thursday bits and bobs
It’s hard to believe, but we’re now just 7 weeks out from our trip to London, Normandy and Paris! We’ve begun nailing down our itinerary,…
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no-fuss celebrations
When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, I’d mostly rather not. I don’t mean that in a bitter, cynical kind of way, but definitely prefer…
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not-too-precious metals
It took me a long time to warm up to metallic footwear (and other accessories) thanks to early childhood indoctrination from my mother who railed against…
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casual vendredi: seeing red
Lately I’ve been crushing on red. I find that red accessories scratch that itch for color, and really make an outfit pop. After yesterday’s post…
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unsung hero: the utility jacket
I never had a utility jacket in my wardrobe until about three years ago, and now I can’t imagine how I got by without one. It’s…
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better with age: the advanced style book signing
We had the opportunity over the weekend to attend a book signing by Ari Seth Cohen of his latest book, Advanced Style: Older & Wiser,…
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et voilà !
I’ve been meaning to do a bit of cleanup of the blog format for some time, but decided to go for a full makeover. I…
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thinking about: fashion shifts and signature style
There’s little doubt that we’re in the full throes of a major Silhouette Shift. It began bubbling a few seasons ago, and now seems to have hit…
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ask the makeup artist: tutorial for fuller lips
After the first “ask the makeup artist post” (tips for hooded eyes) IÂ received several requests for a makeup tutorial for mature lips. Brian of Makeover…
