It comes upon you suddenly. First you feel your lip quiver uncontrollably, and then your eyes start to well up and sting. Before you know it you’re into the full-fledged “ugly cry,” as Oprah so elegantly put it. That sobbing, mascara-running-down-your-face hysterical mess that we become after a...
A few years ago, I was chatting with a successful older woman at a PR industry dinner when she mentioned her stepson. “I’d love for you two to meet. I think you’d be great together.” How could I say no to a woman with such a great track record of helping others? A woman who seemed like she’d make a...
We know you care about the environment. You clean with nontoxic products, have compact fluorescent lightbulbs throughout your home, and bring your own bags to the grocery store. But wearing eco-friendly clothes? Well, you haven’t jumped on board that train just yet. Have no fear: We’re not asking...
Black will always be a basic, but this season, it’s all about gray. From ash to charcoal hues, gray is making an appearance this year on everything from crisp suit wear to buttery-soft bags. That makes for easy shopping for you, especially if you start by picking up one of these stylish suggestions...
If money were no object, your closet would undoubtedly be overrun with any number of fall’s must-haves: an impeccably structured yet slightly voluminous Marc Jacobs coat; a to-die-for pair of Christian Louboutin thigh-grazing boots; a sexy, yet still demure, Balenciaga little black dress; or a...
It’s a glorious day, and you don’t want to waste it by spending the evening alone on your couch in front of the TV. So you e-mail your girls and let them know that you’re throwing a last-minute soiree. As they all respond with “Count me in” and “Wouldn’t miss it!” you suddenly remember you’ll only...
