I mentioned back in my “Prettiest Me” post (which detailed my new-found awareness of all things Beauty) a book I’ve been referring to often in my research.  It’s Nina Garcia’s The One Hundred:  A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own. This book is nearly perfect in every way.  It’s clear, straightforward, shows the [...]

Something unexpected happened when my oldest daughter turned 16 earlier this month.  Beyond the OH MY GOSH SHE’S ALMOST GROWN AND GONE emotions lie something more personal, and more about me than her.  I’ve spent 16 years of my life teaching, guiding, encouraging, correcting this young life.  But I’ve also spent 16 years largely putting [...]