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The Last Trip, Part II

December 24, 2020June 8, 2020 by the directrice

  Sooooooooooooooooo.   It’s been an extraordinary 10 days. A moment and a movement that I hope we will look back on in a few years as a watershed.   In keeping with the general tenor of this lighthearted blog, I am not going to soapbox. (I’ll hold that until we’re a little closer to … Read moreThe Last Trip, Part II

Categories Dressing, Miscellany 21 Comments

The Last Trip, Part I

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by the directrice

  The last trip I took before coronavirus upended . . . well, everything . . . was to New Orleans. I’d never been before, but had a board meeting scheduled for early February there and arranged to meet a friend a couple of days early to see the sights. Understandably, Hurricane Katrina remains a … Read moreThe Last Trip, Part I

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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

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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!

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Casual and Neutral

May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 by the directrice

  After reading the New York State Bar Association’s guidance on resuming work in law firm offices and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s operating schedule for the remainder of 2020, I am wondering when I will be back in my corner office, Monday – Friday . . .   * Personally, I have been … Read moreCasual and Neutral

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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

The Fifty Cent Dress That Wasn’t There

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 by the directrice

  A couple of months ago, I bought a Fifty Cent Dress for spring.   It will keep until fall. Or spring 2021. I am including these next two photos because they capture a micro expression that I think is funny.   In an effort to avoid congested sidewalks, I’ve been walking on the side … Read moreThe Fifty Cent Dress That Wasn’t There

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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

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A Fast Jacket Meets Action Slacks

May 1, 2020April 30, 2020 by the directrice

  Before my seclusion, I bought a few things for spring and summer. I am pleased to have them, but now feel both taunted and rebuked when I see them in my closet. They force an existential question: If there is no one to see you, is there a point to getting dressed up? Some … Read moreA Fast Jacket Meets Action Slacks

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Masked!

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 by the directrice

  I am back!  

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