On Sunday I went to a fantastic production of Die Fledermaus from the DePaul School of Opera. I am no expert, but the voices were compelling and

Remember when we used to do head-to-toe black or white and we called it "blackout" or "whiteout?" Well, yesterday was "oliveout" day for me! I

A quick hello. I rarely get a chance to post as I have been busy. I recently finished knitting this silk and linen mix top. I decided to wear it

Hello. I fell behind on outfits this week so now I'm catching up. #1 and #2 - Worn to dinner with DHI'm really enjoying chinos this season, both

Just back from a long weekend in Melbourne. Thanks for the help in what to pack in this thread https://youlookfab.....kend I took most of the

Once in a while, I have the opportunity to attend an event where "cocktail attire" is requested. Tonight was the appreciation event for Reading

We went out with friends for a lovely dinner this week. I knew my friends would be quite dressed up so I seized the chance to rewear an outfit I

I swear I got dressed yesterday before I read the blog post! But we had guests all day, stopping on their way back to Phoenix from an Alaska

I loved/love Annie Hall.  I’ve not done the tie since I was in high school (but I’m thinking about trying it again), but every time

Hello. Navy and white is a classic color combination that I always enjoy wearing for any season. I paired my navy JCrew linen shirt from last

Hello. Lately I've seen a number of images with a sweater worn over the shoulders. I really wanted to try the look but the temps are too hot for

Learning how to shorten t shirts has been an excellent life hack. I had really stopped wearing graphic t's because I hate the way the regular

Today I put on a favorite linen shirt in Easter/butter yellow--cool and easy. I was very hot, so decided to try a blue linen skort that had

Just wearing a tulle skirt to buy drain cleaner, as one does. A man missing half his teeth stopped to admire it and tell me all about the time in

Today I wanted a simple outfit that looked put together. All of the pieces are a year or two old. Smocked white tee Denim skirt Shoes. I think

The wedding was in the late afternoon outdoors, in a lovely rural location.  It was probably the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever

No one can be as glam as Bowie in his ziggy stardust era. The silhouette does remind me of Tokyo pop Off to another work dinner

I am FIRMLY back on Team Skirt thanks to current '80s influences on fashion! Waving to my Skirt Sisters :)  I love the '80s. I

I’m always looking for French terry items, because I find them really comfortable.  I want the 100% cotton fabric, and not the blends that

Because I'm a serial replicator, I got another pair of the Ruti dupe pants from Amazon in white. Those who don't like to see the pockets through

This linen shirt from Uniqlo feels divine on the body, and though not impervious to wrinkles- seems somewhat resistant to them.   DH has had

I have a lot going on right now and I have basically been living in yoga pants and feeling less than fab. I am working on self care and decided

Hello. I added this JCrew linen button up shirt last year in navy and found it so versatile to dress up or down with shorts and denim that I

Hello. I'm taking advantage of the cooler temperatures today and reached for some blue Madewell jeans, paired with a striped LL Bean tee, ivory

Hello all! Here's what I wore to work yesterday. After a few blissful warm days we had frost again, so long sleeves and the trench coat are back

I’m not sure this combo is really *me* but nothing ventured, nothing gained. The green sweatshirt is not a particularly flattering color on me;

Hello. Back in meetings today after a long holiday weekend in the US. Cooler temperatures today so I layered a camel blazer with my favorite

I love a good crisp little scarf - not the big floppy long ones we doubled around our necks a decade ago, but the new small squares.  They are

Things have been very busy around here and I've been neglecting my outfit photos. Fortunately a friend snapped this pic last night at my Glee

I have had a lovely social weekend. Yesterday I had a trip to Auckland, a visit to IKEA, then to visit an Aunt, then to lunch at a rooftop