not-too-precious metals
It took me a long time to warm up to metallic footwear (and other accessories) thanks to early childhood indoctrination from my mother who railed against…
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casual vendredi: seeing red
Lately I’ve been crushing on red. I find that red accessories scratch that itch for color, and really make an outfit pop. After yesterday’s post…
unsung hero: the utility jacket
I never had a utility jacket in my wardrobe until about three years ago, and now I can’t imagine how I got by without one. It’s…
better with age: the advanced style book signing
We had the opportunity over the weekend to attend a book signing by Ari Seth Cohen of his latest book, Advanced Style: Older & Wiser,…
thinking about: fashion shifts and signature style
There’s little doubt that we’re in the full throes of a major Silhouette Shift. It began bubbling a few seasons ago, and now seems to have hit…
outfit re-mix
I don’t know about you, but I often struggle with achieving a balance between novelty and simplicity. It’s always fun and stimulating to have something…
thinking about: maintenance
“Are you high-maintenance or low-maintenance?” I remember being asked this once, and not being sure how to respond. It’s a fraught concept for women and one that leads…
in season: the lightweight jacket
A lightweight jacket is an indispensable wardrobe item during warm seasons, but the right one can be hard to find. I’ve had a checklist that includes: not black,…
happy feet … how to choose shoes for travel
It’s a lesson often learned the hard way: footwear is the most important part of your travel wardrobe and can be the most difficult part to get…
