Zarna

In my quest to get to know Nashville as a native (I'm half Nashvillian by marriage) I came across Zarna's Runway.  It's an amazing personal style blog AND here she is modeling the same exact style dress I got from a thrift shop in Nashville on my last visit.  My version is slightly longer and in red, and I've been hesitant about exactly how to style it (and it needs a petite alteration) and here Zarna is showing me the way.    Thanks, buddy!

Advanced Style

I just came upon an amazing style blog featuring stylish women of a certain age.  Advanced Style celebrates a full life of stylishness and makes me excited for the advancement of my own style!  Also, I have regularly passed the orange eyelash woman in the streets of the West Village and wondered who she was.  Now I know!

My favorite quote from the blog so far, "When someone is stylish you remember the person, not the dress.  The whole should be very natural.  It shouldn't be too aggressive; it must be harmonious."  So true, so true.  Keep it up, ladies!

style icon

It's hard to pick a style icon, but I certainly do love the Zooey Deschanel cotton commercial scene where she's wearing the turquoise cardigan and heels. When I was a Sesame Street viewer, my style icon was clear. Crystal Gayle made a couple of appearances that have defined my life. Long hair has always been my style and I remember being a toddler and identifying with her. Some things just inherently resonate with you. Thanks, Crystal!