Implicit Memory

The building of implicit memory is exhausting. Grasping a new task is difficult but every time one performs the task in question, it becomes a bit easier each instance. Procedural memory by definition is built by repeating a procedure. Recalling the process by which one learned tasks in the past can serve as evidence that new tasks will be firmly comprehended with practice. Nonetheless it may be extremely difficult to envision oneself effortlessly performing the new task at hand due to silly, literal belief in the “seeing is believing” idiom. In the words of Martha Graham, “Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles…” It is the enemy of self-doubt that has the power to divert one’s path off the road of progress. One must persevere with a little faith tucked away in one’s pocket. Eventually one learns to soar. _M

Rain New York

In New York City rain does not suffice as justification for an insufficient outfit. When in The City, one should allow oneself to be inspired by the relentlessness embodied in the souls of New Yorkers. One should rise above the precipitation for the opening of the skies is merely a drizzle to the resilient city dweller. One does not put off the wearing of Versace due to rain. Like events held in Bryant Park, the show (or the displaying of one’s A-line skirt) must go on.

Precipitation rarely brings sporting events to a halt. Likewise wet weather should not halt the silent display of one's fabulousness. "I want to wear it but its raining" should stop at "I want to wear it." Styling plans one has for oneself should be followed through during rain time. Hunter wellies, monogrammed canvas tote, compact umbrella and trench coat serve as smart armor during downpour.

Once the journey has concluded with one's arrival on dry land (The Met, Sarabeth's, Sotheby's), wellies may inconspicuously give way to pumps, umbrella and trench hung to dry, and delightful smile surfaced at one's triumph over the elements.

M.

Winter Floral

"Florals? For spring? Ground breaking," remarked frosty Miranda Priestly. Jocelyn's response to the editor's call for suggestions regarding accessories in the April issue of Runway sank in a sea of half-filled Pellegrino bottles. "Well...they're showing a lot of florals right now, so I was thinking..." was the insufficient beginning that had warranted a characteristically appropriate interruption from the shrewd occupier of the chief editorship.

Perhaps if Jocelyn had been sitting in a board meeting dedicated to the October issue she may have had an opportunity to finish her sentence. For it is common knowledge that autumn and winter florals (which often present themselves in the shape of pants) break more ground than predictable spring florals (which have been exhibiting their commonness for years in dress form), therefore rendering them spectacular. 

M.