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Leopard…The New Black
Not that I’m surprised, but after interviewing, Mr. Salam, the mask salesman on 86th and First, who said his leopard is his best seller, cheetah the runner up, I remembered fashion has the last say. “Me weef, she con’t not … Continue reading
Posted in art, creative writing, Fashion, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, shopping, words, writing
Tagged Coco Chanel, Leopard fashion, Masks, New York City Vendors, Protection during Covid-19
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Best Story of the Week…August 22
It’s a drizzly day as I head back home from my run. A pretty girl in her 30s is standing under the eave of a brownstone perusing her phone, smartly staying dry. She looks great in jeans with an opened … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Fashion, humor, media, New York City, shopping, women
Tagged fashionistas, J. Crew Factory Outlet, J. Crew Womens, observations, running in Central Park
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Timeless Style
This is the time of year my late pal Jackie makes her annual visit. I feel her alongside me as I prepare for spring. Out come my sweaters cleaned, then put away; my coats checked for spots and loose buttons. … Continue reading
Posted in creative writing, Fashion, friendship, Gratitude, inspiration, modeling, money, New York City, shopping
Tagged Classic Dress, Coco Chanel, French fashion, Ralph Lauren, remembering a loved one
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Last Thrill and Testament
I had a job where they asked me, why I thought I still had style at my age. After unplugging my oxygen tank and parking my walker said, “Because I’m still breathing?” I did ponder this though, once my ego … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Connecticut, Fashion, humanity, humor, modeling, New York City, parents, shopping, women, words
Tagged Coco Chanel, Going out with style, Self-care, women of a certain age, Women's Wear
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And The Stockings Were Hung By The Chimney With Care
Well, not exactly the chimney since the size of them would have made it collapse. Still thinking about my mother. When I was little, she never stuffed a traditional stocking. It was always a receptacle of some kind: a wastepaper … Continue reading
Health Over Wealth
I worked with my pal Ed the other day on what I can only call, a very challenging job, without picking the scab of it’s afterlife. Watching Ed, as exhausted as I, soldier on without breaking a sweat looking as … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Cinema, Fashion, friendship, humor, money, New York City, shopping, Women and men
Tagged bowties, looking fabulous, Making movies, working over time
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Kim This
I’m amazed at the press over Kim Kardashian being robbed at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room after putting all her jewelry on social media. That’s like blaming fishermen for fishing after loading your pond with trout. Yeah, I know, … Continue reading
Posted in humor, money, shopping, war, words, writing
Tagged celebrities, David Yurman Jewelry, Kim Kardashian robbery, OJ Simpson trial, Robert Kardashian
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Best Story Of The Week
I’m in the 5 items or less check-out line at Whole Foods with a young kid around 20, in front of me, getting coffee and a muffin. I say, “Wouldn’t you like a little bag for your muffin?” It’s self-service … Continue reading
Posted in food, humor, kids, New York City, parents, shopping
Tagged Good Manners, teenagers, tolerance, Whole Foods
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