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Hair Care and Styling

The first gray strands appeared in my late teens, so I colored my hair until I turned fifty. During the subsequent grow-out time, I kept it very short, wore hats often, and…

Evolving Style

I enjoy reading the comments and emails from you. However, after diving into trends and sharing some of my newer purchases, there were outcries of “NO, don’t change, keep your classic, predictable…

Cashmere -Wool Poncho

This poncho is a new addition because it is warm, soft, supple, and a color that makes me happy. It takes my tee and jeans up a notch on a sixty-five-degree, balmy…

2023 Trends and Tips

The oversized trend continues, but the omnipresent puddling wide-leg pants do not flatter short legs. Instead, I’ve opted for a few oversized tunics since opaque leggings are the best option with coats…

Happy New Year!

We hope the new year brings you many things to celebrate and good health to enjoy an adventure whenever the opportunity arises. Happy New Year!

Adding Statement Pieces

Do you look forward to getting dressed each day? Do your clothes and accessories allow for creativity? As mentioned in a previous post, I grew bored with basics always worn conservatively, so…

Holiday Cheer

We wish you a festive season filled with everything that brings you joy. Thank you for your kind comments throughout the years and for being a treasured part of this community of…

New Items Lookbook

Is your style a fun expression of your personality or too safe and predictable? Lately, I’ve started to feel like a watered-down version of myself in only classic basics, so I added…

Scarf Technique

During our fifteen minutes of sunshine for the week, I rushed to set up photos for this post. I wore this look for our Friday lunch date with a group of friends.…

Color, Print, and Texture

Let’s follow last week’s failure with resounding successes in this post. New items are usually added only after much consideration and planning, so my failures are significantly less frequent these days. Each…

I share tips and inspiration for using what you already have in contemporary ways. Defining words include effortless, classic, refined, discreet, and elegant. My style is chic, minimal, and timeless with a bit of edge.