Casual Friday: Built from the Bottom Up
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.
Finishing
WWMOD: A Belt Underneath
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
Lo*Bloc Heels
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
Return to the Jewelry Box: A Study of Necklaces
We all agree that a bit of jewelry can add the finishing touch to an outfit. I’ve had some difficulty over the years deciding what to buy (What will it go with? Does it make me look like a female impersonator?), but it turns out acquisition is only half the job. This necklace … Read more
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 more
Slightly Cinched
A cliche is something (a phrase, gesture, or trope) that has been overused to a point where it engenders mild disfavor. A formula is something that is tried-and-tested, reliably producing the same result each time it is faithfully followed. While cliches are generally something we like to avoid (unless we are dressing ironically), formulae … Read more
The Virtues of Red Sandals
As the summer winds down, perhaps it is time for a post-mortem. To think about what went well this summer and what could be done better next year. If the answer to that third question was no (or non), let me take another run at this. Now may be a good time to … Read more
Fringe Element
Looking back, it’s clear that navy blue has been a touchstone this summer. Why change now? Top: JCrew Linen Tank Top with Fringe; Pants: JCrew; Belt; also JCrew; Shoes: Donald J. Pliner Fifi Sandal; Bag: Kate Spade; Watch: Michele Urban with grosgrain band
Beating the Heat: Don’t Forget Navy Blue
This post is the first of an incisive, multi-part series, Beating the Heat, which I have written at the suggestion of a friend. Have a fantastic weekend! Blouse: Emporio Armani from YOOX; Jeans: Jeans: JCrew Matchstick Japanese Selvedge; Sandals: Tory Burch; Bag: Coach Poppy Tote; Jacket Stuffed in Bag That You Do Not Actually … Read more
A Work of Art
You’re right! We’re at the National Gallery of Art on the Mall, using Henry Moore’s Knife Edge Mirror Two Piece as a backdrop. The Directrice: She Walks! One final thought: If you ever need to buy a dress that is unquestionably correct for a variety of work and other adult (lower case “a”) purposes, … Read more