Snap 'em up.

Now we all know that I like leggings, but really great one's that are affordable are always on my list.

The perfect black legging is:
1. matte (no shiny under material)
2. slightly above the ankle
3. super supple and stretchy
4. high with a thick waist band that stays put but doesn't dig into the midriff
5. very, very black

One wants to wear her leggings under numerous toppers such as:
1. a grey tee shirt
2. a long black tunic/tee
3. a skirt and top
4. a shirt dress
5. a fitted tee and roomy cardigan

Well, I found them and I'm worried if I don't order more they will disappear.

Of all places, they are at Gap Body for $26.50. I'm ordering another pair asap, or I may pick them up on vacation...2 weeks and counting.

Calendar girl.

Last Sunday, M. and I went to the Muji store in the NY Times building.

We were feeling especially enlightened and enlivened.







The store was quiet and somewhat empty.
We walked through without getting overwhelmed, took our time and turned the objects over in our hands and minds.

As my brother used to say, we were "Zenning out." We bought incense, a screw driver set, a small clear plexi shelf and 4, count them 4 calendars.

Time, as a rule, has always been on my side. I am a late bloomer, a kid among adults. M. and I often feel like teenagers together. I suppose this is because I was an adult during my childhood.
Another story for another time.

Anyway--the calendars--one pocket planner for my handbag (natural, cardboard,) one day planner for me for my desk (medium, white,) one wall calendar for home (natural, cardboard,) and finally one day planner for M. (large, red.) We couldn't resist. The most expensive one was $3. And Muji has such simple, organic designs--you wish you could buy everything there.

Muji, I'm glad I met ye.

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It's been a bit of a stretch and goodness knows, time is on my side (yes it is!)

Lately, I've been thinking about identities. My own especially.

With the extra time I've had, after being laid off 2 weeks ago, I've had a good deal of home time, alone time and me time.

I rather like watching the time each day. I enjoy my home immensely and have made some of the best dinners this week purely because I've had the time.

It literally couldn't have happened at a better time.

Living in New York City, while in my thirties and being newly married, during the most severe financial crisis since the 1930's gives one pause. Or perhaps, several pauses. Daily. Hourly.

I've had it with the sayings--
Thirties are the new twenties (ick,) saving is the new checking (this one's mine.)

Being married is nothing new, but each day provides something new--something difficult, something wonderful.

Something life-altering is happening. People are rooting for the underdogs. It's chic to be financially savvy, which I never considered myself until a couple of months ago.

At this point. I want to go on vacation. Come back to New York and find a job I like, that I'm good at and that gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment. Something new, innovative something unexpected.

My whole life has been about fashion without a large amount of funding. Style is about the eye, the detail, the piece, the whole.

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