Autumn is just a calendar page away, and with that comes the ritual switchover to wools and darker tones. Alas, a sputtering economy has sucked some of the fun out of fall shopping. But longtime ...

A brief style guide for fashionistas over 50, from Bay Area wardrobe consultants Brenda Kinsel and Adena DiTonno: 1. When it comes to the latest trends, go for the 50 percent solution. “Just a little ...

A new book titled “Brenda Kinsel’s Fashion Makeover” (Chronicle Books, $22.95, 216 pages) makes its point: Many outfits are built around a shoe. That said, if you’re wearing great pumps, for example, ...

Middle age isn’t what it used to be. Women in their 40s and 50s today are as healthy and attractive as their mothers were at 30, and many women aren’t afraid to show it off. The good news is that some ...

The Friends of the Larkspur Library will host author Brenda Kinsel from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday to discuss her new book, “Fashion Makeover.” Kinsel will appear at the Ward St. Cafe at 25 Ward St. in ...