upon reflection

Is it creepy that I am as fascinated by the furniture in the 1981 film, Mommie Dearest, as everyone else is in the “no-more-wire-hangers scene?” Hate to say it, but no matter how many hideous acts Joan Crawford could be accused of, bad decorating was...

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May I just say that I'm dying over these wraparound sandals from Fredericks of Hollywood? (Yes, you read correctly, and let's not get into a discussion about why I look at their website. The photo, above, should take care of that.)  In my mind, this is...

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Remember those Jennifer Aniston braided sandals I was dying over last summer? (Quick refresh: Stuart Weitzman "Alex" wedges; $375.) I'm thrilled to report that Lucky Brand just came out with a seriously impressive lookalike for just $69. It's called the "Tabitha" and, holy hell, it's...

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now serving

Saw my first cherry blossom of the season today. (I’m fairly certain they’ve been out for a while, but were a little hard to spot through the torrential downpours known as “March in Seattle.”) Anyway, combined with the spring-forward clock adjustment this weekend, I know...

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digging the trench

So tell me what you want, what you really, really want this spring. For me, it would be a new, ¾-length trench coat, in the hopes that I can rock the look well as Victoria Beckham (who seems to be firmly entrenched in this item...

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cheeky!

I recently bought a new powder blusher. Casting aside thoughts of budget consciousness (did you ever think you’d hear me say that?), I handed over $20 for this generous pot of cheek color in a beautiful shade of peachy-pink. Mind you, I already have a bathroom...

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charmed, i’m sure

I’ve always loved the idea of meaningful charm bracelets. My friend, Laurie, has one decorated with lovely gold baubles, each one purchased by her husband in every vacation spot they’ve visited together--a sentimental record of  life’s journey. My daughter has one, too. Not so much a...

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puff piece

I was in Chicago a couple of weeks ago. Fearing sub-zero temperatures, I brought with me the warmest coat in my closet: a faux fur jacket: black, with leopard spots in the hood lining. My son looked none too pleased to be seen with me...

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