Weighing In on Les Rondes
Apologies if this rambles and is a bit of a rant. It’s a topic that’s close to my heart, having lived it for most of…
Author: Susan Blakey
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Une femme recommends…
After this product was recommended by probably half a dozen people, including two facialists (in response to my complaints about the large pores and rough…
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Foulard de la semaine
This sheer silk chiffon square is just for fun with the ruffled edges and insect menagerie print. Here I’ve folded diagonally, then draped “cowboy kerchief” style…
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Sunday Music Corner
I was introduced to Alain Stivell’s music by some friends back in the early 80’s in Princeton. (I didn’t attend, but my ex was in…
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Twisting the Mix
J’adore this Suva Wear top I bought a while back (on a recommendation by Duchesse) but when worn alone the pattern makes my bust look…
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A visit from the Bijoux Fairy…No Fooling!
Behold this bit of magnificence that arrived yesterday!! It’s my first Wendy Brandes original piece, a redesign of my wedding ring! Here’s the closeup: Isn’t this **spectacular??** I LOVE…
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Lessons from the Lookbook
I’m koo-koo for kimono prints. (And any Asian prints in general.) Don’t know why they speak to me. They just do. Photo from The Sartorialist,…
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Un peu de Twist
Karen e-mailed me on Saturday morning, with subject “Twisted Jacket!’ “You have to go check out this Rachel Roy jacket at Macy’s! It’s great!”  (Remember that…
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Style Survey
Sal over at Already Pretty has a wonderful post up today surveying women in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s about their style evolution. (Including…
