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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Category: Style
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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What Do Your Work Clothes Say When You Take Them To Dinner?
What should one wear to dinner in Manhattan? Especially when coming straight from the office? Ah. This is a moment with potential for communication or
December 9, 2010
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New York Street Style – Eating Out Like A Local
What to wear to dinner in Manhattan? Do you worry? I might worry, a bit. New York is the center of fashion, after all, its
November 30, 2010
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What Shoes To Wear On An Airplane?
Note. These can be found at Nordstrom’s site. As I will be flying East in a week or two, I have to plan not only
November 3, 2010
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The Story About The Prada Peanut Cardigan And Her Friends
It turns out that my story about a Prada cardigan is really a story about a Prada dress. A classic, quirky, iconic, dress. Ever since
November 1, 2010
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5 Reasons To Go Hear Your Idol Speak In Person
Cathy Horyn, Fashion Critic of The New York Times, 10/20/2010 Yesterday, I attended an ‘open discussion’ with Cathy Horyn. I’m not one for attending speaking
October 22, 2010
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