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Zoom Hero

December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 by the directrice

  Hello, hello!   I’ve been missing you terribly, but somehow unable to open my laptop and start typing. The combined forces of election anxiety and pandemic despair annexed the small part of my brain reserved for creative efforts and my heart didn’t have the power to compensate. I realize that one could fairly say, … Read moreZoom Hero

Categories Appreciating, Finishing 32 Comments

The Woman in White Is Not Done

August 12, 2020August 13, 2020 by the directrice

  This post shows two core lessons of The Directrice in practice. No fears! A little Oxyclean removed all of the evidence.   Moving the cat was the right call. But I don’t have limitless space, so I only deal in crushable hats. This one is partially satisfying my fixation.   Dress: Love Binetti; Hat: … Read moreThe Woman in White Is Not Done

Categories Dressing, Finishing 14 Comments

Hideo-Marvelous Shoes to Fill

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by the directrice

  At the start of the summer, I had one pair of sandals in the apartment (an oversight in packing seasonal shoes for storage last year) and was too lazy to go down to the basement and bring the summer shoes up.* That collection includes some really fun sandals including these, and these, and these. … Read moreHideo-Marvelous Shoes to Fill

Categories Dressing, Finishing 14 Comments

An Extra Lift + Deep, Dark Secret

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by the directrice

  I needed a little lift the other day, so I put on a special top.   Top: Comme de Garcons from The RealReal; Pants: Banana Republic; Shoes and Belt: JCrew   * I have been asking The Photographer, “Is you ready?” ever since. Was I ready in 2018? You bet! The Red Sox won … Read moreAn Extra Lift + Deep, Dark Secret

Categories Dressing, Finishing 7 Comments

Let’s Zoom!

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 by the directrice

  To those of you who responded to my last post, thank you for answering my question. We have a deal! I’ll keep posting, you’ll keep reading, and all of us understand that this blog is just a harmless way of connecting and amusing one another for a few minutes each day. We all deserve … Read moreLet’s Zoom!

Categories Dressing, Finishing, Miscellany 19 Comments

It’s A Jungle In Here

December 24, 2020May 10, 2020 by the directrice

  Somehow my WFH wardrobe feels very small. Is that possible?   If you disagree, I’ve taken a few photos with the scarf removed.     * When I posed the question to the group, it’s hard to say who was more astonished. ThEM, because they had never previously given thought to this question or … Read moreIt’s A Jungle In Here

Categories Dressing, Finishing 12 Comments

In Marni We Trust

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 by the directrice

  In January, when COVID-19 was just a speck on the horizon, I spent some time (truthfully, only a few minutes) jotting down ideas for spring and summer posts. I did not imagine that I would not actually be wearing these outfits to work.   Although I understand that plain white flour is hard to … Read moreIn Marni We Trust

Categories Dressing, Finishing 10 Comments

Masked!

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 by the directrice

  I am back!  

Categories Dressing, Finishing 26 Comments

Peek-a-Boo

March 31, 2020March 30, 2020 by the directrice

  Are you wondering how long I am going to post business casual outfits while work and life have been profoundly disrupted?   I am going to do this until I run out of ideas or spirit — whichever comes first — because I feel that we are all craving a little normalcy and light … Read morePeek-a-Boo

Categories Dressing, Finishing 35 Comments

The Last In-Person Meeting

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by the directrice

  Hello! Hello? I know you’re home.* And now we’ve come full circle: Works From a Distance! Here are my observations on Day 9: I move around a lot when I am in my office! My daily steps have dropped precipitously. So, I need to get up and go for more walks during the day. … Read moreThe Last In-Person Meeting

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