Bubbling Up!
I have a fascination with glass jewelry. Does that sound like a bad idea? GlaSs jEweLRy? Top: DSquared2; Pants: Talbots; Shoes: Coach; Necklace: Bubble Necklace by Marina and Susanna Sent from MOMA
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Use What You Have, Part II
I’ve noticed a lot of resolutions — here and elsewhere on the Internet — to manage wardrobes by implementing strict “one in-one out” policies. Sweater: Nanette Lepore; Blouse: Anthropologie; Belt: JCrew; Cords: Talbots; Shoes: Coach; Bag: Marni from The RealReal
Get Your White and Black Blouses Now
Way back in 2015, I wrote posts about the virtues of white blouses and black blouses. I may never have written truer words. This striking blouse has so much interest — the blouse is doing the work of a jacket, I tell you. There are three horizontal bands of shirring, a similar line … Read moreGet Your White and Black Blouses Now
Relaxed Biz Caz for Flight
You’re probably wondering how I could possibly have anything left to say after last week’s output. I am a renewable source of business casual creativity. Thank you to all who left condolence comments or sent emails about Posy the Cat. She will live forever in these blog pages! And thank you, as … Read moreRelaxed Biz Caz for Flight
My Valiant Little Kitty
Sharp-eyed readers and Directrice scholars may have noticed that Posy was not included among the staff of Directrice Global Industries in our end-of-year roundup post. My valiant little kitty has joined Harper in Cat Heaven where, in all likelihood, Harper is probably ignoring her as she did on Earth. But I’d like to think … Read moreMy Valiant Little Kitty
The Directrice Dressed Up
Some years, The Photographer and I stay in on New Year’s Eve: we make a fancy dinner and watch a movie. Some years, we go out. But we’re kind of passive about going out. We go out if someone invites us to a party. Happy New Year! Please be sure to visit the … Read moreThe Directrice Dressed Up
Consolidating Our Gains: The Best of 2019
We at Directrice Global Industries Limited* are all about scientific improvement and growth. But how to improve and grow if you can’t remember where you started? That’s not a trick question. You can’t! And thus, our annual look-back is not simply a content-stretching maneuver designed to temporarily satiate content-gobblers. Nay, it is a … Read moreConsolidating Our Gains: The Best of 2019
A Hypnotic Pin
A simple dress + a striking piece of jewelry. It’s a simple formula and it never fails. Remember that. Fortunately, that is a visual-emotional effect. The brooch is not actually exerting any gravitational, psychological or moral force upon you; nor can it pull you through your computer and into my life. Your free … Read moreA Hypnotic Pin
The Highest Application of a Minor Art
Here we are, at the end of the year again. A time to look back and consolidate our gains . . . whatever they may be. The blouse is from Jessica Trosman in Argentina. It’s over-sized white cotton voile that is somehow stiff and crushable. It fits easily under this sweater as well as … Read moreThe Highest Application of a Minor Art
Visit to an Atelier, and Suitcase Post-Mortem
On our last day in Argentina, Luján — knowing my interest in clothes — arranged for me to meet a designer whose atelier was close to our hotel: Francisco Rojas of Design Maker Lab. This is the scene. Here, I am clearly rhapsodizing about seaming, darting, and exterior scaffolding. Francisco told me the … Read moreVisit to an Atelier, and Suitcase Post-Mortem