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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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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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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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Interesting brands
When A Brand Surprises
Last week I posted some ideas for fancy dresses under $250, at A Practical Wedding. And of course Sky’s The Limit, Net-a-Porter Let Me At
March 19, 2014
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Style
Ines de le Fressange Collaboration at UNIQLO
Today marks the US debut of the collaboration between Ines de la Fressange and UNIQLO. The former model. and soon to be fashion maven has
March 17, 2014
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Style
An Object Of Desire: Velvet Blazers
So, if you’re going to wend your way through the world in jeans, tees, and sneakers, you just might dread the Full On Schlump. What
March 13, 2014
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Style
A Most Astonishing Sale At The Outnet
The clearance sale is on at the Outnet. Amazing deals. As in 80% off. I now own this, to wear with white jeans in the
March 11, 2014
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