Poetry from the Old Money Gal in NYC
October 19, 2017
Ignore the loud logos and labels some choose; real wealth whispers… “Good manners, good shoes.” – Isabella
Tag: old money book
Crew Neck and Tweed
September 12, 2017
Circa 1967. Still good in 2017. For layers of protection against the trends of change. BGT
Back To School: The Old Money Gal’s Wardrobe
August 13, 2017
Jane, one of our beloved contributors in the Comments section of this blog, was kind enough to offer her thoughts on The Old Money Gal’s Back To School Wardrobe. Never a purchaser of women’s clothes (for myself or others) I nevertheless found her suggestions right on target. So, thank you, Jane, very much. Here we … More Back To School: The Old Money Gal’s Wardrobe
Old Money Choices: The Timepiece
July 29, 2017
In response to a recent inquiry from Demetrius, one of our regular readers, I want to comment on what other Old Money Guys and Gals have shared with me about their choices regarding their wristwatches. I also want to share what I’ve seen in the past year since I’ve lived in Europe. While it’s unwise … More Old Money Choices: The Timepiece
How To Look Nice Without Really Trying
March 27, 2017
Whether you’re traveling to another country or simply walking to the grocery store down the street, it’s an easy and, some would say, courteous gesture to look presentable. By ‘presentable’ I mean this: if you by chance ran into someone who you wanted to date, get a referral or job from, or generally make a … More How To Look Nice Without Really Trying
Whit Stillman, Old Money Guy, Filmmaker
January 21, 2017
The Old Money Book: Now An Audiobook!
July 10, 2016
I’m delighted to announce that The Old Money Book is now available as an audio book on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes. Voiceover pro Maureen Egan narrates the book and delivers a smooth, confident performance that perfectly matches the tone of the text. I’m very fortunate to have worked with her. To everyone who’s purchased a … More The Old Money Book: Now An Audiobook!
Old Money Style: The Dress Uniform
March 8, 2016
Blue blazer, button down, rep tie, khakis. Done.
The Lost Art of Modesty
February 5, 2016
We live in an age of overreaching self-promotion. The digital age has hatched self-proclaimed experts in every field imaginable.We list our accomplishments brazenly on social media. We don airs of confidence and promises of performance that may or may not exceed our competence. To paraphrase an old saying, our mouths often write checks that our … More The Lost Art of Modesty
Where Do You Get Yours?
January 27, 2016
I accidentally landed in the otherworldly realm of network television the other night and caught a commercial. I found it curious, amusing, and disturbing, all at the same time: the spokesperson for a product promised that if I purchased it, it would certainly give me more “confidence”. I must first confess to being fully human. … More Where Do You Get Yours?