Author: Susan Blakey

  • 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…

  • Nautical

    Happy Labor Day to those in the USA! In “olden times” (e.g. my childhood), Labor Day meant the end of summer, and the last day…

  • Best Of Labor Day Weekend Sales

    I don’t know about you, but my email inbox has been inundated in the last few days with retailer sale announcements. There is some wheat…