Author: Susan Blakey

  • Dans le jardin

    Remember back in June, when I planted that little bitty pineapple? Well it didn’t get very big, maybe the size of a large orange, but…

  • packing list: Paris in October

    Below is a repost from last year’s travel planning which included a week in Provence and a few days in Paris. Though our trip was…

  • Seeing Spots

    Your Honor, the Defense agrees to stipulate that the shoes and pants do not go together. We further stipulate that the pants should be lighter…

  • Desperately Seeking Simple

    Well, maybe not “desperate” exactly, but in the last few months, I’ve done quite a bit of wardrobe acquisition. Part of it was due to…

  • packing for Paris: shoes

    A couple of commenters mentioned last week that they’re preparing to visit Paris in October, and asked about travel wardrobes and packing. I’m going to…

  • Sweater Girl

    Sweater: Alice + Olivia / Jeans: Eileen Fisher / Boots: purchased in 2008, similar / Earrings: Argento Vivo, similar / Bracelets: Stella & Dot, J.Crew, similar color / Watch: Michael Kors A couple of weeks ago after dropping off my used Nespresso capsules for…

  • Is Biology (Style) Destiny?

    Volumes have been written by experts on how to dress for our individual body type. We curvy or busty women are often advised to embrace…

  • Radiance

    She approached, arsenal in hand. “It looks, ummm, really pink,” I said as the Sales Associate came toward me with the bottle in one hand and…

  • Mondo Moto

    Perhaps you’ve found yourself attracted to the edgy, asymmetrical lines. And you’ve flirted with the bad-boy vibe of a moto-style jacket, but right now it’s…