One of my favorite jackets…I wore it here with a pair of ripped jeans. This version is certainly more appropriate for “dressing my age.”
Funny quote of the day….(found this on onelinerz.net). I read this out loud to my hubs…yep, I did…more than once!
Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
Jacket & Turtleneck: BCBGMaxAzria Skirt: Ann Taylor
Boots: Elie Tahari Bag: Gucci Sunnies: Escada
gracefully50 
You always look so stunning. I love how the jacket and booties make the traditional pencil skirt really modern. Happy New Year!
Hi Jill! Thank you…so sweet. Happy New Year to you!
LOVE that jacket….classic and yet edgy…and paired with the checkered skirt it is just perfection!
Happy Wednesday.
C
Thanks Carly! Enjoyed your video on closet essentials!
Such a stylish outfit… and yes …you my dear did carry off the ripped jeans…you look amazing (in everything) . But I do understand the dilemma with the age concept…but isn’t it great to know you Could if you wanted to!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog…because I found yours!!!
Hi Tamera! Thank you SO much! I found your blog to be wonderful…you are a lady of style, class, and beauty!
Gorgeous! I think I will have to copy this outfit 🙂
Thanks Susie Mae! I would be honored if you did!;)
I’m here from Visible Monday, another wearer of houndstooth. Love the jacket and it is a pleasure to meet you.
Thanks for the visit, and nice to meet you as well!
Saw ur link on Monday mingle! and I have the same Ann Taylor skirt – we sure do have great taste!
We sure do!! 😉 Thank you so much for you visit, and Happy New Year!
OMG- just found you from Monday Mingle- you look amazing, that jacket and skirt are gorgeous, and your shoes… WOW!
I’ll be back soon…
Awe…thank you so much! Thank you also for your visit!
wow..how cute!! You look great.
Thanks Danielle! Happy New Year!
I loooove this look, that jacket is fabulous!
Thank you sooo much Megan!
Killer outfit! I adore that jacket and it looks fabulous with that cool skirt!
Thank you so much for commenting on my blog!
Thank you Sheila! You have a wonderful blog!
Happy New Year Grace! As always you look fabulous! An the quote made me laugh that is so true ^_^
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Hi Mary! Thank you! I know, right? Great quote!! Funny, and so true!
The jacket is fab! I would love it with ripped jeans too, but this chic look is a winner. My fashion post to kick off the week is about updating the jeans in your closet. Have a great 2012!
http://www.momtrends.com/2012/01/cool-mom-jeans/
Hi Nicole! Thank you so much…I’ll be sure to check your posts on updating the jeans. Happy New Year!
Great post ,I love your fashion in your photographs 🙂
Thanks Jake! Happy New Year! 🙂
love the jacket…it brings the whole outfit together beautifully!!
Thank you June! Happy New Year to you and yours!
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Thank you for your comments! You look fabulous too! I LOVE your youthful, sassy style. I have a similar story w/ starting my blog. I’m many things and find fashion to be a consistent love, fun passion. It’s so nice to be growing older yet finer. I find heights exciting; so climbing is a perfect sport for me. Along with running the beach with Rio dog. Blessing at the holidays & into 2012.
Thanks for your comments! You are so kind. And you look fantastic yourself! It’s such a blessing to be growing older and looking so great. I owned two Cavaliers for many years – never was there a sweeter dog. Now I have a protector, running mate: Rio – Black lab & Great Dane.
I’m not afraid of heights; find them exciting so climbing is a perfect sport for me, along w/ my running.
I can send you photos of my Cavs if you send me your email. My email is anniemedal followed by the symbol for at, followed by hotmail, then a dot followed by a com.
Hi Anita, I would love to see photos of your Cavs. My email is gracefully50ish@gmail.com.
I like how you styled your hair and this jacket looks fabulous and so easy to mix and remix
Thanks Angie! Happy New Year!
Camel is one of my absolute favorite colors, and it looks great on you. I also love your skirt!
Thank you Robyn! Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Beautiful! The beige leather looks really chic!!! Have a very Happy New Year:D:D:D
Thanks V! Have a wonderful time with your family! 🙂
I love this brown harmony !!!
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Thanks Christel! Sending Happy New Year wishes your way!
Those booties are fab. The jackets so edgy and cool.
Hi JT! Thank you! I do really like the jacket…a lot!
Oh those booties are perfection! Love the whole look.
Thanks Patti! It helps when the booties are comfy, too.
Very chic!
Thank you Liesl!
I LOVE this entire look so much…I’ve looked for a skirt like this to no avail!! I also love the quote you ended…how true, how true!
Thank you very much Pam! I thought the quote was funny but hubby just snickered. 😉
Your jacket is stunning! Hope you’re having a great day.
Thanks Wendy! 🙂 I had a great day!
I think this is my favorite look of mine on you so far….you look gorgeous in that shade of tan/beige/camel. And the cut of that jacket is so flattering! Well done!
Thank you SO much! I feel all grown up in this outfit. Haha