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Embellishment

If you pay attention to fashion news, apparently “embellished” items continue to be a hot fall trend. I purchased this linen Maje tee in Paris…

Beyond The Wrap Dress

This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. Those of us of a certain age probably were first aware of Diane von Fürstenberg when she launched her…

What Moves You?

Last week’s repost of musings on what’s flattering generated so many great responses! I enjoyed reading them all. In figuring out my style, one of…

La Rentrée

Despite the fact that I haven’t been a student for over three decades, and despite that fact that our kids’ schools now start fall term…

Nautical

Happy Labor Day to those in the USA! In “olden times” (e.g. my childhood), Labor Day meant the end of summer, and the last day…

Best Of Labor Day Weekend Sales

I don’t know about you, but my email inbox has been inundated in the last few days with retailer sale announcements. There is some wheat…

Wear It In Paris

A few years ago, I decided that one of my criteria for wardrobe items was “would I wear it in Paris?” While at times I…

Leaning Into Fall

Fall has always been my favorite style season. But in Southern California, we really don’t see the kind of typical fall weather that has us…

Modern Gamine At Work And Play

WORK – Jacket: J.Crew // Sweater: J.Crew // Pants: J.Crew // Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood // Necklace: Beladora // Watch: Michael Kors // Bag: Givenchy PLAY…