Corsets The satiny fabric. The slow and careful snap of the hooks against soft flesh. The touches of trim or lace. Strong boning that tightens my waist and accentuates my natural curves. Corsets. I love them. For some, corsets may seem the very antithesis of what today’s woman might consider acceptable, much less enjoy. Yet […]
Keep It Simple
Getting to a simple lifestyle. Not so simple!
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes!
Oh, the pleasure of shoes, shoes, and more shoes…
Reality TV. Would You Do It?
I watch about half of them. Those dreadful, embarrassing, addictive Reality TV shows. Like watching a train wreck. Can’t quite avert the eyes. What can I say? It’s my guilty pleasure. Guiltier for some than others. And the Reality TV shows I watch? Top Chef and Top Chef Masters? Definitely. I enjoy viewing with my […]
Perspicacity (or, Purse-pick-a-city)
Accessory (after the fact?) No, this is not my bag. Chic, isn’t it? But pas moi. However, I was asked awhile back to divulge the characteristics and contents of my purse. May I say that I would like to do so with perspicacity? May I add that this request comes with a bit of a […]
Dear ELLE Magazine in Paris
Dear ELLE Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Thank you so much for offering me the position of Executive Extraordinaire of Chic Geeks and Sweet Cheeks with French Speak. I am delighted to accept, and appreciative of the fact that you will allow me to work remotely from my cozy, charming, very French styled and eclectic East Coast American […]
10 Pearls of Positivity for a Tenuous Tuesday
If a lovely person offers positive thoughts all the way from a picturesque island, who am I to refuse? When Maureen at Island Roar sent me some anti-angst energy yesterday, I thought the least I could do was accept. So here I am, talking myself down from the ledge, and looking on the bright side. […]
Frankenstein, or Bride of Frankenstein?
Reinvention may be fine, for yourself. What about playing Pygmalion?
This Is Not Me
Wondering who I am? What I look like? What “sort” I am? See this fab woman? She likes her words. She has cool red glasses. She can even concentrate under a strange, retro, hair heating device. Oh, it’s in the name of beauty. Fine. I totally get that. We women go to great lengths in […]
Women of style as well as accomplishment
Women of style and accomplishment? You bet. This year, the Academy Awards sparkled with women of style and accomplishment, along with prizes of historic significance. I loved the color palettes, and I loved Mo’Nique’s nod to Hattie McDaniel in her blue dress and white flower in the hair. And speaking of nods, pop over to […]