No matter the lessening light or the shortened days, party season never ends… In fact, for many of us, November signals the start of the holiday season, which means we all need our party-wear ready. For years I managed with only two party dresses in my closet, a linen sleeveless shift for summer festivities and a merino wool mini for winter gatherings, both black of course. But somewhere along the line this section expanded until I realized party-wear was taking over my closet; it might not come as a surprise that the more sparkle I collect, the better I feel in my wardrobe. Continue reading
Category Archives: Fashion
Hats Make the Moment
Hats, hats, and more hats…! With designer Philip Treacy’s hats adorning the royals at the Royal Wedding as well as many of the mannequins at Alexander McQueen’s record-breaking retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, hats are what this summer is about. Although I am a fair-skinned gal and my dermatologist (and my colorist as well!) chide me mercilessly to stay away from the sun, wearing a hat because it dresses up an otherwise ordinary summer event is reason enough.
Be the Spring
While the 5 1/2 months of snow drift finally melts from the yard, the faintest green of crocus is breaking through the brown of our garden beds. With this hint of spring I am drawn to search into the back of my closet to undo the restraints of my utilitarian winter garb. I take inspiration from the 1920’s mavericks who yearned for freedom, striped off their Victorian corsets along with the limitations set upon women of their day: they marched for their voice–for the vote–for all we have today in terms of female liberty and their unconfined dress screamed autonomy. As I await the buds and color just around the corner, I break out a bit myself, choosing a flowing vintage silk shift to wear while wandering about the awakening trees in the morning light.
Nine Cent Girl 