This image is from Miu Miu Spring 2024. I am noting the laced boat shoes. There is a juxtaposition of wearing this casual shoe with a more tailored look that attracts me. I have a pair of L.L. Bean blucher moccasins that are coming out of retirement to serve in this way.This J. Crew leather jacket is the right amount of Moto without being tough. I have never watched the regular The Bachelor, but I am watching The Golden Bachelor. Maybe it’s because I am married and not relating to wanting to find a partner but I am most interested in the women contestants and their interactions way more than I am caring about anyone finding love. Finding community may be the best thing some of these women will get out of this process. My one pet peeve (other than cringing a little watching kissing on screen,) is that the Golden Bachelor’s name is Gerry and it’s pronounced Gary.Banana Republic corset belt. I started wearing a corset belt this summer with blazers and skirts. This black one is stunning and has these little side pockets for something or other. Season 3 of The Morning Show is running on Apple+. I find this a fun watch. Jon Hamm is featured in a big way so there’s that. I am not as enamored with the wardrobe choices this season but may be it will improve as I get through the series.The Row Pump. I can’t figure this shoe out. Don’t Call Me Home, by Alexandra Auder. I am not yet finished with these memoir but I am intrigued by the author’s detailed and colorful descriptions of a very unconventional upbringing and complicated relationship with her famous, via Wharhol, mom.Coach I never tire of metallics. This little bag is not expensive and it looks like it can be functionally chic all year round.
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.
Chocolate Chip Crunch CakeThe Fabelmans. This is Steven Spielberg’s newest film. While it’s a semi autobiographical take on his childhood- it also is a story of marriage, family, loyalty and passion. It was long- but I saw the length as a necessary device to make sure that I slowed down enough to take in all the details to note-of which there are many. I enjoyed this film. Christian Dior I really love a spectator shoe. This one has such a square toe. I wonder if it will be become timeless or dated. I am listening to this biography of Mike Nichols b.1931, d.2014. I love biographies-they remind me that icons and legends are just humans. Mike Nichols had an epic life story as a theatre and film director, actor, producer and comedian. Some of the details of his life go deeply where I have no interest but since I am listening to this book as I fall asleep at night I will say that is actually a good thing.
