Classics With Cool
Wayfarer sunglasses. Chuck Taylors. Bold hoop earrings. Frye harness boots. Cartier tank watch. YSL “Le smoking”. The slim black pant. Crossbody postman’s bag. Chanel No.19…
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Identity and Style – Part 1
In recent days bloggers have taken up the topic of online identity, or identities, as the case may be.  Lisa at Privilege launched the discussion last…
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Venice At Random
It’s hard to take a bad picture in Venice. There was a lot of graffiti, most of it not this artistic. Official cocktail of Venice,…
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Trending: Tortoiseshell Accessories
I’ve recently noticed that (faux) tortoiseshell seems to be Having A Moment. And why not, it’s versatile and classic, and a bit more subtle than…
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Family, Known and Unknown
Above is a picture of my Grand-mère Lucille at the age of 17, having just flown over Long Beach dropping Liberty Bond leaflets from the open…
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Sunday Garden Blogging
My yellow pear tomato plant has been flowering and fruiting prodigiously, and we’re finally seeing a bit more ripening. Clearing out some of the dead…
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Foulard de la semaine
Yikes, I’m out of practice! I thought I’d take advantage of some cooler weather to indulge my recent color obsession with a favorite scarf. This…
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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Preview/Picks
If you live near a Nordstrom department store, it’s hard to avoid the anniversary sale hype. Â The sale merchandise is hidden from general view but…
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Capsule Wardrobe With Color
Fall Color Story 1 by une femme featuring cropped pants It’s not difficult right now to find inspiring color combinations in fashion magazines and websites,…
