for Tacos!
It’s time for tacos at Carmelo’s Tacos in Capital Hill in Seattle! What better outfit to eat tacos than a jumpsuit made of stretchy wool? It’s Madewell, thrifted from eBay Fashion so I don’t feel too guilty sewing some “belt loops” into the waistband to pull up the bottom part, otherwise the crotch was at …
Emulating the All-American Style of Lauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton turned 74 last year. Throughout her career, she has been known for her “All-American Style.” It’s timeless and chic and surprisingly simple. She perfectly balances feminine polish with masculine casual. She is one of my style gurus. That’s why, this week, I’m emulating one of her looks from from ELLE France. The Elements …
Jumpsuit Mix Tape
The jumpsuit has so much history. It was originally designed by Italian designer Thayaht in 1919 to be a practical garment for sportsmen–hunters and skydivers. During World War II, it was used as a work uniform by men and women. Elsa Schiaparelli–one of my favorite designers of all time–saw its potential as a fashion statement …