I was never a big fan of polyester and I don’t wear suits, leisure or otherwise.
Fashion
TOO LONG WERE THE JEANS
I bought two pair of bargain, but previously expensive jeans, a few years ago. They cost a mere $20 each on final clearance. For fashionable boot-cut stretch denim, that was a great deal. When they arrived, they were tight. I… Read More ›
CASABLANCA IN MASSACHUSETTS
Remember how, in the movie (1942) “Casablanca,” to get to America you went to Casablanca in Morocco — and then you waited, and waited, and waited? I ordered a sweater. It was on sale. I bought it at the end… Read More ›
WE ARE SHABBY, BUT ARE WE CHIC?
FLASHBACK FRIDAY ON SATURDAY: WE ARE SHABBY, BUT ARE WE CHIC? As time marches on, one of the things we say is “they don’t make’em like they used to.” This refers to pretty much everything, including things they didn’t make… Read More ›
WHEN FASHION FAILS
Fandango’s Provocative Question #125 This week, Fandango would like to know about our style. See that old lady wearing baggy jeans and a tee shirt? I lost 20 pounds during the past year and my clothing has not caught up. Note… Read More ›
DEATH OF THE MALL
RETAIL WORKERS ARE QUITTING AT RECORD RATES FOR HIGHER PAYING WORK: “MY LIFE ISN’T WORTH A DEAD-END JOB” The Washington Post, June 21, 2021 I don’t miss malls except for the kiosk where they sold watch batteries and Annie’s where… Read More ›
DRESSED ON THE SET
“How come Gibbs is wearing a coat in Arizona in the summer?” I was talking to Garry. It was an NCIS rerun. We watch a lot of reruns because we forgot what happened even when we’ve seen it before. A… Read More ›
CAN YOU BELIEVE WE’RE ALREADY IN THE SECOND HALF OF MARCH? SHARING MY WORLD!
Share Your World 3-16-2021 There have been a lot of questions about neighbors lately. I wonder if that is because of the pandemic. I know our neighbors supposedly have been “reaching out” to us, but you couldn’t tell that living… Read More ›
THE DAY THE DRYER BLEW UP
Hair dryers. I’ve owned a blower hair dryer so long I can’t even remember when I bought my first one. I was probably 17, give or take a year. It was a Conair and it cost about $20 and the… Read More ›
THE LOST JOY OF POLYESTER
Life in Leisure Suits Back in the 1970s, some clown decided that men were overdressed and need stretchy, comfortable clothing. And thus they invented the polyester leisure suit and to his immense embarrassment, Garry had one. I never saw it,… Read More ›
MASKED! A PHOTO A WEEK CHALLENGE
A PHOTO A WEEK CHALLENGE: MASKS The other day, I was looking at the sales on one of my favorite clothing sites and realized that they now sell masks to go with every outfit you own. At least a dozen… Read More ›
SHARING MY WORLD AND HEY, IT’S COLD!
Share Your World, HP 9-22-2020 SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 ~ MELANIE B CEE Roger’s Magical, Mystical Questions: Have you ever driven the wrong way on a one-way street? How did this come about? Yes, but the no-entry sign was in Hebrew and I… Read More ›
HATS! – Marilyn Armstrong
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Hats I used to love hats and I wore them a lot, especially when we were down on the Vineyard and didn’t drive much. But when there was work and driving, the brims just kept knocking into… Read More ›
LOCKDOWN FASHION FAVORITES – Marilyn Armstrong
Once upon a time in a world that has vanished, we dressed to look good. To other people. Remember “other people”? You know. Company for dinner? Visitors for the weekend? Hanging out in the afternoon with friends? How about a… Read More ›
MY CLOSET IS WAY BEYOND SIMPLE CLEARING OUT – Marilyn Armstrong
I read Jan Wilberg’s post about closet cleaning. I realized that I moved well beyond basic closet cleaning. I need professional help. I need a squad of strong men and women armed with big, strong plastic bags who will march… Read More ›
JEWELRY AS FAMILY HISTORY, PART 1 – BY ELLIN CURLEY
Whenever my daughter, Sarah, comes to visit from LA, we always take a trip down memory lane together – in my jewelry drawers. I used to have all the jewelry I kept from my grandmother and my mom and my… Read More ›
SHARING MY WORLD WHILE SAVING OUR HOME – Marilyn Armstrong
Share Your World — 9-10-19 What’s the first thing you’d do if you won the lottery or came into a huge fortune? Repair my house! Which decade do you think had the best sense of style? During the 1960s and… Read More ›
DOLLS IN FASHION – Marilyn Armstrong
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Fashion I have no fashion worth discussing — but my dolls are well-dressed! I need to take better pictures, but there are so many. I get discouraged looking at all of them.
YOU’VE EITHER GOT IT OR NOT – Rich Paschall
Style, by Rich Paschall Perhaps you have noticed that it seems to have died out. You are probably glad of it too. You did not like it. You may even have been insulted by it, so it is so long… Read More ›
BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK – Marilyn Armstrong
Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: Black I remember the year that dark brown was the new black and another year when orange was the new black. Personally, I’ve always thought black was the new black and more than half the clothing I… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 