• Desperately Seeking Simple

    Well, maybe not “desperate” exactly, but in the last few months, I’ve done quite a bit of wardrobe acquisition. Part of it was due to…

  • packing for Paris: shoes

    A couple of commenters mentioned last week that they’re preparing to visit Paris in October, and asked about travel wardrobes and packing. I’m going to…

  • Sweater Girl

    Sweater: Alice + Olivia / Jeans: Eileen Fisher / Boots: purchased in 2008, similar / Earrings: Argento Vivo, similar / Bracelets: Stella & Dot, J.Crew, similar color / Watch: Michael Kors A couple of weeks ago after dropping off my used Nespresso capsules for…

  • Is Biology (Style) Destiny?

    Volumes have been written by experts on how to dress for our individual body type. We curvy or busty women are often advised to embrace…

  • Radiance

    She approached, arsenal in hand. “It looks, ummm, really pink,” I said as the Sales Associate came toward me with the bottle in one hand and…

  • Mondo Moto

    Perhaps you’ve found yourself attracted to the edgy, asymmetrical lines. And you’ve flirted with the bad-boy vibe of a moto-style jacket, but right now it’s…

  • Splurge vs. Save

    By Terry Baume de Rose / Smith’s Rosebud Salve As someone with perpetually dry lips, my arm can always be twisted to try a new lip balm….

  • Oh Yes She Did

    Summer has finally arrived in Southern California. Right now we’re getting sub-tropical heat from Mexico, served up with a side order of humidity. Soon the…

  • Review: Covered Perfectly Tee

    This is the truth: when I slipped on this “In Spirit” limited edition tee from Covered Perfectly, it was so comfortable and the micro-modal fabric…