It's been a while since you've heard from me. I've been indulging my fascination with learning about fiber arts. No surprise then today's recommendations emphasize exotic imports and technologically engineered fabrics.

The throw-away clothing culture -- blouses for under 10 bucks and other cheap garments -- creates terrible waste for the environment.

So I'm on a mission to make women aware of the beauty of better made fashion and the satisfactions of vintage, renovated, and do-it-yourself style.

We all need stuff eventually.
Shoes wear out. Pants fray. Blouses and bodies lose their shape. Some clothes don't fit the emerging you.

Here are a few places to check out. Wishing you happiness and joy.

Peruvian Connection has launched its fall collection.

The black dress I ordered was above-average quality and arrived well packaged in a box. Too often clothing is squished into a bag and heavily wrinkled. This store delivered on that particular product.

Appleseed's is my go-to favorite: I have 3 pairs of twill trousers and a couple of jackets.

I wish I were a freewheeling Hecate or rule-breaking Kali fashion archetype but, sigh, perhaps I will always be a practical, buttoned down Athena fashion. Free Shipping on Orders of $50+ with code AE7F3. Offer valid 6/21 – 9/2

These are products I purchase; I do not receive any freebies from these retailers.