North Bay Woman

22 NORTH BAY WOMAN | S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 SPRING TRENDS FOR YOUR THIRTIES FORTIES FIFTIES By Malia Anderson Photos by Stuart Lirette Dressing for your 30s 40s and 50s this spring in the North Bay will be pretty simple for most because we had no winter. However, we did put together some chic and stylish looks that work for North Bay Woman in these age groups. Dressing in your 30s is all about defining your personal style. Usually in your 30s you are headed down your career path and it's time to set your wardrobe. Dressing in your 40s is all about refining your personal style. By now you're fully committed to your career and your family life is in full swing. You need a wardrobe to cover all of your events. Dressing for your 50s is all about enjoying your personal style. At this point you are usually a bit more relaxed and sure of who you are and your personal style should reflect that. So this spring I am taking you through a wardrobe journey for each age. While your style is personal, there are amazing clothing options available. Dressing in your 30s On the near right, Denise is wearing a whimsical look that means business. We've paired a floral pencil skirt with a white scalloped edge top and added a green clutch all from Kate Spade New York, perfect for an opening night. Featured on the far right, Denise is modeling a DVF coral romper paired with a floral necklace from Kate Spade New York, which is a great look for wine tasting. Manolo Blahnik sling-back pumps add finishing style to both ensembles, available at Nordstorm. About our model: Denise Elia is a critically-acclaimed actress in her 30s appearing on stages in the North Bay. She holds two principal actress awards from the San Francisco Bay Area Theater Critics Circle (SFBATCC), and her versatility as a performer has brought her a variety of roles in musicals, comedies, contemporary dramas, classics, and Shakespearean plays. She also teaches acting privately and teaches drama at local schools and theater camps. Denise directs, choreographs and manages productions in Sonoma and Marin counties.

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