Comments on: Interview: Kendall Farr on ageless style

By: Sherrie Mathieson

Sherrie Mathieson — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:43:39 +0000

Angie-
‘Fun post to read.
Kendall and I were/are both stylists (I was a film /TV costume designer additionally for many years). We crossed paths as stylists–now again as authors.
My book “Forever Cool” (Random House)was a pioneer on the subject of great style as we age.
My book “Steal This Style”(Random House) followed, and was also aimed at this too ignored demographic.
Check out my site-www.sherriemathieson.com
I’m glad to have perused yours!
Best,
Sherrie

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By: begoodbabe

begoodbabe — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:51:23 +0000

I am in total agreement with Marianne and Antje, and was thoroughly converted after finding the “Going Gray, Looking Great” website. It is very inspiring to see all of these women embrace their beautiful silver and platinum locks; so shiny and sparkly that it is like wearing your bling everywhere you go! Although I thought that I would wait until I was 50 to stop coloring my hair, when I turned 44 this year I thought ‘who wants to do this for another 6 years?!?!’, so I am now 4 months into my transition and loving the freedom, the savings, and my natural (and free) bling!

By: HannahC

HannahC — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:15:56 +0000

Now I really want to buy Kendal Farr’s new book!

Even though technically I am younger than her intended audience (I am “only” 36), everything she said in the interview really resonated with me.

Angie, such a great interview! Thanks for sharing with us! And also – when are YOU going to write a book on style???

By: Antje

Antje — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:51:04 +0000

What an awesome post, Angie, thanks!! This totally speaks to me and I’m gonna go out and purchase this book. I’m especially intrigued by the part where she talks about designers who are best for specific body types and recommendations for where to get cheaper versions of such designs.

Hooray to fashionable dressing for women over 40. I certainly feel so much more stylish now than a decade ago, thanks in part to help from Angie, YLF and other style resources, and in part to increased confidence and comfort in by body.

The only thing I stumbled over is the same one Marianne quoted, regarding the hair color. Well, I do it, too, but I also admire women who go grey and look gorgeous. I don’t want to buy into the notion that natural grey is evil and should be covered up.

By: Francesca

Francesca — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:57:43 +0000

How timely Angie — I just finished reading this book and LOVED it! I have been going through a fashion identity crisis, trying to come to terms with the fact that even if I can wear the same clothes as my 14 year old, doesn’t mean I should (not that I actually do, except for sharing some simple tank tops & tees). And that dressing age-appropriately doesn’t have to mean frumpy.

Loved Kendall’s recommendation to pay attention to footwear & hair; so true. The right shoes can make almost any classic garments look current & “with-it”. The advice in her book is so on-target; I just wish she included photographs of actual clothing.

By the way, Angie, I so enjoy seeing pics of you and your outfits, as a real-life example of stylish & appropriate dressing. Please post them more often! You are a fantastic style role model. Even though our tastes are somewhat different, it is enlightening to hear the thought process behind the purchases you make and outfits you put together.