In our brief but so-welcome interlude of cool weather down here in Florida, I love to wear boots and booties. It’s going to be 79 degrees today, and I’m eyeballing my closet for a boot-friendly look. Is it because… Continue Reading
Have you heard of Ulthera? It’s a high-tech skin treatment that’s been performed for about nine years, and its makers describe it as “the only non-invasive procedure FDA-cleared to lift skin on the neck, under the chin and on the… Continue Reading
I don’t own any actual Pucci pieces, except for an adorable designer undergarment I bought on eBay years ago. But wow, this fab dress is close enough for me. The print and colors are distinctive, and called out to me at the… Continue Reading
According to this article at Who What Wear, we may be reaching the end of logo-laden clothing and accessories. Apparently, fashion designer Johanna Ortiz has declared that she’s ready to retire “overtly branded pieces”, revealing, “I think I’m done with… Continue Reading
There’s (at least) two kinds of style collectors: those who go ga-ga for a purse, and those who go crazy for some other swoon-worthy items (boots, lipsticks, lingerie, perfumes, graphic tees, et al.) I’m not a purse enthusiast myself, and only own three… Continue Reading
This pretty vintage 1980’s dress (similar) is an old favorite. I’ve worn it with a blazer, a long pullover and of course on its own in Florida Spring/Summer/Fall. I love the way it flows over me, and the open… Continue Reading
I like to think of myself as a not-trends-driven woman. But they’re out there relentlessly competing for our attention among the seasonal classics. Trendy items affect our mind’s eye when we shop, whether retail or second-hand. We often modify trends to fit our own aesthetic,… Continue Reading
If you’re over 25, you’ve no doubt read that a scarf is an outfit-maker. We women of a certain age have been told for decades to own a few good scarves: use them to add color and personality to… Continue Reading