Author: Susan Blakey

  • get skirty

    If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram* you may have seen these on-my-way-to-work outfit selfies I posted earlier this week. I’ve had this Eileen…

  • dark florals

    In our grand tradition of being behind the curve, le Monsieur and I have been watching “The Borgias” for the first time, thanks to Netflix….

  • the moto jacket, refined

    A few of you asked to see how the Eileen Fisher long moto jacket looks open, so here it is. I’m wearing the Petite Small,…

  • tuesday tidbit: hair help

    For those of you in the Northeastern U.S., I hope you’re doing OK in the big blizzard! If you’re hunkered down at home, I hope…

  • happy returns

    True story: my friend Karen was hankering for a particular style of over-the-knee boots. She found a patent leather pair in her size on sale…

  • long and lean jacket

      This is a really fabulous longer, not-just-another-blazer jacket. It’s very flattering, can be worn open or zipped, and would work well for a travel…

  • sidewalk café

    One of my very favorite things in life is to sit at a sidewalk café in Paris, sipping coffee and watching the world go by….

  • California jeaning: south

    Today Lisa of Privilege and une femme d’un certain âge are collaborating, each writing a post about the love we share for denim. We thought…

  • S P F is your B F F

      This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. All opinions expressed are my own. It’s a good idea to refresh and update your skincare routine periodically….