He's been called, "Chivalrous to a fault." Why, oh why, are all the good ones dying? News from Paris this week is the passing of Givenchy. Anyone who's spied Breakfast at Tiffany's dabbed a tear with a delicate hankie and went to look for Cat. In the rain. Yep, that Givenchy. The one who created… Continue reading Get Your Hankie…
Category: Humor
All Manner of Words…
Although this girl wakes early, I don't bolt out the door for a bit. No, I'm not that high maintenance. It's just that I read a little, take in the news of the day and drink enough coffee to give an elephant the shakes. And there's the mascara. Imagine the horror when this nugget shows… Continue reading All Manner of Words…
Were Just Like You…Really
Oscar Night is Sunday; the annual evening we don sweat pants and perch glued to the TV for seven hours wishing to be thin. And rich. And have someone drape us in free jewels and gowns. And give us a goodie bag worth a hundred thousand dollars. Whaaaa? Yep, Oscar's gift bag this year is… Continue reading Were Just Like You…Really
A Reluctant Mom…
Spent the weekend in Bama. I'd like to say the heavens opened and the angels sang but it rained. Rain wrecked my hair, which wrecks my day. My pants got all stretched out and a new sweater grew five sizes. My feet got cold. We did visit the statue of The Saban God to ensure… Continue reading A Reluctant Mom…
Things We Do In Private…
Yet another thing bored feminists are up in arms about. Pfft. Call it Dorito-Gate. Yes, it's ridiculous. Yes, it's stupid. Yes, it's a marketing gimmick aimed to stir the waters. But is it a reason for twisted panties? Please. Not in the know? What do you mean--your life has deep meaning or you're solving real… Continue reading Things We Do In Private…
Bake Your Face…
I've had a lifelong love affair with makeup. Lately I search for whatever will keep my slather from falling into the little lines and crevices marking the passage of time and too much smiling. A trend somehow slipped through the cracks on my face and left me behind. Perhaps because I didn't think the answer… Continue reading Bake Your Face…
Kissing Rules?…Please Share
Miss V, Hair Goddess, says, "You need to write dating advice." Pfft, think I. What the hell would I know? When it comes to dating, this girl is beyond novice. My last date was an affair of some sort with The Norwegian. I "dated" my husband just to keep everything in working order. But an… Continue reading Kissing Rules?…Please Share
New Year…New Books
Let's resolve to become smarter, savvier and deeper in-the-know with our very own Duchess Dolls Book Club. With a twist. Picks are chick authors we know, work with, or wish we knew. Like the old-fashioned French salon designed to make us even more saucy, non? First up-delving deeper into the death biz. Whaaaa? Turns out… Continue reading New Year…New Books
Is It Resolution Time?…
Do I have to? Can you hear the whine in my voice? Every year I resolve to be a better human, make more money, be more respectful of the money I make, create success from everything around me and save for retirement. This year I've decided to change it up a bit. I resolve to… Continue reading Is It Resolution Time?…
Holiday Happy…The LBD
Christmas calls for a little black dress and multiple strands of our beloved pearls. Really? For what occasion is the LBD not on call? That's neither here nor there. We're talking Christmas. There's church, parties, dinners, cocktails, office gatherings and more people than we can remember for one season, non? The LBD can be dressed… Continue reading Holiday Happy…The LBD
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