Working It Out

Well, once again use femme must concede the point to the photographic evidence.  It's time to add this Ella Moss tunic sweater to the Donate Pile. I love it, but it's time to let it go; it's just too big on me, and looks a bit stretched out. I hope I can find something similar in the future, as I've worn this piece like crazy this winter!

Silk tee (black) and skirt (Graphite):  Eileen Fisher,  here and here.
Sweater: Ella Moss (no longer available)
Tights: Nordstrom brand, Grey Flannel
Booties: yep, it's them again.
Cuff:  Hermès, "Collier de Chien" purchased from Beladora2.
Scarf: Hermès, "École Portugaise d'Art Equestre"


I'll add this scarf tie to my next video, but it's a great one if you don't want a lot of fabric in contact with your skin. Which applies to me right now, as the skin on my neck seems to have reacted to the retinol in the Roc night cream I've been using the last few weeks, and is now itchy, rough, red and determined to look about 89 years old just to spite me. Never thought I was the "sensitive skin" type, but my skin thinks otherwise.
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Traveling in Style: Raincoats

Perhaps not Sartorialist bait, but I stayed nice and dry during downpours in the gardens at Versailles.

Being an obsessive creature, I've come to terms with the part of my brain that's fixated on planning our trip to Italy in May. I love reading about travel, especially about finding ways to stay stylish while living out of a suitcase. I thought this might be a fun topic for a series, so here's the first installment. 


For many people, style takes a definite backseat to comfort and practicality when compiling a travel wardrobe.  While une femme will admit that traveling light and comfortably requires some stylistic concessions, there's no need to look like one is hiking the Andes while strolling along rue Faubourg St. Honoré.  Sure, a yellow plastic poncho will keep you dry, but we can do better.



Anonymous in comments last week asked me to weigh in on this Cape Collar Coat from J.Peterman, specifically whether it would be good for travel.  While the design is certainly a very romantic one, and I love how the collar converts to a cape, it's tough to say without having seen it up close and handled the fabric and felt the weight.  If it doesn't pack small, will you be willing to carry on planes, trains and busses? Is it waterproof or at least water resistant?  A dark color is smart, but if some drunken rugby player decides to spill the better part of his pint on you (best-case scenario), can it be rinsed out in a hotel sink?


When considering outerwear for travel, there are a few ways to go. (I'm going to leave out travel to destinations with extreme winter conditions, and focus on more moderate climates where rain and wind will be the primary form of inclement weather.)

Trench coat:  Probably one of the most beloved and time-tested options, a classic trench can be practical, stylish, and invoke an air of mystery all at once. Think Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca. For the greatest versatility, look for one with a zip-out lining in case the weather takes a turn from the expected.  But carry a folding umbrella too, in case of extended periods outside during a downpour. Many trenches are water resistant but not waterproof. 

For destinations where heavy rainfall is a real possibility but where one wants to maintain a modicum of style, a Mycra Pac Short Donatella Fashion Travel Raincoat is a great option.  More chic than a poncho, lighter than a standard trench, these are reversible, and have a pleated collar that also functions as a substantial hood.  The day we visited Versailles (picture at top), the skies opened up and dumped buckets on us as we walked around the gardens, and I stayed quite dry even when not underneath our single umbrella.  These raincoats are lightweight and fold down into a small pouch.  They aren't super warm, and so are ideal for more temperate climates, or you can layer over a sweater on chilly days.

The coat that I've ended up using the most on our travels during all but the warmest months is my black leather car coat, similar to this one.  It provides enough water resistance for moderate precipitation, is warm and looks sleek. It can dress up for evening, or look appropriate with jeans and loafers.



Do you have a favorite piece of outerwear for travel?  Anything you've learned to avoid?

Program Notes

I've been a bit frustrated lately by lack of time to write the kind of posts I'd like to share here. I hope you'll bear with me, but I'm bringing my philosophy of "fewer, but better" to the blog and may not be posting as frequently as I have been, at least in the near future.

That said, if there are any particular topics you'd love to see covered, let me know.  I get such great ideas and inspiration from your comments and feedback, and love the ongoing cyber-conversation!

One more housekeeping note: except for the direct amazon.com links, I don't receive any compensation for any of the products or items I write about, and if I did, I would certainly indicate.  I don't recommend or review anything I haven't personally purchased and tried.  I do receive many solicitations to allow sponsored posts from third parties, but this blog is my "baby" and I'm not willing to do that.  Everything here is from my own hand (well, keyboard) and I intend to keep it that way.
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Open Letter To Marc Jacobs

Dear Marc,

I'd like to thank you.  No really.  For verily you strew my path with truly tempting bags like this one...

and this one...

and this one.

Lo, though I may fondle the soft leathers and cast my eyes upon the functional designs and pretty colors like so many vernal candies and be tempted to walk in the path of profligacy, in your foil-baked egotism you reveal yourself and deliver me from temptation with the most butt-ugly linings this side of Dante's Seventh Circle.

The yawning chasm of eternal damnation

So Marc, my bank account and I thank you.  For you have set me back on the path of righteousness.
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RIP, Elizabeth Taylor

By the time I heard the sad news yesterday, I was getting ready for work and didn't have time to post.  But others did, and here are some beautiful tributes from around my corner of the blogosphere:

Champagne & Macarons

Miss Janey's Place

Wendy Brandes

Miss Cavendish

The Women's Room

Tom & Lorenzo

Big Little Wolf's Daily Plate of Crazy

BHB

Was there ever an actress as photogenic?  My favorite of Elizabeth Taylor's movies are "National Velvet," "A Place in the Sun" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."  I'll confess that I've never seen "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" all the way through, but am adding to my Netflix queue now.

Fox Movie Channel will be airing the movie Cleopatra back-to-back all day this Sunday, March 27.

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Working It Out

Variation on a theme...

Duchesse's post yesterday featuring her colorful silk scarves whetted my appetite for a splash of color.  And I've been wanting to try a mix of a silk print scarf with a striped tee since seeing a version of it on the Hermès "J'aime mon carré" website.

I've tended to shy away from silk scarves in very bright vivid colors, but with the high contrast black-and-white, a stronger color would work.

Jacket, Pants - Eileen Fisher. Jacket no longer available, pants here.
Striped tee - J.Crew, similar to this one.
Scarf - Hermès, "Les Voitures À Transformation"
Shoes - Paris booties
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Ici et là bas

First, I must apologize for my lack of response to your comments these past few days. Everything's fine; it's just been a bit busy chez femme and I've let myself get too far behind to completely catch up. Please know that I do read and enjoy every comment and truly appreciate your ideas, support and feedback. I'll be back on track presently.

But today, you can find me in France! Well, in spirit anyway, as I opine on the topic of "sleepwear vs. seduction wear" over at A Femme d'un Certain Age.  (Thanks, Tish!)

Une femme recommends...

Gap Favorite V-neck Tee

Une femme has learned that when it comes to casual cotton tees, it's better to buy cheap and replace annually.  Even the pricier ones fade, yellow and/or stretch out with regular wear over a season.  I really like this year's Gap "Favorite" v-neck tee. Unlike the spate of tissue weight tees in recent years, the fabric on this tee has a nice weight and body, the cut is fitted but not too fitted, v-neck is just deep enough to be flattering but not so much that it's iffy for the office (under a jacket or cardigan), length is good (and available in Petite and Tall lengths) and it's available in all of the neutral colors we count on.  Navy is a nice alternative to black.  At $12.50, a good value.
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Sunday Music Corner

I just learned last week that I have two three degrees of separation from one of the still-living band members of one of my favorite bands that originated in the 1970's, Little Feat.  So here's a performance of a classic LF tune, featuring Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harris. Enjoy!

(I first saw Emmylou Harris perform as an opening act for Jesse Colin Young in 1975.  I hadn't heard of her beforehand, but was just blown away by her voice and performance. She hit it big not long after that.)
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Bijoux for a Good Cause

For the remainder of March, Beladora and Beladora 2 will will donate a portion from all sales to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund. 


So if you've had your eye on some Tahitian pearls....

Black Pearl Bracelet in 18k

Tahitian Black Pearl Ring in 18K  (Just look at this gorgeous thing and tell me you aren't drooling on your keyboard just a little bit.)

or perhaps a fun charm bracelet is more your speed?

Vintage Estate Charm Bracelet, 14K

Or a dramatic turquoise cuff bracelet?

Vintage Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Or some show-stopping diamond créoles?

Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K

Whatever your jewelry taste or budget, Beladora and Beladora 2 have it covered. If you've had your eye on one of their stunning baubles, now is the time to act. Your purchase will also be helping the American Red Cross response to help the Japanese people.
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Drugstore Beauty

As part of the ongoing effort to reduce wasteful spending, une femme is taking a second look at the value of department store skincare products.  (Remember, my definition of waste is "that which does not add to the quality of one's life.") I've observed that women can be pretty polarized on this topic, either scoffing at those who pay top dollar for "hope in a jar," or trumpeting the miracles delivered by those same pricey jars of oil or lotion.

I'm one of those who generally has preferred the department store stuff. It's not that I don't believe what they say about the grossly inflated prices compared to the actual cost of ingredients, but have almost always found that the formulations of the drugstore brands I've tried to be less than stellar.  In other words, Oil of Olay may have the same active ingredients in the same percentage as a comparable Clarins product, but the OofO seems to sit on top of my skin like a sticky film, whereas the Clarins cream seems to be absorbed much better and require use of a smaller amount. 

Now, if I lived in France and had access to the amazing pharmacies with their extensive stock of skincare products and knowledgeable staff, I might have skipped off to the drugstore for my face cream years ago. Browsing the shelves at the local CVS, it sometimes is hard to determine which of the products in hermetically sealed packages might be best for one's own use.  Is this one better for mature skin?  Is that one meant to be used in combination with something else?  Even reading the packages carefully and researching products online often yields conflicting information. And no one is giving out little samples to try. Ask the average worker in an American drugstore about the products and you'll probably get a blank stare.

But I've received I-can't-remember-how-many recommendations for Roc retinol products from les amies d'un certain age, and having already ruled out Oil of Olay, thought I'd start there.  I needed a new night cream, so went with this one. It can be used alone or underneath an additional moisturizer. I figured, as long as my skin doesn't look *worse* at this price it's a net win.  I've been using two weeks. Due to the retinol, I guess, it tingles a little bit when you first put it on, but that soon subsides. It doesn't feel as moisturizing as my regular night cream, so I often add a bit of that on top (still using up my samples).  The good news is my skin looks good, certainly no worse, maybe just a little better. Anyone use this?  Do you use an additional moisturizing cream with it?



Just for grins, I also picked up a tube of this eye stuff for night time use.  This also tingles a bit going on, nothing drastic, but I've noticed that the skin on my eyelids has become super sensitive, enough that even the same day cream I've been using for months stings going on, so I'm probably going to discontinue, or use only periodically.  Too bad, I think it was improving the look of the skin and reducing the lines and puffiness around my eyes.

At this point, I'm still working through my current batch of daytime moisturizer with SPF and daytime eye cream.  But I'm keeping an open mind about less expensive versions of these too when the time comes to replenish.

For makeup removal prior to a scrub with the Clarisonic, I've used these sheets from Neutrogena, for quite some time but now that I've switched to waterproof mascara, find I also need a liquid eye makeup remover to fully dissolve, and am currently test-driving the Neutrogena version. In a pinch, a little Vaseline also gets the job done, but isn't something I use regularly.

When it comes to hand/body lotions, I've been a Jergens gal since Day One, and still prefer it to almost every expensive alternative I've tried.

What are your favorite drugstore beauty/skincare products?  Have you found anything new lately that you love?  Any ingredient you assiduously seek out or avoid? Anyone using Boots No.7?  Does it live up to the hype?

(Image at top from here.)
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Working It Out

Meanwhile, back in Catwoman's lair...

Sorry about the angle, but this was the only snap that turned out to be even remotely in focus.

My bottines were in the shop getting new heel tips, so I thought I'd try these riding boots I've had for a few years and have worn only a handful of times.  They're good looking boots, and very comfortable, but I have a hard time working them into ensembles without feeling like I'm wearing a riding costume.  I think the non-equestrian look of the rest of this ensemble helps to mitigate the horsey factor.

Jacket, skirt, tunic: Eileen Fisher

Scarf: Hermès, "Fantasie Pittoresque"in the blue-green coloway (I was drawn to this scarf for the design vaguely reminiscent of a Jon Anderson album cover).

Brooch: Chanel

Boots: Etienne Aigner, probably 4 years old now

Closeup of brooch.

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Chic Explained

Create Your Style:
Secrets Of Style: French Chic

I have beacoup des choses to post about, but time has had the upper hand these last few days.  In the meantime, I found this video over at How To Be Chic, and wanted to share. While I don't necessarily concur with all of the proclamations (or the smoking!) I thought it was très amusante.

--Whether or not you agree with her view of maquillage, you have to love the line "It STINKS of effort." (So quintessentially French!)  And "PASSION."
--Her take on Comfort vs. Style ("you have to sufFER, just a little bit") strikes me as more indicative of youth than culture. I remember thinking the same thing in my twenties. Now, I don't think one has to be physically uncomfortable to be stylish; as Coco Chanel said, "Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."
--I think the real secret to French chic she demonstrates, beyond her words, is her self-confidence.
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Japan - How to Help

As the reality of the situation in Japan sinks in and the toll of dead, missing and injured people climbs higher, and as at least a couple of nuclear reactors seem in danger of releasing unknown quantities of radioactivity into the environment or even melting down, the only topic that seems fitting today is what we can do to help.

Here are some links for aid organizations and services that are setting up to try and help people locate missing loved ones:

Huffington Post.  (some of the organizations listed here may be duplicated below, but seems like a pretty comprehensive list)

Salon.com - How You Can Help (another compendium)

Doctors Without Borders (this is one of the charities I donate to monthly, and think they're among the best at what they do)

American Red Cross

As Wendy B reminds us, it's much more effective to send money to relief organizations with boots on the ground than to send shipments of clothing, blankets, food, etc.

If you know of any aid organizations that are working directly with the Japanese earthquake/tsunami relief efforts, please do give a link in the comments.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan.
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Nuit, Paris

Le Flâneur (music by The XX) from Luke Shepard on Vimeo.

Really cool Paris video!

Edited to add: Click here to read how this video was made, c'est très intéressant!
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Foulard de la semaine

In comments on yesterday's post, some of you requested a tutorial on how to do the "scarf as necklace" tie. Fortunately, I happen to have one on hand.  ;-)

(Third one on the video.)
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Working It Out

Our weather took a definite turn toward Spring yesterday, with temperatures in the high 70's F.  I had to scramble a bit in the morning, and decided to go with my jeans-and-jacket formula. Not my most brilliant look (probably should have added some color with the scarf), but serviceable.

The Eileen Fisher tuxedo jacket I mentioned last week didn't quite do it for me. The styling is nice, the fabric is lovely, but I didn't love it on me. When I returned it to the store, I was browsing the sale rack and noticed the jacket I'm wearing above. It's a very lightweight viscose rayon knit, with 3/4 sleeves and nice seamed shaping that flatters. It was marked down by half, and though I wasn't specifically looking for another black jacket, this one's light enough to wear during warmer months, helps to dress up the jeans a bit, and should pack nicely for travel if needed.

Jacket and tee: Eileen Fisher
Jeans: 7 for All Mankind
Scarf: Talbot's "Paris" scarf (from a couple of years ago, I think) worn knotted as a necklace
Bracelet: enamel hinged bangle from Nordstrom (can't remember brand)
The shoes are favorites, from a German Austrian brand called Think! that's not easy to find here. You can see them better in this Polyvore I created last year:

La rentrée by deja pseu featuring denim jeans

More about this brand of shoes next week....
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"Tightlining"

This video best demonstrates the eyelining technique I use. I recommend curling lashes first though. This also works with a very soft eyeliner pencil. Pencils I currently like are MAC eye Kohl "Prunella," Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof in Cassis, or shu uemura drawing pencil in khaki.

I'm going to give this a try with a waterproof gel, as in the video.
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Express Lane Makeup - Part Deux

Let's see, where were we?

Eyes.  Most days, I'll just apply a little bit of eyeliner and mascara. The eyeliner technique I learned from Brian, and involves applying from underneath right at the upper lash line, and just a hint on the lower lash line. (I'm hoping to do a quick video on this once I learn to use the Mac movie editing software.) The effect is subtle, yet adds definite emphasis to the eyes. I've tried the liquid and gel liners, but find they require more skill than I'm willing to muster most mornings, so I stick to soft creamy pencils.

I've recently switched over to waterproof mascara to avoid afternoon raccoon eyes. Also apply to top lashes only. Favorites are CoverGirl Lash Blast Waterproof, and Diorshow Waterproof, both in black. I always have a clean mascara brush standing by to clear clumps. You can find these in multiples at most beauty supply stores.

I rarely wear eye shadow anymore. It just seems like a lot of effort and not a lot of payoff for daytime looks. For those rare dress-up evenings, I throw on a bit of grey shadow from lid to just above the crease.
Avoid like the plague: frosted shadows. They act as big spotlight on wrinkles and crepe-y bits.

I haven't mentioned concealer yet as I don't use it very much. I'm fortunate in that I don't have heavy dark circles most days, and a little of the Chanel cream foundation applied under the eyes seems to do the trick for me. But if in case of extreme sleep deprivation, a little YSL Touche Eclat under the eyes and in the inner corners of the eyes makes me look a bit more awake and refreshed.

Blush.  Not a fan of bronzers, as they make me look orange. I like a little bit of blush, but again, want to avoid the over-applied "Baby Jane" effect. I've found that powder blush is easiest to control and gives best results. NARS "Orgasm" and Chanel "Tweed Rose" are favorites. Try different shaped brushes until you find the one you like best.

Lips. Always.

Finish.  I generally don't use a finishing powder all over, but mid-day might swipe a bit of Chanel pressed translucent powder over my nose and chin if feeling a bit shiny. For a more subtle application, use a brush, not the sponge/puff.

C'est tout!  Please share some more of your favorite tips de maquillage.
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Over There...

Une femme is delighted to be a guest poster today over at the blog Inside Out Style!

Inside Out Style is the blog of image consultant Imogen Lamport. Imogen shares her knowledge and experience on her blog as well as working individually with clients in Melbourne, Australia. I was fortunate enough to be able to participate in a workshop she gave in LA on a visit almost two years ago, and learned so much about what shapes, colors and textures work best for me.  When exploring the world of style it's often helpful to have a guide, and Imogen is among the top in her field.

Thanks so much, Imogen, for inviting me to be part of your guest blogger series!
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Express Lane Makeup - Part 1

Though I love playing with makeup and occasionally enjoy trying a new look applied by a makeup artist, on a day-to-day basis I actually don't wear a lot of makeup. The reasons for this are twofold: one, I think I look better with a more natural look (though enhanced, bien sur), and two, time. My morning routine de maquillage takes usually 5-10 minutes, and with the carefully calibrated weekday morning schedule chez femme, time is a precious commodity.

I've honed my daily makeup routine down to the following:


Prep. When I've finished drying my hair, I use the blowdryer to warm up my eyelash curler and curl my eyelashes. If you have straight lashes and have never tried a curler, you won't believe the difference this makes. It really opens up the eyes, even if you don't wear eye makeup. The one I use and recommend is from shu uemura, below left. I use almost daily, replace the rubber pad after three months, and the entire curler after six months.
I've learned to wait until after I've walked the dogs to apply the rest of my makeup, as my nose tends to run in the cool, damp morning air, and touching up after the inevitable tissue use during our walk seems like a waste of time. 


I used to use a primer, but find with my current foundation I really don't need it. If the weather is humid or my skin seems oilier than normal, I'll use a blotting tissue on my nose and chin prior to applying foundation.  NARS blotting sheets are good, but drugstore brands are just as effective, IMHO.

Foundation.  I prefer a very sheer foundation, just enough to even out my skin tone. After experimenting with different foundations for the last couple of years, I've returned to the one that I think really works best for my skin, Chanel Teint Innocence compact.

No, it's not inexpensive, but this formula not only evens out the my skin tones with sheer coverage, but also smooths the texture and minimizes pores. I apply lightly with a MAC 190SE foundation brush. The product lasts for months, and it's great for travel (doesn't count as a liquid). What I've Learned: sometimes we need to listen to the Sales Associate's recommendation. When I first tried this foundation, I'd chosen a color that was too light and tended to look blotchy after a few hours, especially on my nose. Deciding to give it another go after ultimately being unsatisfied with other foundations, I balked at the color she recommended (Soft Bisque) certain it was too dark. But when I relented and tried it, it matched my coloring almost perfectly and doesn't look makeup-y. And it stays looking great all day.

Brows. An unfortunate combination of allowing a friend's mother to overpluck when I was an impressionable teenager and thinning hair due to menopause have left my brows almost invisible past the middle of each eye. But I don't want that look of an obviously drawn-on brow. The brow pencil I'm currently using isn't available online (yet) but is from my Friend/Hair Stylist/Makeup-Artist-To-The Stars, Brian (www.makeoverworkshop.com ). 

The brow pencil or any other products from his makeup line and can be ordered directly from Brian (brian*at*makeoverworkshop*dot*com ).  This color is "Blondi" a taupe/light brown and very natural looking. What I love about this pencil is the built-in shaping brush, the creamy texture that's easy to apply, and the fact that it twists up to dispense product, so no need for a sharpener. Use in short strokes in the direction of the hairs to avoid that "Baby Jane" look. (I once had a department store makeup artist actually suggest I pluck my brows entirely and paint back on to "even them out." I ran for the door.)


Next up, eyes and cheeks.

Have you had to adapt your maquillage due to changing skin or lifestyle? Have you found any new products that have helped you streamline your morning routine or work especially well for you?
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Sunday Music Corner

I know I've shared this one before, but it's always worth another view/listen. And if you haven't seen the movie "Diva," from which this clip is taken, add it to your Netflix queue or get your hands on a DVD copy.  It's worth the trouble to hunt down. It remains one of my top 5 favorite movies.
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Fifty-four

My chronometer clicks over today to a shiny new number. I've never understood the common practice of lying about one's age. I say claim every damn year as a battle won.

If' I had my druthers I'd be staying home today and indulging in my own little film fest including "September Issue," "Devil Wears Prada," and a few French and Italian movies I've been adding to my Netflix queue (have the download only account now). But, Hi Ho It's Off To Work I Go.

Have a great Friday and weekend!
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Working It Out

Reminder to self: Lipstick!!

For the sake of marital harmony and my own sanity, I've relieved le monsieur of photographer duties. He always seems to favor the angle that makes my bust look disproportionately large.
;-)

Rust/grey is one of my very favorite color pairings. Objective here was to balance a softer cardigan with a professional look for the office. I'm pleased with this result overall, though optimally shoes would be closer to the same color as tights.

Sweater, top and skirt: Eileen Fisher. Sweater from fall collection, not currently available. Top is this one, but in Graphite (may be available in that color in stores, isn't online). The skirt is the same version as the black one from a couple weeks ago, but in Graphite (dark grey), available here. This graphite color is the closest I've found to that Parisian grey that commenter Lagatta and I refer to as "lead pipe."
Scarf:  Hermès, "Les Toits de Paris" (Rooftops of Paris) Tied "cowboy" style, will add a tutorial for this one soon.
Shoes: Paris booties again. Have been on the lookout for something similar in grey. May have found some, will report back.
Earrings: Vintage, from Beladora2.
Tights: Nordstrom brand, Grey Flannel.
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O la la, Eileen!

Is it just me, or do Eileen Fisher designs seem to be getting better with each season?  I'd been won over a couple years ago by the knit jersey tops, but found many of the other pieces to be a bit drab or boxy and not really office appropriate. But lately I've been finding more basics and accent pieces like cardigans and knit jackets that are flattering, comfortable, and and fit readily into a business casual ensemble.  The current collection offers many items in lovely shades of grey, including a steel grey called "graphite" that's a fabulous neutral and softer alternative to black.

To my eye, some of these looks channel a bit of that Left Bank vibe...

There's one jacket in particular in this month's collection that has piqued my interest.  It's a knit tuxedo-style jacket with a sheer silk collar which might be a great travel piece to dress up a pair of knit pants or pencil skirt.

Eileen Fisher washable knit jacket in stretch crepe, $228.  It wasn't available in my local store, but I have one on order and will report back.

You can see the entire Eileen Fisher Spring preview here. And check out Sal's (Already Pretty) preview of the Fall Collection in their New York showroom. Some of those colors have me drooling!

Edited to add: Those of you looking for a tall length pant, I did find one on the website, here.
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Une femme recommends...

NYDJ "Ally" Ponte Knit Pants (5-pocket)

OK, these are definitely Best in Breed (Knit Slim Pants) and may even be a contender for Best in Show.

On a whim, I tried these on and WOW. The fabric is substantial and totally matte (none of that sheen sometimes seen in knit fabrics), the cut is almost perfection (the waist could be just a teeny bit lower but otherwise the most flattering knit pants I've found to date), and they make any lumpity-bumpity bits just vanish. Get a size smaller than your regular size. That was the recommendation of the Sales Associate and she was right.
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