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Fashion FridayFashion IconsHildie PlumpepperRene RussoThomas Crown Affair
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Darlings, 1010 Park Place has been home to me for a year now! I’m so honored and grateful to the lovely Brenda Coffee for allowing this old girl to put pen to paper and express my thoughts on style and trends. As a little “thank you” to Brenda, I thought it would be fun to channel one of her favorite style icons, Rene Russo’s character, Catherine Banning, from the movie The Thomas Crown Affair.

Enough can’t be said about style icons. Goodness knows, I have several in my fashion bag of tricks. Whether it’s a fabulous movie character or a real live fashionista, a style icon can be a springboard of inspiration just when you need it.

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Brenda CoffeeFashion FridaySeek CollectiveWearing Black in the Summer
PHOTOGRAPHS BY JENNIFER DENTON, ©1010PARKPLACE, 2018
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PHOTOGRAPHS BY JENNIFER DENTON, ©1010PARKPLACE, 2018

Except for the last few years, when I was making monthly trips to New York City, my wardrobe has always included color. Those trips—along with the chic women I met and the stores on Madison Avenue—influenced me, so I’ve added a lot of black to my wardrobe. While black is classic, easy and versatile to wear, I’ve been craving color. I’ve also discovered black lends itself to summer dressing.

I’m crazy about this week’s outfit and can’t wait to wear it everywhere. 

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Brenda CoffeeFashion FridaySummer Dressing
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Regardless of where you live, summer should be about cool, easy dressing with clothes that make life seem effortless. I’m in South Texas where even Annie and Lulu have turned up their noses at the great outdoors unless they’re in the shade, looking for Mr. Lizard or snacking on the jasmine, growing up my trellis. And me?

If I’m going out in this heat, I want something that’s not too tight, allows the air to circulate around me and is still fashionable.

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Animal Print ShoesCherie JamesFashion Friday
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Is it possible to transform your wardrobe with just one item? Yes, absolutely!

All it takes is one pair of animal print shoes.

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Fashion FridayHildie PlumpepperRoyal Wedding
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Darlings, it’s the question everyone’s been asking all week. “Did you watch the Royal Wedding?” Oh it was pure magic! Your’s truly was left off the guest list. My arrival would have caused quite a stir and rendered the attendees gobsmacked! You see, back in the mid 70’s, Prince Charles and I had quite a romp in Windsor Castle.

Let’s just say, Camilla must be a very happy woman.

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Brenda CoffeeDresses and SkirtsFashion Friday
PHOTOGRAPHS BY JENNIFER DENTON, ©1010PARKPLACE, 2018
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PHOTOGRAPHS BY JENNIFER DENTON, ©1010PARKPLACE, 2018

Because I wore blue jeans so much of the time, my mother predicted I would die in a pair, and for much of my life, she would have been right. During my 20’s and 30’s I was a “blue jean baby,” wearing Levi’s, straight leg blue jeans with an off the shoulder, white blouse, high heels and BIG hair… my husband’s shirt tied at the waist, collar up, cuffs turned back and black ballet slippers… a black, Danskin leotard and Calvin Klein espadrilles, or a Gap t-shirt, cool belt and cowboy boots. I also wore bell bottom jeans with a fitted, black leather jacket, a white poet’s blouse and a wide, silver cuff bracelet. Now I’m craving dresses and skirts that are feminine and easy to dress up or down. 

My mother would have been so pleased.

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Brenda CoffeeFashion FridayRebecca TaylorTurning Sleeveless into Sleeves
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER DENTON, ©1010ParkPlace, 2018
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER DENTON, ©1010ParkPlace, 2018

This is the second Rebecca Taylor piece I’ve bought this year. Vogue magazine says “Rebecca Taylor designs sweet, pretty clothes for the girl who loves ruffles, William Morris florals and pouf sleeves.” That is so not me! I’ve always been a tailored minimalist, but as my style continues to evolve—which is way more fun than I could have imagined—I find myself drawn to a number of Rebecca Taylor’s designs. 

Like this cotton sateen, smocked skirt and matching top.

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Cherie JamesFashion FridayStripes
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If you want to take the yawn out of your everyday, wear stripes. Stripes add interest and dimension. They are seasonless and effortlessly chic. I’m drawn to stripes because I love the way they instantly elevate any look. Stripes are one of the workhorses in my closet, because I can always count on them when I’m in a rush to find something stylish. Continue Reading

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Fashion FridayHildie PlumpepperSpring Essentials
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Darlings, I’ve officially waved goodbye and said “good riddance” to the cold weather and welcomed—with a toast of chardonnay—the arrival of spring. Oh the places to go and the things to do! I’ve packed up my heavy dark knits and down coats, and I’m ready to take a light, bright approach to spring. Continue Reading

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