Any time I want to recreate that moment, I get a little bag of goodies from the English Tea Store. The teas are all very British and you can impress your Anglo friends with a solid cup of PG Tips. And if that’s too old school, there’s always Teany, with its very hip and modern take on the ol’ tea bag.
One Purse and Two Shoes (Must Match)
Kiss your trapeze dress and lemon yellow flats goodbye. Fall fashions have come tearing down the runway with 40’s wasp-waists and peep-toe flats. All of this reminds me of my grandmother, a little Latin lady less than five feet in height, who couldn’t leave the house without a full face of makeup, 3-inch heels, and a matching bag. And while I’m not exactly the flag-carrying leader of high maintenance gals, I do appreciate a little old fashioned glamour. Usually, glamour comes at a price, but every now and then, the gods of mass marketing smile upon us. Enter Vera Wang’s new collection for Kohl’s. Everything is a cool girl’s version of Veronica Lake in pin curls. Swinging gray skirts, satin black clutches, and even head wraps all help you get your glam on.
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