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Essentials and encouragements from an ex-fashion editor

"Easy Evening"

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"Easy Evening"

It is nearly Christmas… and though most of your holiday dressing up is probably winding down, I wanted to chat a bit about what...

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The trench coat

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The trench coat

I want this coat. And if you don’t have one like this… you might want one, too. I have to admit that I am...

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The Tyrolean jacket

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The Tyrolean jacket

Years ago for Christmas… my daughter Daisy gave me a DNA “Wisdom Panel” of our dog, Winny. Winny was a sweet black mutt from...

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A jacket with attitude

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A jacket with attitude

In the late 80s, I relied heavily on two black jackets, both from agnès b. Not just for style, but because wearing them gave...

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The Drink & Pray Dress

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The Drink & Pray Dress

I have a very southern friend from Louisiana who years ago introduced me to the concept of something she calls the “drink and pray...

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The Spanish Espadrille

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The Spanish Espadrille

I am so excited about these espadrilles. About a month ago, we introduced our own branded espadrilles along with Sid and they are FANTASTIC....

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Packing for Italy

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Packing for Italy

Last week Sid wrote about his carry-on-only packing list for a two-week trip. It was a hit… but we got a few people asking...

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The Not-so-serious Suit

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The Not-so-serious Suit

Sometimes you don’t know what you need until you spot what you need... walk away… and then double back. This season, one of my...

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