Last summer my husband and I spent a week in Florence with friends who were there on a three-month sabbatical. When I asked my girlfriend, Patti, what clothes to bring, she answered: “It’s really hot here. Everyone’s wearing gauze.” Not […]
For the past year, I have not written a single blog on travel. The reason is obvious. But now that we are chomping at the bit to hit the trail, let’s review a few tips on packing that your foggy […]
On a recent trip to Europe, I found a common item in every hotel I visited. What was it? A SHOWER CAP. And I discovered there many more uses for this thin, elastic-plastic than merely keeping hair from getting wet. […]
Are you a planner or a pantser when it comes to packing? Before your trip, do you plan out every detail of your wardrobe or do you simply pack “by the seat of your pants” the day before you leave? […]
Dear lovely readers…After four years of writing almost 250 blog posts, I have an announcement to make. NO, NO, I’m not quitting the blog. What I want to say is: I’D LOVE YOUR INPUT. Sometimes I sit at my kitchen […]
Of course it does, according to Patagonia, designer of outdoor clothing and gear for silent sports like hiking, climbing, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, fly fishing, and trail running. Not to be confused with fashion–style is a matter of choice. It’s […]
It’s travel season, but your days of overpacking are OVER. Yes, Ladies, OVER! I am going to let you in on the secret to creating 30 stylish looks from 9 pieces of clothing. (And only two accessories.) All of which […]
It is not unusual for me to travel for three weeks with only one carry-on. Here are some stylish items I always pack that elevate my ho-hum travel wardrobe to next-level chic. And they take up practically no room in […]
My daughter gave me a fabulous book for Christmas titled 50 Ways to Wear a Scarf by Lauren Friedman. If you read my closet blog last year, you might remember I confessed to owning a whopping 67 scarves! For me, wearing a […]
Last week I posted a blog on my amazing friend Hilde Cort. At age 76, Hilde remains one of the most stylish gals I know. Hilde was not about to give up accessorizing while she was on a nearly month-long […]