Fashion
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July 4th Fashion
Summer seems to be moving in fast this year. Memorial Day slipped by in a blink, and now the Fourth of July weekend is suddenly on the horizon — bringing with it beach parties, garden gatherings, and long, and lingering dinners al fresco. It’s the kind of weekend that invites you to savor every hour,…
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A Winter White Pick‑Me‑Up
It’s been a long time since I’ve worn winter white. Even when I did, I wore it sparingly — white was always a summer color to me, something reserved for warm days and sunshine. But this year, it’s everywhere. I first noticed it on a sales associate at Macy’s: crisp white slacks that looked so…
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How to Dress Like a Funeral Director
As long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in fashion. Even as a teenager, I saved the money I earned from minimum‑wage after‑school jobs just to buy something new to wear. But when I began my career as a funeral director, I quickly realized my work wardrobe would not be versatile—or colorful. It would…
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The Scarf That Found Me
There are certain pieces in fashion that feel destined—like they were made for you, waiting to be discovered. For me, it was a scarf. The perfect scarf. The kind of accessory that ties together not just an outfit, but a mood, a season, a chapter of life. When I first spotted it on Bloomingdales.com, I…
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An Afternoon at Bloomingdale’s
There are days when stepping into Bloomingdale’s feels less like shopping and more like entering a festive sanctuary. Yesterday was one of those days. I began my visit with a stop at the Chloé boutique, where I was greeted by the woman who had helped me with my recent article on vanilla perfume. To my…
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Personal Style and Remembrance: A Funeral Director’s Insight
“My mother’s signature color was emerald green. She said it both honored her Irish heritage and made her feel like royalty,” the daughter of the deceased told me a few days ago. At the arrangement conference, when she handed me a silk wrap dress –one of her mother’s favorites–in that color, I knew exactly what…