Talking about age and the SAG Awards

Just a few photos that I could not resist.

Being one of  the new 30, 

(see True Confessions on sidebar)

I can't help following others..

 These were taken at the

SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards 

on January 30 2011

Tops in my books...

Christine Baranski 

59 yrs

Anette Benning 

53 yrs

and a few 40 somethings....

 Edie Falco

48 yrs

Mariska Hargitay

47 yrs

Helena Bonham Carter- 

46 yrs

 Julianna Margulies

45 yrs

Ah, the joys of Hollywood!

Who do you think carries it off best?

It is a tough choice!

I guess I should get to the purpose of the evening....

The winners of the SAG Awards

Best Picture: The Kings Speech

Best Male Actor: Colin Firth

Best Female Actor: Natalie Portman

Best Male Supporting: Christian Bale

Best Female Supporting: Melissa Leo

More..here

Images here

American Icon: Lauren Hutton

via The Block Magazine

American Icon...Lauren Hutton

I only wish I could look half this good

at her age...67 and going still going strong!

A woman after my own heart, 

a few of her style picks at J. Crew... 

jeans and cashmere :)

images above via J. Crew

Enduring Style: Out of Africa

I just took a trip down memory lane @ Collage of Life today with a J. Peterman catalog. I first came across this great brand in the 80's and lost sight of it when we moved overseas. I recently came across it again and was delighted to see it is still going strong. It makes me want to pack my bags and wander the world. It also reminds me of those classic movie moments in movies like Out of Africa. Take Africa, Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer, beautiful scenery, a wonderful story, a classic traveling wardrobe and you have magic.

In 1985, Out of Africa won seven Oscar's including Best Picture

Best Writing- Screenplay, Best Music-Original Score , Best Director,

Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration and Best Sound.

Here a few classic Meryl moments....

images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

You Tube: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTvjEkBGte0&feature=player_embedded#!

The White Shirt According to Nina Garcia

I had a look thru Nina Garcia's book,

The ONE HUNDRED A guide 

to the pieces every stylish woman must own.

Nina is Marie Claire's Fashion Director 

and Project Runway's judge.

I liked her White Hot tips 

for dressing in a man's shirt.

* Keep it as close to a man's version as possible.

*No pearl buttons, no novelty buttons, no covered buttons.

*The best buttons look like (or are) mother-of-pearl,

and are sewn on a thick, double plated placket. 

They should be sewn on on with

cross-stitching. 

*Keep it basic. Go classic cotton or fine linen.

She also mentions great moment in men's white shirts:

* 1953 Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday.

*1956 Elizabeth Taylor in The Giant.

*1990: Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.

*1994 Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction.

*1998 Sharon Stone on the red carpet 

at the 70th Annual Academy Awards.

via Audrey Fretz

via jimmypage

via eonline

via Lou Lou magazine

via Zina Beverly Hills

I think, whichever way you look at it, there is always room for a few

white shirts in a woman's wardrobe. Whichever one suits you best.

Vogue May 2007

Images 1& 2: Nina Garcia

Which white shirt do you like??

I think Elizabeth Taylor looks great, 

I only wish I had a waist like that too :)

Any white shirts lingering in your closet ?

I have a few in all shapes and sizes.

My favourite is an oversized 

one I purchased 20 years ago. 

Still going strong!

Enduring Style: Candice Bergen

I grew up watching Candice Bergen.

In the movies and in magazines...you never had to look far.

I don't think I will ever forget her, 

Jack Nicholson and Art Garfunkel

in the film, Carnal Knowledge...so scandalous at the time!

In films and out she always speaks her mind.

A classic beauty...

Through the years she has stayed steadfast and strong.

It has been a pleasure to watch....

Candice Bergen

65 years

A Natural Woman

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

The 'Boyfriend' Shirt

I had an 80's throwback moment today.

I found the perfect silk 'boyfriend' shirt.

Just like the one I purchased all those 

years ago and could never let go of. 

I love moments like this :)

It is a midnight blue matt silk 'boyfriend' blouse by Equipment.

Flap pockets, curved hem and a pleat at the back.

I saw it last month and have been thinking about it ever since.

It is a bit more than I wanted to spend but I somehow managed 

a million rationalisations while I was in the dressing room.

You can dress it up, dress it down, wear it out, wear it in.

It can be worn all year round and  it goes with this and it goes with that. 

Best of all, it goes with jeans. Just throw

a cashmere sweater over this baby and it doesn't matter

how old you are....it is going to feel and look fab.

Now all I need to do is pick up another colour :)

FYI

Carine Roitfeld's (last image) husband created 

the label in the 80's and is relaunching the brand and the blouse.

Images:

Jade 24

Deals on Style

Bernard Boutique Blog

Fifi

Vintage Inspiration: Miss Kate

Kate again but I couldn't resist!

Katharine Hepburn c.1930's

Jeans and full length mink coat.

A woman who knew what she liked.

image

Vogue, Street Chic, Denim and Livia Firth

A quick browse thru Vogue UK 

and a few questions for you.

A softened version of Victoria Beckham 

for this months Vogue cover,

what do you think? 

Does it work?

From the 'Street Chic' Gallery at Vogue UK.

The model here has taken a vintage coat from the Thirties,

and added shoes entirely from leaves. She says her style is 

about embracing your womanly powers.

I think it works!

Isadora Tanner photographed by Candice Lake

They say denim will rule seven 

days a week this Spring/Summer 2011.

That makes my life a lot easier :)

Did you know that Livia Firth...lucky

woman that she is, Mrs. Colin Firth,

has her own blog?

The Green Carpet Challenge

images~Vogue UK