newest addition to my library...

so i am at my friend adena's house the other day...and she pulls out the "advanced style" book by ari seth cohen...and says..."i got this for you"...and me...after i squealed...said..."really?  why?"  and adena says..."just because..."

ok...seriously...i think the best gifts are "just because" gifts...don't you?  i had every intention of adding this lovely book to my library...but hadn't gotten around to it...now...i have it!

so if you haven't heard of advanced style...the author ari seth cohen...photographs women (and some men) with amazing style...he started the blog to capture the essence of these wonderful men & women who are often over looked because of their age...and yet...they have amazing style...but even more then that...an incredible outlook on celebrating life...no matter what your age...

i have been a long time reader of the advanced style blog...i highly recommend  perusing...if only for the pictures...but even more so...for the wonderful tidbits of wisdom in living a fabulous life...at any age...

thank you adena...i love the newest addition to my library...

lovin iris...

i can never get enough about iris...her unique style...her love of life...so i was thrilled to see her featured on one of my very favorite blogs "advanced style" by ari seth cohen...

and i quote the fabulous iris apfel..."i'm not just some empty-headed fashionista..." amen iris...click on the link above to hear her speak of this and what life is truly about...giving back...

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advanced style...

one of my most favorite blogs to read is...advanced style...ari seth cohen (the creator of the blog) roams the streets of new york...looking for stylish older "folks"...and stylish they are! the blog is full of great pics...great video's of some of these stylish folk...

to me...there is nothing better then a passion for fashion at any age...but really...what it boils down to...is having enough respect for oneself to care about the way you look...no matter what age...

take a peak...great representation of unique style...color & flair...

last week...a short film was posted that had a nice array of several of the participants...i watched it over and over...such style...such fun...such expression of oneself...

fashion should be fun...and this video shows that ever so clearly...enjoy!



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stylish and fabulous at 98...

i came across this article a few days back in the huffington post...posted it to my facebook page...hope you are following me there... =) thought i should post it here as well...i mean...everyone should know about the fabulous rose...

this was written by ari cohen, creator of advanced style...this is rose...what an inspiration...she is 98...and seriously...can anyone look more fabulous?

she gives her 10 styling tips...my favorites are:

Take care of your feet and wear good shoes, but when you are going out for a night on the town, "Fashion comes before comfort." At 98, Rose goes out every single night!

every nite? she's got a better social life then i do!! you go girl!

Belts and Beads. Rose believes that a belt or unique strand of beads can really make an outfit, and they don't have to cost a fortune.

i couldn't have said it any better...

Be Unique: "If Everyone is wearing it, then its not for me."

amen rose!

i highly recommend clicking on the huffington post link above to see the full article...her tips are right on...

i hope i'm that put together when (and if) i reach that age...

photo credit: ari cohen, advanced style - huffington post