Tag Archives: Fashion

The Zen, the Tao of Modish Gowns

Posted on 23 October 2016 by Isabel Gibson

A life lesson from a Regency romance novel and David Letterman. Continue reading →

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National Treasure #47: Bunny Hug

Posted on 14 October 2016 by Isabel Gibson

A foray into regionalisms. Continue reading →

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Mix, Match; Repeat

Posted on 01 December 2013 by Isabel Gibson

Two encounters over the space of 20+ years give me food for thought about my relationship with clothing. And how I handle presumptuous comments. You don’t care much about clothes, do you? I turn to look at the well-turned-out guy … Continue reading →

Posted in Day-to-Day Encounters, Thinking Broadly | Tagged , | 19 Comments

Passports & Bathing Suits

Posted on 20 November 2011 by Isabel Gibson

Reflections on the completely gratuitous ravages caused by the passage of time. I mean, who asked it?   The hits just keep on coming. Nothing brings you into touch with your ‘not quite as toned as you’d like’ almost-60-year-old body … Continue reading →

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