Updating the Mix
Despite my intentions and declarations of last autumn, I did not end up buying and wearing more suits for work. A lot of the suits…
Author: Susan Blakey
Nope, still hate The Grove
Navigating horribly congested streets to get there, screwy parking you have to pay for once you do, and manic crowds. The only time I like…
Rethinking Pink
If you aren’t watching the Battlestar Gallactica series on the Sci-Fi Channel, you should be. BG has some of the strongest, most developed and interesting…
Foulard de la semaine
Well, I’ve been told that the word I learned for scarf back in high school French class, “fichu,” is a rather antiquated word, along the…
Got Matzoh?
Seder plate painted by my son and the dreaded Four Questions Happy Pesach to those who celebrate! MIL hosts the big family Seder. Each year…
SUI: Online
LA Times: “People definitely do it all the time,” says Shopbop spokeswoman, Alle Fister. “It’s click, click, click after a few cocktails.”Actually, une femme is…
Fichu de la semaine
It’s still a bit chilly here most mornings, and will be up until July. This is a nice way to keep your neck warm without…
Heavy Lifting
Une femme’s ongoing efforts to ruthlessly edit down the contents of la garde-robe have stalled. Not only am I struggling to cast off those “maybe-I’ll-wear-it-someday”…
V for Vanity
Merriam-Webster online defines “vanity” as:1: something that is vain, empty, or valueless2: the quality or fact of being vain3: inflated pride in oneself or one’s…
