Culture of Origin
The Privilege Style Icon
It may sound like a platitude, to say my mother is my style icon. I can’t help it. There she is, hatbox in hand. It’s
February 18, 2011
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Career
Is The Fashion Industry Exploding Before Our Very Eyes?
Derek Lam, via Quintessence So. It’s New York Fashion Week. Meaning that all kinds of designers are holding all kinds of fashion shows for all
February 16, 2011
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Style
And The Revolution Wore Shorts
Here’s an idea. What piece of women’s clothing, native to the Western world, has undergone revolutionary change in our lifetime? Shorts. Yes, shorts. Of course,
February 10, 2011
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Style
How To Treat Colorphobia – Take One Peach And Call Me In The Morning
Some of us just don’t do well with color. Too daunting. But, you know, life is short. We think to ourselves, perhaps we do not
February 9, 2011
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Style
Will You Wear A Tailed Jacket In 2011?
It’s quite possible that you’re going to wind up in a long-tailed jacket this year. Why, you may wonder? Well let’s consider. The Four Factors
February 1, 2011
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Style
How To Replace A Closet Gremlin
Almost every one has one piece they wear all the time, unhappily. A sort of gremlin in the closet, always there, never welcome. Replacing it
January 25, 2011
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Interesting brands
How To Squeeze Value Out Of An Expensive Dress
As I have said, my brother’s getting married this spring. The event promises to be creative, given that my brother and his fiance are both
January 19, 2011
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Style
Why Do Pearls, Nail Polish, And Loafers Provoke Such A Strong Response?
In a conversation with my sister, the other day, the two of us noticed that Privilege posts on pearls, nail polish, and loafers have provoked
January 18, 2011
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Jewelry
5 Accessories I Don’t Leave Home Without
Sophie, at les anti-modernes, tagged me for 5 key accessories. Sturdy Gals aren’t big on accessories unless they are useful. These days I live a
January 17, 2011
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Interesting brands
A Very “Good-Looking” Shoulder Satchel At Billykirk
Just before Christmas I was reading les anti-modernes, miss sophie’s youthful, Artsy, style blog. In her gift guide, one of my favorites from 2010 and
January 10, 2011
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Career
The Secret Life Of Loafers
I’d like to pick a bone with Pat Benatar. I’d argue that work is more of a battleground than love, and, as a result, more
January 6, 2011
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Inheritance
Well-Kept Secrets Of The French BCBG, Or, “Bon Chic, Bon Genre”
Today we have a gem of a guest post. Tish from A Femme d’Un Certain Age – known for her deft touch and affectionate voice
December 20, 2010
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