In honor of The Directrice’s 200+ posts, and of our country’s Independence Day, The Photographer offers some of his favorite shoots with a little information about the technical side of creating the images. Captions written by The Directrice! I didn’t know anything about photography when my wife started The Directrice. I thought of myself … Read more
You may be thinking that I wear a lot of dresses during the summer months. C’est vrai! You are not imagining it. On the one hand, I feel a little guilty about showing so many dresses, because there’s little scope for imagination (in the words of Anne Shirley) in how to wear a … Read more
The Photographer suggested this weekend that we go downtown to take pictures. He thought I should do this to prove to readers that I really live in Washington D.C. Dress: Aquascutum from YOOX; Blouse: Jack Wills from ASOS; Shoes: Cole Haan Catalina Wedges from Zappos; Bag: Furla Metropolis; Watch: Michele Serein 16; Sunglasses: Illesteva … Read more
To cross the Rubicon is to take a bold, intentional step from which there is no turning back. Mother, Desh: Look away! You won’t be able to unsee what follows. Everyone else, settle in and feast your eyes. This dress is, unquestionably, the most advanced thing I’ve ever put on. It … Read more
I’ve never hidden my affection for stripes, as well as stripes on stripes. Here is my summer version of Jermyn Street: pin-striped tropical weight wool with crisp cotton striped shirting. Top: JCrew Bow Shoulder Top available in a different fabric; Pants: JCrew; Shoes: Tory Burch; Bag: Coach Poppy Tote
What’s the easiest summer outfit? And here are some charming denim skirts, also on sale. Have a fantastic weekend! Blouse: Marc by Marc Jacobs; Skirt: Eileen Fisher; Shoes: Giuliana Sandals from Sundance; Bag: Coach Poppy Tote; Bracelet; Dina Mackney
Whenever I get an idea — and I get lots of ideas every day — I hear Boris Karloff’s voice saying, “Then he got an idea. An awful idea. The Grinch got a wonderful, awful idea.” And now I must share my strongly held views about the slip dress. I am totally enamored … Read more
As discussed previously on The Directrice, I love prints but have qualms about buying print dresses. That doesn’t mean I never buy them. But do understand, I would not wear these shoes to court or for a meeting with opposing counsel.
Last week, I showed you a new dress and predicted that I would be able to wear it for the next twenty years. Some of you may have thought I was speaking hyperbolically for effect. I bought this dress at Banana Republic, and hats off to BR for making a dress of such outstanding … Read more
As you have probably noticed, the Directrice’s preferred color for footwear is black. Approximately 80% of my winter shoes are black. But even I must recognize that in the summer, a lighter touch is needed — particularly with light shades of yellow, blue and red (i.e., pink). I have conquered my phobia of … Read more