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Not Just For The One Percent! Namesake Purses for the Rest of Us

May 3, 2013patti 14 Comments

It’s a rarefied group – women who’ve had purses named after them. Here are a few famous examples: The Birkin, named for Jane Birkin. The Chief Executive of Hermes had this classic bag designed for the singer/actress after he saw… Continue Reading →

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What I Wore: Man’s Shirt with Silky Underpinnings

May 2, 2013patti 21 Comments

I’ve written that I like to mix masculine and feminine elements in my outfits. I have a strong feminine side to my dressing, but I don’t feel comfortable in sweet, lacy things head to toe. Nor do I feel totally… Continue Reading →

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Thrifty Challenge With Pippa ~ To The Office for Under $20

May 1, 2013patti 16 Comments

The lovely, vivacious Pippa of Shop With Pippa asked if we could do a thrifting challenge together. We decided on “Can you thrift a great look for under $20 total?” The talented blogger said she could do it in her… Continue Reading →

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Reader Request: Vacationwear for (Casual) Florida

April 30, 2013patti 12 Comments

I got a request from reader Eileen to talk about vacation wear for a Florida trip. I don’t get a lot of reader requests, so I was flattered ☺ and got all serious about this. Then I remembered, I’ve lived… Continue Reading →

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Visible Monday #95: “Dressed My Age”, With A Twist

April 28, 2013patti 64 Comments

Welcome to Visible Monday #94! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the easy how-to. This pretty dress from Lands’ End (similar) is conservative in shape and print/color. It can… Continue Reading →

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The Skin You’re In

April 26, 2013patti 18 Comments

This just made me smile. Dr. E. did not use sunscreen . . . . One of my age-twin friends, Joni, is as gorgeous as she is kind and smart. I am not making this up – she is traffic-stopping… Continue Reading →

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Spurge/Save: Neutral Bags for Summer

April 25, 2013patti 10 Comments

I was inspired today by this collection of purses in the New York Times “Shopping” slideshow (how’s that for a title that sucks me right in?). I just love these rich (no pun intended) neutrals and classic shapes for the… Continue Reading →

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Visible Monday #94: I’m Easy, In a Wholesome Way

April 21, 2013patti 58 Comments

Welcome to Visible Monday #94! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the easy how-to. Feeling Springy today in the World’s Easiest Dress. This dress has no buttons, zippers, Velcro… Continue Reading →

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