When something works, stick with it. This lavender is a delicate shade. It’s showing up better in these close-up photos. Since purple and yellow are complementary colors, I’ve paired the dress with a marigold bag and favorite utility belt. Have a tremendous Fourth of July! Dress: Piper Dress by Christy Dawn; Belt: Heron Preston: Shoes: … Read more
During the summer, I like white skirts and pants. They capture the essence of summer. The Photographer insisted that I share this shot. I agree that the background is very beautiful, but fear that I look too monumental . . . like the statute of a dictator.* Now, let’s take a look at … Read more
Behold my go-to casual outfit for spring and early summer! No, not a baby. But something equally soft and appealing. Do not, however, be afraid. When smocking loses its elasticity, it can be re-smocked — so don’t discard any seemingly worn-out garment without first consulting a seamstress. Have a fantastic … Read more
Turquoise! Turquoise is one of my favorite stones. While it can be easily overdone, done right it is beautiful, compelling, and chic. How to tell when turquoise is done right? * Every few weeks, I scribble out a whole bunch of ideas for future posts. My handwriting has deteriorated over the … Read more
A colleague recently gave me a beautiful necklace of fabric covered beads. She knows that I love vintage textiles, unusual accessories, round things. So much to love in this necklace: the vintage prints, the shape of these beads, the marvelous combination of colors. It’s perfect in every respect and especially lovable for its quirky, … Read more
I’ve previously written about animal prints, urging you to incorporate them into your wardrobes, but advising you to use them in small quantities. Directrice scholars may have noticed over time that those small quantities have taken up increasing real estate. Speaking for myself, I was a little surprised — but I was in over … Read more
It’s summer 2019 and The Directrice is up to her old tricks: sundresses, disturbing necklaces, NSFW sandals. Have a fantastic weekend! Dress: JCrew; Black belt: DSquared2; Yellow belt: Off-White; Sandals: Skechers; Sneakers: Superga; Hideo-marvelous necklace: Maria Calderara
Quick! Tell me three things you’ve read in The Directrice’s Big Book of Stripes.* Holy Guacamole! What am I showing you? A sack dress cut from one bolt of fabric (printed with a series of blue, grey and brown stripes), shaped with four seams, and cinched with a two headed belt. Et voila! … Read more
Last winter, I promised Best Vest and Second-Best Vest that they would be worn year-round. * I feel that no dress code applies when one appears at the office with a suitcase — even if you won’t be leaving the office until late afternoon. ** Years ago, in asking my doctor … Read more
I’m back with a new post that combines new and old things. Fortune favors the bold — and possibly the stupid. For anyone wondering about the sculpture that is visible in some of these photos, we are at U.D.C. I want to hug this mass of coiled steel cord, which is — … Read more