The question the other day was, what is the difference between glisten and gleam? According to Wordnik, here's what the dictionary says, but don't expect to understand the difference from it: Glisten: To shine by reflection with a sparkling luster...

There's a tradition in our house: we are hardcore Oscars watchers. Hubby tries to see every movie that's nominated, as well as the roles that were nominated in the major roles. I just like to look at the clothes, of course. (Drives hubby nuts that...

How to turn a fur trimmed coat into a skirt and scarf set, and still have something fashionable, during war-time rationing:

"To create an impression of glamour in the evening this winter it takes a gown of one of the many new velvets, the slippery crushed satins, the velvety crepes, or best of all, the new lames. These are quite different than the lames we used to know -...

More of the Audrey Hepburn offerings from Kerry Auctions, to be sold off tomorrow. Could someone please buy me something? I'd personally love to have some of the fashion sketches, but I'd settle for anything, especially something of Ms. Audrey...