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• Casual Vendredi: Twinkle Toes

  

  Animal prints and pops of color are two ways to give a neutral outfit a boost; another option is adding something metallic. Jewelry works of course, or even a... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Wednesday Miscellany

  

  I love my Clare V. leopard clutch and how it really pops against a neutral outfit, but have been hoping to find a similar bag with handles and/or a strap. Bingo! Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Carry-On Vs. Checked Luggage: Which Is Right For You?

  

  I’m occasionally asked why I bother with light packing and traveling with carry-on only luggage. I recognize that this isn’t necessarily the best choice for... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Hair Update

  

  While I really liked last year’s pixie cut, I’ve been wanting something a little softer and with some movement. I’ve been letting the layers grow out a little... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Yes, I Still Love Wearing Black…

  

  It’s always fun when I find that one of my blogger friends and I are on the same wavelength. I’ve been on a “noir” kick lately, and Tish at A Femme posted... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• At Home: The Bar Cart

  

  As I recently admitted to my friend D, I’m becoming a little obsessed with home decor. For so many years, with both of us working and jeune homme living at home... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Where In The World…

  

  …are we going in 2017? We’ve been making travel plans, and have some great trips in the works! In March, we’ll be heading up to Napa for a long weekend to... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• On My Style Radar: The Updated Skater Shoe

  

  I have to be honest: I’ve never been completely on board with a lot of the “athleisure” trend. Perhaps it’s the flashbacks to sadistic junior high P.E. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Gettin’ “Hygge” With It…

  

  I see the word “hygge” making the rounds a lot these days. It’s a Danish word that roughly means “getting cozy,” and the concept of hygge is something I’m... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• On The Home Front: Upping My Decor Game

  

  A lot of our furniture was inherited at various points from my in-laws, whose taste in home decor ran to “80’s-90’s Modern In Soft Neutrals.” Lots of taupe. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Paris Accommodations: K&K Hotel Cayré

  

  Travel Tuesdays I keep promising to write about hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and other travel-related topics, and then those posts seem to get lost in the... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Thinking About: Wardrobe Investment Strategies

  

  I’ve had a few questions in recent months about wardrobe investment pieces. I think it’s a given that no matter our budgets, we all want to shop smarter and... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Out And About: Dressed For The Theater

  

  Tuesday night we went to see “Amélie, A New Musical” at the Music Center in downtown LA. I wanted to dress up a little bit but still be comfortable, and these... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Elevated Basics: A Few Good Jackets

  

  Even though I’m no longer working in an office, I find that some of my jackets are still getting a lot of wear. Nothing puts the “polished” in Polished Casual... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Leopard Remix, Take Two

  

  Several of you have mentioned that you’d like to see more “remixed” outfits. I hear ya…we’re all trying to get the most out of our wardrobes these days. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Friday Style Musings

  

  I’d begun working on an outfit post for today, trying something different with the leopard coat, but after reviewing the photos, decided it looked too heavy... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Travel Wardrobe Recap: Paris In December

  

  No, I hadn’t forgotten. Usually I write and post my travel wardrobe recaps immediately after my return from any trip, but I had such a backlog of Paris posts,... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Thinking About: Resets And Small Steps

  

  The Allure Of A Fresh Start… New Year’s Resolutions continue to be a popular cultural pastime. Perhaps a bit bleary and bloated after the holidays it’s natural... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2017 LIFESTYLE

• New Year’s Resolution: Be On Time, In Style

  

  I learned to tell time when I was four, and my Dad bought me my first wristwatch, a Timex. I remember winding it every night when I took it off before bed, and... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Tweed And Pearls, My Way

  

  So yes, I’m sneaking in another outfit post before the end of the year, mainly because I wanted to show you this jacket while it was still available online. Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2016 LIFESTYLE