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Wild Card

The first time I tried on this Covered Perfectly top, le Monsieur (who usually doesn’t offer unsolicited comments on what I’m wearing) said, “nice top!!”…

Grown-Up Dressing Redux

I began blogging in 2007 partly because I was struggling to figure out how to dress my 50-plus-year-old self. The kind of “grown-up” dressing I’d always…

Shortcut To Summer Business Casual

Shirt: Theory (on sale right now!) // Necklace: kate spade, no longer available. Similar // Jeans: Eileen Fisher // Watch: Michael Kors // Shoes: J.Crew,…

Pour Les Hommes

I’ve received several requests to put together some travel wardrobe suggestions for men. While overall men’s wardrobes are often more straightforward than women’s, there are…

Bucket List

I love a classic structured tote or satchel for iconic style and workday functionality, but between this season’s softer, slouchier clothing silhouettes and a mostly…

Still A Classic…

If the current sneaker and Birkenstock footwear trends leave you cold, how about a classic pair of espadrilles? Both solid and print options are 30%…

Hello, Sunshine

Here’s another piece that’s challenged my assumptions about what I “can” and “cannot” wear. I never would have thought that I could pull off a…

The Sweet Shoes Of Youth

Splurge: Givenchy.  Save: Birkenstocks. Ok, I’ll admit it: back in college (mid-1970’s) I was a bit of a hippie. Along with a home-made macramé hanger…

Summer Already?

Well, we’ve certainly had the warm week here! At least it’s a Dry Heat™. Temperatures have topped the mid-90’s F most of the week, and though it…