Raptures
With Freedom And Prosperity For All
Capitol Hill, crookedly seen from the Mall. No metaphor intended. The first thing we did in Washington, D.C. was fuel up on Starbucks. Then hop
March 15, 2011
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Category: Raptures/Analysis
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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Raptures/Analysis
3 Real Rules To Dressing For A Wedding
“But what, what, should I wear to the wedding?” Is someone you know getting married? Your brother or your husband’s college roommate? Your cousin, colleague,
January 26, 2011
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What To Do With Distress, Or, Saturday Morning at 10:45am
Privilege is a tricky concept. I revel in something we might call, “first privilege.” You know, the phenomenon by which we get to be born,
January 22, 2011
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Blogosphere
How To Attend An Industry Conference In The Age Of Twitter, Or, The Lavish! Unconference
I am home from from the Lavish! conference, fortunate to have escaped the Great Atlanta Blizzard of 2010. Now that the flood of people and
December 15, 2010
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You Sturdy Huh, Or Saturday Morning at 8:04am
The way we look in the world is a matter of belief and intent. We can, if we want, determine our style. But we’ve got
December 4, 2010
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What Matters Most About Manners?
It appears there’s some confusion about manners. Not only do people debate what are or are not “Good Manners,” they do so imprecisely. I cannot
November 3, 2010
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What Makes A Lady?
When you hear someone called a “lady,” what comes to mind? A dignified woman? A prissy one? Does she wear pearls? Cross her legs? Is
August 4, 2010
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A Review Of The Crosby Street Hotel, And Some Budget Alternatives
One of the most important things to plan when visiting New York is, “Which hotel?” No rocket science that. But there are so many of
April 28, 2010
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Flying The Flag
On the coast of Northern California On 9/11 I think about those who lost someone they loved. And those who had to witness or experience
September 11, 2009
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"God Am I Fabulous!", Or The Business Of Fashion
We work hard at developing selves. A personal style both reflective and supportive of those selves. Some of us push through our High WASP reticence.
September 8, 2009
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Saturday Morning at 7:54am
I heard raccoons howling in the night. Thumping on my roof. They must be climbing up my elm. I haven’t even looked to see if
August 22, 2009
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