• Express Lane Makeup – Part 1

    Though I love playing with makeup and occasionally enjoy trying a new look applied by a makeup artist, on a day-to-day basis I actually don’t…

  • Sunday Music Corner

    I know I’ve shared this one before, but it’s always worth another view/listen. And if you haven’t seen the movie “Diva,” from which this clip is taken,…

  • Fifty-four

    My chronometer clicks over today to a shiny new number. I’ve never understood the common practice of lying about one’s age. I say claim every damn…

  • Working It Out

    Reminder to self: Lipstick!! For the sake of marital harmony and my own sanity, I’ve relieved le monsieur of photographer duties. He always seems to favor…

  • O la la, Eileen!

    Is it just me, or do Eileen Fisher designs seem to be getting better with each season?  I’d been won over a couple years ago…

  • Une femme recommends…

    NYDJ “Ally” Ponte Knit Pants (5-pocket) OK, these are definitely Best in Breed (Knit Slim Pants) and may even be a contender for Best in…

  • Sunday Music Corner

    Fashion is having a 70’s Moment, so here’s some musical accompaniment.  Turn this up, and if it doesn’t make you want to get up and…

  • Bardot!

    She personified the sexy free spirit, so quintessentially French.  No surprise that the folks at Talbots would want to hitch their wagon to some of that allure,…