Copyright 2007, Miss Francesca
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A Cold & Blustery Day
May 8, 2007

One cold and blustery day, Miss Francesca suggested we
meet for a warm drink at 64th and Lexington.  As I cradled
my fragrant cup of hot chocolate in my hands and awaited her
arrival, I wondered what she would wear on such a gray day.  

I didn’t have to wait long to find out.  She entered the café
with her usual flair-- one that can only be described as

fabulous
.  She emerged as she closed her umbrella, and the
café brightened with her cornflower blue trench, worn
perfectly with caramel-colored boots and accented with a
navy plaid scarf at her neck.  

“Lauren!” she exclaimed with a smile, “Is it ever cold out
there.  We must drink tea all afternoon!”

And we did, as I dreamed of how I might make a presence as
lovely as hers.
*Photo credited to Target.com
Merona Cropped Trench Coat in Lasting Teal: Target.com $34.99
Splurge: BCBGirls Light Brown Nubuck "Cory" Boots: Bluefly.com $114.00
Plaid Fringe Scarf: UrbanOutfitters.com $24.00