Monday, November 13, 2017

"Severe Tea," and Bram Stoker's Dublin, and a Viking Splash

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In chapter 8 of Dracula , Mina Murray writes in her diary, "We had a capital 'severe tea' at Robin Hood's Bay in a sweet ...
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Sunday, November 12, 2017

Miss C, the OG of the Blazer as a Dress?

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I turned on my computer the other day to learn that the fashion world had gone amok over blazers worn as dresses. There w...
Saturday, November 11, 2017

Redwork in Ireland

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When our family went to Ireland this summer, we spent two nights in a friend's beautiful historic home. I embroidered her two pillo...
Friday, November 10, 2017

Saint Laurent Glitter Boots and Sweater: A Little Bit of Gary?

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I am in thrall to Saint Laurent's Fall 2017 campaign. The glitter boots and sweater remind me of Gisele Bundchen i...
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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Breakfast at Tiffany's: "Paper" Plates, Anyone?

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Way back when I noted that Reed Krakoff had good taste. He just didn't exhibit it at Coach , where he offered his long-time clients a ...
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Great Britain Indeed: Adwoa Aboah Graces Edward Enninful's First British Vogue

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My favourite covers will always be the ones with models on them. US Vogue often makes poor calls, offering a slightly blurry photo of ...

'Difficult People' and Delightful Wallpaper Chez Moi, from J. R. Burrows

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A month ago I finally decided to watch "Difficult People" on Netflix. About a quarter of the way through the first episode, Juli...