Fairly Balanced

  I had an idea recently: that I should wear a slinky black silk dress, belted, over jeans. To make something like this work, the dress needs to be very fluid, but substantial enough to cover the bumps of the jeans and blouse underneath. This dress is a heavy silk.   A pair of Directrices, … Read more

Dots, Interrupted

  What says “spring” to you? Dress: Marni from YOOX (still available, does not actually run large, runs true to size — mine is a 4); Shoes: Tory Burch; Bag; Coach Gramercy Satchel; Watch: Michele CSX   * You, Dear Readers, have seen Trojan Cupcakes, reproductive organs and pinecones in previous posts.

The Enhanced Asymmetrical Dress

  We’re moving back into the season of transition and I am ready.   I think I am ready. But I am going to take things one day at a time. This dress fit like a glove when it arrived, which felt a bit snug around my hip bones. I prefer my clothes to fit … Read more

The Limits of Artificial Intelligence

  I am a little tired today, and thought about making this post the blogging equivalent of a silent movie — no words. This idea amuses me. Some day, there will be an epic contest . . . in which I will put up photos and ask you to supply the text and captions. It … Read more

A Little Dressed Up

  I wonder about the lives of people who attend lots of formal events. I don’t even own a gown . . . unless my wedding dress counts? The dressiest my lifestyle calls for is a shiny knee-length dress. Have a fantastic weekend!   Top: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Pants: JCrew; Shoes: Lazio Collezione; Baroque pearl … Read more

The Morning I Heard Voices In My Head

  Before I launch into today’s post . . . I loved your comments on Monday’s post. So many wonderful faux pas. And Halloween revealed as the most complicated day of the year. So thank you for sharing and making me laugh. You are all winners, but the recipients of the bags are identified in … Read more

The Directrice Gives Back

  Oyez, Oyez!   I am cleaning my closets ruthlessly, which means giving away some dear things. I want them to have good homes.   You may be saying to yourself, “GiVINg AwAY?? To wHOm?”   To you, of course. Here’s the deal . . . A Contest!   But first, Eligibility. Eligible contestants are … Read more