In Part I of my Defining Style series, I mentioned briefly that I believed style to be an innate factor—an instinct, if you will—versus fashion (I defined “fashionable” as an acquired ability to follow the latest trends). Yes, aesthetic is purely personal, but whether you possess it or not is as ... Read More
I Love Me Before I Love Men
I love men. Oh yes I do. Call me boy crazy—I’m not a bit coquettish for no reason! But before men (I only get the butterflies for boys who dance) there’s a few things I love more including—but certainly not limited to Nutella, sexy little underthings, and myself. I’m well aware of how totally and ... Read More
Bag Whore: Le Ballon Rouge
I love pencil cases. I always have, since grade school, when first graders had unspoken competitions over who had the coolest pencil cases which housed the coolest gel pens. My fondness for them has never ceased—wholly justified because it is an absolute necessity for (a) keeping all my writing ... Read More