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Beyond The Blazer: Alternate Toppers That Work, Too

October 2, 2013patti 26 Comments

I want to love my blazers. They are classic pieces. I have three nice ones, including the jacket to my smart Tahari suit. I rarely wear them, though. My reluctance could be a flashback to my corporate days, when jackets… Continue Reading →

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How To Make Your Wardrobe Last

September 14, 2013patti 35 Comments

Even if we are swimming in money, most of us like to make our favorite wardrobe pieces last. I mean what if Fluevog stops making that shoe, or the GAP stops making cotton tees? (we’re safe there). And it’s good… Continue Reading →

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Want to Simplify Your Life? Try a Uniform

September 10, 2013patti 29 Comments

Yes, I do want to simplify my life! Most people I meet say yes to that idea. But I don’t really want to wear a proper uniform, as in a UPS person (not that there’s anything wrong with that, UPS… Continue Reading →

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What I Wore: Big-Trousers Friday

August 30, 2013patti 15 Comments

No, not a new link-up – just a personal trend I’ve been following. ☺ I think it was Melanie who got me started loving the big pants (trousers, not underwear). She always looks so graceful as she skates around the… Continue Reading →

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“Comparison Is The Death of Joy”

August 22, 2013patti 21 Comments

Mark Twain said that. It’s true: we can be tooling around, all happy with ourselves and our lives, until the devil Comparison creeps into our head. This came to my mind today because of my gorgeous baby sister. She’s lovely,… Continue Reading →

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Alicia is a “Roll” Model

August 22, 2013patti 9 Comments

This woman rocks (and rolls) I came home from work yesterday to a wonderful email from fashion blogger Alicia of Spashionista. She’s creating a new community, the Roll Model Roster (she says “pun intended” ☺). In her words: I’m starting… Continue Reading →

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“When In Doubt I Wear . . . “

August 20, 2013patti 25 Comments

I think most of us have outfits and pieces we rely on when we’re style-stressed. That is, for example, when: Yikes, the alarm didn’t go off on time. Upon your entering the house, your S.O. says “We’re meeting my parents… Continue Reading →

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Visible Monday #110: Drunken Zebra

August 18, 2013patti 64 Comments

Welcome to Visible Monday #110! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the easy how-to. Please be kind and leave a link to Not Dead Yet Style in your post.… Continue Reading →

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