Several months ago I was introduced by Debra Rapoport HERE to This Chair Rocks HERE, the site by the brilliant Ashton Applewhite. "Pushing back against agesim - which affects everyone," is the motto on her site header. This Chair Rocks includes the blog, Yo, Is This Ageist? HERE which has me critiquing commercials, the language that I hear in my environment and my own internal dialogue. I have become captivated by everything that Ashton writes and it has energized me in new and intriguing ways. Though I am familiar with ageism, This Chair Rocks introduces a movement that sits so comfortably and resonates with
December's Hat Attack spends its days on the mantel, above the fireplace in my home. Why keep beauty hidden in a box when it can be on display? It was purchased at The Hat Shop NYC HERE in the late 90's, and I love its wispy feathers and compelling mix of greens. Headpiece, fascinator, holiday ornament. The term or category used to describe this piece is insignificant. The importance lies in its allure and how it makes me feel when I glance daily at its playful splendor. Why save that rich experience for special occasions? Especially when the starkness of
Turbans! I don't know when it happened. When I first became enthralled with their tantalizing appeal. Suddenly I realized that I had been captured by their allure, and that it had been going on for some time. I tend toward the vertical with my headwear and I love the height and versatility of a turban or headwrap. Not that I don't adore brims and a multitude of shapes when I'm scanning for a crone crown. But at this point in my life, turbans catch my attention in a heartbeat. But then I've had headwear crushes before! The turban that I
Writing this post has been difficult and it's not what I had planned. The horrors of violence and suffering in Paris, Beirut and around the world have intermittently immobilized me over the past several days. How could I possibly write about hair and other topics of relative insignificance? How could I publish photos of a smiling face, when I have felt a range of emotions that have included sadness and grief, accompanied by confusion and disbelief? So many people have been victimized, here in the United States and across the planet. There seems to be no end to the trauma,
The falling leaves in City Park surround me, as autumn in its fullness announces a new era. The change of seasons always brings with it a release of the old and a step into the unfamiliar. This year I'm letting go of the "red" that has been my hair color of choice for 22 years. I've been surprised by the ease with which this transition has evolved. The weekly transformation has provided self entertainment and the sensation of wonder. I've felt welcoming of the emergence of silver and the honoring of aging that it represents to me. Sometimes I see
The beautiful and vibrant Sylvia of 40+Style HERE visited Denver in August, and I was fortunate to meet this dynamic and influential blogger and spend an entire day with her. Though our visit took place two months ago, the importance of her presence in my life has not waned. A highlight of my summer, the time spent with this accomplished woman resonates as I write this post today. Sylvia blogged about our meetup on 40+Style HERE and in the photo above, she "owns" the scarf installation in my home. I met Sylvia through blogging shortly after I launched Style Crone, and
Debra Rapoport, visual/performance artist and hat maker HERE and regular on Ari Seth Cohen's blog Advanced Style HERE traveled to Denver with her partner Stan Satlin for the opening reception of Susan Wick's show at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, "Wild Women Never Get The Blues." Susan's show was featured on my post of last week HERE. Together we decided to organize two events to take place during the time of her visit. Hence, the "Cuffs" workshop was born! For the event Debra wears a hat which she created from Viva paper towels and a thrifted sweater, accessorized by handmade and thrifted
Susan Wick: Wild Women Never Get the Blues opened at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art HERE, with a reception on October 1st, and runs through January 3rd, 2016. I attended the opening, accompanied by friends, and was mesmerized by the exhibit which fills the entire museum with its creative and inspiring displays of Susan's art. Susan was surrounded by the admiring crowd who gathered to attended the event, including her partner of many years, Micky Zeppelin HERE. Their smiles were contagious and reflected the energy that was present and available for all to enjoy during the evening's celebration. The back of
Photo By Ari Seth Cohen of Advanced Style HERE The incredible artist and hat maker Debra Rapoport will be in Denver this coming weekend to attend her friend Susan Wick's art opening at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art HERE. Debra and Susan have been dear friends for many years, dating back to graduate school in textiles in Berkley in the 60's. We decided that it would be the perfect opportunity to organize a workshop and give Denverites the opportunity to learn how to make cuffs similar to the gorgeous beauties displayed on Debra's wrists in the photo above. There
I just returned from a visit to Minnesota to visit my 95-year-old mother Norma. Living in an assisted living facility, she continues to be an inspiration to me. She loves to play bridge, which requires intact cognition and the ability to strategize. Every evening in the facility, a group of residents gather to play cards, and my mother wouldn't miss an opportunity to adorn her hands with rings from a collection which she has maintained over a lifetime. Her white hair is her crowning glory, and as I grow my hair out from red to white, I see my future
Airplane pose I've blogged about yoga before HERE and HERE, and because it's a powerful and ongoing practice for me and an important part of my life, I will continue to do so intermittently. Triangle Pose Currently, I'm in Minnesota visiting my 95-year-old mother, who has her own practices which keep her centered and engaged. Tree Pose Because I'm focused on my visit, this post will allow Daniel's photos to be the "heart" of this post. Full Moon Pose Our collaboration is also an ongoing practice centered around creativity, growth and discipline. Stretching Style Crone would not exist in its current
Transitioning from red to silver has been a weekly evolution with constant surprises. It offers change on the most personal of levels. How I see myself physically in the mirror, but also emotionally and spiritually. I feel it, but cannot put words to it as yet. My red hair has been my companion for the past 22 years. I have loved how it interacted with the colors that I chose for adornment. I was fond of the fringe of red that framed every style of headwear that met my gaze and landed on my head. Though I sense its loss,
Photo By Daniel The connections and friendships that develop over time with the wonderful people who I've met through blogging and with Instagram have been incredible gifts that would not have been received without the extraordinary power of the internet. To meet some of these like-minded beauties in real life has created memorable experiences that I would never have thought possible. Many times we share similar interests, but no matter where on the planet they live, the time spent together is always magical and spirited. In May I was graced with a visit by Sarah Jane Adams of the Instagram
The gorgeous Catherine of Not Dressed as Lamb HERE has inspired many of us on Instagram with her challenge to wear what had appeared on a list of "24 things you should stop wearing after 30 HERE." Catherine added a few more items to the list and the challenge continues through August HERE, with the hashtag #iwillwearwhatilike. It's been fun to participate! One of the items on the list was anything bedazzled, and my inventory is deep in this area, as evidenced by the photo above. I seldom go sleeveless these day, but I was up for the challenge to bare arms
This is the first summer since Nelson's death over four years ago that I've focused on my garden. I got a late start, which turned out to be an advantage, as many lost their floral displays in hail storms earlier in the summer. For this tour through the garden, I brought out my boots after another rainy day in Denver. I fell in love with grasses this summer, and love how they cascade from the large pot that has been empty for two years, after its discovery at an estate sale. When I walk into my garden, I want to
This summer Mr J and The SC spent a few days during the week in Aspen, Colorado HERE. Known for its beauty and historic character, it was the perfect place to relax and do nothing but enjoy the sights and take part in what a small city in the mountains known for its celebrity sightings during ski season has to offer in the summer. The above photo was taken on the rooftop of the Aspen Art Museum HERE. The area behind me looks like a body of water, but it's actually part of the rooftop wall. Just outside of Aspen
About a month ago I was scanning the bookshelves at my favorite bookstore, The Tattered Cover HERE, just a few blocks from my home. I was looking for a new book by Gretchen Rubin which was about changing life habits. I'm always seeking new ways to improve the quality of my life and Style Crone has always been about transition, transformation, aging and the life affirming benefits of creativity and style. In the process of my search, my gaze landed on The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal, and as I read though the quotes by authors (including Gretchen Rubin) who wrote
I'm back to regular programming and my rose garden is in full bloom. I love to travel, but returning to my sanctuary always feels comforting. It's time to settle in and give my home and garden some much-needed attention. Time to smell the roses and take time to enjoy the simple pleasures that surround and ground me. In an effort to simplify my life and more fully embrace the aging process, I've made the decision to allow my natural hair color to grow out over the next several months. I feel excited, ambivalent, confident, unsure, determined, hesitant, and most of
This will be my final NYC post, featuring visual images of treasured moments. It's taken me over a month to explore my adventures and savor the memories. The above photo was taken by Mr J on our first day in the city, enjoying an early morning walk in Central Park. We spent hours at the Metropolitan Museum of Art HERE, at the extraordinary exhibit, China Through The Looking Glass HERE. I wore a second vintage kimono for the day, along with my vintage blue straw cloth hat. The luxurious gown by Chinese designer Guo Pei HERE was one of the many examples
One of the highlights of my NYC adventure was the tea party hosted by artist and milliner Carol Markel of Femme Et Fleur HERE and artist and hat maker Debra Rapoport of Better With Age, Better With Syle HERE at the home of Carol and her husband, artist Richard Cramer. The tea was in honor of Jean Barrett of Dross Into Gold HERE and moi. It was a delightful gathering of creatives and this post will focus on the wonderful and kind people who gathered for an afternoon (and into the evening) of frivolity. Other bloggers present at the tea