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I don’t recommend buying items for one holiday that you cannot use every other day. These are my picks with a nod to-but certainly not limited to-Valentine’s Day.
What I find new and notable for the month.
I forgot to post this for the holiday season but if you need a gift for a housewarming, dinner invite or cozy at home brunch-here are some good ideas.
My style often leans towards the masculine; tailored trousers, blazers, knit vests and Oxford shoes. I pair these items with more feminine pieces like a frilly collar or puffed shoulder to prevent them from looking costume-y.
What I find notable for the month.
December is always a notable month for me not because of the major holidays but because it’s my birthday and my wedding anniversary. I am not a birthday cake person. My favorite cakes always lean toward coffee cake types. Plain rather than rich. Sour cream, apple, milk, chocolate loaf, chocolate chip crunch (recipe below.) I don’t need them to be fancy–in fact, I prefer a cake that looks imperfect. Far better to slice a piece off as I walk by it as it sits on the counter.
Quilted coats and vests are de rigueur. How about quilted dresses, skirts, hats, pants and shoes?
Not all metallics are blinding or loud. Choosing a subtle metallic accessory or piece of clothing adds dimension to your outfits when wearing black is too harsh.
The square buckle does not hark back to the Pilgrims-that is a historic fallacy and fashion fantasy. I think fashion cognoscenti would agree that Roger Vivier was the square buckle originator in 1965. It was made famous and iconic in the 1967 Catherine Deneuve film “Belle de Jour.” It is no less than jewelry for the foot.
What I find notable for the month.
What I find notable for the month.
When I see a something on the street at least three times, my antenna goes up. I was only able to capture a pic of these two women on the street but I did see another woman wearing a tulle skirt with sneakers and another one wearing a tulle skirt with socks and loafers. It’s not a new “trend,”-Carrie Bradshaw was doing it in the late nineties but I still find it notable and fun.