Three fabulous beauty finds, on the cheap. I am not a major makeup snob, nor am I an expert by any stretch. I have only one small zip-case of makeup in the bathroom, and a smaller one in my purse.… Continue Reading
What would your clothes say if they could talk? For most of my young life I didn’t give much thought to what my clothes were saying about me. I mean, I cared about how I looked, but didn’t focus consciously… Continue Reading
My rules for wearing vintage clothing, now that I am vintage. I love vintage clothing! Love it. (My definition of vintage, and I realize it’s fluid, includes clothing and accessories from the 1980’s and earlier). For years I collected and… Continue Reading
Am I too [blank] to wear this? Most of us have had that moment in front of the mirror: Am I too (in my case) old for this look? Most recently it was a very pretty tiered skirt, with ruffles… Continue Reading
What will you never wear again? Fashion is cyclical, we know that. Styles I had sworn off are now back in my closet: midi skirts, wide leg jeans, subtle fishnet hose, and Mary Janes (OK, that one goes back to… Continue Reading
I want to be a minimalist . . . but I am a dreamer. My ideal self is a minimalist, and I savor photos of homes, closets, and shelves that are nearly-bare. I am drawn to websites like Zen Habits,… Continue Reading
In which Einstein expounds on style. I have had a persistent fantasy that Albert Einstein was my secret father. He died the month before I was born, and we have similar hair. OK, those may be the only clues, but I have… Continue Reading
Back to the greatest city, New York! We’re finally going back to Greenwich Village and our tiny studio apartment, after almost two years away. My heart is beating fast. Museums, galleries, thrift stores, and pubs are opening fully. We’ll still… Continue Reading