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Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman

February 1, 2013

Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman

If you’re fortunate, you can remember the days when visiting your local department store was a cherished tradition, whether it was for your fall school wardrobe, to see the Christmas windows, or for a dressed up lunch with grandma. The days when Sibley’s, Filene’s, Rich’s, The Bon Marche, and ZCMI had restaurants, bakeries and candy counters, book departments and doormen in ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: fashion, Harper, Manhattan

The Style Mentors: Women Who Define the Art of Dressing Today

November 5, 2012

The Style Mentors

“For me fashion is fun, and it’s supposed to help you feel good about yourself. I think that’s what all women should focus on: what makes them happy and feel comfortable and beautiful. I wear what I love. Sometimes people like it, sometimes they don’t. I’m fine with that.”    -Michelle Obama    For anyone with an interest in fashion, this fall has proven to be ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: fashion, Harper, style

Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible

September 11, 2012

fashion bible

  For those who know me, my objectivity in reviewing Tim Gunn’s new book Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible, is likely to be called into question as I have made numerous not-so-subtle remarks about my deep admiration for the author (visit to Portland, summer reading). Think what you will, but I am not exaggerating to say that Fashion Bible will be a staple in any fashion lover’s book ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Non-fiction Tagged: clothing, fashion, Gallery

Gossip

July 19, 2012

gossip

I’m fairly certain that Tolstoy spent less time on War & Peace then I have spent trying to review Gossip. My problem is this: on the surface you have a cool-toned, witty look at three women living in the upper echelon of New   York society. They are each interesting, diverse women, wearing fabulous clothes, and if that’s all you need from a book, then stop right here and go ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, contemporary fiction, fashion, friendship, literary, New York City, William Morrow, women

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