I love many things about being a writer. One is that I get to work from home. In my PJs, if I wish. Devoid of makeup or even clean hair.
But that’s the same thing that I sometimes hate about being a writer. After all, PJs and no makeup are all well and good…until it’s 3PM and I realize I haven’t showered or looked in the mirror or talked to anyone in person since the night before, when I said goodnight to my hubby.
That’s not the only thing that brought me out last week to celebrate a Silver Soiree with other bloggers and writers in the New York City showroom of woman’s apparel manufacturer Foxcroft. There are two – actually, three – things that are sure to get me out of the house: 1. A good party 2. An opportunity to meet other bloggers and writers 3. A chance to see some good fashion.
And even if I wasn’t writing this blog post for BOOMboxNetwork.com on behalf of Foxcroft Collection and receiving compensation, I still would have attended the soiree. Trust me, good food and good people is a good reason to get out of the house. (So please know, with that in mind, that all opinions stated in this blog post are my very own.)
It’s a Celebration!
It was Foxcroft’s 25th anniversary and they were ready to show off! In case you don’t know about the brand – and I didn’t know much until I attended the event – Foxcroft is popular for their no-iron shirts. Those words alone – “NO-IRON,” got me hooked. My iron hasn’t seen any action since…hmmm…probably since I bought it, 20 years ago. Ironing is not my thing, but you probably already figured that out.
Aside from their signature crisp and timeless no-iron shirts, Foxcroft offers – for all body types – pants, blouses and knits that are classic and feminine as well as stylish. And for someone (me! me!) whose closet is a bit too packed with “trendy” pieces that don’t translate well from one year to the next, I’m convinced now that the right way to shop for clothing is to buy classic pieces that won’t go out of style. My dream, actually, is to have a closet full of clothing that I DO wear.
(I heard this statistic somewhere: Most of us wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time. Yup, that’s me. A closet full of nothing to wear.)
Me (on the right) with the lovely Regina Gwynn, Foxcroft’s Marketing Director, wearing one of Foxcroft’s beautiful blouses.
I’m eagerly awaiting my shipment of Foxcroft’s popular button-down white-as-snow shirt. (It comes in 14 colors, but for the sake of my closet, I chose white.) I was counseled by one of their expert designers on staff to pair it with a pair of dark jeans, heels and a colorful scarf.
Sounds like THAT may prove to be not only my outfit-du-jour, but my outfit for many years to come.
PS. A few days after the Silver Soiree event I celebrated my 32nd wedding anniversary. That’s a long time! While silver might be for 25 years, does anyone know what’s for 32?
I do…
FIBER.
Shannon Bradley-Colleary says
August 13, 2013 at 2:42 pmYou look like a spring day along the Thames in those duds.
SherylK says
August 13, 2013 at 5:18 pmWhy, thank you, Shannon. And thanks for stopping by!
Lisa Froman says
August 13, 2013 at 4:10 pmSeriously, no ironing? Sign me up! I’m sure it’s a great brand…I’d trust a fellow Libra any day on this! Will have to check it out.
SherylK says
August 13, 2013 at 5:18 pmYes, isn’t that cool, Lisa? Ironing and I…we just don’t mix.
SherylK says
August 13, 2013 at 5:19 pmEr…that would be “ironing and ME,” or would it??
Walker Thornton says
August 13, 2013 at 5:16 pmI also write, from home, and have the same pjs or robe habit! Tis bad. When I do dress it’s always sloppy/relaxed–which is also a somewhat bad habit!
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 9:03 amWell Walker, it does seem like we do all share some of the same bad habits!
SherylK says
August 13, 2013 at 5:22 pmWe all have that habit, I suppose. As long as it doesn’t mess with productivity, why not?
PS. tried to comment on your latest post but couldn’t find a place to comment! Huh?
KymberlyFunFit says
August 14, 2013 at 1:15 amFashion tip – some time around noon is the moment to change into your formal jammies. Right around dinner time bring out a nice Foxcroft blouse. Contemplate it, then wonder what an iron is.
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 9:04 amCute! I’m sure the iron will be nowhere in site…just have a feeling…
Irene S. Levine says
August 14, 2013 at 6:26 amI recently fell in love with no-iron shirts as well.
They are the best! Can’t wait to see a pix of yours~
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 9:04 amAnd for traveling, they are so convenient. Will be sure to post my pix as soon as possible, Irene.
Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs says
August 14, 2013 at 5:20 pmI feel the same about no makeup and donning jammies all day long. I force myself to shower and dress (by noon, is the hope) but the makeup doesn’t get applied often at all. Poor hubby who’s never treated to a fully fixed-up me unless we have company or an event still tells me I’m beautiful.
I need those no-iron shirts! I think my iron actually needs to be dusted. Seriously.
Great post! 😀
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 3:23 pmYou mean you can actually FIND your iron, Lisa?
(thanks for stopping by!)
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 9:06 amLisa, sounds like you have a lovely hubby…and when you are all fixed up I’ll bet he is even more full of compliments for his lovely wife!
Carol Cassara says
August 19, 2013 at 11:13 amThe magic words: “No iron” 😉
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 3:26 pmYes, those two words are a HUGE incentive, aren’t they?
Ellen Dolgen says
August 19, 2013 at 11:27 amThese look very foxy to me! Plus count me in on the NO iron…..those days are long gone in my house.
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 3:28 pmI think that is unanimous, isn’t it? I do wonder if the next generation will see an iron to be as outdated as…a typewriter?
Beverly Diehl says
August 19, 2013 at 12:37 pmBoth of you look lovely, and I am a total fan of no-iron clothing. We’ve all got much better things to do.
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 3:29 pmAgreed, Beverly. Too much to do…not enough time. Who needs to add ironing to the to-do list?
AlexandraFunFit says
August 19, 2013 at 2:20 pmI have a few Foxcroft blouses that I bought when I lived in Oregon. Love them. And I love the idea of having someone tell me how to dress. Please send me a Foxcroft rep right away!!!!
SherylK says
August 21, 2013 at 8:50 amNice to know that there are other fans out there! I’ll try to convince the rep to visit you…but only if I can come along…
Jo Heroux says
August 19, 2013 at 2:25 pmI am one of those with 80% of my closet getting moved around and slightly cleared once a year. I love the look here and am running over now to check them out!
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 3:30 pmI love cleaning out my closet…when I finally get to it. Purging feels good! But I find having a good honest friend standing by is one way to really get serious.
Helene Cohen Bludman says
August 19, 2013 at 3:21 pmThey had me at no-iron, too. I love these tops. They are classic, well-made and … no-iron!
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 3:31 pmThose two words make it hard to resist, don’t they, Helene?
Haralee says
August 19, 2013 at 3:22 pmThey make a nice blouse! White goes with everything, but for me because coffee is usually running down my chin I prefer colors. I have a tangerinish blouse that I wear with black slacks open with a shell in summer and closed for winter. Foxcroft has beautiful colors and this blouse has to be 3-4 years old and I still get complements on it.
SherylK says
August 19, 2013 at 3:31 pmNice to see you here, Haralee. And I know from the coffee-running-down-the-chin…white can be challenging at times!
Jane Gassner (@MidLifeBloggers) says
August 19, 2013 at 3:31 pmNo iron? Really? Sign me up!
SherylK says
August 21, 2013 at 8:50 amOk, Jane, get on line!
Jennifer Margulis says
August 20, 2013 at 9:30 pmSounds like so much fun! I am also a freelancer — an extrovert with an introvert’s job. It’s great to get to go to these kinds of parties, I mean, soirées…
SherylK says
August 21, 2013 at 8:50 amYes, Jennifer, soirees are always tres fun!
Deborah Davis says
August 20, 2013 at 9:32 pmI swear, I have not ironed in a decade, so a Foxcroft blouse will fit nicely into my “no iron, no more” lifestyle. Great post. Thanks for sharing.
SherylK says
August 21, 2013 at 8:51 amAnd thanks for commenting, Deborah… I think so many of us are from the no-iron crowd. (Manufacturers: Please listen!)
Carla Aveledo says
August 21, 2013 at 1:16 pmHi Sheryl!
This event sounds like it was so fun to write about and meet other awesome writers. Hope to be doing what you do one day.
Thanks for checking out Bird in Bloom!
(also great to see you last week!)