I think every closet needs a couple (or more) “statement pieces”. Pieces that could become your signature, or that get worn when you’re in a certain statement mood. We all have our own ideas of what makes a statement… Continue Reading
I have a love-hate relationship with social media. I don’t enjoy the crabby people, of course, and I also wonder if we’re putting ourselves out there in the world based on our shallowest dimension – our looks. I still… Continue Reading
I watched the remarkable Melanie’s interview at Sixty and Me, about women borrowing elements of men’s dressing. Androgyny has always been an aesthetic I’ve appreciated. I enjoy the contrast of a feminine face, with full lipstick, with a man’s blazer,… Continue Reading
Age is not just an issue of mind over matter (that is: if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter). It’s a real life thing, just like puberty and menopause and (gulp) the inevitable for every living thing. We’re only moving… Continue Reading
It’s always up to you, how much skin you’re comfortable showing in summer. And of course, our workplaces may have dress codes (blergh) that prohibit a hint of skin. One thing that should not stop us, however, is our… Continue Reading
We all have too many decisions to make every day, no matter our occupation, age, or status. From What’s for breakfast? in the AM to Did I already brush my teeth? at bedtime. It’s wonderful to at least have… Continue Reading
I had a dreary experience trying to fly home from Vancouver earlier this month. My flight was delayed about 15 hours and I spent a long, cold night trying to sleep on airport chairs (don’t even try). It’s a… Continue Reading
Not just a medium-amount inspired, but all-out, I gotta DO/BE/TRY-this kind of inspired. Like the first time, if you love music, you heard Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, or looked out over the sea from an airplane, or (am I dating myself… Continue Reading