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Celebrated forty-seventh birthday by cooking dinner for seven at home. Menu included beef tenderloin, Copper River salmon, hericots verts, roasted garlic potatoes, spinach salad. Small perfect birthday cake, vanilla ice cream and great wine included.

At this age I have learned that if you want good things you have to go out and make them happen. Kind of like this black dress- we all have black dresses in our closet but this one lets you cook and feel like a party guest at the same time. So, given my somewhat hectic days I ordered it back in May for a July delivery. Totally worth the wait as it made me feel great and comfortable while cooking dinner and taking care of my guests. Flat sandals make it super easy. Side zipper goes goes all the way up to under the arm. Fun. Mom commented that it reminded her of the Halston Jumpsuits she used to wear.

Thoughts for the day? Cook dinner on your birthday at home and treat the important people in your life. It all comes back to you double. Wear a great dress. Make good things happen.

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. Had a great day.

In photos I am wearing Worth New York’s Black Sleek to the Ankle Jersey Dress from Summer 2012. Has a bit of stretch and the side ruching helps define the waistline. If you like your lululemon gear, this would be a great addition to your wardrobe as it is so super easy to move in and can be dressed up or down.

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Arrived home after easy eight hour drive to tons of mail and the new copy of Town & Country magazine. The company I work for, Worth New York, placed a two page ad in the August issue and it follows Ralph Lauren Collection, Gucci, and Bottega Venata. In my mind that is pretty good company.

I discovered Worth New York fourteen years ago by the ads in both Town & Country and Veranda and have not looked back since. I love what I do, what I wear, and would love to tell you more.

After a week on the road I could have showed you some pics of the laundry mountain but I thought that might best be left to the imagination. 🙂

LOVE the ad- super excited for the Fall season.

 

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One hour Cliff Walk sure beats the treadmill.

Checked in at 41° North. If you are into lounge music, super big boats, fully stocked bar, and attentive professional wait staff, this place is for you. Enjoyed a great dinner outside on the patio.

Worth New York’s Black Jersey Leather Strap Blouse is super comfortable and has me feeling ready to head home. Had a great stay, thank you Newport RI, and now anxious to get back to work.

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Trainer suggests thirty minutes of cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach so started the day in the hotel gym on the elliptical. As husband fed me ice cream for lunch, are  you feeling any fifty shades of grey, together we went back to the gym after the beach and I got in a double session, greatly needed.

Scarves and wraps are a perfect thing to collect. Fold them up small to fit in your handbag. They instantly change your look, cover your shoulders, or keep you warm from ocean breezes or extreme air conditioning.

When wearing a sequin t shirt dress you really don’t need much else. Colored suede wedges dress it down and a Worth New York wrap from Spring/Summer 2011 adds a nautical look.

Hope everyone had a wonderful safe Independence Day with family, friends and loved ones.

 

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Castle Hill Inn Newport RI was the setting for amazing three hour dinner. Oldest daughter remarked that the salted butter was so good she would eat it with a spoon. My kind of girl.

When traveling and really just about all the time, I wear a watch, diamond stud earrings, engagement and wedding band, and a ring on my right hand husband gave me when he turned fifty. That’s the kind of thing he does. To keep things easy and modern one additional statement piece is added- shown here again is the silver cuff from Albright-Knox Art Galley museum shop.

Photos feature Alice + Olivia dress from favorite Newport shop Kristina Richards Studio. The pic with two oldest daughters includes the Worth New York Timber Spectrum Shift Oblong from Spring 2012.

Happy almost 4th of July.

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Watched some pretty cool yacht racing yesterday and now following Spindrift Racing on Twitter. Boats are sonic fast and the entire crew pretty amazing athletes- did spot a ponytail or two. You can check them out with the live tracker on KRYS Ocean Race fb.me/17Gi472Fr.

We had breakfast in the Newport Shipyard and our youngest french speaking daughter translated telling us they were all getting ready for the upcoming transatlantic New York to France race. Took some photos while they were prepping the boats.

When sailing if you want to look like you have an idea of what’s going on, I suggest wearing navy and white. The clothing shots feature white DL1961 Angel jeans, Hermes belt, and Worth New York’s White and Navy Sail On Stripe Sweater. Oldest daughter is wearing new Oliver Peoples sunglasses, Worth New York’s Irish Jersey V Neck Pullover, Navy Ultimate Sweater Coat, and 7 for all Mankind Jeans purchased from Kristina Richards Studio www.kristinarichardsstudio.com in Newport RI.

Sail on.

 

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Last twenty-four hours at the Otesaga Hotel & Cooper Inn in Cooperstown NY pure delight. Baseball Hall of Fame, great.

Highlight of the trip was swimming along side and pushing overturned canoe to the resort dock performing a t-rescue. Husband and third daughter thought it was fun to paddle too close causing Us to capsize. After the initial shock it was “kind of” funny.

Google search says the two most imprtant things to do when your canoe overturns are to save the paddles and stay with the boat. As thirteen year old daughter was wearing her life preserver and was fine but very mad, I went for the Manolo Blahnik crocodle sandals and the new Joie striped silk blouse. JCrew shorts from a few seasons back were up for sacrifice.

Back at the room after a hot shower husband tells me, ‘you know, crocodiles LIVE in water, sandals will be fine.

In photos here I am wearing said black Manolo Blahnik crocodile sandals, Roberto Cavalli coverup, and silver cuff from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery museum shop.

Next stop, Newport RI. Happy Sunday.

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The Louis Vuitton Alma MM handbag in pomme d’amour will instantly lift the look of any outfit. This bag will easily hold all of your essentials and a camera and iPad while still looking chic. I have had this bag for two and a half years and rotate it in and out of my wardrobe regularly.

The white pants? The same ones you have seen in previous posts- these are linen and have a bit of stretch to help hold the shape. I machine wash these on cold, hang to dry, and steam and starch iron them myself. Saves on the turnaround time and cost of the dry cleaners. Plus, white pants are a summertime staple and need to always be ready for you. I like to update white pants every year, they are one of those things that really need to have a fresh look.

The blouse in these photos has a bit of a french nautical look. The stripes are actually done in black and white, not navy. I love mixing black and navy and consider them both compatible neutrals. For those of you that wear navy with navy and black with black, try mixing the two together. Check out my daughter’s black bandeau with the navy and white striped tee over it- I think she looks pretty darn cute.

I am wearing Worth New York White Stretch Linen Gladys Pant with 66% Linen 32% Viscose 2% Lycra in the fabric content, genius, a Worth New York  blouse from several seasons back, Persol sunglasses, Prada shoes and carrying the bag described above.

Have a great Saturday.