We give traditional presents on Valentine’s Day not because we lack imagination, but because our forebears were rolling in smarts. February and love call in
If we’re talking values and virtue, as occasionally we seem to do, I have to talk about living lightly on the planet. In my house
High WASPs aren’t supposed to talk about deodorant. We probably aren’t even supposed to have armpits, but hey, too late. In my continued search for
Personal style follows the 80/20 rule, i.e., 80% defining and refining, and 20% experimenting. Within that framework, isn’t shopping with friends one of the most
I never used lip balm much. But the St. Regis Princeville keeps L’Occitane toiletries in their bathrooms. (Amenities seems like such a euphemistic word, does
Planning for a dress-up event ? Your child’s wedding? A fund-raiser? The holidays? Are you over 50, perchance? In the face of a big event,
Gray hair on women often provokes controversy. Let’s move beyond the controversial to the practical, as Sturdy Gals will, and assume everyone’s capable of making
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
Last Saturday my company held its annual Holiday Party. I splurged on a salon-made updo, just as I had the previous year. This hair sortie
I’ve found it. A skin care line to fall in love with. Even marry. I’m designing our rings right now. What’s it called? Apriori Beauty.
I find it ironic that only now, at 55, am I comfortable with my makeup choices. It was scarcely two years ago that I was
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