Sarah Jane Adams

Jacket and Shirt Adidas Rita Ora Collection

"Accept your true self, love your true self, smile and laugh often, gather those laughter lines and creases which come when you share a joke. They are you. The world needs to see more of YOU."-Sarah Jane Adams

Robert W. Richards

"I like clothes with structure because there is an old man underneath here." -Robert W. Richards, Illustrator

Smiling in The Rain

"If you are stuck in a style rut, take a chance and dress from your wildest imagination or fantasy - please yourself!" -Carola Vecchio

Purely Patricia Fox

"I'm a colorful person living in a beige world."- Patricia Fox

The Accidental Icon for Grey Magazine Issue I.III

Photography: Ari Seth Cohen, Styling: Valentina Ilardi Martin, Makeup: Allie Smith, Hair: Melisande Page

I'm excited to finally share my latest editorial for Grey Magazine. It was a pleasure working with the stunning and brilliant Accidental Icon, Lyn Slater. Make sure and check out her gorgeous blog if you haven't already http://www.accidentalicon.com and if you are interested in a print copy of Grey they are available HERE.

A Certain Vintage

I have always loved vintage fashion and am constantly on the look out for people who have an appreciation  for the elegance  of the past. There is nothing like an old suit or beautiful tailored jacket from the 40s or 50s. This couple looks completely contemporary in their stunning retro looks.

Ignacio Quiles

"Enjoy what you wear and wear what you enjoy and go out and show the world."-Ignacio Quiles

For more on on Ignacio CLICK HERE.

Black and White

Lana Turner looks like a dream every day of the week.

A Dapper Duo

Patricia Fox

Elva

I always look forward to running into Elva at the Easter Parade. Each of her looks is cool and festive without being too costumey.

Friends Forever

ADVANCED STYLE x AUDICUS

Sponsored by Audicus

The Advanced Style Limited Edition Canto $699/per ear is available in four styles

My grandmother Bluma was my best friend. When I was a kid, we would watch old movies together, make collages and dress up in costumes from her closet. She always encouraged me to be creative. Bluma would let me have a say in her wardrobe choices -- we usually went for the most colorful option. As she got older and needed certain devices and aids for daily living, she would often bemoan the lack of beautiful options. She never felt ashamed of wearing a hearing aid or carrying a cane; she simply wished that they were a little bit more stylish and fun. So when Audicus, a company specializing in affordable and stylish hearing aids approached me about doing a  collaboration, I was immediately intrigued. After meeting with the company's president over coffee and learning about his passion for changing the stigma around hearing devices, I knew that this project was right up my alley.

I have often wondered why items like hearing aids, canes and walkers carry such negative connotations in popular culture. There is less fear attached to wearing glasses, but for some reason any other item typically associated with growing older becomes frightening. One of my goals with this project is to help change the image of aging and to celebrate the vibrancy and vitality of growing old. What better way to celebrate than with items that enhance our quality of life and ability to engage with the world around us?

I am thrilled to present The Advanced Style Limited Edition Canto hearing aid. Each one comes with the option of four colorful, removable adhesive patterns that are perfectly in step with the Audicus motto, Live Loudly. I helped design the adhesives with my grandma in mind, so I hope you like them!

The Advanced Style Limited Edition Canto hearing aid is available for a limited time HERE. 

Helen and Debra

Can anyone guess what Debra's hat is made of?

Malcah Zeldis On Style

It's always a privilege to run into artist, Malcah Zeldis. She is not only one of my favorite artists but also one of the wisest women I have ever known. In contemplating the power of style as we age she says, "As you grow older you sometimes have a greater fear of dying, but when you look well, you think to yourself, I’m not gonna die. You are closer to your death than ever before, but if you look so good than how can you be close to death? Maybe that's what's behind looking good. You will outsmart death and death will be in love with you and not want to take you."-Malcah Zeldis 

Bob

Bob is one of the best dressed fellows in town. I saw a photo of him on the Fine and Dandy Shop instagram feed a few weeks back and have been inspired by his dapper duds ever since. It was a great treat to finally run into him a few days ago. We made a date to chat about style and take a few new photos!

Mixed Prints

Easter Parade 2015

Valerie, Jean, Debra, Diana, and Carol look fabulous everyday day of the week and Sunday's Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue was no exception.

"Everyday is an Excuse to Dress Up"

San Diego Style

Beatrix Ost at Estouteville Farm

Beatrix is front of her paintings

Wax sculpture by Beatrix Ost

Paintings and Sculpture by Beatrix Ost

It was a cold and rainy Saturday in New York when I got the crazy idea to escape south for a day. Eight hours later, I arrived at Beatrix Ost and Ludwig Kuttner's incredible Estouteville Farm outside Charlottesville, Virgina. Painted trees, mystical wooden caves, and fields of daffodils filled my gaze as I entered their magical property. Beatrix and a gang of wagging dogs greeted me with hugs and kisses before setting out on a tour of the magnificent grounds. After a quick rest, I joined Ludwig for an exploration of the inside of the home filled with marvelous antiques and Beatrix's incredible paintings and sculptures. Less than 24 hours later I was back on the road, left with artful memories of an enchanted evening.