Author: Susan Blakey

  • encore: rethinking classic

    This post originally appeared in February 2015.   When it comes to style taxonomy “Classic” is a word often used to describe a specific look….

  • encore: grown-up dressing

    This post originally appeared in June, 2014. I began blogging in 2007 partly because I was struggling to figure out how to dress my 50-plus-year-old self….

  • encore: warm weather travel wardrobe tips

    This post originally appeared in March, 2014. Clockwise, from left: Dress | Shirt | Hat | Tee | Bracelet |Pants | Sandals | Sandals I’ve had a few requests to put together some warm weather travel…

  • time for a break…

    Whatever happened to summer as a quieter time to relax, take stock, kick back a little bit? I feel as though I’m still trying to…

  • on the beauty beat: travel brushes

    If you haven’t yet checked out some of the Beauty buys at the Nordstrom anniversary sale, it’s worth taking a look, especially if you need some…

  • warm weather workday

    Dressing for the office in warmer weather is always a bit of a challenge. Granted, our office on the casual side, but if I have meetings…

  • the graceful wardrobe

    …or Effortless Isn’t Easy. I was born too late for the Golden Age of Hollywood, at least in theaters. But from an early age, I sought…

  • these…

    I had a chance to try these boots on yesterday, and have to say if your style has an edgy, playful component, run don’t walk…

  • on the beauty beat: SPF, baby!

    It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere and even if you’re not hitting the beach, chances are you’re exposing more skin to UV rays (yes, even…