My closet includes handbags and shoes I have fallen in love with for more than 30 years. I have shopped Ferragamo at Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus, and Ferragamo… Read more “Vintage Ferragamo: matching handbags and shoes “
Month: February 2017
Ferragamo handbags: timeless, durable and classic
Close to 10 years ago I bought a beautiful leather Ferragamo handbag at the end of June sales in Paris. It’s a gorgeous roomy handbag — and… Read more “Ferragamo handbags: timeless, durable and classic”
Etro and Valentino: Covered up plunging neckline of Etro maxidress with a Valentino leather jacket so I could be glamorous doing business — made things more interesting for me!
I dress up because it is one of the things that makes me happy. And today, I found a way to wear my Etro maxidress while I… Read more “Etro and Valentino: Covered up plunging neckline of Etro maxidress with a Valentino leather jacket so I could be glamorous doing business — made things more interesting for me!”
Let’s talk about shoes: sorry but I like my Manolos — and they cost me
Generally, good shoes are expensive. I have a large foot — 9 1/2 US or 41/42 European. And until I had children, my foot was narrow. So… Read more “Let’s talk about shoes: sorry but I like my Manolos — and they cost me”
Marella: feminine, affordable, Made in Italy
I purchased three dresses from Marella in the summer of 2015 in Rome. My favorite is the black dress which also has pockets. I love affordable Italian… Read more “Marella: feminine, affordable, Made in Italy “
Escada: leather jackets, dresses, leather dresses and lots of lace found
I first bought an Escada coat from the consignment store in Pasadena named Clothes Heaven. It was one of the first photos posted on Instagram of me… Read more “Escada: leather jackets, dresses, leather dresses and lots of lace found “
Saw my Escada dress on TV!
Here in LA we find a lot of familiar places in scenes on TV — what is supposed to be DC is sometimes filmed in downtown LA.… Read more “Saw my Escada dress on TV!”
My latest love: Etro
Dolce and Gabbana showed me the way to red. Alice and Olivia showed me to embellishments (beading. Embroidery). Etro, the line I once dreamed of in Paris,… Read more “My latest love: Etro”
St. John Knits: elegant, easy and flattering
I purchased both this dress and topper coat at a discount from St. John Knits‘ boutique in Beverly Hills. Comfortable, elegant and easy to store (just fold).… Read more “St. John Knits: elegant, easy and flattering “
Shopping in San Marino: Pearls and Serafina provide easy access to fashion during a car service
Yesterday afternoon I had to get a new battery for one of my cars so I headed to Leon’s Auto Care in San Marino (it’s the only… Read more “Shopping in San Marino: Pearls and Serafina provide easy access to fashion during a car service “
Playing dress-up after 55 