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Trying to Remember How to Put an Outfit Together…
June 24, 2020

It’s been so long since I’ve had an occasion to dress up, I’m having trouble remembering how to put a chic outfit together. Since mid-March, my wardrobe has consisted of leggings and sweatshirts. Now–it’s almost July–I can’t wait to wear […]

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Color  / Line and Design  / SLIMMING

OF COURSE It’s Okay to Wear White After Labor Day
September 5, 2018

In 1978, I worked at a posh department store while attending the University of Houston. The Store had a strict dress code and its foremost decree was: ABSOLUTELY NO WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY. No one argued. It was simply status […]

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Fashion/Beauty/Health  / Personal Style

Dress Fresh!
July 12, 2015

As a writer, I am constantly reminding myself to “write fresh.” Which means no stale cliches, no tired redundancies — go for the unexpected, because that’s what gets noticed. It’s the same with dressing. Dress Fresh…which means avoiding the same […]

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Fashion/Beauty/Health  / Seasons