After The Storm

So, it looks like the worst of Hurricane Sandy has finally left NYC. I want to thank everyone who has reached out with their love and concer...

After The Storm

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Halloween

In celebration of Halloween, I give you: The Big D! Go save the world, Big D.  From the looks of the political climate, someone needs to.  Y...

Halloween

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People You Meet Along the Trail

I liked the couple below.  They were from S. California and were touring the wine country.  I crossed paths with them at a few different win...

People You Meet Along the Trail

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Museum Visitors Have Advanced Style

Richard Cramer and his stylish admirers Carol Markel's vintage gloves and hot pink nails Debra Rapoport and Carol Markel comparing polis...

Museum Visitors Have Advanced Style

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A Warm Smile and Cool Hat

Meet Mo! She was helping this wine newbie at one of the wineries.   I really liked her smile.  And, she was delightfully funny.  Nice hat! T...

A Warm Smile and Cool Hat

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The Wine Journey Continues

Meet Natalie! She was very busy helping other customers.  But, as they wrapped up, she took a few minutes to visit.  She was charming and de...

The Wine Journey Continues

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A Practical Joker!

  The young lady below was VERY funny.  She was the face of the vineyard for our tasting.  And, she did a wonderful job.   Meet Sally!?   Wh...

A Practical Joker!

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Pattern on Pattern

One of my style secrets is to mix patterns and prints that wouldn't otherwise go together. When paired in a thoughtful way mixing patter...

Pattern on Pattern

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Olive Oil Tasting

After a day or so of tasting wine, I must admit it was difficult to differentiate between the different grapes and processing methods (3 mon...

Olive Oil Tasting

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Iris Apfel's Avant/Garde Diaries Video Interview Trailer

Iris Apfel - Sneak Peek from The Avant/Garde Diaries on Vimeo . Check out this amazing teaser for an interview I worked on with Iris Apfe...

Iris Apfel's Avant/Garde Diaries Video Interview Trailer

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A Group Photo!

The group below was sitting outside the tasting room, relaxing in the warm sun.  I didn't realize they were there until they came in for...

A Group Photo!

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Ruth Celebrates Her 101st Birthday

Ruth with her new friend Henry One of our favorite centenarians, Ruth, just celebrated her 101st birthday. This past weekend I stopped by he...

Ruth Celebrates Her 101st Birthday

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Sideways

If you have seen the movie "Sideways", and if you were paying attention, you have met the gentleman below. Meet Chris! I don't...

Sideways

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Beatrix Ost in Harper's Bazaar

The Advanced Style Ladies are taking the fashion world by storm. First it was Iris Apfel on the cover of Dazed and Confused. Now, Beatrix O...

Beatrix Ost in Harper's Bazaar

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The Wine Journey Continues

Traveling along the wine route, I found a very quiet, but beautiful winery. Meet Penny! Knowledgeable and very helpful to a newbie, like me!...

The Wine Journey Continues

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A Book Signing at LIM College

Debra Rapoport, Jane Folds, Ilona Royce Smithkin, and Joyce Carpati The Idiosyncratic Fashionistas and Debra Rapoport are rarely seen withou...

A Book Signing at LIM College

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Anniversary Celebration

The couple below were at a winery when I walked in.  They were relaxing and enjoying the view, the wine, and each others company.  Meet Greg...

Anniversary Celebration

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Cheese Anyone?

  The gentleman below was sitting alone at a tasting table at a winery.   We started chatting and he told me about his new business idea.   ...

Cheese Anyone?

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Back to Work

The second winery I visited was crowded!  A "wine" bus had arrived just at opening and the tasting table was so crowded it was eas...

Back to Work

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Advanced Style Today Show Interview

Yesterday was a very exciting day in the world of Advanced Style! I was invited to The Today Show to talk about my book and the work I hav...

Advanced Style Today Show Interview

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Grandma Grape

At the first winery, I followed the normal process of asking to take a person's photo for the blog.  Meet Nan! When she heard about my b...

Grandma Grape

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Wine Tasting

On a recent trip, I had the opportunity to visit a few winery's.  I haven't been on formal wine tasting excursions before.  So, I wa...

Wine Tasting

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Iris Apfel on The Cover of Dazed & Confused

Follow my blog with Bloglovin A few weeks back my dear friend Iris Apfel told me about a shoot she was doing for Dazed & Confused Magaz...

Iris Apfel on The Cover of Dazed & Confused

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Anderson

When traveling, I like to wander around the location a bit to get a feel for the people, the culture, the heritage.  The local park can be a...

Anderson

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A List of Bloggers Aged 40+

Two of my favorite bloggers,  The Style Crone and Forest City Fashionista came into town for the wonderful Manhattan Vintage Show. De...

A List of Bloggers Aged 40+

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The Hat Store

I travel a bit for business.  That will most probably pick up in the next few months.  I have found that it takes me about 30 minutes to pac...

The Hat Store

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"Wear Your Clothes With Joy"

I took this woman's photo at the Glyndebourne Festival when I was in London earlier this year. When I asked what her style advice is sh...

"Wear Your Clothes With Joy"

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It's Even Harder to Get a Wasp to Pose!

But, I did! It helps a lot when it is cooler.  He stayed pretty still and let me get within 3-4" of him.  Does this count as a portrait...

It's Even Harder to Get a Wasp to Pose!

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A Few Words From Wanny Di Filippo

I just got back from Italy where I met up with my favorite stylish gentleman, Wanny Di Filippo. My dad just gave me a new small video record...

A Few Words From Wanny Di Filippo

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It's Difficult Getting a Honey Bee to Pose

At the end of a day a few weeks ago, I got sight of a honey bee working through the flowers.   I really wanted a face shot (think portrait!)...

It's Difficult Getting a Honey Bee to Pose

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