Advanced Style

Sick of being confronted with shades of orange, heavy make-up and hair extensions on 20-somethings? They appear across all fashion media, not least those of the glossy variety. It's not that these women aren't stylish and beautiful, but what about the majority of the population who are not 20-something white females? Do we suddenly become less fashionable and fall into a black hole of style when we hit our forties? Do we forget how to dress? Fear not...Ari Seth Cohen’s blog celebrates the confidence, beauty, and fashion that can only be achieved through the experience of a life lived glamorously.

Cohen's blog and new book, aptly named Advanced Style are a collection of street fashion unlike any seen before; recognising the over 60 who are found perusing the racks of high end stores in some of the most fashionable cities of the world. These timeless images are inspirational and prove that age is nothing but a state of mind. I don't know about you, but I will step out my front door a touch prouder of my early signs of aging (the whole 25 years worth of them)!

Cohen and his Grandmother - his inspiration for the blog.

Check out the pastel nails.

Can you believe she is 82?!

The Best Thing Since Sliced Beard

According to the holy grail of peer reviewed, undeniably reliable information; Wikipedia - men with facial hair have been ascribed various attributes such as wisdom, sexual virility, masculinity, and a higher status; although beards may also be perceived to be associated with a lack of general cleanliness and a loss of refinement. I happen to disagree with the latter.

Show me a Nanna who didn't want a bearded man to fetch her kindling in a pair of moleskin slacks, a chesty tee and suspenders - and I'll show you hirsutism (the female beard). Beards were all the rage in the 1920's, which may have had something to do with the lack of 10 pack bics on sale for $2.99, or because they were outrageously masculine. Either way, beards have made a comeback...and I likes me a beard!

Cuppa anyone??

My sweater says 'sensitive', my beard says 'testosterone'

No poor hygiene here..the pits smell just lovely thank you.

Slice of Advice #3 - B.A.N.A.N.A.S

Slice of Advice #2 - Dress Codes

Dress Codes: Plural of Dress Code

Noun:
1. A set of rules, usually written and posted, specifying the required manner of dress at a school, office club restaurant, etc.
2. The customary style of dress of a specified group.

Simple right? Then why are so many women getting it so wrong?

It seems these days that young women feel that every occasion calls for a mini dress and the highest of high heels. Don't get me wrong there is absolutely a time and place for this attire (i.e. the dance floor), however this does not translate to shopping centres, baby showers, polo in the park and perhaps most poignantly; the beach. What ever happened to dressing for the occasion and in turn, dressing like a lady? Wearing havianas and a kaftan to the beach is far more appropriate, and more likely to turn heads than trying to wobble your way down a sand dune in a sparkly number with wedge heels.

Dressing for the occasion used to be the done thing - and sadly it is a tradition that appears to be rapidly fading into non-existence. So I urge you, If there is water involved, think nautically; stripes, blue, red, loafers. If there is a picnic wear a summery dress. If you're working in an office lose the leather and denim. If you're going to a wedding think cocktail not nightclub. And my favourite of all, if you're travelling by plane; don a blazer with your jeans and get all Jackie O on their asses by wearing your biggest sunnies, styled hair and a large tote (lose the uggs!).

Do understand, I am an avid bun on top of the head, tracky pant loving, short dress wearing woman - but there is a time and a place...so why not exploit every chance you get to dress for the occasion!

Slice of Advice #1 - First Dates

Nanna Norma's Slice of Advice #1 - First Dates



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