One of The Dolls casually drops a bomb, "Saw Anna Wintour at the Australian Open and padded shoulders are back in." You know that sound DJ's make when they move the vinyl back and forth? My brain did that. A fervent search for Anna and spring runway shows reveals it's possible. There are shoulder pads… Continue reading Anna And The Queen…
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Cold Weather Cars…
Our fave car guy, Big Al Heggs helps us with all aspects of car maintenance, buying, selling and throws in some philanthropy for good measure. He has advice for those suffering with cold car problems. Here on the surface of the sun, we've donned our coats--fashionable of course 'cuz it's not so cold we've given… Continue reading Cold Weather Cars…
Losing Your Dignity In Heels…
Generally, anything done wearing a good dress, heels and pearls will be forgiven. Mature girls with pearls dancing on the bar look more fun than chicks with no bra, drawn on eyebrows and biker boyfriends. The ones with pearls look like they never left their sororities while the ones sans hair eyebrows are just a… Continue reading Losing Your Dignity In Heels…
Novel Is The Theme…
What, exactly, does a best-selling author offer up after Big Little Lies? Yeah, that one. The one that spawned the can't get enough, drop-your-jaw short series on the small screen? If you're Liane Moriarty, you scoff, and pen Nine Perfect Strangers, the focus of our 2019 January Duchess Dolls Book Club. We've done the self-help… Continue reading Novel Is The Theme…
New Year, New Manners…
New Year, New Manners? Etiquette may not top the list but does yours require resolution? Think it's not important? Oh poor thing. You may be the town troglodyte and not even know it. Here's some tips to get you through the basics. When leaving home, no one wants to be "that" person? Cutting in line,… Continue reading New Year, New Manners…
Crafting a New Year…
New Year, New You? Why? Each year it's variations on a them: Be a better, kinder person, accomplish more, create something amazing, be successful, make more money. Basically, be a superior you. Be a different you. Can't I just run away to San Diego? I'll take my bitchy, snarky self, and only some of my… Continue reading Crafting a New Year…
Holiday Style?…
Tomorrow is Christmas. I haven't hit the seven days promised so the plan will go the way of the New Year's card. You know when those cards aren't ready for the birth of Jesus so we say screw it, Happy New Year. Given the current state of fashion, there is something we need discuss before… Continue reading Holiday Style?…
Lift Your Spirits…
Shoppers are weary. At the mall yesterday--hate the place with a red hot passion--nothing's changed. It's as awful as ever. How is it a festive time of year becomes a battleground of gifts, hurrying and grousing? Add to it reflection: on love, on loss, on change, on both joy and hardship. Sometimes the weight is… Continue reading Lift Your Spirits…
Stockings For Fun…
Who doesn't love a face mask, nail polish or great foundation settling into the bottom of a stocking by the fire? A string of perfectly hued gifts from mollusk insides is a fine choice. As is a certificate for a fave hot stone massage. While these goodies elicit squees--what about laughs? This year why not… Continue reading Stockings For Fun…
The 7 Days of Giving…
Yes, there's the 12 Days of Christmas but I've started too late. Had to tend to an Engagement Party for Middle Chicken. She's finally marrying Lawyer Boy. Yay, right? So instead of 12 days of gold rings, dancing ladies and swans doing whatever, we're launching into 7 Days of Giving. Mostly 'cuz I'm swamped with… Continue reading The 7 Days of Giving…
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