A High WASP Glorious Fourth, From Coast To Coast
One of the things I have learned from this blog is how Northern Californian I have become. I am beginning to suspect we few High WASPs
July 1, 2015
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Category: Style
Fierce at 50
Your Work Clothes May Have Some Fun In Retirement
I used to wear a long white Splendid blouse over black bootleg cords. I used to wear pencil skirts with boots. I used to wear lavender,
June 26, 2015
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Gardening
A Pair Of Crocs For Every Doorstep
This is my front entry. Old school doormat from our local hardware store, basic Crocs. Minimalist, with a little earthy texture for good measure. And in
June 18, 2015
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Fierce at 50
Building A Thoughtful And Stylish Retirement Wardrobe: Part I
I’ve been asked, what about building a retirement wardrobe — while you are still working? Good question. Few people write about the topic; misconceptions abound.
June 3, 2015
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Style
Halting The Downward Slide
In retirement, I have found it’s very easy to slide down the appropriate clothing ladder. All the way to the bottom. Especially when days consist of early
May 26, 2015
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Brooks Brothers’ Friends & Family Sale, Now Until Tuesday
(Publishing on a Sunday as is not the usual practice, because, stock is running low.) Everyone knows Brooks Brothers makes classic clothing. Everyone may not
May 17, 2015
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Can I Wear Pants To A Somewhat Elegant Baby Shower?
I don’t know how the rest of you midlifers feel, but I confess that when my children were big but not grown up, every passing
May 8, 2015
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Jewelry
Rocksbox Redux – Defining What Isn’t Our Personal Style With Help From Friends And Family
Here’s another installment in exploring personal style with Rocksbox jewelry. The last set tested personal geometry. This time we’ll focus on ornamentation and color. In
April 29, 2015
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Fierce at 50
If I Were Stopping By J. Crew Today
We have a J. Crew in my neighborhood, as I imagine do many of you. I find their merchandising displays enchanting. The color mix! But
April 24, 2015
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Blogosphere
A Privilege Blog Sale Of A Few Beloved But Hardly Used Pieces Of Clothing
Anyone else still working on 2-year old resolutions? I can finally check off “learn eBay.” The pointe shoes sold. Booyah! Next step was to have
April 16, 2015
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Style
What If Stacy And Clinton Came Back, Took Your Clothes, And Gave You $5000?
How would you put together a wardrobe on $5000? I saw that Stacy London’s on TV again. Clinton’s been back for a while. So I
March 19, 2015
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Use The Shopbop Sale To Get Ready For Spring
Shopbop, an online store featuring many of the slight edgier but still mainstream designers, has a sale on. It’s tiered – meaning the percentage given
March 3, 2015
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