I think July is the hottest month of the year in Florida. And it sure feels that way, although September can be baking-hot too. The wardrobe solution for me is to wear airy skirts, made of cotton or linen,… Continue Reading
I live on the beach, (lucky!) and yet I rarely go to the beach while the sun is up. (Having had one melanoma removed, I’m in “melanoma jail”, my dermatologist said). But if I want to go for a… Continue Reading
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
Today I’m updating a post I wrote over six years ago, about moving-toward and moving-away. It’s an exercise I used to assign to my counseling patients: make two lists, one of the things you are moving away from, and the… 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
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