from Paris to LA: ode to the jacket
Today Tish of A Femme d’un Certain Age and I are collaborating on one of our favorite topics: jackets. We both love a good jacket,…
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shobop’s having a sale…
For the longest time, I didn’t pay much attention to Shopbop.com. I assumed they were geared toward a younger demographic and to some degree they…
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fresh picks: spring bags
I’ve always been a handbag junkie. I love the flourish that the right bag brings to an outfit, and usually have 2-3 bags in regular…
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encore: words of Liz-dom
Yesterday was Elizabeth Taylor’s birthday. I thought it might be fun to revisit one my favorite posts, a tribute to a legend. “Big girls need…
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casual vendredi: the mix
As a post-script to Wednesday’s ruminations, here’s how I recently added some softness and movement to an otherwise structured outfit. This sheer tunic has turned…
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throwback thursday: original Joe’s recipe
If you grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1960’s, chances are your family had this for dinner at some point. For…
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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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on the fringe
Sometimes it’s difficult to tell whether a particular trend will have “legs” and whether pieces purchased this season will look dated in a few months….
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shape shift
Lately, I’ve been drawn to soft shapes with a lot of movement, floaty bits that dance along when I walk. I’d purchased these jersey slouchy…
