Category Archives: J. Crew

How Dough I Love Thee? I Can Proof It To Ya!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Catherine

For most of us, the time leading up to Christmas is spent trying to deal with the crowds and mayhem at the mall.  Long lines at the cashier.  Pushing and shoving.  Cursing the driver that snuck into the parking space … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniele Delorme, Epicurious, Francios Payard, French Cooking, J. Crew, Saveur, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 28 Comments

Wanna Share a Cuppa Cawfee And Tawk With Me?

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Catherine

Such a true passage……. Ya know, Bonaparte is so good to me. He always makes the best cuppa Joe every morning. He treats me like the pretend royalty that my delusions have me believe I am. I really am lucky! … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthony Bourdain's "Les Halles", French Cooking, J. Crew, New York City, Repettos | Tagged , | 28 Comments

It’s A “Uniform” Thing!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Catherine

I’m pretty much a natural slob. By that, I mean I’ll spill stuff on myself. I’ll forget to close drawers completely. I’ll leave closet doors opened. I’ll be the one with that tuft of hair sticking out like Alfalfa. I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Dressing the way you want, J. Crew, Plaid, Pointy toed shoes, Uniforms | Tagged | 22 Comments

This Old Lady Rocks It To The Maxi!

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Catherine

Sometimes it’s just so hard to follow fashion trends! That is, if you are *cough* older, it can be! Seriously. I am of the “hot pants” and “micro mini” generation. A double treat. Hot pants WITH a Maxi Coat! I … Continue reading →

Posted in J. Crew, Maxi Skirt and dress styling. Dressing for women over 50 years old. Rachel Zoe. Lilly for Target. Lilly Pulitzer, Old Navy, Target, Uniqlo | 1 Comment

I Shaved My Legs Today! The Stubble was Too Much for Monsieur Bonaparte!

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Catherine

Oh Menopause! Oh Menopause! You have taken the precious locks from atop my fair skull only to bestow thy legs with that very same hair in which I must shave. I shan’t comply on a daily basis. Thou needs thy slobby … Continue reading →

Posted in Bare Minerals, Evil Katie Hopkins, Fake Tanning, J. Crew, Jergens, Kelly Clarkson, Lip Gloss, Makeup for Older Women, menoapausal issues., Momofuku Milk Bar Cookies and Cream, Neutrogena, Souffle, Stila, Wilson Picket Funky Broadway | 4 Comments

It’s A Chili, Glittery Eye Make Up, Joe King Carrasco Kinda Weekend!!!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Catherine

Happy Friday! Monsieur Bonaparte has a cold. He’s a smart Frenchman, he is! Instead of really “refined” (his words, not mine) dinner fare for the weekend, he’s requested something simple—yet, with heat as to open his nasal passages. Tonight—it’s Chili … Continue reading →

Posted in Bare Minerals, Benefit, Channel, Chili Recipe. Party Music!, Gap, J. Crew, Joe King Carrasco, Lancome, Makeup. Sephora, Neutrogena, physicians formula, Stila | Tagged | Leave a comment

Putting the “Fun” in Unemployment! “Fun”-Employment Friday!

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Catherine

What a busy Friday I had! When an invite comes through the regular mail I get so excited! I’m honored that someone would actually want me at their party or soiree! It’s such a pleasure. My delusional self sees this … Continue reading →

Posted in J. Crew, Momofuku Milk Bar, unemployment | 4 Comments

Smashin’ Fashion…and Hiding a Muffin Top!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Catherine

What a day! Snow is on the way and I lost my original draft of my post!  Arrgh!  Earlier today I was out and about with Chippy, my protector!  He  thinks he’s my bodyguard–and he’s so serious! Anyway, when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Banana Republic. Scarves. Boots. Heels. Muffin Top. Hiding Muffin Top. Old Navy. Pencil Skirts, Fashion for older women, Gap. Ivanka Trump Shoes, J. Crew, Jeans | Tagged , | Leave a comment