Margaret Logan Style

I just met the most gorgeous woman today, and most unexpectedly. Petite, wondrous blue eyes, lovely skin and a radiant, fun smile. In short, a captivating presence.

I walked into Hannaford Brothers to buy margarine and watermelon at 9:30 am, and there was a traffic jam at the carts. Three of us waited while this lovely woman, a little bit of a thing with a tiny white tennis hat perched atop her head, sashayed right in before us and attempted to extricate her cart from the tightly packed rows. An older gentleman tried to help her, but she managed on her own, God bless her. And when she finally got that cart free, she beamed a gorgeous smile and pronounced, “I’m almost 100!”

I did a double take and couldn’t help but chime in. “Did you say, ‘100?’”

“Yes, I’ll be 99 this September, and 100 next September.” And then she raised her arm up in true celebration, letting loose that infectious smile again. “And I’m still driving!”

“She’s going to make it to at least 105,” said her friend, who was by all accounts looking wonderful herself, but by no means a spring chicken.

“And do you know what I say to that?” she asked, this gorgeous one, staring me straight in the eye. “Damn right.”

Now that is the spirit.

When a storm front parks itself over the coast upon which you live and not only stalls, but takes up residence, there is little you can do to combat the doldrums that are sure to settle in behind it, short of jetting off for sunnier climes. And that is such a temporary fix. Better to face the rain with some panache, some style. We’re Yankees, after all. This stuff builds character. And perhaps even a better wardrobe.

Barbour by David Wood at 235 Commercial Street (207.669.5551) is at the ready with a fabulous assortment of outerwear that is cut from the most classic, old school British cloth, and yet is modern, well made and stylish in its own right.

Barbour’s Green Featherweight Valerie short trench rain coat is the perfect weight for a spring/summer rain. Roll it up and throw it in your carry-on or your weekend tote and wear it with ease. It’s waterproof, breathable and machine washable. Also available in burnt orange and sandstone. $349 at Barbour.

Steel International Jacket in Lemon Yellow, $425 at Barbour. This jacket, modeled after the classic British motorcycle jacket, is made with actual steel in the fabric for additional durability and coolness. It’s also waterproof, breathable and machine washable.

Washed Cotton Twill Catherine Short Trench in a brilliant jewel red, $249. Single breasted with a traditional yoke and vent in the back, stunning with jeans and a tee.

Top it off with a cute and cozy Barbour rain hat, $85. Waxed cotton in sandstone with a charming little rose adorned, the inside of this little topper is the best – warm fleece-like polyester will keep those damp chills at bay and will take you well into the blustery days of fall.

David Wood Clothiers, of 75 Market Street in Portland, Maine celebrated 30 years of style on Thursday, June 4th, with an evening of champagne, hors d’eouvres, music and plenty of enticing giveaways ~ including a chance to win a custom suit! It was festive, fun and the turn out was fantastic. Thanks to all who joined us and made it such a memorable evening….

Triss Critchfield and Portia Clark enjoying David Wood’s 30th anniversary celebration…

Let the shopping begin….

Such a dapper man. And he can totally pull off those Lilly Pulitzer slacks. Love that!

Margaret Logan, David Hodgkins and Portia Clark

The lovely Betsy Critchfield and Kristen Ockenfels

Paula and David Hodgkins, of David Wood Clothiers. A moment to celebrate indeed….

Jaime Allen and Ken Murphy

Kristen Ockenfels and Becky Stockbridge

Handsome fellas Ken and Rob