Fierce at 50
Objects Of Desire: That 70s Clothing
While fashion lacks a gale force trend right now, I think we might reasonably point out a few “breezes” — influences, if you will. The
October 29, 2015
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Category: Style
Fierce at 50
A Singular Piece
This post sponsored by Halsbrook Fashion has moved to a “post-trend” universe. So says Cathryn Horyn at the New York Times, and I agree. In
October 20, 2015
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Fierce at 50
Packing for 5 Days In Brooklyn, Manhattan, and New Jersey
During my recent break I took a little trip. First, a plane to JFK for three days in New York visiting my son and some
October 15, 2015
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Style
Object of Desire: Rag & Bone Stretch Corduroy Blazer
Look at this perfect black blazer from Rag and Bone. You can get one of the few that remain if you act now. I’m trying
September 23, 2015
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Fierce at 50
Trying Out A New Silhouette That Forgives My Midlife Midsection
I’ve always preferred a fitted waist, to work with broad shoulders and a long torso, but I may be ready now to trade that off
September 15, 2015
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Style
The (Graphic, Japanese) One That Got Away
I’ve been ogling this Kenzo sweatshirt for donkey’s years. Seemed it might work wonders for Extreme Casual jeans and khakis. Dramatic, but it’s amazing what
September 8, 2015
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Raptures/Analysis
How Do You Feel About “Formality” In Your Style?
Often, it seems to me, the ideas of “style” and “formality” are smushed together. Conflated. Which can feel quite deflating, if you want panache without
August 27, 2015
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Style
A Rain Jacket For Those Of Us In Deep Denial About Summer’s Passing
Sharing a post with Une Femme d’un Certain Age, as we have done before. This time, our topic is “Sneaking Up On Fall.” She is
August 18, 2015
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Style
Two Years Ago Today, Or, Saturday Morning at 6:48am
Today’s our wedding anniversary. I wanted to share a few photos, some new, some already seen. My bouquet. I wanted a “whiff of decay.” By
August 15, 2015
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Style
Neiman Marcus 40% Sale On The Above And Beyond
A Neiman Marcus sale may not be the right place for savvy bargains on classic basics. But it sure as heck yields some over-the-top,
August 6, 2015
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Fierce at 50
What Would It Take To Wear This Out Of The House?
You may remember I proposed a hypothetical 4th of July outfit, here. Somewhere around 7 o’clock the night of the actual 4th I grabbed my
July 21, 2015
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The Sale At J. Crew Just Got Really Good
Note to my dear email subscribers: Would you like me to send out extra emails the day of sales like this one? i.e. noteworthy? Please
July 16, 2015
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