Closet Chic—DKNY Cozy
March 26, 2010
DKNY Cozy sweater wrap is the most flattering fabulous garment I have purchased in years. It works for every body (my thick middle included). It's a closet classic—ageless, timeless and can be tied in varying ways to look and feel like you're wearing something new with each twist. It is the epitome of casual chic—less formal than a jacket, but more together than alternatives. Read More
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Clothes Confidential: Love in Black
March 17, 2010
They were in their late twenties. He was an investment banker living in NYC. She a working girl in Boston. He invited her for a weekend visit where he took her to a hip, downtown party filled with beautiful models wearing all black and leather—at least Read More
Just in case you weren't feeling old today...
March 12, 2010
The people who are starting college this fall were born in 1991.
They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up.
Their lifetime has always included AIDS.
The CD was introduced two years before they were born.
They have always had an answering machine.
They have always had cable.
Jay Leno has always Read More
They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up.
Their lifetime has always included AIDS.
The CD was introduced two years before they were born.
They have always had an answering machine.
They have always had cable.
Jay Leno has always Read More
Cheap, Chic, Quick & dare I say Healthy Eats: Orecciette w/ Rapini
February 19, 2010
I am cooking my way through the January/February issue of Saveur in which readers share their favorite food stuff. I tried this out for lunch, adapted it a bit and love:
ORECCIETTE W/ RAPINI & GOAT CHEESE
(serves 2-4)
Kosher Salt to taste
1 bunch rapini (about 1 lb.), roughly chopped (Rapini Read More
ORECCIETTE W/ RAPINI & GOAT CHEESE
(serves 2-4)
Kosher Salt to taste
1 bunch rapini (about 1 lb.), roughly chopped (Rapini Read More
Cheap Chic Eats: Comfort Me Cowboy
February 8, 2010
I’ve recently been dividing my closets between NYC environs and the Rockies—places that differ not only in geography, but in what to wear, local eats and how to live out your day—outside of course!
One of my fav indginous foods in this cowboy town are potato skins—the ultimate in comfort Read More
One of my fav indginous foods in this cowboy town are potato skins—the ultimate in comfort Read More
WSJ: New Look New Life
January 17, 2010
WSJ: ON STYLE
JANUARY 15, 2010
A New Look for a New Life
Bye-Bye, Bottega: A Former Executive Purges Her Closet in Search of Deeper Transformation
By CHRISTINA BINKLEY
Last week, Alicia Kan put her old wardrobe up for sale on eBay. "New Decade closet purge!" she tweeted to her 1,049 Twitter followers.
This sudden sale of Read More
JANUARY 15, 2010
A New Look for a New Life
Bye-Bye, Bottega: A Former Executive Purges Her Closet in Search of Deeper Transformation
By CHRISTINA BINKLEY
Last week, Alicia Kan put her old wardrobe up for sale on eBay. "New Decade closet purge!" she tweeted to her 1,049 Twitter followers.
This sudden sale of Read More
Perspective
January 16, 2010
To realize
The value of four years:
Ask a graduate.
To realize
The value of one year:
Ask a person who is battling an illness.
To realize
The value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
To realize
The value of one month:
Ask a homeowner who is in Read More
The value of four years:
Ask a graduate.
To realize
The value of one year:
Ask a person who is battling an illness.
To realize
The value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
To realize
The value of one month:
Ask a homeowner who is in Read More
Finding Her Age Appropriate
January 13, 2010
“Hi Kim,
I've enjoyed reading your thoughts on what's age appropriate. It has given me food for thought and provided a great topic of discussion with my friends.
I’m normally a fashion conservative, but a few years ago I took a step outside that box when my then 24-year-old daughter objected to how Read More
I've enjoyed reading your thoughts on what's age appropriate. It has given me food for thought and provided a great topic of discussion with my friends.
I’m normally a fashion conservative, but a few years ago I took a step outside that box when my then 24-year-old daughter objected to how Read More
New life, new closet, "new me"
January 11, 2010
“Hello Kim!
I changed my career a couple of years ago. The day I walked away from 24+ years in higher education, I swore I would never wear boring pumps again. At 47-years-old, I was uninspired by my career and needed a change. When my only son was getting ready to go off to Read More
I changed my career a couple of years ago. The day I walked away from 24+ years in higher education, I swore I would never wear boring pumps again. At 47-years-old, I was uninspired by my career and needed a change. When my only son was getting ready to go off to Read More
6 Easy Avoidable Style Blunders
December 7, 2009
Photos are a good reality check to see how you appear, unless they’re photo shopped or have been glamorized by a staff of lighting technicians, hair & make-up talents, not to mention stylists, which is not how most family pics are taken. I just looked at those from this year’s Thanksgiving and I Read More