I brought home more than herbs de Provence and bags of lavender from my recent trip to France. My favorite souvenir is my new French haircut. (The French word se souvenir actually means “to remember.”) I’ve always wanted a French coiffure. […]
After three weeks in France, two blogs on French style, and countless glasses of wine, it is still hard to describe the indescribable élan of French women. But I have pinpointed three specific elements that may help solve the […]
Many apologies for the lateness of this blog. I am in France this week. And I’d like to say my blog took precedence over sightseeing, nibbling cheese, and wine tasting, but, well…non. This week I continue my quest to discover […]
Literal translation for the French phrase Je ne sais quoi: “I don’t know what.” As in: I don’t know what the heck it is about French women that makes them so alluring–so mysterious. Their style is quite indefinable, n’est-ce pas? My […]
When you receive a mail order catalog, what’s the first thing you do? Throw it away? HOLD ON! Those catalogs offer free gifts. Here’s what I got from Neiman Marcus. And I didn’t have to spend a dime. Mail order […]
Ha, ha, ha — I couldn’t stop laughing when my husband told me about the latest fashion trend for men…Romp-HIMS. It’s the male version of a woman’s romper. Apparently the outfit Sean Connery wore as James Bond in the 1964 […]
Looking for ways to amp up your ‘chic’ factor? Just because we’re not in our twenties doesn’t mean we can’t look on-trend while still keeping comfort and practicality in the forefront. Here are three ways to update your look, no […]
Now wait a minute. I love the idea behind Shakespeare’s quote, but some of us might like to delay the crinkling process for as long as possible. The question is, “How do we do it?” Here are few facts about wrinkles, […]
Remember the movie, The Devil Wears Prada? Meryl Streep won a Golden Globe in 2007 for her portrayal of the ruthless–yet fashionable–magazine editor, Miranda Priestly. It’s been over 10 years, and this film still manages to offer up some timeless, style takeaways: […]
There are a few products out there that are so great they deserve a shout-out. Now that summer is here, I’m reposting some of the most popular ideas, as confirmed by YOU, my readers. Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer Award […]