Evolving The Warm Weather Work Uniform
Anyone else stalking the retail jungle for a warm weather uniform? I’ve been yanking cashmere v-necks up over my head, rapidly, a lot of late.
April 10, 2012
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Author: Lisa
Mom's house
Chualar Of The Spirit, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:35am
As I left work last night, released with the souls of Friday, I got a text that said, simply, “Chualarrrrrrr!” Why on earth? There’s good
April 7, 2012
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Interesting brands
Is The J. Crew Field Jacket Really All That?
How many of you out there shop at J. Crew? I imagine no small number. Jenna Lyons, the design director, is a real talent. I’ve
April 5, 2012
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Gardening
The Metaphoric Garden Of Our Single Springs
I love my garden. Technically, garden[s] plural, I suppose, as there’s one in the front yard and one in the back. I’ve owned this house
April 3, 2012
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Interesting brands
Have You Ever Wondered About The Secret Life Of Style Bloggers?
I remember, when I went back to work full-time 14 years ago, I called my best friend after the first day. I’ve told this story
March 31, 2012
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Fierce at 50
Building Attractive, With Helpful Intent
In comments on my post about attractive vs. pretty, several readers asked for a series about Building Attractive. Here goes, with the caveat that this
March 29, 2012
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The Great Sneaker Controversy
Apropos Sue’s post on Sneaking Around Paris, you might also want to read Les Anti-Modernes today on youthful sneakers. Just a thought. Old dogs, new
March 28, 2012
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High WASPs Do Love A High Waist
I’m tired of one piece bathing suits. Anyone else? This is not a fashion whim. It’s sensory. I like the way water feels on my
March 27, 2012
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9 Quintessential Lessons About Jobs, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:53am
It’s wet here in Northern California, perhaps we’ll avoid the threatening drought. I love rain, it’s like the world’s taking care of you. Speaking of
March 24, 2012
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Style
How Can You Tell If Something Isn’t “You?”
The respond to my last post was so interesting that I had to follow up. You all had great ideas about the dress Terri sent
March 22, 2012
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Style
The Advantages Of Imaginary Shopping
Much personal style revolves around finding what works for you. Intensifying focus. Otherwise known as the Great Cashmere V-neck Bakeoff, or other quests of type.
March 20, 2012
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If Only Leprechauns Could Calculate Taxes, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:02am
Today, while some roust out St. Patrick’s Day finery, and leprechauns, others face a devil’s chore. It’s income tax time in the United States. I
March 17, 2012
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