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This svelte lady just picked up her senior’s card.  Her eye-catching mix of reds and pinks is yet more proof that this color combination is an indubitable fashion DO!

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While enjoying a sunny day on the seawall, I took notice of this woman because of her black knee high socks.  This has always been one of my favourite looks but I never feel like I can pull it off.  She has most certainly put a good look together – not only the socks but  the trench, scarf, glasses and hat create a perfect ensemble for a Sunday afternoon seawall stroll.

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While in the midst of a large group at a rally, this woman stood out from the crowd with her bold fashion statement.  After speaking with Diana, I learned that she began to pick and choose her clothing at the early age of three – her mother told her she was very particular about the clothing she wore.  She loves bold colors and enjoys mixing and matching accessories and jewelry.

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It was lovely meeting Phyllis on a sunny, Saturday afternoon – such grace, poise and impeccable style.  Asking what inspired her style, she told me that she and her husband were from New York and had worked at Tiffany and Co. for over 25 years.  Although she loves New York, she is now enjoying her 90′s on the West Coast.

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The carved cane is a lovely addition to this man’s ensemble.  What you can’t see is that he also had a kerchief in his jacket pocket that matched his cap, pants and cane.  I promise that next time I’m in a similar situation, I will be sure to capture that detail in the picture!

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I adore the simplicity of this outfit. The shiny denim, the bomber style  jacket, the splash of color at the neck. Not to mention the black tear-drop earrings and bling on her fingers.

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I met Marjorie while waiting at the bus stop.  Her blues and browns caught my eye.  She explained that in addition to being fashionable, her leather gloves were a practical barrier from bus germs and they give good grip on railings.  I love outfits that are stylish and practical.

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The magnolias are in bloom, the sun is shining and this woman is going the distance to make the day brighter! Great red shades and notice how the red patent leather shoes match the bag perfectly? But it is the wide-leg plaid pants that add an extra layer of complexity to this outfit that makes it great.

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I looked up “gaunt” in the dictionary and thesaurus and all that came up were negative definitions of paleness. Yet this is the best photograph I’ve ever taken for this site, the first that I didn’t doctor in photoshop in any way (perhaps to the chagrin of my photography teachers), but this gentleman, his three-piece suit, the day, the moment, was perfect.

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