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The Death of Skinny Jeans?
I bought skinny jeans the other day. Two pairs. How daring of me. Especially considering that the fashion media has been predicting the death of skinny jeans for at least two years now. An article in BuzzFeed declared the skinny jeans …
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Waxing and Waning: A Crisis of Confidence
Ever have those moments when your self-confidence just dries up and blows away? When instead of focusing on the myriad of things you can do well, and do do well, you focus instead on what you struggle to do? Or …
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When Getting Dressed Stops Being Fun.
I read an interesting post over at Man Repeller the other day, in which Leandra Medine asks the question: What Happens When Getting Dressed is No Longer Fun? I know, I know. I swore off Man Repeller a few …
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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 …