I’d like to think that my taste is interesting because it is eclectic and a little unpredictable. That you never know what strange thing is going to tickle my fancy. The Photographer says that this unpredictability makes it very difficult to select gifts for me but I say, Untrue! Plus, I am always delighted … Read more
Imagine if confetti, rather than lava, erupted from volcanoes. Or, even better, candy — like a naturally occurring pinata! Big sweater: Theory; Turtleneck: Junya Watanabe for Commes de Garcons; Pants; JCrew: Bag: Coach; Boots: 8 from YOOX
An alternative title for this post is “Return of the Accordion Slip Dress.” Come closer and take a better look. The stripes work well with the pleats. Slip dress: Vince; Turtleneck sweater: JCrew; Blouse: Tibi; Red bag: Jerome Dreyfuss; Black bag: Sophie Hulme Bolt Bag; Boots: 8 from YOOX; Watch: Michele; Belt: … Read more
I’ve long been a fan of gingham fabric. Aren’t most girls, if they read the Little House books? CF Goldman shows these corsets done up and partially undone — a look that I told The Photographer made me think Blowsy Milkmaid.
It’s February! Time to settle back into my rut. For contrast, here are a couple of photos showing the sweater unbelted. Ellie posed a question under Monday’s post, Eiffel Duck: What’s the word on wearing necklaces and brooches at the same time? I shared my thoughts in response to her post … Read more
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 more
How well do you know me? Quick! Answer the following question: What are The Directrice’s favorite things? Have a fantastic weekend! Bustier: Marques/Almeida; Shirt: Talbots; Pants: Banana Republic; Shoes: 3.1 Phillip Lim
I wear the clothes and outfits that you see on this blog in real life or, as they say on the Internet, IRL. My real life. Perhaps a belt with this particular blouse? Red dress: Jil Sander; Blue dress: Tory Burch; Shoes: Tory Burch
Amidst all of the resistance of the last two years, I have also been resisting the return of the styles of the 80s and 90s — pegged jeans, empire waists, slipdresses over tee shirts, pleated pants.* Step right up and take a look at this pleated fabric. It’s highly synthetic. I need to … Read more
