Is “Chic” Passé?
Conceptualizing Chic I’ve been writing versions of this post in my head for months now. But it was one recent commenter on my Facebook page…
Thinking About…
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some thoughts on “Parisian” style
So when writing yesterday’s post on Parisian street style, I deliberately limited my commentary just to what I had observed. I didn’t want to lead…
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little things add up
earrings | top | bag | bracelet | jeans | shoes Almost daily I come across an article about stress, the insidious impact it…
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rethinking classic
When it comes to style taxonomy “Classic” is a word often used to describe a specific look. Symmetrical, tailored, polished, presumably timeless. Think white…
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hit “refresh”…style and lifestyle mantras for 2015
Have you read I’ll Drink to That: A Life in Style, with a Twist by Betty Halbreich? It’s a very engaging book that’s not…
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if a chic falls in the forest…
Source Lovely reader Cecilia sent the following note to “les femmes” (yours truly and Tish of A Femme d’un Certain Age). I think this speaks…
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What Moves You?
Last week’s repost of musings on what’s flattering generated so many great responses! I enjoyed reading them all. In figuring out my style, one of…
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encore: what’s flattering got to do with it?
The topic of “flattering” clothing has been making the rounds again, most recently at 40+ Style and Suzanne Carillo Style Files. I thought it might…
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Style Inspiration: Les Gamines
I like to browse through Net-A-Porter for styling inspiration, and loved seeing Charlotte Gainsbourg in this week’s “The Edit” (their weekly e-zine). I’ve always adored…
