Why and how should women dress to avoid unwanted male attention? Discuss.
This follow-up question from reader Ida dovetails very nicely with a book I just finished reading: Men explain things to me Ida says: In my last several internships and part-time j
What stylish & chic Parisiennes of a certain age wear
Reader Lynn wrote in to ask about how older Parisiennes who can’t rock short miniskirts & high heels transition their style as they age. I’ve seen the whole gamut i
Should you really be against wearing or buying fur?
I was thinking the other day about wearing fur. Fur animal coats (not the faux ones) to be specific. I had an instant sense of revulsion thinking about it, because it is as if I am
5 Ways To Wear Prints
Wearing prints in general seems to be daunting to most folks, but I will let you in on a little secret… I didn’t start wearing any prints until I was well into my 20s!
Choosing quality over quantity instead of buying cheap substitutes
Even though this article says that one of the rules of being a stylish person without blowing a lot of money is to find lower-end versions of higher-end items they covet, when I ge
How to attain Parisienne Chic in your Style and Wardrobe
All of my Parisian Style & Wardrobe Posts can be found here. If I could sum up their style in one word, it would be RESTRAINT. Everything is understated, held back, and one ite
How my style has evolved over the years
1. I don’t even attempt super high heels any more When I was 12, I wanted (desperately) a pair of these horrible black platform shoes. I bought them with my earned money and
My response to Fashion Trends Men Hate and Why
There are apparently quite a lot of trends that men hate that women wear, and I thought I’d at least address each one as a woman: PAJAMAS AS AN OUTFIT Yeah, I don’t get
5 Absolute Must-Have Minimalist Clothing Pieces
Alexis posed a minimalist challenge to me to come up with my 5 perfect, most versatile clothing pieces to wear year-round. Can you create a wardrobe so minimalist that it has ~5 pi