Theelegantologist

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Easy and Elegant Life
http://easyandelegantlife.com/
The search for everyday elegance in an increasingly casual and chaotic world.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 119 )
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Thank You for Serving Our Country.
U.S. Service members with the 6th by U.S. Forest Service (source) is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0 As we observe Veteran’s Day today, take a moment to thank those... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2023 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Night In
Farmed Sevruga from Marky’s Caviar on line. There are certain nights that Mrs. E. and I don’t venture out, St. Patrick’s Day and New Year’s Eve (usually)... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2023 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Will the Saga Continue?
Those of you who have followed me for a while, or who have delved into the archives (please do, there’s a treasure trove there), will know that I frequently loo... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2023 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Survival Food
On the first day of Mrs. E. testing positive for COVID, I took action. I went shopping. I figured it was only a matter of time before I would be persona non... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2022 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Now What?
Mrs. E and I have just returned from a wonderful wedding in Savannah, GA. (No, it wasn’t held in the Mercer-Williams House, pictured above, but we did tour it... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2022 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Art Directed, Curated and Created Life.
I’ve been reading a lot. Specifically, I’ve been reading a lot about Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music. I find him, especially, to be fascinating, although it is... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2022 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Keeping Cool Under the Dome
Just adding my bone fides… As noted in the last post, it’s hot here. I live in Central Virginia, in Richmond, named for another city with seven hills across... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2021 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
"Guess-pacho”
(Sorry for the lack of photo. I used all my raw ingredients before I thought to post about this.) To quote Neil Simon’s “Biloxi Blues”, again, “It’s hot. It’s... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2021 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
“Guess-pacho”
(Sorry for the lack of photo. I used all my raw ingredients before I thought to post about this.) To quote Neil Simon’s “Biloxi Blues”, again, “It’s hot. It’s... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2021 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Wisdom of Wodehouse at Times Like These
At the beginning of the spring, and just starting to come up for air. Is it really mid-July? It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything and that’s because of... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2021 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Bully for Wooly Layers
User:Fir0002Derivative work: Charles Esson at en.wikipedia - Edit of Image:Sheep eating grass edit02.jpg, GFDL 1.2,... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2021 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Great Escape
The two sides of the Library in The Manse. Those of you who are long-time readers will recognize the Library and World HQ of Easy Elegant Life. Books have... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
WFH Wear and When?
Today’s house shoes. I just finished watching a discussion between Christian Barker and Karl-Edwin Guerre and was struck by two things. One, that both were in... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Yes Ma’am, We Will Prevail.
From a regent who first broadcast her support for those separated from loved ones in 1940, comes this message of hope. I like to think that the Britons’s... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Scarf and the New Rules of Dressing During the Pandemic
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick. Read more
Posted on 04 April 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Little Luxuries and Morale
That might be about it for this one. I’m wearing a t-shirt. A graphic t-shirt. Which is a switch for me. But I do plan on working out and taking the dogs for a... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Cocktail-19
(Gin based). In the interest of the public health, I have decided to work out a couple of immune system supporting cocktails to carry us through these socially... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Don’t Distance Yourself Sartorially
Working from home has it’s advantages. I rarely wear these in public. Well we’re in it now. All the news outlets are reporting that everything is being shut... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
It’s ALIVE! The Middle Ground Is On Amazon.com.
It’s live! Both the ebook and the paperback versions of The Middle Ground are available through Amazon.com. This isn’t necessarily a book for the accomplished... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Inspiration, By George!
I’ve often counseled my clients that a shortcut to developing dressing well is to find a couple of role models and emulate them at their best. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE