THE CAPE

the cape

love it or leave it

loved by many for its easy mod style

left by many who don't really know what to do with it

it defies age-ism

from elementary school girls to....( insert your age )

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Duchess Kate in South Kensington

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Calvin Klein black cashmere cape
Add a dijon colored JCrew skirt
( a great way to wear an usual color )
Cole Haan black suede boot with back lacing

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Add Anne Klein print blouse

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Etcetera plaid cape
Hunter  rain boot
Banana Republic black wool mini
Frank & Eileen sky blue shirt

street style Paris
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this would almost have been preppy but we 

added a hip ankle boot to give it a switch

Brooks Brothers skirt

Donald Pliner boots

Ralph Lauren black label checked boyfriend shirt

Equestrian deep purple, aubergine, cape

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Equestrian cape

and the 2014 maxi length knit dress

and the gorgeous gray Chloe boot

street style Paris
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more street style

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Tahari pearl gray cape
Halogen sweater
Free people striped trousers
and we added Lanvin sandals with woven soles for the bohemian look

Burberry 2014 ( from their site )

Photo from Bazaar this month, ad for Nic and Zoe
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Tahari pearl gray cape
Gray sweater
Ann Taylor skirt
Cole Haan riding boot

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Equestrian Cape
Ecote' multi color long sweater
Equestrian gray green trousers
Steve Madden suede boots



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Calvin Klein cape
Milly knit long sweater with shocking pink elbow patches
Tory Burch to the knee suede boot

we are not sure why but we all think that a cape somehow reminds us of London.
and this week we heard NPR and also one of the news networks report that the iconic red booth is in jeopardy.  we hope that the Londoners find a way to save this landmark.

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"People below a certain age may not even know what a pay phone is: Think great big cellphone that lives in a box on the street. Drop a coin to make a call."

august mid to high 90's: change of plans

in Nashville we are, as they say - 

"wearing the weather "

we have been accepting our fall/winter consignment collection
and looking at 2014 fall /winter style blogs
this Friday's blog had been photographed and ready to publish

but i simply could not think about wool. instead i wandered next door to Posh to see what was new in nail color and also took a few items to show my friends.  it did take my mind off the heat index.

here are a few non-woolens

Halston gold clutch

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Elaine Turner silver and gold clutch

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Kate Spade gold pump

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Coach gold change purse

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Kotur Minaudiere gold

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Judith Leiber

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Louboutin gold slipper

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all that glitters is not gold
Bensoni slinky dress 

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Michael Kors boyfriend watch

you know you are in hot Nashville when you see this

Music City USA
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AUGUST :

august : some like it hot

and it is hot in Nashville.  took the time off to go see The Hundred - Foot Journey and it was chilly enough in the theater that i needed to wrap up in a big scarf.  then was perfectly happy to be swept away to French kitchens in the country, where we get to see all four luscious growing seasons.

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thus inspired i have found a few intriguing items

based on a delightful salad ( recipe below )

stone fruit salad

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lettuce green ( hint of yellow )St John Collection blouse

peach Phillip Lim skirt with leather trim

HAD to add this photo because it simply looked wonderful
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watermelon & orange leather Echo gloves

field green Aetrex boots ( nylo fabric )

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more lettuce green colors

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lettuce leaves

the original driving shoe green suede

stone fruit salad recipe

Stone Fruit Salad 

1 nectarine or peach sliced into thin wedges 

1 pluot or plum, sliced into wedges

¼ lb baby arugula

Pecorino Romano

Sherry Vinaigrette

1 Tablespoon sherry vinegar

¼ teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon shallot, minced

3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Sea Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1. To make the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar, dry mustard, and shallot in a small bowl. While whisking, slowly add in the olive oil and whisk until emulsified. Add a pinch of sea salt and some black pepper. Whisk. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if necessary.

To assemble the salad, place the stone fruit and baby arugula in a large bowl. Gently fold together to combine. Slowly drizzle a littledressing over the salad and start to gently mix together. Add dressing just until the leaves of the arugula are lightly coated. With a vegetablepeeler, start shaving long pieces of pecorino into the salad. Mix and continue shaving until youhave a good amount in the salad. 

Remember pecorino is salty so taste as you go. If you need to add more salt or pepper, do so now. Give one final gently toss and serve immediately.

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2014 fall : handbags

what are you carrying this fall

Chanel's fall colors

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Pour la Victoire

Zoe

by Jimmy Choo

Zeta

by Jimmy Choo

Prada's fall bag

Louis Vuitton fall 2014

another Fall Louis Vuitton

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Cole Haan

Celine's gorgeous cinnamon bag

Longchamps fall backpack