I met 80 year old, Miyano Haraki, last year, after asking to take her photo in midtown. The other day, I went to her home to interview her about her career in fashion. She had great stories to tell about working for Pierre Cardin and Valentino and she shared some great fashion tips as well. I will include more of Miyano’s story in my upcoming book, but for now enjoy these photos of her with some of the amazing hats, she has made over the years.
You Make Me Feel So Young
I am posting this in celebration of my 100th YouTube video upload. You can check out my Advanced Style channel HERE, full of great clips of the ladies and gentleman I feature everyday. I took this clip on my trip to Provincetown to visit Ilona. Ilona and her manager and great friend, Karen, decided to serenade us with beautiful music. After 55 years they know the true meaning of friendship.
All Blue With a Touch of Snakeskin
This week we have been talking about great accessories and how they can change an outfit.In the past, Lynn, Lubi, and Joyce have all showed us how a great scarf or pair of gloves can add some glamour to anything in the closet. The woman above adds a touch of chicness to her outfit, by letting her snakeskin accessories stand out, against her all blue ensemble.What are your favorite accessories?
One Outfit, Two Different Looks
Here Helen is on two different days wearing the same dress and belt. By removing her coat and changing her hat she has created an entirely new look!
The ladies of Advanced Style are masters at using accessories, to create entirely new looks, out of the same outfit. Many of the women I speak to, look at style as an art form,and accessories as their paints. Helen is a great example of someone who has changed her look through the help of accessories. The first time we met she was on one of her daily walks through the East Village. Helen was wearing a beige dress, one of her favorite hats, and a striking coat. The other day I rant into her again wearing the same dress and belt, with a different hat, and no coat.By changing her hat and removing her coat she has created an entirely new look, perfect for a hot summer’s day. Helen’s most important fashion advice is to,”Wear what looks good on you, not on other people.” Take Helen’s advice and play around with what you have in your closet. Add a hat, scarf,or pair of gloves to any outfit and you can change the look completely.
“Gloves Shift the Everyday Comfortable Outfit Into a Chic Outfit”
Lubi lives in Sand Diego where the weather is usually pretty warm, she says,”Gloves shift the everyday comfortable outfit into a chic outfit.”
This woman’s gloves match her bag and look wonderful with her hat and scarf.
At 100 Ruth has a lifetime of fashion expertise. She dresses up everyday!
This woman knows how to make a statement. Her orange gloves stand out beautifully against her dark coat.
Mary loves fun accessories and these gloves are a great compliment to her fun coat.
Tziporah’s green gloves complete her outfit by harmonizing with the stripes in her pants her green glasses.
Beatrix’s gloves are perfect for any weather.
When I was growing up my grandmother and I would sit on her bed and watch old movies together for hours. I loved watching all the men and women all dressed up in their hats and gloves and longed for people to dress that way again. Yesterday Joyce shared her beauty and style secrets explaining,”Gloves they make an outfit, if it’s the right glove it can do everything for you.”
Gloves are a great way to add a pop of color, a splash of glamour,and a touch of elegance to an outfit. Lubi from Sand Diego put it best when she remarked,”Gloves shift the everyday comfortable outfit into a chic outfit.”Do you ever wear gloves, and which are your favorites from above?