You Need This... I Promise

Essentials and encouragements from an ex-fashion editor

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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The Silk Scarf

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The Silk Scarf

the bandana print around the head… We all know the ultimate silk scarf. Le Carre Hermès. The time and artistry that goes into each...

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The Colorful Denim

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The Colorful Denim

I have always loved a punch of color on the lower half. You have to be only a little bold (because my favorite outfits...

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The Lara Pant

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The Lara Pant

The material is Supima cotton (a best-of-the-best, long-staple variety of pima grown in America) and plaited with Lycra so that it hugs you in...

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Ann's Christmas List

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Ann's Christmas List

To give and to get… that is the question. We don’t need Shakespeare, we just need to get our act together sooner! As usual,...

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The Bridgette Heel

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The Bridgette Heel

This will be the third month in a row that I have written about shoes that you need, I promise. I can apologize for...

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