Fashion and Style
April 8, 2020
Fashion stops to proclaim, ‘I have arrived!’. And others hurry to follow. Style keeps walking, as if to say, ‘I’m on my way.’ And leads. BGT
Tag: Clothing
Quotes from Fiction, For Life
March 4, 2020
In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since. “Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,” he told me, “just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” Nick Carroway, The Great Gatsby by … More Quotes from Fiction, For Life
Men in Black
February 19, 2020
I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the support and kind words that you’ve shown and shared for Old Money Style – The Gentleman’s Edition. I really appreciate it. We’re off to a great start in the effort to continuously educate and enlighten everyone, especially men, on how easy and economical it … More Men in Black
The Price of Cheap…Continued
October 29, 2019
We’ve already addressed the price some pay for the cheap clothing we’re able to purchase: enabling overseas companies to pay near-slave wages, or no wages if garments are produced in prisons by inmates, hazardous working conditions, and the physical toll these sweatshops take on their workers. We can add an environmental impact to that list, … More The Price of Cheap…Continued
Old Money Quote
October 19, 2019
The road to refinement is paved with repetition. – Byron Tully
Conversation From The Twilight Zone
September 25, 2019
“Bonjour.” “Bonjour.” “J’adore votre ensemble. C’est tres elegant.” “Merci beaucoup.” “Vous habitez a Paris?” “Oui.” “Un Parisien, tres bien!” “Non, je suis americain.” “Oh, okay. Hi. Me, too. I’m visiting for Fashion Week.” “That must be interesting.” “It is. There’s so much going on. I was just wandering about your outfit. It’s so retro.” “Thank … More Conversation From The Twilight Zone
Exemplars: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
July 28, 2019
Continuing our year of honoring extraordinary women, today we remember Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. In addition to the entry that appears in Old Money, New Woman below, she’ll be remembered for raising two very fine children. Happy Birthday, Ms. Kennedy. After attending Vassar, the Sorbonne, and George Washington University, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis landed her first … More Exemplars: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Old Money and Improve Her Health: The Book List
June 8, 2019
I’m delighted to have Old Money, New Woman: How To Manage Your Money and Your Life included in Eve O’Rourke’s Book List on the Improve Her Health website. Please take a moment to visit the site and browse the list Eve’s compiled on The Most Invaluable Self-Help Books for Women. Thank you, Eve. And thank … More Old Money and Improve Her Health: The Book List
Old Money, New Woman: Now on Audible
May 11, 2019
I’m pleased to announce the audiobook release of Old Money, New Woman: How To Manage Your Money and Your Life. The production of the audiobook took time: this was the biggest Old Money title thus far and the most linguistically demanding. Medical and scientific terms, as well as a few French phrases, took their toll … More Old Money, New Woman: Now on Audible
Parisian Profile: Bernard-Henri Levy
April 22, 2019
I’m not sure America really has an equivalent to Bernard-Henri Levy, the French philosopher, intellectual, author and all-round media personality. I’ve asked Parisians about him: none are lukewarm in their opinions. It’s love him or hate him for BHL. He writes books, opines on almost anything relevant in French or world politics, takes controversial positions … More Parisian Profile: Bernard-Henri Levy