Karen....Khakis & Browns

Karen, a frequent traveler, was stuffing luggage into her car's boot when I happened across her. I'm always intrigued when I see someone who manages comfort without veering into sloppy.

Me (venturing onto the porch, uninvited): May I ask, where did you find the ikat print cardigan?
Karen (wrinkles nose, confesses): Talbots.
Me: And the make-me-want-to-skip khaki lace-ups?
(As I wait for a response, my mind wanders. I imagine a conversation with Karen's husband, a doctor.....
Dr. Ted: Sir, for you the only skipping I recommend is skipping dessert.
Me: Then why go on?)

Karen (bringing me back to the moment with a playful smile): My shoes? They're Keds.