Chartreuse is not the easiest color to wear (if you’re a fashion geek, here‘s a long history of chartreuse). It’s bright with strong yellow undertones, and washes out many skin tones. It is a gorgeous color, though, and makes me… Continue Reading
How do you dispose of your used, no-longer-loved clothes? OK, there are a couple of you who know just where to send them (to my house), and hint: we have been shopping together in, ahem, Canada. I have been down-sizing… Continue Reading
I am back in black and gray again today! What does it mean? This week it means a fabulous Karina Ruby dress, in a lacy print and three-quarter sleeves. And a colorful bangle (similar), and my forever-young Aldo boots (sim;… Continue Reading
There was a strong theme in this week’s Visible Monday link-up: mixing gray and black, keeping it neutral and looking serene. Could it be the January effect? So much gray sky, snowy yards, and damp chill? Nah, we all look… Continue Reading
Don’t you love a little tough edge with a feminine outfit? Me too. And all gray and black (like Gracey did here) can be exciting too – our colors can come shining from within. A bright scarf would also work… Continue Reading
I adore this vintage 1940’s housecoat, and have worn it out of the house many times. So far, no arrests. I just love the cheerful print and the sturdy cotton material. Many of my vintage 40’s and 50’s pieces are… Continue Reading
Whether your wardrobe is large and multi-closeted or small and “curated,” there are some closet essentials you likely don’t want to live without. I know I have them. I can’t get dressed without them (we’re not talking about socks and… Continue Reading
Here’s my long ivory crochet skirt, rehabilitated. I haven’t shown the crochet skirt on the blog since this unhappy incident: when my husband told me my look was “country” and I did not approve. I have worn the skirt since… Continue Reading