Style
An Artsy Cousin Shows The Way
Today I offer you photos sent in by one of our frequent commenters. As always, please extend your best hospitality and civility to our guest.
March 5, 2013
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Makeup & Skincare
3 Trends To Try Right Now
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
February 26, 2013
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Style
Are You Being Followed Around The Internetz?
Are you being followed? Do you click from site to site, always accompanied by a persistent image? Do you find yourself wondering, “When, oh, when
February 25, 2013
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Culture of Origin
How To Wear Nantucket Reds By Current/Elliot, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:11am
This morning I have to point you to a conversation taking place elsewhere in the blogosphere. I’m going to assume that many of you read
February 16, 2013
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If One Were To Dress Up And Go Out For Valentine’s Day
If one were going out on Valentine’s Day, one might choose a knit red Donna Karan dress. One that nipped in ever so well under
February 13, 2013
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Style
Your Future May Be Hanging In Your Closet Right Now
Several years ago, my Artsy brother gave me this scarf, in hues of aqua, purple, mustard and olive. Etro’s got good High WASP credentials, to
February 12, 2013
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Style
Inspiration, By Invitation Only
A while back, I started a Pinterest board called, “The Friends of Khaki.” I’ve been collecting images of sand and camel and, yes, khaki, ever
February 5, 2013
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Motherhood
How To Spend Your Annual Bonus, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:34am
The annual bonus. At some point, either you or your partner may find yourselves so rewarded at the end of the year. I still remember
February 2, 2013
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The 5 Classics of Outerwear
Outerwear! by amidprivilege featuring a military jacket In the auto-heavy suburbs, particularly where temperate, we can get away with one or two pieces of outerwear.
January 24, 2013
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Style
If You Give A Person A New Bag, She’s Probably Going To Need A Hairbrush
We all have watershed moments in which we realize long-held significant relationships serve us no longer. I’m talking about purses, or, as they say now,
January 8, 2013
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Fierce at 50
The Question Of Dressing For Men, After 50
It’s New Year’s Eve in the Cultural West. What, then, to wear? Let’s first wave to the Lunar New Year, and to Rosh Hashanah. Hello
December 31, 2012
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Style
A Secret Trick To Dressing Up Fancy On A Budget
A big night looms. You’ve got shoes, tights, and a dress. Jewelry, lipstick, and a coat. Not to mention one glorious scarf. Now, if I
December 13, 2012
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