The first day of September is a portentous date isn’t it? Heralding the end of care-free summer days, and the beginning of school. And when I was growing up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the event we kids waited for all summer, and saved our pennies and quarters for… The Fredericton Exhibition. The Ex. always started the week that …
Considering that it’s August, I should be thinking about fall. And fall fashion. ‘Tis the season, or soon will be. And after my post last week about the blue shirt vs the white shirt, I’ve been considering tops. Blouses in particular. Then I saw this e-mail from Net-a-porter.com in my mailbox. net-a-porter.com …
Is there any fashion item that’s more lauded than the simple white shirt? Probably not. It’s on every “must-have list” of “wardrobe staples” I’ve ever read. You know, those fashion items we’re told every girl or woman needs in their closet. Right up there with a great pair of jeans. The white shirt has been on the …
One of the great things about retirement is having time to read. And time to explore those “rabbit holes” that crop up when you’re reading a great book. Like when a book mentions a specific place or historical character and, instead of just carrying on, you stop and do a bit of exploring. Or finish the book …
Okay, so I’m not really turning purple. But I am turning to purple. Or burgundy, to be more precise, and to grey. After finding myself some sweet deals at Nordstrom’s July “Anniversary Sale,” burgundy and grey, it seems, will be my go to look for fall this year. Nordstrom is new here in Ottawa, so I …
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