A story of pearls, family, and trust.
Battle Ready
Makeup: A matter of habit, self-esteem, social convention… and?
The Makeover Mentality
Is the makeover as superficial as it seems? Why women and not men?
Little Women
Women and power. Women and style. Women and shoes.
Confidence (Our Secret Weapon)
Perhaps our most important asset. French women know it, and show it.
Fashion Flair the French Way: Lesson 1 (Find Your Style)
A touch of Saturday sizzle? A peek at French chic? In my Introduction to French Fashion Flair, I already fessed up – I’m only an on again off again fashionista, but I do love my opportunities to cruise and schmooze with friends as they adjust their wardrobes, their accessories, and even their interiors. As for […]
Momentary Musings on Lee Remick, Betty Draper, Beauty, and Intimacy
Cool blondes. Very Hitchcock. Last evening I was zapping around on cable and came across 1968’s The Detective, with Frank Sinatra and Lee Remick. I had forgotten the blue of Sinatra’s eyes, and more mesmerizing – Lee Remick, with her girl-next-door appeal, her reserve, and the smoldering sexuality just beneath. I thought immediately of Mad […]
What’s Your Style?
What’s your style? Style. When you hear the word, what do you think of? Your wardrobe? Your interiors? Do you contemplate more personal arenas – relationship style, communication style, even your writing style? When you say “he’s got style” or “she’s got style,” who do you picture? All types of styles The fact is, style can […]