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Dreams fulfilled After a War (or a Pandemic)
August 12, 2022

“We need our dreams more than ever” is a line from the recently released movie: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. Where a post-war-widowed charwoman (cleaning lady) from London pursues her dream of owning a Christian Dior gown. Of course, I […]

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Who are YOU...TODAY?

Are You Wearing Your Clothes, OR Are They Wearing YOU?
July 30, 2022

Although I like to surf my favorite clothing websites and peruse catalogs, to me there’s nothing like physically combing the racks–feeling the material and trying on garments, to see how they actually look on my body. If you are like […]

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Who’s that Woman in the Photograph? …It Can’t be Me!
June 28, 2022

Do you ever look at a picture of yourself and exclaim: “Is that really me?” If so, here’s a concept from our book, QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE, to help you understand why you may not recognize yourself…It’s called “mirror image reversal.” Of […]

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To Belt–Or, Not to Belt? That’s the Question
June 18, 2022

Loose, flowy dresses are all the rave this summer. But, what if your dress is a bit too billowy? The question…To belt, or not to belt? I’ll use myself as a model to illustrate this point. I loved the color […]

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Does Your Outfit Have “A Little Something Extra?”
June 1, 2022

On a recent trip to New Orleans, I overheard an unusual French-Cajun expression, LAGNIAPPE (pronounced Lan-yap). The word means “a little something extra”. An unexpected bonus. Or something your might receive as a free gift. Of course I immediately placed […]

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What is “Coastal Grandma” Style?
May 9, 2022

Fashionistas everywhere are loving Coastal Grandmother Style. And you don’t have to be a grandma to love it! In fact, the phrase was coined by a young 26-year old California TikTok influencer named Lex Nicoleta. What is Coastal Grandmother Style? […]

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Coastal Grandma Style

Australian Summer Style…A Season Ahead
April 21, 2022

In February I had the chance to visit my new granddaughter in Sydney. “Whilst” it was snowing here, Australians were enjoying warmth and sunshine–since their seasons are directly opposite of ours. My first impression: How very chic and stylish Australian […]

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Coastal Grandma Style

An Outfit Without an Accessory is Like a Cupcake Without Icing
March 21, 2022

I volunteer at our hospital gift shop where we carry many casual, “ready-to-wear” pieces for women–including dresses, tops, scarves, kimonos. Even jewelry. The volunteers help “style” the pieces when they arrive, and I always have fun putting outfits together for […]

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Quintessential Betty White: What She Brought into the World & What She Left Behind
January 30, 2022

Cartoonist Marshall Ramsey wrote of Betty White: “It says so much about your life and legacy if people say you died too soon at 99.” Why do we love this brilliant woman? Let us count the ways: She made us […]

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The Color of the Moment… Is it Purple? Is it Blue?
January 21, 2022

Actually, it’s both. The Pantone Color Institute, which sees contemporary life and culture through color, has declared PERIWINKLE to be the 2022 Color of the Year. Daphne Alexander of Goodnet.org says: “It reflects everyone’s wish for a fresh start and […]

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