This outfit has just the slightest touch of pattern mixing: the skirt has a fine stripe, almost a solid neutral. The blouse is a bold polka dot. The rest of me looks rather pallid, with barely-there make-up and a couple… Continue Reading
I just read a fairly old, but still relevant style article, Killer Fashion: Looking Good Never Hurt So Bad. The author writes about the pain we suffer for the sake of “beauty”, specifically super-high heels, tight jeans, and suffocating shapewear.… Continue Reading
Welcome to Visible Monday #54! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the simple how-to. This easy outfit is a variation on my loosely defined “uniform“. Today I chose a… Continue Reading
While I like a Romantic style — ruffled blouses, full skirts, loose hair and soft colors — I like to see it roughed up with a few tougher pieces. One of my favorite looks is a feminine, floral dress or… Continue Reading
We sold our house today – closed on it and shook hands all around. It was a pleasant and simple transaction, with a delightful new buyer who promised to love the house and keep it well. It’s a special house,… Continue Reading
Welcome to Visible Monday #53! If you want to participate, it’s so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the simple how-to. My blogger friend Sheila of Ephemera just ended a month of neutral outfits, looking fabulous… Continue Reading
I’m in search of a navy and white (maybe black and white?) knit jacket. It seems I saw a ka-billion of them a few months ago, so maybe I am late to this party. Are they over already, or just… Continue Reading
We learn best though experience, as opposed to mere reading and observing, right? That’s why, even though I’ve read about and observed various wardrobe pieces that I knew wouldn’t work for me, I bought them anyway. So I could really… Continue Reading