Author: Susan Blakey

  • Wine Country Weekend

    Today, Josephine of Chic At Any Age and I are each sharing our version of a weekend getaway travel wardrobe. As I figure you’ve all…

  • lighten up…

    While it’s true that I wear a lot of black (and love it, and feel most at home in it) sometimes a gorgeous spring day…

  • Passover kugel recipe

    Happy Pesach to those who celebrate! Here’s an easy side dish for Passover that I make every year for our family Seder. It’s rich and…

  • power player

    This Helmut Lang tuxedo-esque jacket has been in heavy rotation lately. It’s become a real power player in my wardrobe: dresses up or down, those…

  • California style: at work and play

    This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. All opinions and content are my own. California definitely has a reputation for being laid-back, and that’s often true…

  • well this is clever…

    If you’re using a Fitbit to help monitor and increase your activity levels* but would love to have a more stylish option than a rubber…

  • carry-on: pros and cons

    I’m occasionally asked why I bother with light packing and traveling with carry-on only luggage. I recognize that this isn’t necessarily the best choice for…

  • in praise of: little black pants…

    …or little navy pants, if that’s your preference. If you’re trying to pack light and/or travel with just a carry-on, there are few pieces that…