I have read a dozen or two fashion and style books, countless articles, and a bajillion blog pages about style philosophy. I’ve created a highly valuable file on my PC with scraps of accumulated wisdom – you know, things I… Continue Reading
Welcome to Visible Monday #57! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the simple how-to. This is one simple outfit, my Visible friends. I paired an ivory lace batwing blouse… Continue Reading
I really love the look of these jeans, heck with the age police : > I like the looser fit at the top, the reasonable rise and the casual cuffing at the hem. I don’t love the pre-distressed look or… Continue Reading
Welcome to Visible Monday #56! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the simple how-to. I usually go for fitted-over-full, or full-over-fitted for my silhouettes, following the traditional wisdom of… Continue Reading
I have been shopping very little lately, working on refining and editing my wardrobe. I’ve been repeating lots of looks and feeling happy about it. With this new strategy, I find some of my favorite pieces are actually in need… Continue Reading
Welcome to Visible Monday #55! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the simple how-to. This breezy cotton tunic is a new favorite. It’s from MarketPlace, a fair trade, not-for-profit… Continue Reading
For the past few weeks I’ve been ISO (In Search Of) the perfect-in-every-way ballerina flat. Oh yes, I am on a French woman kick. Other items on my ISO-Paris list include an Hermes or Hermes-like scarf, and the ultimate slouchy… Continue Reading
While I like a Romantic style — ruffled blouses, full skirts, loose hair and soft colors — I like to see it roughed up with a few tougher pieces. One of my favorite looks is a feminine, floral dress or… Continue Reading