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the stylish traveler

When we began traveling to Europe several years ago, I spent a lot of time worrying about “not looking like a tourist,” and consequently over-packed…

Excellent Boots

So as part of a closet re-organization the other night I did a Boot-ventory. I’d purchased last year’s version of this Paul Green boot in…

A Taste Of Burgundy

Whether you call it Burgundy, Bordeaux, Merlot, Cabernet, Oxblood, Maroon…it’s a color that seems to make a fresh splash every Autumn, and is hailed under…

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…

Shop Like A Parisienne

French women love les soldes, but also have a reputation for shopping wisely, being discriminating and not buying just because something is on sale. They…

All Skate!

So the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now open to all! The Theory top above is one of the items I’ve purchased, and will show you…

First Pass…

I did a quick “supermarket sweep” pass though some of the early access sale selections, looking mostly at basics and items I normally stock up…

Paris Style Report – Spring 2014*

*Or, at least the few days of printemps we experienced… First, I just want to stipulate that the trends/styles described below are based on my own observations…