Last night I cooked artichokes. I have eaten artichokes, but always pieces in a sauce, salad or dip. I never cooked artichokes nor had the desire. They were perfect, delicious. My husband and I sat on the floor watching TV, a dip of Dijon mustard and mayonnaise on the floor between us. Suck on an… Continue Reading Cooking Artichokes
Dinner and drinks with a large group of friends. Charcoal and black striped nubby stretchy merino tunic sweater from Banana Republic (dude, they are having a GREAT sale right now!), the same denim trousers from Gap, same boots from Enzo. Same giant silver hoops and silver cuff bracelet. Hair was washed in a jiffy with… Continue Reading Friday Night: Dep 23, 2006
Black tape-yarn scoop necked short sleeve sweater from Banana Republic, new denim trousers (Curvy fit) from Gap, black city boots from Enzo, camel and purple scarf from Express, new larger silver hoops and silver cuff. Hair was washed last night and allowed to air dry. I curled a few pieces, then gave up and brushed… Continue Reading Friday: Sep 22, 2006
1. A Pair of Tall Boots. If you do not own a pair now, this is the season to purchase some. Kitten heels, flats, high heels, laces, suede, pointy toe or flat, they all seem to be stylish and in stock at every store. Boots may seem like a major purchase as that most real-leather… Continue Reading Winter 2006 – Wardrobe Essentials
Many of you may be reading this for entertainment. You are stylish, you are hip to trends. You know what looks good on you and what is positively ghastly. You wear your shape with pride and class. You don’t need assistance, you’re just cruising by. Others, you care, but you don’t know where to start.… Continue Reading Tuesday Tip – For the Fashion Fearful
This is a post I have been thinking about writing; have made drafts but never completed. This is to many women in my life who fear that caring for their looks detracts from their intelligence. You are beautiful, you deserve to feel great about all aprts of you, not just your mind. Many women, especially… Continue Reading Tuesday’s Tip – Mind Over Matter
My mom has a large, antique white dressing table with a three-piece mirror attached and a matching curved bench just right for women wearing many crinolines. I loved sitting at that dressing table, surrounded by pots and bottles of potions for beauty. There was a shallow long drawer in the center – here is where… Continue Reading My Peace and Quiet
1. Denim Pencil Skirt – the darker the better. Stretch is good too. It doesn’t have to be tight all the way down, just a classic straight style (a slight a-line will be unnoticeable and far more forgiving for some figures). This is a dressier denim; go light on the stitching, rivets and other traditional… Continue Reading Fall 2006 – Wardrobe Essentials
Several years ago I worked in retail. I was a trainer, I traveled teaching staff about the proper way to fold a pair of jeans, the correct way to dress a window, the company’s standard on accessorizing, and later in my retail career I preached about proper bronzer application and where to spritz perfume and… Continue Reading Tuesday’s Tip: Switch It Up With Color!