A simple dress can be an end in itself. Even better, simplicity often yields versatility, which allows the simple dress to play many roles. This brooch came from Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal. I selected it from a photo on the gallery’s website and believed that the little gold charm ornamenting the black fretwork … Read moreEiffel Duck
Marissa Webb makes very pretty lace blouses that are styled with matching leather obi styled belts. It might sound odd, but the combination is very effective. The Photographer, however, raised an objection. “It looks like you aren’t wearing anything underneath a see-through top,” he said. Are you insane? I cried. I am … Read moreFully Dressed?
How many of you read the title of this post and said, “Oh Directrice, you had me at To-Sew”? For those who are baffled, an explanation shall be provided forthwith! Why is this? I have a few theories. Come closer and look at this turtle-shell — I mean, directional felt top — … Read moreTo-Sew
Is it too early in 2019 for a retrospective? First up: Another find from The RealReal. I knew it would fit because the measurements were provided. Except that those measurements did not include the circumference of the sleeves which were extremely narrow and tight. I opened the outline for my book proposal … Read moreFigurative and Abstract Flowers
For those of you who liked the grey midi skirt, here’s a lively second take. Underneath the sweater, I am wearing a grey silk tank that is close to the shade of the skirt and a narrow black patent leather belt. These things will only show if I am moving around (really, lifting things … Read moreThe Skirt Plays
I like a midi-skirt as much as the next woman. Actually, I probably like midi-skirts more than most women do. This may be the product of delusional thinking, but I think midi-skirts are chic, slimming, and elongating. Skirt: Tibi Vicose High Waisted Drape Skirt (mine is size 4); Sweaters and belts: so old, … Read moreNice Skirt
I have a lamentable tendency to wear insufficiently warm shoes during the winter. As often as not, I wear flats and oxfords without socks. I’ve always thought that I would do better if I could find better-looking cold weather shoes. When I wear these boots, my feet are enveloped in Cubby Time, which … Read moreOn My Toes
More like, the Awesome Bellhop returns! Have a fantastic weekend! Jacket: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Blouse: ASOS; Pants: Eileen Fisher; Shoes: Taryn Rose; Brooch: Alexis Bittar; Bag: Kate Spade
Giving you another glimpse into the savvy that has guided me throughout my life, I am offering an unsolicited endorsement of a company that has no idea that my blog exists because I can’t keep my enthusiasm bottled long enough to monetize it. The RealReal! Over the next month, I will be rolling out … Read moreThe Directrice Endorses The RealReal
When something feels new, it’s as if it were new and I want to wear it all the time. It’s wonderful to fall back in love with an old jacket, isn’t it? Allow me to show you my new/old corduroy jacket belted over my hideo-marvelous tunic. You may remember that a little of … Read moreA Jacket Further Revisited
