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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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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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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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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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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Style
Ines de le Fressange Collaboration at UNIQLO
Today marks the US debut of the collaboration between Ines de la Fressange and UNIQLO. The former model. and soon to be fashion maven has
March 17, 2014
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The Lark Finds Mattress Help, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:55am
I am now and have always been a morning person. I love what happens when I wake. While I might not actually throw my covers
March 15, 2014
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Style
An Object Of Desire: Velvet Blazers
So, if you’re going to wend your way through the world in jeans, tees, and sneakers, you just might dread the Full On Schlump. What
March 13, 2014
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Style
A Most Astonishing Sale At The Outnet
The clearance sale is on at the Outnet. Amazing deals. As in 80% off. I now own this, to wear with white jeans in the
March 11, 2014
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