It seems like I just wrote about shoes, and I did, a mere month ago. It feels like so much longer than that. Not that I measure my life in pairs of shoes that I just so happen to find appealing, but what an idea. Carrie Bradshaw would be proud. What other units would I [...]
Category: Banana Republic
Dreaming of Gingham
Do you smell that? It smells like spring. Time to turn over your fall / winter wardrobe to spring / summer, shed the black opaque tights, incorporate ramps and rose into every meal for the next six months, make brunch plans for Easter Sunday, and set your clocks forward. (Reminder: Daylight Savings Time is this [...]
The Price is Stripe
I love the look of this shirt. While I hate that it is one hundred percent viscous rayon (sign me up for one hundred percent cotton only), and therefore not the menswear shirting material that it appears to be, I am a little less enthused about the shirt. Nevertheless, it is available in tall and [...]
With Her, Part II
for part I... Last week, I wrote about a bright pink suit reminiscent of season three Samantha Jones power dressing. I would love to break out that acid hibiscus shade, especially as the fiber content is a non-synthetic blend. Lately, I have been much more cognizant of polyester crepe masquerading as upscale wool crepe. Brands [...]
Wavy Navy
All too often I forget that standard length clothing brands can work on a taller frame. I do not pay attention to brands that cater to different lengths enough. This year I set out on being more open minded when it comes to trying new brands and new styles. I decided to try Duffield Lane. The [...]
With Her, Part I
Don't you just love a pant suit? There is no other better way to express you mean business than a monochrome head-to-toe lewk. Black, navy, and gray suits are tired. I said it. I meant it. I am not taking it back. While I could get down with a pinstripe or a glen plaid on a [...]
Well Red / Think Pink
Does anyone remember when Princess Kate wore a pair of sherbet color cropped denim to play a match of field hockey? I think she started the cropped colored denim movement. I never found a pair of longer cut ones that would work on my tall frame. Seven years later, I think I found a pair [...]
