The Retrospective Begins. . . August Windows of Rome viewed from a November Train Trip . . .

Taking my last train trip today, before flying home in a few days. Trying to pack up, thinking of what I’ll leave behind, what I’ll bring home . . . Keep me company these last few days? I always love to chat with you!

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Wardrobe: Past (’21 purchases); Present (OOTDs); Future (sustainable, I hope)

Looking back at what I added to my closet in 2021, I’m wondering if the more important question might be how (how much? for how long?) I wear what’s in there. How best to keep moving toward Slower more Sustainable Fashion/Style with more joy and less guilt.

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Pyjama Days . . . Getting this New Year started . . .

These early days of January can be a challenge, and sometimes we just want to go back to bed. I was dreaming of luxurious loungewear, such as I’d seen in a Paris shop window. And he was on a Mission to buy me cozy pyjamas. . . with some comic results. Read on. . .

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A Tea-Drinking, (Virtual) Pub-Visiting OOTD — Yes, I’ve Been Shopping. . .

While I’ve been sipping and sketching and writing about tea, I’ve been wearing a new pair of pants that I love. Want to see? Wide-wale cord in a glorious colour — striking, but goes with…

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(Slow?) Fashion Report Card; 2020, My Year of the Dress . . .

Second half of January, past time to report on my garment purchases for 2020.  My friends Duchesse and  Sue have already posted theirs, each with some musings about slow fashion and fast fashion and the…

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