Author: Susan Blakey

  • Travel Tuesday: Las Vegas

    Viva Las Vegas While Paris is my favorite travel destination, for le Monsieur it’s Las Vegas. We’d been planning a visit for weeks to celebrate his…

  • Bags, Downsized

    And speaking of comfort, I just can’t anymore with the big, heavy bags. Or even the little heavy bags. It’s really amazing to me just…

  • Comfortable Shoes For The Win

    Jolie Laide Slip-On Sneakers They’re funky, they’re clunky, and are one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I’ve ever worn. Here’s how they wound up…

  • On The Beauty Beat: Foundation

    Foundation, Revisited Yes, foundation. I thought I had sworn it off forever. A few days ago I watched a makeup artist at a cosmetics counter…

  • Outfit: Hi-Yo, Silver!

    When In Doubt, Simplify. One of the things I’ve learned about myself over the years is that I never feel right in an outfit that’s…

  • Loafers, Not Slackers

    I love the lift that a bit of heel adds to an outfit, but with each passing year I find them harder to wear for…

  • Skincare Update

    Favorite Skincare Products I’ve been meaning to write about my skincare routine for some months now, but will admit it’s been a moving target. I…