Author: Susan Blakey

  • Excellent Boots

    So as part of a closet re-organization the other night I did a Boot-ventory. I’d purchased last year’s version of this Paul Green boot in…

  • A Taste Of Burgundy

    Whether you call it Burgundy, Bordeaux, Merlot, Cabernet, Oxblood, Maroon…it’s a color that seems to make a fresh splash every Autumn, and is hailed under…

  • French Design Decoded

    Images from The French Way with Design by Betty Lou Phillips Autumn is a season marked by a return to old routines and perhaps the thrill…

  • off duty

    The weather and my wardrobe are both in holding patterns for the time being. I’m trying to re-mix some of my lighter pieces and rely…

  • Embellishment

    If you pay attention to fashion news, apparently “embellished” items continue to be a hot fall trend. I purchased this linen Maje tee in Paris…

  • Beyond The Wrap Dress

    This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. Those of us of a certain age probably were first aware of Diane von Fürstenberg when she launched her…

  • What Moves You?

    Last week’s repost of musings on what’s flattering generated so many great responses! I enjoyed reading them all. In figuring out my style, one of…

  • La Rentrée

    Despite the fact that I haven’t been a student for over three decades, and despite that fact that our kids’ schools now start fall term…