Clothes That Stand the Test of Time

Reaching a "milestone" birthday recently has made me take a second look at my closet. There are several things in there that I "can" still wear (read: the clothes fit) but that I probably shouldn't wear (read: I'm a little too old for things like mini skirts). Let's face it - at my age, I already know what looks good on me, as far as shapes, colors, styles, etc. I'm just too old and tired to fight it so I've finally decided to just stick to what I know.

This is not to say that I've decided never to touch anything trendy or super hot at the moment. That's what Forever 21 is for. :) I'm saying, there are certain styles of clothes that will always stand the test of time. Clothes that look good no matter what age you are. Clothes that you can leave in your closet, not wear for 10 years - and then take them out and wear them and still look good. (Well, usually still look good.)

In other words, what's classic is always new again.

So a vintage shopping we go...

Lately I've been uber-fascinated with vintage clothes from almost every era. It's so true that fashion comes back around over and over again. If I were a fashion designer, I would just go back to different eras and do a different take on trends that worked in the past. But since I can't design or sew, I'll just take vintage clothes and put my own twist on them with my own personal styling.

Starting this year, I'm on a mission to only wear vintage or vintage-inspired clothes. The classic lines and shapes are going to do this aging body wonders (I hope!). You'll hopefully be seeing my latest vintage finds this year. Until then, here are a few photos that are inspiring me...

vintageous.com

shopramonawest.com

weardrobe.com

New Favorite Hotel: The Cosmopolitan

These are a few of my favorite things: fashion, shopping, art, food and Las Vegas. All of my favorite things seem to converge at The Cosmopolitan on the Las Vegas strip. It had me at the gigantic high heel shoe art displays. And the art book vending machines. And the carefully selected shops, including Skins 6|2 Cosmetics and AllSaints Spitalfields. Oh, and the lovely collection of restaurants including Holsteins Shakes and Buns, Jaleo and STK. The gift shop, Monogram, is one of the best hotel gift shops I've ever seen. I only buy necessities at hotel gift shops, but I actually want to buy the unique jewelry pieces at this gift shop. I mean, even the hotel's stanchions are freakin' cute! Yes, I said the stanchions!! Dear Makers of The Cosmopolitan: For lack of a better way to praise your creation, I'll just go with -- you rock!