Ennui
Anyone besides me feeling a bit “meh” about what clothing retailers are offering right now? I’m Bored with Banana Republic, Tired of Talbot’s, Not Inspired…
Author: Susan Blakey
-
-
Foulard de la semaine
More pattern mixing. This is a small Chanel scarf I picked up on ebay last year. I wasn’t sure about pairing the light aqua blue…
-
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…
-
Contradictions: a daughter’s unvarnished rememberance
Over the last few days, so many people have talked about my mother’s generosity, her kindness, how much she enjoyed helping people. All of this…
-
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…
