When I was in law school, I interviewed at a number of firms for work as a summer associate. Like my peers, I bought a suit for this purpose. I found a beautiful wool crepe suit: very classic, with a pencil skirt and a bias-cut, funnel-neck jacket trimmed with elegant, slightly oversized, dark horn … Read more
This post is for anybody who works at home and finds that the boundary between dressing for work and dressing for bed has become very blurry. You can return to an office. Read on! Let’s look at the details. Above I am wearing the knits with a red silk blouse, which you may … Read more
I received a dire email several weeks ago advising me that as part of the re-design of the firm’s website, the firm was bringing in a photographer to take new photos of all of the lawyers. Oh no. If you haven’t visited many law firm websites, the lawyers’ photos are generally one of three … Read more
I told the photographer that I had a new idea for a series of posts: My Outfit Is Cooler Than I Am. He said, I don’t get it. What’s that supposed to mean? Isabel Marant is commonly described as the epitome of Parisian chic, Gallic style, and effortless cool. Other adjectives that are frequently attached … Read more
Here we are, embarking on a New Year of Casual Fridays — 49 more of them to go before 2017. Have a fantastic weekend! Jacket: Rebecca Taylor; Blouse: JCrew; Jeans: Lucky Brand; Shoes: French Sole New York
During the last two weeks of 2015, I bought some new things. I warned my husband that a number of large boxes might be arriving in rapid succession. He asked, “How many? How large?” I told him, The neighbors may think we’re re-doing our kitchen. To some extent, I was taking advantage of pre- … Read more
The trick in pairing separates (i.e., a jacket and pants) is balance. The more extreme the silhouette, the greater the need for balance. Jacket: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Sweater (under jacket): JCrew Cashmere Sleeveless Shell; Pants: Eileen Fisher; Shoes: Taryn Rose; Scarf: Coach; Bag: Coach Borough bag
Do you ever have days when you just don’t have the energy or mental fortitude to pick out any outfit? On such days, it’s useful to have a uniform to fall back on. Mine is grey pants, white blouse, grey sweater vest. Like this: The Beautiful Thing was a … Read more
As with many busy women, exercise is something I try to fit into the corners of my day. During the week my walks are all business, but on the weekend there is time for meandering. My route typically includes one bakery (sometimes two) and a neighborhood shop that sells the cutest athletic wear, Core … Read more
