Three Dance Legends at Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing

Norma Miller and Carmen De Lavallade

Dawn Hampton, Carmen De Lavallade, and Norma Miller

Dawn Hampton

A few weeks ago some friends and I headed to Lincoln Center for the opening of this year's Midsummer Night Swing concert series. As soon as I arrived I ran into my gorgeous friends Lana Turner and Carmen De Lavallade. Carmen told me that she was there to meet one of her idols, 93-year-old Norma Miller, and asked if I wanted to come along. I jumped at the chance to meet Norma, one of the legends of the Swing era.

Backstage, Carmen ran into another incredible performer, Dawn Hampton.  I quickly pulled out my iPhone as the ladies, all three in their 80s and 90s, started to dance to the sounds of swing music resounding in the background. It was an honor to meet these remarkable  ladies and I will forever be inspired by their incredible energy and spirit.

Check out a small clip of Norma, Dawn, and Carmen HERE and watch "The Queen of Swing", 93-year old Norma Miller, dancing the night away at Lincoln Center HERE .

San Diego Summertime

Street style scouting is a bit difficult in California as people tend to spend less time walking around and more time in their cars. Every time I visit home or travel to Los Angeles for work my mom has rounded up a great group of stylish ladies for me to photograph. The woman above works at one of my mom's favorite stores, Dolores Campbell, in Hillcrest.  I'm lucky to have a mom that is willing to help and has a great eye for Advanced Style.

Harrice Miller

I caught up with the very busy, Harrice Miller, outside of  the Museum of Arts and Design.She recently completed work on a book and exhibition about and couture jewelry enthusiast. Barber Berger's, vast collection of costume jewelry. When Harrice isn't lecturing or writing about jewels, she spends her time producing wonderful Indian Music concerts. Find out more about her work HERE.

Happy 4th of July

Happy Independence Day from the ladies of Advanced Style!

Lynn and Lucille

Lynn's hat is available at Off Broadway Boutique

Lynn Dell and her partner in crime Lucille all dressed up for a night out on the town.

A Whimsical Look

This woman would cheer up anyone's day with her whimsical hat and lemon slice earrings.

Barbara at Lincoln Center

Barbara looks perfect for a warm summer evening at Lincoln Center in her light weight jacket, jumpsuit.