Dapper

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Dapper is a word I love to use.  How very dapper!

Wiktionary definition: dapper Adjective (comparative more dapper, superlative most dapper)

1. neat, trim
2. stylishly dressed, neatly dressed, spiffy (spiffy is also a very good word)

When I think of dapper or spiffy I think of lots of different people but the foremost in my mind is my lovely Grandpa.  A man of many ties, hats, suits and cardigans.  He always emulated a man that was neat, trim, stylishly dressed and most definitely dapper or spiffy or both!  Not only that but he was funny and loving and could belt out a great rendition of "What a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts".

Today in memory of him, I bring you spiffy and dapper.  May your day have a little of each.

Back to Mad Men

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Back to the brilliant Mad Men because I can't get enough!  This show is oozing with charisma.  I'm completely addicted and these holidays have been filled episode after episode.  The costuming is beautiful and here's a bit of an insight by the show's Costume Designer.  Check out also these cute paper dolls - thanks Rachy.

I'm loving this photo shoot done by Vanity Fair of the irresistable Mr and Mrs Draper.  Don and Betty to those in the know.  Could they be any more unattractive? 

images Vanity Fair via here

Paris chic

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So French, so chic, so effortless and so lovely! I'm loving that hair. Viva la France!

Matador Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday! 

Here's a bit of matador action from Madrid via The Sartorialist. 

Gracias mis amigos. 

What to wear in a desert?

via here

No doubt you're like me and naturally would be able to pull out of your wardrobe one of the same outfits as the SATC girls.  Desert glam is all the rage (in warm climates with lots of sand).