Senior-itis!

When I’m 77 I’ll be sassy and classy.  I’ll be stylin’ something fierce, like my great aunt Lucile.  Elegant like Bacall and Horne, ravishing like Kitt.  Eccentric, wearing whatever the moon dictates.  Colorful, crazy.  Outfitted in urban black accented with swaths of Ruby Tuesday red, Baby Boy blue and Sunshine Superman yellow.  Jangling in mom’s brassy bracelets and ropes of faux pearls.  Rocking a cap of cropped glacier-white hair.

Found this cool blog that shows me how to do it.  Check out these pics of free-wheelin' and fabulous folks over 60!!  Show it to your mom, your flirty Uncle Jack.  Follow these examples and keep your future as fierce as your present.  When I'm 77 I'll show everyone how it's done; the path has already been placed before me.  Orthopedic Chuck Taylors will carry me down that path.

Photo of Iris Apfel courtesy of sfgirlsbay.blogspot.com

A Whiter Shade of Jean

White jeans, the ultimate symbol of summer, are everywhere right now.  I love them--they bring to mind sunny beaches, outdoor concerts at dusk, dining at sidewalk cafes in the city.  Everyone can look cool and stylish in them, but watch those grass stains.  And be careful with that glass of red sangria!

Styles range from simple and skinny to washed and distressed, and can be found at almost any price from bargain priced Old Navy ($15) to the more extravagantly priced True Religion ($275). In between are brands such as 7 for all Mankind ($149), Easy Money ($98), Rock and Republic ($158), and Levi's 542 ($32.99).

Accustomed to the slimming effect of dark wash?  Concerned about fit?  Check out this great guide to finding your perfect look.  And for extra panache, wear the jeans in the fall.

Photo courtesy of thefashionpolice.net.

Firenze Fantasies

No doubt I'm going back to Florence.  I was there for an unfortunately abbreviated visit in 2008 and fell in love with the Renaissance city.  It is rich with some of Italy's best and most popular museums, breathtaking cathedrals, and elegant shops.

A friend recently traveled to Florence and reminded me of another reason to start planning my return--unspeakably gorgeous leather goods.  Check out her colorful pics of shop windows and remind me to keep my passport updated!