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Recently I experienced the magical holiday event that is Camp Christmas,which takes place at Heritage Lakewood Bellmar Park (801 S Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80226). The camp is primarily outdoors, with several opportunities to visit decked-out indoor displays (and warm up!) throughout. Camp Christmas is presented by Hanzon Studios and DCPA Off-Center, and created by the brilliant artist Lonnie Hanzon. Journey through a fantastical wonderland of lights, dazzling decorations, music, and memorabilia as you explore mesmerizing yuletide scenes spread across a six-acre landscape. The final day of Camp Christmas is January 2nd, 2022, and is not to be missed. I have

I had the pleasure and honor to be interviewed by the master interviewer Ryan Warne for Colorado Matters on Colorado Public Radio. We met in my garden and covered numerous topics ranging from  the history of my blog which launched in 2010 to ageism and the meaning of the word "crone." Check out the web feature at CPR, which also provides a link to the live interview. CPR's photographer Hart Van Denberg shot photos of me as I demonstrated how I take my own images with a tripod, remote, and iPhone. It became necessary for me to learn self photography during

I have been out of the habit of blogging. September is the month to regain my momentum and reignite my passion for posting on a regular basis. I decided that writing about my participation in the Fashion West Fashion Show was a good place to start. Fashion West – the runway show and magazine- are presented by a distinguished list of Denver based fashion, media, modeling and beauty industry professionals. Their individual backgrounds and careers span decades and have their roots in fashion and professional beauty capitols worldwide. The founders have also worked for many years behind the scenes at

I'm so happy to be back today. I almost lost my blog. It's a long story and I'm not going to go into the details. For several days I lived with the devastating possibility that 11 years of the documentation of my story would be forever lost. Fortunately, that didn't happen, and I appreciate blogging even more that I did when I first started. In celebration of my return, I'm sharing the collaboration with Spruce Design, an exquisite service that brings elevated beauty to your exterior entry.The process is simple and created to make your life easy. They  design, curate,

Thank you so much for the many heartwarming, supportive, and kind comments on my most recent blog post. I felt so much love from each and everyone of you. It reinforces my intention to continue blogging and sharing my thoughts and my style. Style Crone has always been a lifeline, and the time of Covid is no exception. Today I'm sharing a video that I made this past December. I remember clearly that it was on a Friday. Upon awakening, I felt a sense of inner peace and hopefulness that was life affirming and energizing. It continued throughout the day

It's been a long time since I published a post on Style Crone. I don't even know how long! Today I'm giving it a try. Writing has been difficult, though I've been taking photos for Instagram. Expressing myself on my blog with the written word feels blocked and uncertain. I took these photos in the alley by myself just before the inauguration. It was my way of celebrating. I wore a veiled spiral headpiece from my developing Pandemic Collection, a vintage little black mini dress with ruffles, vintage gloves, vintage rhinestones, and vintage shoes. Photos by Style Crone. Thank you

I met Igor Dobranic of IGOR Fashion Brand at the Curate Show in NYC several years ago. I was instantaneously a fan! IGOR Fashion Brand is an international premium womenswear brand founded and seated in Croatia. The brand was started in 2005 as a small manufacturer and is now an internationally respected brand with over 200 stores carrying IGOR. Every single item is hand made, which fits with my focus on sustainability. IGOR defines his fashion as, "classy, timeless, effortless, relaxed, minimal, romantic, with simple lines, and without current influences - somewhat unconventional." I'm always excited to see Igor's new creations,

I'm having difficulty keeping up my weekly blogging routine during these unpredictable times. I have no intention of "giving up" Style Crone, and I've been struggling to determine the issues behind my delinquency. I have several theories, but most of all I don't know why this has been problematic. It could be that there is so much to write about, but I'm not able to express myself. Even during the time that Nelson was dying, I found it healing to be consistent with blogging. It could be related to the fact that most of the time I'm taking my own

VOTE to counter climate change. VOTE to dismantle systemic racism. VOTE to create equality and quality of life for all humans. "Vote" tunic by my friend and talented Denver designer Steve Sells Studio. Photos by Style Crone. Thank you Daniel for the edits.

This post is a continuation of the tour of my home. As I continue to shelter in place, taking these photos with a tripod and remote was challenging. I wanted to feature the silver leaf walls in my renovated powder room, which were created by my dear friend Sarah Ashford of Sarah Ashford Studio. I love how the walls glow and reflect images depending on the lighting. I love walking into this space, which is generously accessorized with mirrors, and my vintage white gown fits with the motif. I discovered this vintage silk velvet gown with puffy sleeves, which luxuriously

The vintage "Rose" dress is my favorite dress of the summer. I found it during a FaceTime session with The House of Findings. I discovered this vintage shop during my last trip with Mr. J before the pandemic. It was in January of this year when we traveled to Miami. I went back to this shop twice during our stay in Florida, and found their inventory to be spectacular. I also enjoyed the staff and the interesting location, which was surrounded by restaurants and small intriguing local shops. I have been purchasing very little during this time of quarantine, and

Today I'm featuring the neckpiece by the talented jewelry designer Lora Nikolova. Her creative artwear is exquisite, and I was in awe of her designs when I discovered her at the Curate International Collections Show in NYC. Lora has a very impressive educational and design background and currently lives in Milan, Italy. I am thrilled and honored to wear a piece from her abstract design collection in the photos on this post.  . Each piece is an exclusive artwork, inspired by an abstract design interpretation. The necklaces resemble architectural networks embroidered with various components, linked in harmonious geometries. The compositions

Back in February, during FW20 fashion week in New York, I had the honor to model for Jockisch & P Partners Represents, a digitally-minded, fashion-savy sales group representing global high-end women's brands in the US market. Looking back at this space in time, I am reminded of how different life is today. Traveling to NYC has for many years been a favorite past time. At this point in time, travel is out of the question, and I have little sense of how long it will be before I see the glorious landscape of New York again. Blogging about my experiences

With this post I'm thrilled to feature the breathtaking designs by Sabine Wagner, who I met in NYC at the Curate Show this past February. I fell in love with her luxurious, handmade creations, and I am honored to present their beauty and versatility. Based in Bremen, Germany, Sabine's designs are exclusive, timeless, and elegant. They can be worn in a variety of ways. In the photos in this post I'm wearing her Duchesse silk fuchsia collar, black and fuchsia sash, and black and fuchsia cuff. The collar can be worn with the large or small point in the front,

I adore the creations by Catherine Bacon. I first met Catherine at a trade show in NYC, and I've been a fan ever since. In the above photo I'm wearing her silk lime A-line dress accessorized by her silk handpainted spring shawl. I love the versatility and drama of the shawl in that it can be draped over my shoulders or even wrapped as a dress or skirt. Catherine Bacon began her career as a fashion designer twentyseven years ago when she walked into the legendary Obiko Boutique in San Francisco to show four bead-embellished sweaters to the late owner,

As I write this post today I am aware that I have not published a blog post for over a month. I began sheltering in place on March 14th, which was a day before my 77th birthday. Since that time, I have been adjusting to my new lifestyle, as I know is true for everyone that I know. Because I am included in the high risk group for COVID-19, I have been developing new  habits in my home to maintain a sense of structure. I have been learning how to take my own photos with a tripod, remote, and iPhone.

Hello beautiful followers. I hope that all of you are doing well and are safe and healthy during this time of a new and unpredictable normal. I have been living in isolation to protect myself and others. Though I'm healthy, I reside in one of the high risk groups for Coronavirus, and I am aware of the precautions that are currently necessary to collectively participate in the health of all communities. For years my schedule has been intense, so the quiet and solitude have been a new experience and offer time to reflect and ponder new creative projects. I have

Today is my 77th birthday, and I'm going full-blown Style Crone in this vintage white felt hat trimmed with black burnt ostrich feathers and my favorite black vintage jacket. I accessorized with vintage long white gloves and vintage pearls. The cane was used in my hat shop to capture hats on high racks.  I started blogging at the age of 67, which means that in July I will have been publishing posts for a decade. It is a part of the structure of my life. These are uncertain and unpredictable times. I'm aware that my age places me in a

Continuing with the tour of my home and in honor of March Hat Attack, I'm featuring the Hat Room. This beloved room has been around since the late eighties, when we moved into our house. Sometimes it feels like the continuation of my hat shop, which I owned in the early 1980s. However, my hat collection is not for sale. It exists for its beauty and art, my pleasure and self-entertainment, and it's constantly changing. For the most part, I display my headwear by color, which makes it easier to find the perfect piece for an ensemble that I'm composing.

Scarves! Scarves! Scarves! I've never been able to resist their allure. They can change a composition in an instant, with a pop of color or an arresting pattern. And may I digress? The word "arresting" has a new meaning for me now. Thank you so much for your supportive and kind comments on my recent "Climate Emergency" post. I will provide updates along the way  as I embrace the role of "Climate Activist." In a previous life the scarf room was my daughter Camille's sun-filled bedroom. Its current incarnation began in earnest before my 70th birthday, at which time the