Author Archive
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Veteran Vogue: The origins of Deborah Katz Dorman’s signature style.
12 Aug 2018With the right mindset, even the necessity for wearing glasses can be transformed into a personal statement. That’s how it…
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Even notable women of achievement once considered themselves nobodies
05 Aug 2018The first woman radio DJ in Indianapolis was a spitfire. After graduating cum laude from Butler University in 1933 with…
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How to make a boring old blouse more interesting
25 Jun 2018When you hear the term “shirtwaist” you most likely visualize a dress that buttons from neck to hem, cinched…
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Tuesday pearls: On etiquette, fine jewelry and big ideas that change the world
12 Jun 2018I’m going to do you a favor. For a change, I’m keeping it brief with only three points. Etiquette…
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Beyond black and white: a minimalist fashion alternative
25 May 2018After waiting so long for a sliver of sunshine, the good people of Indianapolis swath themselves in every possible combination…
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Three reasons a woman SHOULD travel alone
12 May 2018At the beginning of the year, I was having coffee one morning with the proprietor of a bed and…
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Pearls in Poetry
23 Apr 2018The costume pearls in the photo above belonged to Jacqueline Kennedy. They are included in the First Ladies exhibit at…
