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Year: 2017

Pretty Blouse Plays a Supporting Role

November 21, 2017November 22, 2017 by the directrice

  I know that most of you will be too busy on Thursday to visit this blog, so I am posting a day early as a special holiday treat.   To all of you, I wish a restful, contemplative Thanksgiving day of abundance and sharing. And some mirth. Maybe after your guests leave, you can … Read morePretty Blouse Plays a Supporting Role

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A Little Something Special

November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 by the directrice

  I turned 48 earlier this month and bought myself a little present — a little something special — to celebrate. We need to take walk around this. Unfortunately, you can’t move; you’re just stuck there, looking at this screen. You sit tight and I’ll turn.   Vest: Marissa Webb Lynette Vest*; Shirt: Talbots; Pants: … Read moreA Little Something Special

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The Directrice Normals Up

November 12, 2017November 13, 2017 by the directrice

  After reading the comments on the Key Set, I felt compelled to advise, perhaps assure, all of you that I often look extremely conventional.   O.K. I sometimes like extremely conventional.   O.K. I occasionally look extremely conventional. Dress: Brooks Brothers; Belt: Emporio Armani; Shoes: Tory Burch; Bag: Coach; Watch: Michele CSX   * … Read moreThe Directrice Normals Up

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This Location Has Gone ___ Days Without a Lost Time Accident!

November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 by the directrice

  You know someone well when you can predict exactly how she will react to something.

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Robe and Slippers

November 6, 2017November 5, 2017 by the directrice

  One of the many nice things about having female colleagues is that once your numbers reach a magic population, clothing exchanges are likely to happen.

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The Key Set, Part IV: The Finishing Touches

October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 by the directrice

  I’ve always told you that the accessories are for extra credit. The busy professional who manages to sally forth four days out of five looking pretty well put together while expressing her own taste and wit gets an A as far as I am concerned. The one who does this and remembers to wear … Read moreThe Key Set, Part IV: The Finishing Touches

Categories Finishing, Miscellany 16 Comments

The Key Set, Part III: Casual Layers

October 26, 2017October 27, 2017 by the directrice

  Rounding out the Key Set are the casual layers. These are some of my favorite casual business and casual Friday selections. Some have more layers than might be apparent at first glance. You may be asking Why layering? Who really cares? Layers = depth; depth = visual interest. Certainly, some garments are so beautifully … Read moreThe Key Set, Part III: Casual Layers

Categories Miscellany 19 Comments

The Key Set, Part II: The Dresses

October 26, 2017October 26, 2017 by the directrice

  When I started this blog, I felt it was wrong to showcase dresses because . . . there isn’t much to say about wearing a dress, is there? But I came to believe that I should share these with you because dresses are a big part of my wardrobe. They are easy, yet polished … Read moreThe Key Set, Part II: The Dresses

Categories Miscellany 7 Comments

The Key Set, Part I: The Chic Bits

October 25, 2017October 24, 2017 by the directrice

It’s a little satisfying to look back over the content that I’ve generated for this blog because: So Much! But I am concerned that this oeuvre isn’t as navigable as I’d like and that the most important posts (cannot believe that I just wrote that: the most important posts on my hobby style blog) are … Read moreThe Key Set, Part I: The Chic Bits

Categories Miscellany 9 Comments

A Very Pretty Blouse

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017 by the directrice

  Exhausted by my maximalist output earlier this week, I feel the need for cleansing simplicity. It IS ok to wear a blouse and khakis and call it a day. Blouse wants a scarf! But which scarf: the fresh yellow-orange or the muddy tangerine? Fresh or muted?   Let’s take a closer look. Click on … Read moreA Very Pretty Blouse

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