lifestyle
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LET’S GO TO A RESORT—IF ONLY IN YOUR CLOSET!
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
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I NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT…
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
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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU—WHAT DO WOMEN WANT?
I was watching Good Morning, America recently & was surprised by a report about a study asking women of various ages if they’d rather spend an hour having sex—or pampering themselves. Overwhelmingly, women responded they’d rather take time for themselves! An important step—most of us spend so much of our lives doing for others. On… Continue reading
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LET THE GLAM BEGIN!
I adore the holidays. Always have. Carols, cards, crisp weather & crackling fires. Decorations and dressing up. All some of my favorite things! I adore shopping. Searching for the perfect gift, pleasing those I love when I find it. (More on that next week.) Though life never seems busier, as the song goes, for me… Continue reading
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ONE ENCHANTED AFTERNOON!
I have a secret! I am in love—and hundreds of women across the country are in love with him too! He is the fabulous Ken Downing, chief creative officer of Excel Brands & creative director of Halston, frequently making appearances on QVC as well—when Ken says, “Buy this!” women listen. KEN DOWNING & ME! At… Continue reading
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CAN YOU BE A FEMINIST & STILL LOVE FASHION?
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
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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
Chic at 60ish! 