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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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”…
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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…
