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The Coat Closet
If there is one thing in my wardrobe that I am hopelessly NOT in need of (I promise) – it is a coat. And...
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Essentials and encouragements from an ex-fashion editor
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The Jewel-Neck Cardigan
My youngest daughter was giving me some feedback on the last post I wrote… she said she liked it, but asked where the funny...
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The Feed Bag
In my last post, I wrote about our favorite Buckle Shoe, and included a picture of Carlene Cerf de Dudzeele's beautiful closet that had been in...
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The Collectible Classics
I love the excitement of an "it moment" – if you have been in fashion long enough, you absolutely know whatever that thing is...
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The Animals
"I never met a leopard print I didn't like." There are all kinds of misattributed quotations floating around on the internet, so I cannot...
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The Faye Pant
I have been wanting to describe the wonders of this essential, not-to-be-missed pant for ages… over a year now, I think. But every time...
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The Cotton Scarf
For me, a scarf isn't just a scarf. It is sort of how when we look at old photos… we don't just see ourselves,...
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The Short-Sleeved Shirt
I am getting ready to celebrate a birthday this month that frankly has me a little rattled. I am really, really not young at all anymore....
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The Shirtwaist Dress
It is often the simple pieces like this that give you the freedom to express your personality the most – which is why they...