fashion
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“UNDERCOVER” SECRETS: WHAT EVERY WOMAN NEEDS TO KNOW!
Spanx is 25 years old! Hard to believe. I remember perfectly—25 years ago I was the fashion columnist for Main Line Life & was invited to Neiman Marcus to meet Sara Blakely. A young, pretty, super-smart, super-charming young woman, she’d just invented Spanx footless hose. Radical at the time, a game-changer in the shapewear business,… Continue reading
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PERSONAL STYLE: NATURE OR NURTURE?
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
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BUY/KEEP/DONATE!
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
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HOW BIG IS YOUR BAG?
Do you love a big handbag? Just how big should a bag be? And what’s in there? Your makeup pouch? Your lunch? Is it necessary to carry all of that around? That is the question! FINDING YOUR FAVORITE: My fave Ralph Lauren “Ricky” bag, navy with red inside, easily carries everything I need for a… Continue reading
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WHAT’S IN MY CLOSET?
Years ago, I was fortunate enough to interview makeup magnate & guru Bobbi Brown. She could not have been nicer or warmer, it was like chatting with a girlfriend. I remember asking, what was in her makeup bag? Not hesitating, Bobbi reached into her handbag, unzipped a pouch & spilled her makeup all over the… Continue reading
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WHAT’S IN “VOGUE?”
“Head of editorial content for US Vogue”— Chloe Malle has my dream job! When I was 21 years old, I graduated from Boston University with a degree in journalism & moved to New York to become the editor of Vogue. Of course, Vogue had an editor—Grace Mirabella at the time, Anna Wintour’s predecessor—but I was… Continue reading
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FALL FASHION FORECAST: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN!
Welcome back & welcome to fall! I love autumn. Crisp days, colorful trees, crackling fires. But what I love most are the clothes. Even when I was young, I always looked better in a blazer & boots than a bathing suit! You too? Whatever your politics, this is a scary moment in the world. Fashion… Continue reading
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MY FAVORITE THINGS: “THE SOUND OF MUSIC TURNS 60ISH!”
“The Sound of Music” turns 60! Hard to believe. When I was a little girl growing up in Cheltenham, a suburb of Philadelphia, you went “in town” to center city to see big movies. You got dressed up. It was an event. There was even an intermission! (They should bring that back.) FREE SPIRITED &… Continue reading
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BUY/KEEP/DONATE!
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
Chic at 60ish! 