1969

As fresh as a spring daisy- that's what this reminds me of.

1968

Thought I would start with all of those born in the year 1968. What happened and what the year was all about.

Guess who was born in 1968 and would be forty this year. Some of these names suprised me as well. Cuba Gooding Jr, Wanda Stuart, LL Cool J, Lisa Marie Presley, Paulie Shore, Chynna Phillips, Molly Ringwald, Zoltan, Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Amanda Burke, Chayanne, Jimmy Carson, Ethan Flower, Jill Hennessey there's many more, these are just a few so that you know that you're not alone and the only ones being forty this year.

Just for info to suprise those people at dinner parties. The Oscars where won by none other than Barbara Streissand for Funny Girl. The best male performer was Cliff Robertson. Don't really know who he was. Either way now you can just blow your friends away with this titbit of information.

Some interesting TV series in 1968 was the Avengers, all I can say is I saw the reruns when I grew up. Bonanza was the name of the game. Gunsmoke was another western which was a total hit. Here's Lucy, Bewitched and Mission Impossible made it to TV.

For the movies the one movie which stood out for me was 2001 : Space Oddyssey which was released in 1968. Planet of the Apes was another movie in 1968. Some other titles which made a comeback recently which was new releases in 1968 was The Thomas Crown Affair, the Producers, Rosemary's Baby, Romeo and Juliet.

In the States the Vietnam War started in 1968. Nixon was elected president. Jackie Kennedy married Onassis. Martin Luther Kind was assassinated. Billy Jean King won Wimbledon.

The best books in 1968 was Airport by Arthur Hailey, Couples by John Updike, Testimony of Two Men, Taylor Caldwell, A Small Town in Germany, John le Garre.

The hit songs of 1968 where the following, Dock of the Bay, Otis Redding, Chain of Fools, Aretha Franklin, Green Tambourine, the Lemon Pipers, Tighten Up, Archie Bell and the Drells, Judy in the Disguise with glasses, John Fred and His Playboy band. I'm not even going there.

Madonna

Nice ideas for the office.

2009 Fashion Show Inspirations

I must admit I like the baggy pants. Unfortunately I'm a bit short so this won't suit me, yet I can imagine if I was about 10cm taller, twenty cm thinner around the waist. This so much would do it for me.

The closest I would probably get to wearing anything like a flowing stylish pants is probably around the gym. The unfortunate factor is I don't do gym.

2009 Fashion Show Inspirations

2009 Spring Inspiration

This more likely is something I would be able to wear. I thought the slimming line down the middle would just do it for me and a little flairy skirt and I'm the belle of the ball.

Beijing 2009

This is so much colour. I luv it. Not that I would ever be able to do anything like this. I just luv the fact that it's an option.

Nicole Kidman

Although for winter. This is The jacket that everyone is talking about.

The designers

Ever wondered about the designers in the world and the ones which have an influence on what we wear. I've actually made a list, these are just a few of many.

Balenciaga
Burberry
Prorsum
Dolce & Gabbana
Donna Karan
Hermes
Jean Paul Gaultier
Lanvin
Michael Kors
Oscar de la Renta
Roberto Cavalli
Stella McCartney
Valentino
Versace
Coco Chanel Collection
Marc Jacobs
Vivien Westwood
Calvin Klein

one shirt many colours

Usually it's us girls who has to dress the guys and I just thought how amazing one super white shirt can be dressed up with all these amazing colours.

If your guy has to wear a tie, he can do so with style.

Something red, something green, something yellow or something blue there's a colour for you.

Accessories

We might not be able to do all of the fashions. It's nice to know what's out there and again incorporate a little bit of something into what we wear. Accessories is one way to go.

A nice scarf can do the thing. Even a nice trendy handbag. Even a nice pair of gladiator shoes can spruce up a nice dress. I might not have the legs for a short dress, yet something bold might do the trick.

Just something to think about, while shopping.

Colours to think about

Instead of everything always being black what about bringing some colour into your life.

Trends Trends Trends

Inspiration comes from everywhere and one of the places we can be inspired from are the various fashion weeks around the world. Have no idea what to wear, what's in and what's not this is the place to look at the latest trends, happenings and goings on in the Fashion World. This doesn't mean everything would be suitable, yet, we all can shop with our eyes. Transcend into the day to day and build our closets from there. I believe even in our forties we can do fashion stylefully. Pick an item which is in, wear it with flair, yet keep the classics going. Book these dates.

London Fashion Week
20 - 24 February 2009

Hong Kong Fashion Week
12 - 15 January 2009

Eurasian Fashion Week
14 - 16 November 2008

Athens Exclusive Designers Week
8 - 11 November 2008

Islands of the World Fashion Week
5 - 8 November 2008

Russian Fashion Week
28 October - 4 November 2008

Michelle Pfeiifer

She's doing it with style.







































Mother and Daughter duo Claudia Rose (14) Michelle (50)

Noel Coward

Noel Coward wrote that my body has certainly wandered a good deal, but I have an uneasy suspicion that my mind has not wandered enough.

New York Fashion Week

Herewith some ideas from the New York Fashion Week. Quite a few classic lines to follow. Just have to wait and see how these looks will be incorporated in the everyday wear aspects of the major store lines.

Animal Prints

Who said we the "oldies" aren't allowed to wear any prints. Mind you, you have to have a body like Sharon's to pull it off, but hey, if you got it wear it.

The power of they

The start off point today is if we all are equal the odds don't matter. Yet, in our minds there are odds and usually we say "they" or the odds are stacked against us. Alternatively we might feel so bad that the odds are against other people that we would not to want to be seen greedy and take our share. Now who is "they", they are other people right. Wrong, they are usually our very own idea, fears or misapprehensions, our predetermined ceilings of our worth. Now who are "they" again, they are the perceptions that we have that some people have more power than what we do. We believe that some people have the power to say yes or no to our dreams.

What I'm saying is that when we all give ourselves, the dignity we crave and the right to support and validate our own work, so many doors mysteriously open.

So instead of believing in the power of "they" think of yourself as the starting point and believe in yourself. Again, instead of sitting at home to afraid to start something, just go for it. You never know you might start your own business at 40 / 50 / 60. It's not written in stone when people put a figure to you that you need to be that figure.

This week is the week to be living stylish and just live life to the fullest and making those "they's" a no brainer.

Roger Ebert said ...

What you do instead of your work is your real work.

The Suit

Personally I think we all can do with a nice suit in our closets. You never know when you're going to need to suit up and look more professional. Saying this the suit needs to be the right cut. If it doesn't fit, even on sale don't buy it. Women should try to avoid sleeves with puffed up sleeves. Make sure that the blazer is cut to cover your bust. If you can only afford one suit get one in a dark colour. Low waists might be in for jeans but this does not work with suits. Pants made from comfortable material doesn't need to be lined. If you do fit on a suit, remember to check how you look from behind. Any seams, zips which stick out should be avoided. I'm going to say this, satins if you do want to do satin should only be worn in the evenings and again need to be right cut. Herewith a few ideas how to wear the suit.

Jackets Today

Where still on the theme of jackets today and I thought you will appreciate this. It's all about accessories. I'll tell you what, go throught those cupboards of yours and I'm sure you'll find a nice scarf, handbag, gloves, shoe, hat which would just give yourself the perfect look. It's not that difficult. Anyone can look this good.

Jacket Theme

A few variations on the jacket theme I've got going. I just luv this put together look. Who knew white could look like this.

Julia Roberts

I like her casual style.. The look she has put together with her jackets are it. There is so much you can do if you get yourself one decent jacket. It's the accessories that count.

Kim Catrall

Kim Catrall has it. It's about attitude what do I mean when I say attitude. The definition of Attitude is the position of the body or manner of carrying oneself. If you haven't seen Sex in the City book yourself a date and make the effort, it's worth it.

Madonna

As we all know Guy and Madge are no more. I for one really thought this would work, know she is one tough girl, but then life happens and one cannot foresee the future. Madge is busy with a world tour again and you can read all about it here.

For a 50 year old she's got the look and I mean not just the look she is the ultimate icon in reinvention. I can just imagine how she will be doing us all justice in reinventing herself again.

Values

You can achieve any goal you put your mind to. Yet, what happens when you get what you think you want and your life still feels incomplete. The answer lies in how you prioritise your values and how you set your goals around them.

Defining one's values are not easy. Realising a true value and living up to it means letting go of an old way of life and making way for the new.

We all are unique and have values intrinsic to our true selves, my values might not be yours and your values are not less important than mine.

Values are what inspires us to greatness.

Susan Sarandon

The Middle East Festival honors Susan read about it here.

Brooke Shields

Who can remember the days of not being allowed to go see Blue Lagoon. Since then we all grew up and Brooke Shields became the star in Lipstick Jungle.

Brooke attended her first Emmy ceremony in 2008 and she looked absolutely stunning. It's about attitude.

Brooke wore the same jeans which she wore with her ads for Calvin Klein to Calvin Kleins 40th anniversary bash.

Just goes to show there's life in us yet........