You Were Saying, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:25am
I have promised myself that Saturdays I write whatever moves me, for better or worse. But right now I’m still. Not in a bad way,
March 2, 2013
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Year: 2013
Fierce at 50
Can Middle-Aged Ladies Wear Biker Jackets?
There’s no indirect way to put this. Can middle-aged ladies wear biker jackets? And to be precise, what about a middle-aged heterosexual woman who has
February 28, 2013
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Makeup & Skincare
3 Trends To Try Right Now
By the time we reach 50, we might say no to trends. We might settle back comfortably into a black safari jacket, some tasteful knit
February 26, 2013
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Style
Are You Being Followed Around The Internetz?
Are you being followed? Do you click from site to site, always accompanied by a persistent image? Do you find yourself wondering, “When, oh, when
February 25, 2013
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The Privilege Of Power, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:39am
Well good morning everyone. Had an offsite work happy hour last night. As I got ready to exit our offices, someone asked one of the
February 23, 2013
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Motherhood
A Welcome Interruption
Today was planned as a post about leather jackets. Or perhaps “5 Trends To Try Now.” But I draft the blog posts on Sunday, and
February 19, 2013
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Culture of Origin
How To Wear Nantucket Reds By Current/Elliot, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:11am
This morning I have to point you to a conversation taking place elsewhere in the blogosphere. I’m going to assume that many of you read
February 16, 2013
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Interesting brands
Gong Xi Fa Cai, Or, The Year Of The Snake!
Last year I vowed I’d send holiday cards. Christmas came and went. Fortunately, I noticed the coming and going, so I ordered cards to send
February 14, 2013
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If One Were To Dress Up And Go Out For Valentine’s Day
If one were going out on Valentine’s Day, one might choose a knit red Donna Karan dress. One that nipped in ever so well under
February 13, 2013
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Style
Your Future May Be Hanging In Your Closet Right Now
Several years ago, my Artsy brother gave me this scarf, in hues of aqua, purple, mustard and olive. Etro’s got good High WASP credentials, to
February 12, 2013
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Travel
Small And Large Snow Stories, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:59am
It snowed in New York City last night. And in many other cities across the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. But I have personal
February 9, 2013
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Jewelry
Reader’s Choice: “Raw Diamonds”
Barbara, who has been commenting here for several years as “BarbaraG,” wrote in to recommend a 2012 post on raw diamonds. Since it’s a fairly
February 7, 2013
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