January, 2010 Archive

Consciousness Cleanse

21 Days to Living a Fulfilled Life:

As I mentioned in Sunday’s post, I started reading a new book.  However, I wanted to get well into the book before mentioning its title. {read more}

Lazy Sunday

Reading:

I adore books!  However I haven’t been reading much recently.  This year, I’m working to do something about it. {read more}

SAG Awards Spotlight

When I Grow Up…

In my mid-60′s, I want to look like Helen Mirren at last night’s SAG Awards.  Amazing!  When she was onstage in the spotlight, she seemed to glow.  She kind of took my breath away. {read more}

Links à la Mode

Weekly Edition:

It’s that time again!  Following are links from around the web, containing what’s hot in fashion, beauty and more.

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Fashion Blogging

Suzy Menkes Weighs In:

As we continue to hear about new media vs. old, this interview with Suzy Menkes seems especially relevant.

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Fashion Inspiration: Tweed Detail

Not Your Grandfather’s Tweed:

When a designer finds a way to take a somewhat masculine detail…and turn it ultra-feminine, I do a happy dance. {read more}

My Evil Nemesis

Insomnia:

Sleep, why do you elude me?  Year after year I ask this same question.

Unfortunately I know the answer.  I’m just not satisfied with it.  {read more}

Janis Joplin

Birthday:

On this day in history, Janis Joplin was born.  {read more}

8 Ways to Wear a Brooch & More

Versatile Vintage:

Have a few vintage brooches at the back of your jewelry box?  I find them to be one of the most versatile fashion accessories in my wardrobe.

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Golden Globes Fashion

Casually Chic?

In a sea of typical award gowns, two women stood out to me during last night’s Golden Globes.

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