Calypso, Take me Away!

From now on, my Fridays' are dedicated to fashion! I love fashion and hope that I never get to the point when I don't care what I look like...actually, I know I'll never get there, I'd have to be strapped in a bed with a 'no visitors allowed' sign!  Some people seem to relish in the fact that they wear sweats every day and live in Target t-shirts..don't get me wrong, that's how you'll see me on many a day, but it doesn't make me happy. I'm happier and feel better when I feel cute and put together..and I'm thinking most of us do. So why is it so difficult to figure out what to wear? It certainly wasn't this hard in our 20's and 30's, but our bodies have changed and the term "age appropriate" really means something now.

In my 40's, I've found myself steering away from the big box stores and getting to know all of the smaller boutiques in town. Less selection is more for me as I age. I know my shape, style, likes, and dislikes. My nevers - halters, mini-skirts, short shorts, and embellisment of most sorts. I get to know the salespersons well, and love getting the occasional phone call that my "perfect" top has arrived...as if it was ordered especially for me.

One of my favorite go-to boutiques is Calypso St.-Barth at http://www.calypso-celle.com/, an eclectic boutique selling everything you need from head to toe (think: casual & weekend wear) and exquisite home accessories as well. Calypso is only in 7 states (lucky for me, Texas is one of them), 2 doors in Paris, and locations in St. Thomas and St. Barths...not bad company!  It's also (for me) best for a spring/summer wardrobe, although some of their winter sweaters are yummy. Their sizes run true to size..for any on-line shoppers.

Here's my crave list for Spring 2010:

Nuella Dress

Love it belted like this, with flats

Layer a cardi if you don't like your arms

Perfect daytime spring look

Layered Neck Tee

Everyday Wear

Other shades available

Alexa Tunic

Great with white jeans or denim

Doubles as a bathing suit cover-up

Other shades available, but I love this blue

 

Feminine Ruffle Shirt

Casual or Work

A wardrobe staple!

Sailor Shirt

Weekend wear..nautical is a big trend for Spring 2010

Wear it with denim, white or khaki

Sheer Striped Scarf with distressed tassel trims

The perfect pick-me-up

I love the grey/chocolate brown version too...

Immediate hipness & age appropriate

 

Yali Striped Sweater

Great on everyone!

Two shades available

Darshini Sweater

Featherweight, Boyfriend Cardi

100% Italian Cashmere

Basic Lace Layering Tank

Many colors available

I own these - perfection (buy one size up)

Gange Sandal

Orange acts like a neutral in spring/summer

Wear with everything!

Lizard embossed bracelet

Trendy yet age appropriate

Blair Throw

Basket woven blanket

Perfect over a couch arm or bed

Laura Kindle Designs for Calypso

Oval Platter

In Sand dollar motif too

Beautiful summertime party platter

So this is my CRAVE list...I'll be really lucky if I end up with a few, and I'll be looking for knock-offs of the rest! Happy Shopping! Oh - and don't let the young looking supermodels deter you...not every piece in Calypso is for us, but these selections will work like a dream.