Recently, I was watching an interview with top stylist Rachel Zoe—don’t you love her on the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?”—where she was discussing how most women have a “uniform.” Whatever your price point, a go-to look that’s easy, what you reach for most often, your daily “look.” Some women love denim, some love black,… Continue reading

Is there a woman alive who did not shiver through this past winter? Even Florida was cold. For me, Easter & Passover become the first signs of spring. The second is stores & sites online filled with beautiful spring clothes! FOR ME, PASSOVER MARKS THE BEGINNING OF SPRING: My son Jonathan, who leads our family’s… Continue reading

Whatever your politics, economic markets are in a spin; oil prices & tariffs affect us all. Clothing, handbags, shoes, make-up—at every price point—becomes crazy-expensive. Fashion reacts. THE MEANING OF “HIGH-LOW:”  Women’s Wear Daily headline; country music superstar Kacey Musgraves at the Grammys in a Hanes tank top & Ralph Lauren Collection gold beaded skirt; mix… Continue reading

Last week I had the pleasure of staying with dear friends at their magnificent home in Mirasol, in Palm Beach Gardens. I grew up going to the Boca Beach Hotel, then my dad lived in a high-rise building on the beach in Boca —though I’d been to Palm Beach a million times for dinner or… Continue reading

As we hit the end of February, those of us who’ve been in the northeast all winter begin to feel a bit restless. Though at 60ish we all spend big bucks on serums & creams for our face, a little vitamin D still feels great—just enough to look sun-kissed! With that in mind, I am… Continue reading

Can you be a feminist & still love fashion? It’s a complicated question. Or is it?  A great outfit & pretty lip gloss seems harmless, but what about a full face of make-up, stilettoes & shapewear? Are we concealing our flaws or empowering our bodies to be our “best selves?” PRETTY & POWERFUL AT ONCE:… Continue reading

Since the passing of beloved actress Diane Keaton a few weeks ago, much has been written about her style. Iconic. Trendsetting. Quirky. All true. All adjectives describing fall’s buzzwords, “personality chic.” Interpreted: “Wear what you love, what makes you feel great.” From oversized menswear in “Annie Hall” to white tops & turtlenecks in “Something’s Gotta… Continue reading

As fall kicks into high gear, it becomes a bit overwhelming to decide what to buy, what you already own that’s totally of-the-moment, and what to put in the back of your closet for now—or give away altogether. Mornings have become cool; there’s nothing worse than debating outfits with yourself when you’ve got to get… Continue reading

At 60ish, most of us do not have school-age kids, but “spring break” always feels like a state of mind as well as an actual vacation. Whether you are indeed traveling, spend your winters in a warm climate or are just starting to dream of spring, here’s a shopping list if you’re “cruising” through stores… Continue reading