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Ask the Editor: Quick Answers, Pt. II

I haven’t slept more than five hours per night all week. Today, I had to wear the same dress I wore on Monday (with a different jacket and boots), because I haven’t had a chance to pick up my dry cleaning. My name is Abra, I am a new staffer (because every Legislature is different), […]

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The Best: Standing the Test of Time

17 years. That is how long I have been writing this blog. And over those many posts, some of my recommendations have stood the test of time. Because everyone is more mindful of their spend these days, I wanted a space where I could focus on the purchases that I am still using 5, 10, […]

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Work Wednesday: A Comfortable Dress

I said it last week, and I will say it again: I thought I would wear suits all session, 30-days in, I just want the comfort of dresses. Pants pinch. An a-line frock has never done me dirty. Here is an outfit that is a half-step below a suit on the professionalism scale but a […]

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Tuesday Outfit: February 10, 2026

Good Morning, and Happy Tuesday. Last week was a long one here in Olympia, and as I write this from the airport, after a too short visit to see Sloane, I am at a loss for words. So let’s just jump into the fashion because what else are we here for? Blazer // Shirt // […]

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Casual Fridays, Style, Work

Casual Friday: For Not So Casual Days

I miss wearing jeans on Friday. I miss having a dress down day. But even when I had the opportunity to wear jeans, sometimes, I still needed to be a little dressed up for a meeting or after work event. Here is a great outfit for not-so-casual days. Madewell Stone Inlay Drop Earrings ($43) J.Crew […]

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The Tape Holding My Life Together

The vagaries of being in session — early mornings, late nights — and traveling across the state each week to visit my daughter on the weekends, have meant that I fall into each day like it was an accident. My existence is currently being held together with tape.  So here are some of the possessions […]

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