Right about now, we could all use an unexpected helper. This coleus, in situ on my front porch since September, has appreciated neither winter nor
Traditionally I have bought something new to dress up in every year right about now. This year I will probably wear Narciso Rodriguez again. Or
I paid my bills this morning. America celebrates on Thursday. Seems a good time to deconstruct. Why do we even understand the concept of thanks?
Whoever invented uniforms was a pretty sharp sort. For business casual, uniforms simplify the “What is appropriate?” problem, all the while helping build a Consistent
Image courtesy The Daily Prep Let us today imagine our off-duty moments. Our retired, weekend, working from home moments. Or vacations. In that light, consider
A reader posted to Ask LPC. I thank her in advance for the question, I’d love to hear your reflections on the difference in the
Throw on your best jeans, a pair of heels, a knit blazer – tame the business casual devil with room to spare. Jeans, de facto
It is such a joy to walk to work. I believe a new toast is in order, to wish loved ones good luck. “May you
Today Cara’s twins have their first birthday. Cara is one half of the wedding photographer duo, Lillian and Leonard. She also writes the blog Peonies
One of my secret business casual tricks involves khaki and black. Now don’t get me wrong. Khaki loves white best. But when High WASPs crave
When wrestling the Business Casual devil to the ground, one is highly likely to require the aggressive assistance of some button front shirts. As my
It’s the weekend before Hallowe’en. My son sent me a photo of himself in costume. I think he’s a hammerhead shark, although I can’t be
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