Most of us live non-glamorous lives, and are happy to do it. We have outfit formulas we return to time after time, and there’s nothing wrong with that. We repeat looks that we like. We can’t all be selfie-ready every… Continue Reading
There’s not much resemblance between Dame Helen and me, but I did love her Academy Awards gown (see my post about it here). I admire her apparent grace, great posture and air of confidence. Those are available for all… Continue Reading
There’s something about asymmetry that really appeals to my style sense. It’s a little unexpected. Why have your hem go straight across when it can duck and swoop and expose a knee? And asymmetry looks splendid on any age… Continue Reading
It’s been an exciting week in style, with the major runway shows wrapping up, including the inimitable Gucci show, and my friend Melanie getting published in an upscale lifestyle magazine, and me finding two Helmut Lang tee shirts at… Continue Reading
I love a graphic tee, more and more often now that I’m retired. My tees display cats, octopi, various peace signs, and my personal favorite: the Kiss Me, I’m French bulldog tee. I can’t remember where I found it, probably… Continue Reading
I love hanging out in our small downtown. That’s where to find the Humane Society Thrift Shop, where I volunteer, and antique stores, boutiques, and naturally a couple of fine pubs. It’s got good photo backdrops too, and lots of… Continue Reading
Style inspiration is all around us, in the expected places (New York Fashion Week) and the unexpected (Netflix series). All we need to do is keep our eyes, and minds, open. My fellow bloggers are my main source, and I… Continue Reading
All neutrals – black, white, navy, charcoal, brown, ivory – play well together, and that frees up a whole lot of style opportunities. It’s fun to break old rules about not mixing certain neutrals, like navy and brown for example,… Continue Reading