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…
Author: Susan Blakey
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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…
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encore: what’s flattering got to do with it?
The topic of “flattering” clothing has been making the rounds again, most recently at 40+ Style and Suzanne Carillo Style Files. I thought it might…
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Wear It In Paris
A few years ago, I decided that one of my criteria for wardrobe items was “would I wear it in Paris?” While at times I…
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Leaning Into Fall
Fall has always been my favorite style season. But in Southern California, we really don’t see the kind of typical fall weather that has us…
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Modern Gamine At Work And Play
WORK – Jacket: J.Crew // Sweater: J.Crew // Pants: J.Crew // Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood // Necklace: Beladora // Watch: Michael Kors // Bag: Givenchy PLAY…
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In Transition: Chambray Shirt
A chambray shirt is one of those items that helps carry us through transitional seasons. During warmer weather you can wear open over a tee…
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Une Femme Économe: Beauty Storage Solution
Yes, it’s true: I tend to accumulate beauty products. Our bathroom has a minimal amount of counter space, and it’s easy to overrun it, so…
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Style Inspiration: Les Gamines
I like to browse through Net-A-Porter for styling inspiration, and loved seeing Charlotte Gainsbourg in this week’s “The Edit” (their weekly e-zine). I’ve always adored…
