All the suits can’t be Best Suit. If they could, “Best” would be rendered meaningless. Some suits are, and should be, sort of ordinary. We’ve discussed this before. The workaday suit is a form of camouflage. Office Camouflage is distinguished by its utter failure to stand out in any way: a traditional silhouette, … Read more
For those who neither remember nor care to look back, I am providing multiple perspectives:
We’re out on location and I have dragged The Photographer to one of my favorite intersections in Washington, D.C. Perhaps you are saying, FaVOriTE iNtERseCTiOns? WhAt? WhY?
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 more
Perhaps you don’t see me this way, but I see myself as very practical. I may have acquisitive and expansive tendencies, but I rarely am tempted by novelty items.
I am already missing Michelle Obama. I am such a fan. I am hoping that we will see her around town more after she leaves the White House, and not less. In honor of her eight exemplary years as First Lady, all future posts in which belts play a central role shall be … Read more
Perhaps some of you have, at one time or another, taken a step back from your surroundings and asked, “How did I come to be here?” Admittedly, one is most likely to ask this question when something significant has gone completely sideways, but self-reflection should not be undertaken exclusively during dark moments! This … Read more
This is my post about low block heels. Is that “low, block” or “low-block”? Does it matter? I couldn’t be happier about the return to sanity. High heels are really bad for the feet. And the spine. And the back. And the knees. Is that all? No, that’s not all. High heels may … Read more
First things first! I am desperately overdue for a haircut. It’s been five and a half weeks since my last trim and after day 28 something goes haywire. So you will note that I have attempted to restrain my hair by tucking it behind my ears. Have a fantastic weekend! Top: Derek Lam 10 … Read more
After a summer of excess — excesses — I find myself drawn to something simple, understated, and neat. The lesson? There are two: first, it’s good to get up, move around, and go outside; second, you should always find a little time to see a place that you are visiting for work. This … Read more