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The Find: A Dress for Spring Weddings

A Lent begins, it’s time to start thinking about Spring. We have a handful of spring weddings on our calendar, and luckily, we have no guest overlap, so I can get by with one dress for three gatherings. So when I spotted this one on Nordstrom.com, I knew it was the winner. This Donna Karan […]

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The Jumble: February 13, 2026

Today is the 33rd Legislative Day in Washington. The time has both flown by, and dragged. I’m barely sleeping. I grind my teeth so hard at night that my jaw hurts when I wake. Caffeine is a food group. And I have miles to go before I sleep, leagues before I can see Sloane again. […]

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Casual Friday: Pretty in Black

Black is my go to wardrobe color in winter. It is the foundation. But people often think of it as heavy and boring, they don’t see that black can be anything. In this outfit, black is pretty and whimsical and fun. Lillie Hearts Cardigan ($98) Asymmetric Lace Camisole ($49) (I can’t believe that the asymmetric […]

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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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