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”…
Author: Susan Blakey
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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…
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Fichu de la semaine
Here’s one way I like to wear a silk square. (Once again, apologies for the blurry pic; our camera’s autofocus seems to not be working…
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Fifty Ways to Wear a Sweater
#4 – Draped over the shoulders, when it’s just a little to warm to wear a sweater, and just a little too cool to go…
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Fifty Ways to Wear a Sweater
#1 – 3 Style Spy recently asked, “Do you have anything in your closet that isn’t a “wow” garment, but is still perfect in its…
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Carrie-esque Coat
Wouldn’t have expected to find it here. Also available in red. Best worn ironically. Photos: left- HBO, middle- BodenUSA, right- can’t remember, doh! All original…
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Pearls of Wisdom
“A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls,” said Coco Chanel, who was known to toss as many as seven around her neck for everything…
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Knowing Your Limits
“Another Birkin? Did she sell a kidney?” Une femme was having brunch with a friend yesterday, when the subject of mutual acquaintance’s expanding Birkin collection…
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Shooting Fish in a Barrel
Spit in any direction, and you’ll probably hit an egregious example of weight fascism in the fashion industry. But two separate items I came across…
