Style
The Subtle Pleasure Of A Spectator Shoe
I’ve always been a sucker for two-tone shoes. They were big in the late 70s, early 80s. To this day I remember a pair of
April 24, 2012
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Category: Style
Evolving The Warm Weather Work Uniform
Anyone else stalking the retail jungle for a warm weather uniform? I’ve been yanking cashmere v-necks up over my head, rapidly, a lot of late.
April 10, 2012
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High WASPs Do Love A High Waist
I’m tired of one piece bathing suits. Anyone else? This is not a fashion whim. It’s sensory. I like the way water feels on my
March 27, 2012
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Style
How Can You Tell If Something Isn’t “You?”
The respond to my last post was so interesting that I had to follow up. You all had great ideas about the dress Terri sent
March 22, 2012
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Style
The Advantages Of Imaginary Shopping
Much personal style revolves around finding what works for you. Intensifying focus. Otherwise known as the Great Cashmere V-neck Bakeoff, or other quests of type.
March 20, 2012
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If You Haven’t Heard Of Hester van Eeghen, I’d Expect That To Change
The backyard bird sings always now. Even early in the morning. I’m thinking Spring woke her up, not antsy raccoons, not suburban family rustlings. Every
March 8, 2012
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Style
Dressing Well Without Chanel: The Red Carpet At T.J. Maxx
Something like 30 years ago, I had to hurriedly buy an outfit for a fancy affair. I wound up in Carolyn Charles. She would become
February 27, 2012
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Style
A Deconstruction Of Baggy Pants Syndrome, Or, Clothing Isn’t Simple
Blogging has taught me so much. About confession, about persistence, about the Hail Mary of creative writing. And that I wear my pants too big.
February 16, 2012
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Career
A Business Casual Uniform For Women, Borrowing From Neckties
There’s nothing so useful as a uniform. Get up, consider what to wear for all of 3 minutes, go. And there’s little so difficult as
February 14, 2012
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Fierce at 50
How To Shop Outside Your Comfort Zone
Sales are the perfect time to experiment with clothing outside your comfort zone. Try new colors, shapes, suppliers. (Suppliers? What do we call the places
January 23, 2012
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Style
Bathing Suit Coverups (They Matter More Than You Think)
Perhaps you’re thinking of a voyage to sunshine. Perhaps you’re dreaming of summertime’s arrival. Perhaps you live in Australia, where it’s already shown up. You
January 16, 2012
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Career
Doing Everything That Matters At Once, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:47am
I’d like to write something cogent about working, or identity, or even my worries about whether to water roses in the winter. On the other
January 14, 2012
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