Style
An Object Of Desire: The Perfectly Colored Bag
I’ve been looking for a new bag. When last we spoke the universal language Handbag, I had settled on a small Bottega Veneta cross-body, carried
April 15, 2014
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25 Ways To Maintain Your Shape At 50+
I have been asked several times, recently, for a post on how I maintain my shape. I’ve written about it before, tongue-in-cheek, in 11 Sneaky
April 15, 2014
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Raptures/Analysis
The Virtues Of Yes Vs. The Virtues Of No, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:45am
I’ve been thinking recently about virtue. Not the old-fashioned heroine sort, perhaps needless to say. But virtue, built or maintained by living in accordance with
April 12, 2014
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Blogosphere
The Complicated Math Of Social Covenants
Does anyone remember a couple of posts a while back, here, and here, more like fever dreams, about the carbonate-at-home company known as Sodastream? In
April 10, 2014
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Style
An Object Of Desire: Metallic Sandals
As we settle into our personal style, we may be less likely to embrace dramatic fashion shifts. We might wear our drapey cardigans in a
April 8, 2014
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Blogosphere
Style Dials, Tea Cups And Daffodils, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:10am
It’s time for the quarterly Privilege blog break. But before I go, one more thought about that Thursday switcheroo. Most of you guys liked most
March 29, 2014
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Blogosphere
Under The Influence
Personal style follows the 80/20 rule, i.e., 80% defining and refining, and 20% experimenting. Within that framework, isn’t shopping with friends one of the most
March 27, 2014
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The Polished Tomboy Takes On Summer, With Blazer, Shorts, And A Wardrobe Of Earrings
I know many of you are ripping summer dresses from your closets as we speak, full of love for florals and flounces. Not I. I’ve
March 25, 2014
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Blogosphere
Winner Of The Teri Jon Lace Dress, And A Thank You
We have a winner. Emerald! She wrote: “I’m entering for my mom. She has NEVER worn a fancy long dress, and with my wedding coming
March 24, 2014
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Raptures/Analysis
Self-Education In Midlife, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:17am
The time has come to re-educate myself. And pay for it. No, I am not going back to school, per se. But I am subscribing
March 22, 2014
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Interesting brands
An Object Of Desire: Chic, Packable, Sun Hat
Sun. Ahhhhhh. Followed immediately by, “Yikes! My skin!” I’m going to propose that one thing to spend on is a sun hat you actually like
March 21, 2014
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Interesting brands
When A Brand Surprises
Last week I posted some ideas for fancy dresses under $250, at A Practical Wedding. And of course Sky’s The Limit, Net-a-Porter Let Me At
March 19, 2014
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