Style
The Jigsaw London Sale Is On And I Am Off Next Week
Another brief sale notice, this time from our friends at Jigsaw, who are winning all the awards for Tops That Are Kind To Your Middle.
July 2, 2014
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Category: Style
A Deconstructed, Imaginary, Celebrity, Mom’s Afternoon Out At The Standard High Line Biergarten
How’s that for a title? As you all know, lots of requests float toward us in the blogosphere. Most often I decline. (This post here
June 19, 2014
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Style
When Luxury Economics Open The Door For More Affordable, Yet Stellar, Design
A few weeks ago. when these comments abounded with recommendations on bag designers, I thought, “Hmm, great ideas deserve a post of their own.” When,
May 29, 2014
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Style
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, For A Split Personality
It’s the Nordstrom half-yearly sale. I wanted to get out the word as soon as I could to ensure you some good choices, so I
May 21, 2014
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Interesting brands
Accessorizing A Little Black Printed Dress
Splurging on a pricey black dress can make you feel slightly wanton. “I will wear this so rarely! Be sensible, Oh Woman, refrain” But
May 20, 2014
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Style
A Wooden Watch For The Graduate, Or The Mom
(Note: This post is a giveaway. Hooray! When you comment, please let me know if you are throwing your name into the hat) I like
May 15, 2014
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Fierce at 50
A Color Strategy That Even The Often Color-Avoidant Can Embrace
In retirement, or any situation where one can dress as casually as one wants, we want to avoid the schlump. In hyper-casual outfits, I’m not
April 25, 2014
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Style
An Object Of Desire: The Perfectly Colored Bag
I’ve been looking for a new bag. When last we spoke the universal language Handbag, I had settled on a small Bottega Veneta cross-body, carried
April 15, 2014
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Style
An Object Of Desire: Metallic Sandals
As we settle into our personal style, we may be less likely to embrace dramatic fashion shifts. We might wear our drapey cardigans in a
April 8, 2014
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Blogosphere
Under The Influence
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
March 27, 2014
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The Polished Tomboy Takes On Summer, With Blazer, Shorts, And A Wardrobe Of Earrings
I know many of you are ripping summer dresses from your closets as we speak, full of love for florals and flounces. Not I. I’ve
March 25, 2014
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Blogosphere
Winner Of The Teri Jon Lace Dress, And A Thank You
We have a winner. Emerald! She wrote: “I’m entering for my mom. She has NEVER worn a fancy long dress, and with my wedding coming
March 24, 2014
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