The Directrice Re-Presents: Madcap Dress
For those who neither remember nor care to look back, I am providing multiple perspectives:
Refreshing, Restyling and Remaking
The Directrice Re-Presents: Best Suit
You’ve seen my closets. They aren’t that big. Here, I must express gratitude for having more than one closet. I don’t have as much space as some, but I have more space than others. I am not complaining. But you can see where I am heading. No, I didn’t! You know me better … Read moreThe Directrice Re-Presents: Best Suit
Succession Planning
Shortly after I showed you photos of my beloved red sandals, the footbed separated from the platform. I told you they were old. Coda: Don’t be mad, but I cut the cuffs off these white jeans. I liked the cuffs, but I really wanted a little flare at the hem. Because the pants were … Read moreSuccession Planning
Blue Willow
I have hazy but warm and cozy memories of my paternal grandmother, who died when I was six years old. The kitchen (gingerbread, pancakes) is at the heart of them. She was a master of domestic arts and had a special knack for keeping small children (like me) occupied and entertained. I have her … Read moreBlue Willow
Worn-to-Order
Late July is the time when I visit the virtual shopping carts I’ve abandoned across the Internet to see what has been significantly marked down. Sleeveless Coat: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Pants: JCrew; Blouse: Jack Wills; Shoes: Cole Haan Catalina Wedge; Splatter Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Serious Bag: Ferragamo
The Law of Unintended Consequences
A few weeks ago, I showed you a beautiful 3.1 Phillip Lim dress and suggested that it might be suitable for office wear in the summer if it were worn over a slip dress. I didn’t just stop after throwing the suggestion out there. I went on to make fun of slip dresses. This … Read moreThe Law of Unintended Consequences
A Wonderful, Awful Idea
Whenever I get an idea — and I get lots of ideas every day — I hear Boris Karloff’s voice saying, “Then he got an idea. An awful idea. The Grinch got a wonderful, awful idea.” And now I must share my strongly held views about the slip dress. I am totally enamored … Read moreA Wonderful, Awful Idea
Tying Up a Loose End
Think of this blog as a well-crafted novel. . . or one of those disaster films from the 70s. All the story-lines were laid out in the first year; this year each one will be tied up, leading us to some sort of meaningful, satisfying conclusion. And then if people really like it, several … Read moreTying Up a Loose End
Use What You Have
I did warn you a few weeks back that the second year of The Directrice would involve ingenious re-cuts of things you’ve seen before. Dress: Marni; Belt: JCrew; Shoes: Cole Haan Catalina Wedge from Zappos; Brooch: Vintage; Bag: Furla Metropolis (seems to be sold out in black)
I’m Back, Re-invented
Hello, Dear Ones! I’m back after a three-week break. For the next few weeks, I’ll only be posting twice weekly — Mondays and Thursdays. That’s right, I’m rationing The Directrice. Dress: Isabel Marant Etoile Warrick Jersey Midi Dress (on sale at Matches; buy at least one size up from your regular size; … Read moreI’m Back, Re-invented
