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May 1, 2015
This & That: No. 156
Book
~The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food & Flavor by Mark Schatzker
Released next Tuesday, Schatzker reveals to readers the truth behind the obesity epidemic in our modern culture. To put it short and sweet: The flavor is being edited out of foods, therefore, we aren’t truly able to be satiated which prompts us to eat more. Check out the review in The Wall Street Journal for a taste of what the book is all about.
~Wine in Words: Notes for Better Drinking by Lettie Teague
Writer Lettie Teague is the weekly wine columnist for The Wall Street Journal. I always find myself learning something new about wine. So when I learned she had released a book this past April, and it was doing quite well with readers, I wanted to have a look. The excerpt I had the opportunity to read was centered on the topic of drinking wine alone: Some people oppose it; some people welcome it. Lettie proposes that it is a true luxury, and in fact, a toast to one self. I like how she thinks (here’s the article), and if this is an indicator of the content of the book, I will certainly devour it.
Film
~Far From the Madding Crowd
I absolutely cannot wait to see this film. Starring Carey Mulligan in Thomas Hardy’s 1874 novel and first literary crowd-pleaser, the story is told by Gabriel Oak, but the protagonist is indeed Bathsheba Everdene (Mulligan), six years his junior. As the story journeys along, Everdene acquires through an estate from her uncle and is truly a woman of her own means. With three suitors, and tragedy along the way, rest-assured, there is indeed a happy ending, which was rare for Hardy to do. The critics are raving and Mulligan will captivate. I look forward to your reviews as it opens today.
~ Iris
Legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles has chosen as his new creative venture, the infinitely stylish 93-year old Iris Apfel. Being released to the public this month, Iris takes viewers behind the scenes and allows this woman-of-a-certain-age It Girl to show how she approaches fashion. The film certainly looks to be delightful. Have a look at the trailer . . . and be sure to read her interview with Vogue here.
Music
~Jose James, Yesterday I Had the Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday
If you’re a fan of jazz singer Billie Holiday, you may want to take a listen to Jose James’ recently released album which celebrates what would have been the 100th anniversary of her birth. While Holiday’s end of life was tragic, her music was and is magnificent. Covering nine of her songs, James (to my ear), pays his respects honorably. Have a look and listen to the album trailer below:
Shopping
~Mimi Holliday by Damaris, puffin silk crepe de chine robe
Luxury most certainly should extend to our most intimate apparel, and Mimi Holliday by Damaris’ certainly offers this luxury in spades. Available in black as well, there are many other beautiful items to have a look at, but an exquisite robe such as this, why not?
~recipe for Coulant de Chocolate (aka as a Flowing of Chocolate)~
Let me first begin with an apology. I had good intentions to write a Thoughts from the Editor post this week, and then my week and life had other plans. In the coming days and weeks I will be sharing with you all that happened, but at this point I’m catching my breath with a smile on my face. In the meantime, the weekend has finally arrived, and it looks to be a stunning few days. What do you have planned?
For me, I will be savoring a new arrival (which I will share with you soon – it benefits the blog, I promise!), doing a bit of planning and indulging in a whole lot of rest. Below are a few articles I think you might enjoy. Until Monday, bonjour!
~I must say, I did love this article. It is true, at least in my experience . . . The Other Side of Boredom is a good place to be.
~21 Subtle Shifts to Live Life in the Now . . . why not?
~Simple facts that are often forgotten . . . The Secret to Well-Being: The Keys to Happiness
~10 Things You Never See in Successful People
~ And if you’re making your itinerary to the City of Light, you will want to read this: The Best Little Cheese Shops in Paris
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April 29, 2015
Good Grammar Is . . . : Good vs. Well
One of the most significant faux pas I have made as an English teacher occurred during my year of student teaching. My mentor teacher, thankfully, was not above correcting how I spoke, and I honestly took no offense as I had never been taught the difference between “good” and “well”.
Needless to say, it’s a very simple lesson to learn, and while using “good” incorrectly as an adverb to respond the question in the example above in daily casual vernacular is fine (for goodness sakes, television scripts regularly have their actors say it incorrectly intentionally to mimic the public), the key is to know when to reveal your understanding of the difference and when to just let go.
A job interview or a formal setting in which an impression of knowledge and competence for the English language is expected: Use it. While spending time with family, friends, and acquaintances in a casual environment: Let your hair down.
~Good Grammar Is . . . POSTS FROM THE ARCHIVES:
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April 28, 2015
Outfit of the Week: Rosy Hues
~Equipment Adalyn Nude silk blouse~
~Michael Kors lace straight leg pants or these or Etoile Isabel Marant corduroy straight-leg jeans~
~Ivanka Trump Carra pump or Jimmy Choo’s ‘Abel’ pump~
~Chloe Suede Wavy Rivet Slide in nude cashmere or Alexandre Birman Leather Bow-Tie d’Orsay sandal~
~Hobo ‘Sadie’ wallet (other colors available)~
~Kenneth Jay Lane gold-tone earrings~
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Style Inspiration: Bare Skin & Chic Style
The temperatures are gradually rising, and that means fewer layers and the opportunity for bare arms and legs. With inspiration from Sarah Jessica Parker and Amal Clooney as well as others, each outfit this week demonstrates that a little skin is just enough.
Speaking of Amal, how fortunate are Columbia Law students this spring? It was officially announced that she will lecture on human rights as a senior fellow. I have a feeling that class filled up rather quickly for one reason or another.
~STYLE INSPIRATION POSTS FROM THE ARCHIVES:
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April 27, 2015
3 Ways to Design a Life That Works Best for You
“Certainly she [the single woman] was reviled in the 1950s, in the way all minorities are stigmatized to ratify the choices of the majority.” -Kate Bolick, Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own
The Simple Sophisticate, episode #35
Married or single. There tends to be a battle of defending one side or the other, attempting to prove that one is better than the other. Perhaps it’s the competitive nature of human-beings who feel they must prove themselves and the decisions they’ve made, when in reality, the only reason anyone vocally becomes bristled about their life-decisions is usually because they aren’t truly convinced of what they’ve done in the first place. Ironic, undoubtedly, but more often a reflection that one has followed a path not because it aligned with who they were and what they were passionate about, but rather because they felt it was what they had to do due to societal dictates. And in some ways, making this decision does provoke a euphoria of sorts, more out of relief than anything else, though.
Whenever I think about the noun phrase, societal dictates, I remind myself that I am part of society, we all are part of society. In other words, if we are not comfortable with the societal nudges and expectations, we can wield our influence by doing the opposite or something different. It takes courage, but every society over time has refrained from being stagnant. Change is inevitable. I guess the biggest question is, what type of change or shift do you want to see?
With that in mind, I was impatiently, yet forcibly patient for Kate Bolick’s new book to be released. Instigated by her much-talked-about article in The Atlantic in 2011, “All the Single Ladies“, Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own was released last week and is already causing fascinating conversation.
Having received an advance copy to review, initially, I bristled at her choice of title, Spinster. Really? Why keep such a negative term alive? Why give the ignorant bullies more ammunition? But then I began to read.
Bolick points out that the term originated in fifteenth-century Europe “as an honorable way to describe the girl, most of them unmarried, who spun thread for living – one of very few respectable professions available to women”. Well, that makes more sense – yarn, spinning, spinster. Okay. But then colonial America had its way with the term, think Puritans. Remember the Salem witch trials? Yep, over the course of the seventeenth century, the Puritans saw an increase of women not marrying, approximately 20%, and out of fear, (but also frustration because procreation was “necessary to build a new population”, and unwed women were more than frowned upon for having sex), these women often were accused of witchcraft because the Puritans felt as though they had lost control of too many young, fertile women. They also inflicted the name spinster upon them giving it a pejorative implication.
Quickly, I began to realize why she had chosen the title: To re-educate society. To reclaim the term. To shed light on the power of the masses when given disinformation.
In the introduction, Bolick concludes with a simple statement that encapsulates the idea of “making a life of one’s own”.
“I built, then, my own kingdom according to my own laws, and when the sun beat down, it beat down only on me, and when my feet acclimated to the freezing water, it was my own resilience that made it so.”
Whether you choose to be single or choose to be married, the word I want to bring your attention to is “choose”. In the very first chapter, Bolick points out some awesome observations about our modern-day society, and she isn’t wrong. The praise or guilt we feel based on the life choices we make to either marry, not marry, live alone or refuse to settle until a partner is worth parting ways with our solitary, blissful journey, should only come from within us, rather than outside of us. However, too often, we live for the praise and run from the guilt or pressure society inflicts and end up making choices that don’t harmonize with our inner voice.
Today I’d like to share three insights that Bolick points out about choosing to be single, or choosing to live the life of an unmarried woman. Along the way, I hope you will discover that it is when we take full responsibility of the wheel that we will begin to charter our course along a path that will sit well with us, each one of us, regardless of onlookers’ comments.
1. Courage Needed
“I wasn’t a woman who needed convincing that she wanted to be alone, but I did need help seeing clearly what that reality might look like, and evidence that there were indeed rewards to be gained if I was bold enough to pursue them – that, as Vivian Gornick had put it, “a world was waiting to welcome me if I was willing to enter it alone.”
Anytime anyone goes against the grain of what they’ve been conditioned to believe or against the crowd in any aspect of living, inner courage is without question required. But as Bolick points out, and as her career pinnacle this year is testament to, following the path that sings to you can offer great rewards and satisfaction.
2. Just Because Society Says So, Doesn’t Mean It Is So
If the image of a 1950s happy family runs around in anyone’s minds as the ideal, they’re missing the big picture. With such a parochial perspective, our modern society tends, as Bolick reminds, to only reflect back 60 years and then stop. While the majority of American women were married (83%) in 1960, this wasn’t always the case. The high point only bested by 2012 (52%) of single women was in 1890 when 34% of women were unmarried, but for some reason, many either are ignorant of this fact or choose to ignore it.
Bolick attributes short-sightedness to a theory that humans lack the imagination to see further into the past than two generations removed because they typically didn’t know anyone who lived during any earlier generation. And while this may be true, it is handicapping, unfairly, the definition of a woman’s (or a man’s, for that matter), role and capability in a society.
3. Heed What Speaks to You
“As a possible self, Maeve [Brennan] embodied my longings – for an independent self, a writer self, an elegant self.”
To assume that all women wish to be single would be an ignorant assumption, just as the previous assumptions have proven to be wrong as well. However, whatever your yearnings are, don’t shush them. Examine them. Where do they originate from? Your upbringing, your religious doctrine, the media that surrounds you, or is it coming from you innately? It takes time to discern the difference. If you answer quickly and have never done the examination, check again. Go deeper.
I can remember fondly as a child enjoying my own company, writing and reading insatiably, enjoying boys’ company as friends, but becoming frustrated that as I grew older that many (not all), wanted a “wife” not me for who I was, which as we all know takes time to get to know for each of us as we are complex individuals.
Perhaps you, like me, are not choosing a single life or a married life, but rather a contented, fulfilling life. And to compromise by cementing your decision either way would be ludicrous. After all, we can’t know who or what opportunity is around the corner and how it will affect us, but we can choose to live authentically, examine our thoughts, take the time to get to know ourselves and have a mind, therefore a life, or our own.
No matter which path we travel or forge, as it may seem at times we are the only one making the life choices we have come to realize is the best direction for our lives compared to our inner circle, there is an amazing benefit to doing so. To refer back to Bolick’s quote in her introduction, “I built my own kingdom according to my own laws . . . “, an inner strength begins to build, and even though we will run up against obstacles, when we finally master how to navigate around them, we will boost our confidence, and when we achieve the goals we have worked so hard for, we will bask in that sunshine knowing we are indeed capable of what some may say is impossible.
Don’t be limited. Shine. Shine brightly. And work, work very hard. The key is to be the designer of your one and only life. You will thank yourself, the life events that will unfold will be your reward. Savor them. You’ve earned it.
~author Kate Bolick, and the cover of her new book, Spinster~
~SIMILAR POSTS FROM THE ARCHIVES YOU MIGHT ENJOY:
~Single or Married: 20 Things to Do
~How to Become A Woman Comfortable in Her Own Skin
~10 Steps to Become the Woman You’ve Always Wanted to Be
Petit Plaisir
~L’Occitane Lavender Foaming Bath
~As mentioned in A Modern Woman’s Lifestyle Grocery List, episode #28
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April 24, 2015
This & That: No. 155
Book
~A Curious Mind by Brian Grazer & Charles Fishman
Curiosity truly can be the tool to forever propel you to new and creative ideas, or that is what movie producer Brian Grazer reveals in his new best-selling book A Curious Mind. Having scheduled weekly “curiosity conversations” with strangers that were experts in their field, Grazer appears to have soaked up their knowledge and wisdom like a sponge. In his book, lessons in curiosity will reveal to readers a new approach to leading a fulfilling life. I’m curious. Are you?
~The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House
Ah, the White House. As a civics teacher and someone who has an avid interest in politics and news, to step behind the doors and discover what it might be like for the families who live there is something I’ve always wanted to learn more about. With a part-time staff of just under 300 and 96 full-time staff, the second floor residence has stories to tell, and I am curious to discover them.
~The World of Shabby Chic: Beautiful Homes, My Story & Vision by Rachel Ashwell
You may recognize the name Shabby Chic from the slipcovers, furniture and decor Rachel Ashwell sells on her website. And now she tells her story in a beautiful coffee table book full of the shabby chic aesthetic her fans have come to love.
Francophile Find
~What to do on the Left Bank, Paris via The New York Times
Last weekend, the Sunday New York Times spotlighted in their weekly column “36 Hours” a lovely list of destinations to visit, things to do and places to see in the beloved Left Bank of Paris. With many recommendations that I myself enjoyed during my last visit (Paris by Mouth, Poilane and Cafe de Flore), I must say, I quite agree with their picks and am eager to check out those I have yet to enjoy. Planned around the schedule of a weekend getaway, the trip begins with ideas at 3:30 pm on Friday and runs through Sunday afternoon. Do have a look, I think you will enjoy.
Shopping
~Rebecca Minkoff Bowery leather tote
A classic day tote in a neutral tone ideal for spring, but easily could be chosen year round. Reduced 50% at The Outnet, this is a bargain.
~Sam Edelman Becka Black Quilted Flat
Chanel’s quilted ballet flats are still out of my reach, but Sam Edelman’s are quite similar. For less than $150 and available in a couple of different combinations, if this feminine, Parisian chic style is your taste, you have found a bargain.
~recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Chocolate Tart~
April seems to have grown legs and ran away from me as already it is the last weekend of the month. Where did my favorite month escape to? On the bright side, it does mean that warmer weather and beautiful, colorful yards, porches and patios will be come more abundant, and I for one am ready for it.
This weekend will be a bit of a catch up as I must admit I am exhausted, but perhaps I’ll sneak over to my favorite nursery to pick up my herbs or a hanging basket or two for the porch. Either way it will be restorative as I hope yours will be as well. Below are a few articles I think you might enjoy. Until Monday, bonjour!
~SJP is returning to HBO next year . . . click here to find out more about the show
~10 Truths About Life We Forget Too Easily . . . a wonderful reminder
~A wonderful everyday habit that will add more fulfillment to your life – 13 Simple Things Mindful People Actually Do Everyday
~Absolutely loved this list! Domaine shared 20 Things to Know About Your iPhone (simple tricks and tips)
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April 23, 2015
Thoughts from the Editor: New Orleans
To have the opportunity to spend time in New Orleans is to be fortunate. New Orleans introduced itself and exceeded any expectation I had prior to arrival. While, yes, I was initially curious due to my Francophile predilections and love for jazz, it was the combination of these interests along with the regional cuisine, breath-taking architecture and sincere gentility that left me quite thankful to have had the opportunity to visit.
I want to first express my gratitude to TSLL reader Sandy who is a long-time resident of New Orleans and who was the catalyst for my trip as she suggested the Garden District Book Shop for a signing. Her hospitality, knowledge and thoughtfulness overwhelmed me in the most wonderful of ways. As Sandy shared, and I came to learn, New Orleans is a resilient city, and a must-see destination for any lover of singular culture that cannot be duplicated no matter where you have already traveled.
As I was sitting on the balcony porch of the bed & breakfast Sunday afternoon following the signing, I began to contemplate a handful of life lessons New Orleans or NOLA had revealed to me, and I wanted to share. Perhaps you too will visit and discover your own lessons, or perhaps you already have, and in that case, I’d love for you to share. Here is what I’ve discovered:
1. The gift of holding fast to a signature self
As I mentioned above, New Orleans can best be described as a resilient city. It has undergone countless shifts of power: established by the French, then to the Spanish, back to the French and finally purchased by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase. But in more recent memory, it is the resurgence after Hurricane Katrina struck ten years ago and the defiant response to the BP oil spill five years ago that serve as a reminder that New Orleans, due to its unique self: the cuisine, the music, the architecture, somehow always finds a way to not only recover, but thrive.
The lesson is significant. If we choose to unearth our unique strengths and cultivate our signature style, talents and passions, no matter what life throws at us, we will be rooted so securely, we cannot be unearthed. We will remain, and just as New Orleans thrive has, we build the life we’ve dreamed and worked so diligently toward.
2. The strength found in differences
Speaking of the food, we ate well, very well, during the three-day visit in New Orleans. And similar to gumbo, which combines many different cultural food influences: French, Spanish, tribes, African, Italians and Germans, it is the intermingling of varying ways of life that come together to create something even more significant and profound.
Homogenization would be boring and lack stimulation, curiosity and growth. After all, when we are willing to learn and discover other cultures, that is when we discover even more about ourselves, deepen an appreciation for where we’ve come from, but also consider different perspectives as well. All of which enriches our lives.
3. Strive to follow your passion, rather than follow the crowd
The one observation that struck me immediately as we walked down Magazine Street the first night we were on our way to La Petite Grocery was the lack of chain stores. What a pleasant respite from the monotonous brands regularly seen on television and often on every metropolis street corner. Aside from a Starbucks and a small West Elm that has fought pushback recently, the rest of the restaurants, boutiques and cafes were primarily local businesses. This alone made New Orleans unique. I truly felt that I was in New Orleans and no other city was similar.
When we choose instead to offer our unique talents to the world rather than blindly do and follow what others expect and our most comfortable with, we may initially get some pushback as others don’t know what we’re doing. However, we will be doing ourselves the grandest service as we will become beloved, appreciated and respected by those who appreciate what we uniquely bring and offer the world unlike nobody else. Much like The Garden District Book Shop, I have yet to walk into an independent bookstore quite like it. It was cozy, yet full of ample just released best-sellers along with any coffee table, journal, cookbook and celebrated book of fiction you can imagine. The experience of the store owner and star-studded list of authors who had signed in the past 35 years of its tenure proved the space unique, and that is why people return or stop in for the first time – a must-see on their itinerary.
Needless to say, the lessons were rich and plentiful, and I had a most wonderful time. I would also like to thank a handful of other readers who without their recommendations I would not have enjoyed the trip nearly as much. Each of the destinations I visited I learned about from a reader. Jen especially, thank you for the long, detailed list of places to visit. Your email honestly served as a significant part of my itinerary. To followers on Instagram who shared their favorite places to visit, thank you for mentioning the Central Grocery to eat the must-eat Muffuletta sandwich – absolutely delicious. To Grace, Jaime, Courtney and Sandy, as well as a couple of readers who, while they couldn’t come to the signing, sent a family member or friend to have their book signed, thank you very much. I thoroughly enjoyed the intimate conversation, feedback and questions.
A few people contacted me and said they had planned on coming, but the weather didn’t cooperate. I just wanted to let you know that there are still a few signed copies at The Garden District Book Shop to pick up, so do be sure to stop in and enjoy a lovely respite in the Garden District.
Now to New Orleans as seen through my eyes, and destinations and places I highly recommend.
Accommodations:
When I travel, I prefer to stay in accommodations that mimic a home environment as much as possible. Whether I rent an apartment or stay in a bed & breakfast, I would much rather have a full-sized living experience than a small hotel room if I can. With the recommendation from The Garden District Book Shop, I made reservations at the Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast, and I was overjoyed at the location, grandeur and comfort. Located on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Washington, as you can see from the picture below, it is directly on the street car line. It is also one block away from the bookstore and two blocks away from Commander’s Palace (James Beard Award recipient in 2013).
With balconys to relax on in the afternoon, stunning tall 16 feet ceilings in recently remodeled estate, I was mesmerized.
The Garden District
As someone who prefers peaceful, tranquil locations, while I enjoyed the French Quarter, I felt fortunate to be able to return each evening to the Garden District where my bed & breakfast was located. With the signature oaks that serpentine over sidewalks and frame homes, the homes are classic shotgun style with covered porches and expansive tall windows. I could have spent an afternoon walking each street snapping photos. As you will see below, here are a few of the houses that caught my eye, but trust me, there were many more to enjoy.
The French Quarter
Visiting the French Quarter is a must, and while you are strolling, eating is required. From the famed Muffuletta to the beignets at Cafe du Monde (the line is long, but it moves fast), grab your three sweet, signature powdered sugar creations, a cafe au lait and sit on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River. It is a simple idea, but it is a good one as we enjoyed it on our first day out and about. The Streetcar is the best way to travel as it is cheap and convenient. Dropping us off right in front of our bed & breakfast, a 24-hour day pass is only $3.
And for book-lovers, which I know many of you are, be sure to stop into Faulkner’s House Books. It’s small, but quaint and full of history as well as new releases. Tucked away in a quiet alley in the French Quarter, you will be glad you stopped in. It was the Nelle Harper Lee autographed photo that caught my eye, but there is much more.
The Garden District Book Shop & Loomed
As I mentioned above, The Garden District Book Shop is a treat, and not one to miss. Yes, I will admit, seeing my book on the shelves with signed copies of Candice Bergen’s latest autobiography and Lena Dunham’s first edition signed copy stopped my breath for just a moment, but the kindness of the bookstore owner was something I won’t soon forget. Britton, as you will see in the images is a wealth of information, but oh, so humble. I could have talked his ear off, but that would have been rude. I did of course ask a few questions that I was curious about, and he kindly obliged me. Needless to say, after 35 years, the bookstore is still thriving, and to know that he met Julia Child and she was had signed copies of her books in his store, well . . . I can’t quite describe it.
And just across the way in the “Rink” in which a handful of business are located including the bookstore is a wonderful linens company named Loomed. I just happened to poke my head in the day before the book signing and became mesmerized with their products. From dish towels to bath towels and even stunning silk scarves, I’ll share more in-depth in a few weeks, but do check out their website. Top of the line quality products that will add lovely finishing touches to your most lived in spaces.
Dining Recommendations:
Without any hesitation, I wholehearted suggest you enjoy at least one meal at Elizabeth’s. Located in its own neck of the woods outside of downtown New Orleans, it is worth the taxi fare. Everything is handmade, and you will not walk away unsatisfied. From the famed praline bacon (absolutely melts in your mouth), to the cheese grits that have now ruined any other grits for me, they don’t take reservations, so come when you can and enjoy yourself.
Commander’s Palace
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the well-known top restaurant for southern food, Commander’s Palace. Reservations are hard to come by, but worth making well in advance. I happened to score a dinner secure the evening after the book signing, and it was a wonderful place to celebrate, dress up and enjoy. The service, the food, the mandatory dress code (I love that men have to wear collars – they all looked absolutely fantastic), it all made for a most wonderful conclusion to a memorable trip.
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April 22, 2015
Word of the Week: No. 2
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April 21, 2015
Outfit of the Week: Très Chic for Spring
~Ann Taylor Linen Chambray Peplum Top~
~Joseph cropped stretch cotton-blend pant~
~Alicia gold-plated druzy earrings~
~Isabel Marant brass resin bracelet~
~Ebby Rane 1887 Clutch or Brooks Brothers’ tote~
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Style Inspiration: Australian Street Chic
Australia’s Spring 2015 Fashion Week just wrapped up last week, and while it may not be buzzed about here in the states, the street style along with the collections are certainly something of which to take notice. Tommy Ton’s street style pics always are one of my first go-tos when it comes to discovering fashion week sartorial choices of the models, editors and bloggers. Today, with inspiration for spring and summer which is right around the corner, each of the women exude a stately self-confidence that is solely revealed through their exterior, but no doubt is a beautiful introduction to much more. Enjoy being inspired.
~STYLE INSPIRATION POSTS FROM THE ARCHIVES:
~NYFW Street Style Spring 2014
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