Author: Susan Blakey

  • reality bites…

    As much as I’d love to have a life where my lunch break looks like this, the reality is that most days if I get…

  • friday bits & bobs

    Just a few random things from the week… Our neighborhood is a Trick Or Treat Destination, and many of our neighbors really get into decorating….

  • inspired by: French fashion editors

    If you follow Fashion Weeks (the usually twice-yearly spectacles where designers show their collections for the upcoming season across multiple cities) you may have noticed…

  • would you, could you: wide leg pants

    links: fragrance | earrings | sweater (grey) | sweater (turtleneck) | pants | bag (similar) | watch | boots Wide leg pants…they’ve been lurking around the edges for…

  • une femme économe

    I didn’t “spot” this (ha!) in time to include in yesterday’s post, but here’s a nice option for a leopard clutch (pouch, if you prefer)…

  • making the best of it…

    As of yesterday, it seems (finally!) that we are getting a slight break in the heat. Can’t come soon enough for me! Actually what I’m most weary…

  • runaround shoes

    A review of Mephisto Elettra flats. I’ve been a fan of Mephisto shoes for some time. Earlier this year when we were in Bordeaux and…

  • among friends…

    There are a few sales going on, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t let you know. Shopbop: “Friends and Family 25% Off”, including these…