Just finished watching one of the most well-crafted movies of all time! In my opinion any way.The Graduate is one of the greatest for a number of reasons- the sets and architecture; the soundtrack; Dustin Hoffman pre-Rain Man; but more so because of Anne Bancroft, the original cougar. I had never…
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With the rainy days of late Summer approaching, I have been inspired to purchase some fashionable finds for the even rainier Fall that may lay ahead. Of my favorites, the Lola by Dizzy takes booties to another level. The jelly bootie is accented with a rubber bow. It will certainly have you singing in…
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The Henley! Hubby exclaimed that he liked henleys and “little simple shirts.” I think he meant, he liked little shirts, period If you catch my drift. I too like henleys. They can be covertly sexy. The henley serves to function as practical casual wear, but if you leave a couple of buttons unbuttoned…
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I have had the opportunity to do a fair amount of traveling lately but none of which has been to the beach. Two of my colleagues are getting some fun in this sun this week while I will be stuck in the drudges. (I know… I already had my vacation.)…
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Let me start this post by saying that I am overjoyed at Zara’s decision to sell online in the U.S. The skies opened and rays of sunshine poured out from heaven when I read about it. September 7th is marked in my calendar! Someone complimented me on my color…
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Is it tacky to suggest your anniversary gift? We (Hubby and I) always celebrate our anniversary, and I have a suggestion for a gift. With the high divorce our country maintains, even in a recession, you have to make each year count and nothing is wrong with a small token,…
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Walking through the 4ème arr., I ran across a leather shop that caught my eye. L’Olivier is a tiny shop off of rue de Sevigne. The owner regularly imports hand-dyed and hand-made leather purses, briefcases and satchels from his native Morocco. Smelling the freshly tanned leathers and seeing the bright colors, I…
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One trend that I repeatedly saw in pairs was stockings. Shocker! the French have always been a been manufacturer of hose, but they are also famed from throwing stocking to the side and wearing bare legs. Many younger girls wore stocking with their cut-off jean shorts and flat sneakers- i.e….
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Anna Wintour recently said that “Geek is chic.” Well, nowhere else is Geek Chic like Paris (Pa-ree). I saw a young twenty-something on her way out on a Friday night dressed in a black mini, black cropped jacket, flirty top and what else but geek glasses. While the trend is growing here,…
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I became totally immersed in the French culture upon arrival. After years of study, I was ready to experience what 7 years of learning- including “la cuisine.” A big part of the French cuisine are the pastries which include the double-sided macaroon. The double-sided macaroon is a pastry made popular by Catherine…
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