Bending The Rules
One of the fashion rules I learned growing up was that the components of an outfit should have matching levels of formality. Tailored with tailored,…
Author: Susan Blakey
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Beachy At The Office
This is the time of year that I usually start to crank up my traditional grouse: based on what’s available on retailers’ racks, they seem…
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Makeup Artist Trick Of The Week
My friend Karen says “blush brings the pretty.” The right blush can make you look fresher and more rested, and is one of my “le…
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The Next Act
A long-time colleague of mine recently announced her retirement. She’s not much older than I am. Another long-time colleague and I were recently reflecting upon…
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Wide Shoe Roundup
Many of you have mentioned in recent weeks that you have trouble finding cute, comfortable shoes for wide feet. While “comfort” is a very personal…
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True North
If someone told me I could only wear one outfit for the rest of my life, it would probably be some iteration of this: black…
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On The Beauty Beat
Being a curious creature by nature, I rarely pass up an opportunity to try out new beauty products. Even though my preference is a natural…
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La Détox
Sometimes after we’ve been on vacation, it takes a while to re-set eating (and drinking) habits back into healthy territory. In France especially, it’s easy…
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Slouching Toward Business Casual
I’ve received many comments and requests to feature some workday outfits that don’t include jeans. While many workplaces (especially in my part of the world)…
