From Flat Lay To Reality
Although I’ve never had any formal training in style, tailoring, or fashion, I can look at an outfit and know whether it works for me…
Author: Susan Blakey
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Saturday Miscellany: Elevated Basics & More
I’m thrilled to see more tees with slim, elbow-length sleeves showing up in this season’s collections. I find this style of tee not only more…
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Travel Prep: Toiletries, Makeup, Meds
While I usually wait until as close to departure as possible to make my final travel wardrobe selections, there are a few other preparations I…
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In A French Country Frame Of Mind
They’ve begun demolition on the house next door, so amid the noise of jackhammers, I’m dreaming of the few days we’ll soon be spending in…
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A New Find & Old Favorites
The Drape Front Jacket… One wardrobe item that’s perpetually on my wish list is a soft, lightweight jacket that’s not a blazer, and not black….
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In Praise of “Jolie-Laide” Shoes
Most current fashion trends leave me cold, but one that I’m on board with is clunky-but-comfortable shoes. Céline made Birkenstocks cool (again) a few years…
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Style Hunt: Lightweight Tops With Sleeves
With my own (early) Summer travel wardrobe in mind, I’ve been keeping my eyes open for some lightweight tops with sleeves. I find that unless…
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Tuesday Miscellany: Bespoke Shoes, Beauty Buys, and More
Bespoke Shoes, Made In Italy… Earlier this year, I was contacted by Nicole and Sam of Viajiyu* shoes. They were in Los Angeles, and asked…
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The Antidote To “May Grey”
What I Wore: Navy and Periwinkle Without a doubt, this has been the coolest, wettest, greyest May in California that I can remember. Ever. I’m…
