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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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