Accessories

Accessories that take your style up a notch.

  • The Sweet Shoes Of Youth

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    Splurge: Givenchy.  Save: Birkenstocks. Ok, I’ll admit it: back in college (mid-1970’s) I was a bit of a hippie. Along with a home-made macramé hanger…

  • Summer Already?

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    Well, we’ve certainly had the warm week here! At least it’s a Dry Heat™. Temperatures have topped the mid-90’s F most of the week, and though it…

  • Paris Style Report – Spring 2014*

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    *Or, at least the few days of printemps we experienced… First, I just want to stipulate that the trends/styles described below are based on my own observations…

  • Paris-Inspired

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    I’m still sorting through pictures and my notes about what I observed les Parisiennes d’un certain âge wearing this spring, and hope to have something coherent posted next week….

  • Box Top

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    Are you old enough to remember collecting box tops? You saved a certain number from cereal boxes and could send them in for a prize. Or maybe…

  • travel in style: handbags

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    Sunglasses: Barton Perreira // Scarf: Theodora and Callum // Cardigan: Eileen Fisher // Tee: J.Crew // Jeans: Eileen Fisher // Bag: Givenchy // Shoes: Born I’ve received several questions about the best handbags for travel, and once again…

  • April Flowers

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    Despite my minimalist leanings, I do have an affinity for a good floral print. I find floral clothing items hard to wear without the nagging…

  • Hosiery…The Final Frontier?

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    When I recently spotted this image on Pinterest, I was intrigued by the fact that she seems to be wearing either dark tights or semi-sheer…