Part I: How to Be (a Bit) Coquettish. .  .  . "Charm is something else we have forgotten, because we wrongly confuse it with seduction." —Julia Baird Charm is a smile. A warm, genuine smile. Charm is etiquette—not necessarily chivalry; thoughtfulness (read: consideration) extends all ... Read More
Montréal: City Guide + Photo Diary
I hesitate to call it one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but only because I believe every city is beautiful in its own way. There's an old world charm to it, perhaps because of the architecture and French-filled streets; there's no honking, no madness, no rush. Very unlike New Jersey, ... Read More
Things I Love
Maxi dresses. This heat wave has me on a summer high. I love it, I do, but with a propensity for perspiration, this weather isn't exactly ideal for clothing, period. And since going out in public in the nude would cross so many boundaries of social propriety, and because going to work in a favorite ... Read More