Author: Susan Blakey

  • Sweets For the Sweet

    If I were omnipotent, I would send you all a box of Teuscher Dark Chocolate Champagne Truffles today, even though the box is not a…

  • Matters of Purse

    This passage sums up perfectly une femme’s feelings about whether and when to pay retail: …In truth, the only factor that should dictate your buying…

  • Serendipity Is…

    Spotting a vintage 100% silk scarf you LOVE at first glance, verifying it’s in great condition, and then realizing it’s priced at $12.95! Found in…

  • Reviendrons á Paris!!!!

    Dollar-Euro exchange rate be damned!!! We bit the bullet and booked our flight for October (and already had trouble getting the dates/times we wanted using…

  • It’s All Black and White

    I’ve apparently been living in a cave, as I’ve only now discovered White House/Black Market. This jacket is trés chic! This afternoon I purchased the…

  • Don’t Shoot the Messenger

    Photo: http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/Learning/britonsatwar/According to my physical therapist, I’m suffering from that common 21st Century women’s ailment, baggus too heavius. It’s been recommended that when I’m toting…

  • Ready-to-Wear I’m Ready to Wear

    From NY Fashion Week, Fall 2008 collections. All photos Style.com. Nicole Miller: As always, I’m a sucker for a great jacket. Elie Tahari:Classy! Another statement…