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My Geriatric Closet
What’s the oldest thing in your closet? Are you still wearing it? I’m looking at a jacket I bought in 1985 and considering how to wear it now.
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Thoughts of Boots
I once had a biology professor who could see the lighthearted side of just about anything. I remember one morning he strolled to the front of the lecture hall, stood for a moment stroking his chin pensively, and began,”Imagine this. …
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Planning a Capsule Travel Wardrobe
We’re heading off on a big trip to South America. I will need a varied wardrobe. Packing for travel can be complex. So I’m doing my research.
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Wrap It Up… The Season for Layering
Now that it’s December I’m thinking of layers of all sorts. Sometimes I dream of the chocolatey, fudgey, mocha, whipped creamy layers in concoctions like this one. A small ‘sliver’ wouldn’t upset the fitness regimen too much. Would it? Of …
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Dreaming of the Cool
Our summer heat continues apace, folks. At least here in Ottawa. So tank tops and white jeans, sandals and light dresses are still de rigueur. I don’t think I’ve worn a light jacket, even in the evenings, for weeks and …
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Getting Out More: The Secret to Healthy Aging for You and Your Wardrobe
I have a friend who is currently participating in a longitudinal study on aging. Conducted by McMaster University, the study looks at various factors in our lives which affect how well we cope with aging. She’s mentioned the study to me …
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Paris Etc… What They Wore, What I Wore
I’ve been shopping. Quelle surprise! In Ottawa. Which probably seems funny since I just came home from a month in France. Actually, I rarely shop for clothes when we travel. One reason is that I always have a wish list for any …
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Very Vintage-y
I’m a very vintage-y kind of girl. I love vintage clothing, and vintage jewellry, and, most particularly, vintage hats. Like these on Michelle Dockery who plays Lady Mary Crawley on Downton Abbey. Doesn’t she look divine in a hat? And aren’t …