Author: Susan Blakey

  • Encore: Comfort Is The New Black

    As promised, some oldies but goodies from the une femme archives… Comfort has become non-negotiable for me. I will no longer wear anything that binds,…

  • Low-Key

    Last week was one of those “it’s always SOMETHING” times chez nous. First, le Monsieur had been  under the weather since the previous weekend with…

  • Too Good Not To Mention…

    It’s Summer Sale Season, and I’ve avoided throwing a bunch of stuff at you just because it’s on sale. My own feeling is don’t buy…

  • Food, Glorious Food

    Saturday night we stayed in and watched “Les Saveurs du Palais,” (re-titled “Haute Cuisine” for US release). It’s based on the story of Danièle Delpeuch,…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…