Author: Susan Blakey

  • The Wonder Years

    Watching the atom bomb test… When it rains, it pours… Will you buy me a Dior dress? My love of handbags developed early… We are…

  • Short hiatus

    My mother passed away yesterday, peacefully, after a long illness. I’m on my way to Ohio to help with arrangements. I’ll be back (both to…

  • Chic, two ways

    As I sit here with the bottom half of my face slathered in vaseline to mitigate the effects of three days of non-stop, headcold-induced nose…

  • Foulard de la semaine

    I’m really liking the softer, smaller (70cm x 70cm) scarves. There’s less fabric to work with, but it’s easier to get these more casual, insouciant…

  • Une femme’s Phrasebook

    Walkus interruptus – stopping to answer the phone on your way out the door with les chiens, resulting in escalating levels of canine frustration. ~…

  • New Romance

    For those of use who are mariées or in committed relationships, no matter how fulfilling, the thrill of a new romance is something we’ve put…

  • Hair Today

    So it’s decision time. A few months ago, I decided I needed to go a bit softer than the Jean Seberg-esque cut I’d been wearing,…

  • Foulard de la semaine

    This is actually two silk chiffon oblong Ann Taylor scarves, tied at the ends and wrapped.~ All original content property of https://unefemmenet.wpengine.com This work is…