Category Archives: Advanced Style

Advanced Style: What’s Your Style?

You can count on the Advanced Style blog to capture the most intriguing images. This woman in particular especially caught my eye because of her intriguing style…a touch of elegance (the beautiful fabric and detailed piping), edginess (the haircut and … Continue reading

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“Don’t Retire…Just Retread Your Tires.”

What a great idea – and of course, it came from one of my favorite sources – the Advanced Style ladies.  In this case, 96 year-old Lucy Jarvis.  Unfortunately there wasn’t an accompanying picture of her – I’d love to … Continue reading

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“Wear Your Space Like a Beautiful Garment”

Doesn’t that call up a lovely visual in your mind? I wish I could take credit for it, but my thanks goes to a lovely woman I met at a dinner last night by the name of Gay. She and … Continue reading

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Why Not…Make a Hat!

It’s definitely not for the faint of heart, but then again, the ladies of Advanced Style are forces to be reckoned with.  In particular Debra Rapoport is an expert in the matter.  Take a look at her video showing how … Continue reading

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Stylish Eyewear Rocks!

When I realized that I was going to have to wear glasses all the time (Ugh! Yes, for distance as well as reading), I decided to select a pair that weren’t ordinary and picked a fairly distinctive black pair. Those … Continue reading

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The Times Discovers “The Countess of Glamour”

The New York Times recently visited Lynn Dell, “The Countess of Glamour”, who I wrote about here.  Her store, “The Off Broadway Boutique”, draws women of all ages and professions, now even more so since her mention in Ari Seth … Continue reading

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Fashion Books to Feast On

If you love all things fashion, then you love to thumb through beautiful books about fashion, yes?  Here are a few to feast your eyes on – and possibly to learn a bit from as well.

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Advanced Style: Dress for the Theatre of Your Life

Lynn Dell is a favorite of the Advanced Style blog and I just love how she always looks so glamorous. In fact, she’s called “The Countess of Glamour.” This video shows her near her store in New York, Off Broadway … Continue reading

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Advanced Style: Reflecting Your Passion

“Style is a reflection and example of the care, passion, and energy that they invest and express in their daily lives”, says Ari Seth Cohen of the women he photographs for his Advanced Style blog.  To me, this is a … Continue reading

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Advanced Style – The Panache of a Hat

It takes great confidence and panache to wear a hat well. The Advanced Style ladies have both in abundance.  With Spring on its way, maybe now’s the time to give it a try. Have you got the panache? (By the … Continue reading

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