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What Five Items Would You Buy If You Had Unlimited Cash?

May 14, 2013patti 26 Comments

You know I thrive on hypotheticals, analysis, lists, and staring at my navel, right? I went into exactly the right profession when I became a psychotherapist at age 40. Even one of my Psych professors told me I didn’t have… Continue Reading →

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Visible Monday #97: 70’s Hippie Skirt, All Grown Up

May 12, 2013patti 62 Comments

Welcome to Visible Monday #97! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the easy how-to. All of a sudden I have a renewed craving for these 70’s wrap skirts. I… Continue Reading →

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Florals and an Unexpected Sparkle

May 11, 2013patti 21 Comments

Florals are huge again, and I like mixing them into my wardrobe. Five years ago, B.B. (before blogs), I would have worn this khaki skirt and cropped floral blazer with a nice, matching top in ivory or soft pink. Nothing… Continue Reading →

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“There Goes (You), (You’re) So _______”

May 9, 2013patti 22 Comments

I read this tidbit in one of my many vintage fashion/style books, can’t recall which one (sorry, Author). To help determine your personal style, complete this sentence with as many adjectives as you like: “There goes (you), (you’re) so __________… Continue Reading →

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Review: Blogger Tools, With Style

May 9, 2013patti 2 Comments

When at home, I usually use my desktop PC to work on my blog. It’s all tricked out with the programs I need. But my iPad is an integral part of my blogging life too. Not just for reading, but… Continue Reading →

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Tim Gunn’s Wardrobe Essentials: The Skirt

May 7, 2013patti 33 Comments

Impeccable man. I hope he can’t see me now. Source. It’s been a long while since I wrote about Tim Gunn’s List of Wardrobe Essentials. I’ve covered the Day Dress, the Trendy Indulgent Item, the Little Black Dress, and the… Continue Reading →

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Visible Monday #96: Dark Florals and a Black Cat

May 5, 2013patti 49 Comments

Welcome to Visible Monday #96! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the easy how-to. It’s time for summery dresses, yay! I love an easy summer dress that’s not too… Continue Reading →

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Modern Fashion Wisdom, from the 19th Century

May 4, 2013patti 13 Comments

Margaret Oliphant was a Victorian era Scottish novelist (over 95 novels), essayist and biographer. Her contemporaries included Charles Dickens and George Eliot. Despite the talented competition, Mrs. Oliphant (her preferred writing name) was said to be the Queen’s favorite writer.… Continue Reading →

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