Author: Susan Blakey

  • Goings On

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    As it tends to do of late, the weekend got away from me like a slippery fish. It feels like such a California cliché, but…

  • Boots On The Ground

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    I had a chance yesterday to do some in-person reconnaissance of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items. I often find that some of the best offerings…

  • Just How I Roll…

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    When it comes to jacket sleeves, I’m a roller, not a pusher. Yes, they look cooler pushed up, but they never stay that way more…

  • First Pass…

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    I did a quick “supermarket sweep” pass though some of the early access sale selections, looking mostly at basics and items I normally stock up…

  • Get Ready…

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    I know, I know. We’re all feeling that Summer Sale Fatigue. Wave after wave of markdowns on much of the same merchandise we’ve been seeing on…

  • Mastering The Basics

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    In last week’s Encore post of Simple Is A Tool, the subject of “uniforms” came up in comments. While we might tend to think of…

  • Happy Fourth!

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    Yes, it’s a Shoe Selfie™. Three cheers for the red, white and blue. The medallion is a sneak peek from a really cool jewelry line…

  • Encore: Simple Is A Tool

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    Another favorite from the archives… There’s been a lot of discussion in recent years both on the internet and off about “simplifying.” Some seem to…