My Italiana Partner-in-Crime Claudia makes shopping in Italy possible — she knows the stores, the designers, the quality and she has impeccable taste and good sense when… Read more “Chiara Boni, Made in Italy: Feminine dresses you step into and then pull up (no zippers, no buttons)”
Month: July 2017
Pinko’s Red Plaid, Black Lace Slip Dress: comfortable, feminine, sporty and discreet
Summertime — I want sleeveless, open shoulders, open back. I want to feel the sun, the breeze, not worry about clothes wearing me down. Hence the slip… Read more “Pinko’s Red Plaid, Black Lace Slip Dress: comfortable, feminine, sporty and discreet”
Maxi sheer and lacy black dress: simple and feminine
I bought this black lace maxi dress which has a shorter black slip underneath on a whim. I love the slit. And the slip. Hard for me… Read more “Maxi sheer and lacy black dress: simple and feminine”
Hermès minimalist trench coat: looks like a medical lab coat but I love it
This minimalist white cotton canvas trenchcoat by Hermès was a sort of gift (long private story) and I wear it with a smile. It’s bright white —… Read more “Hermès minimalist trench coat: looks like a medical lab coat but I love it”
Saint James striped shirts and dresses: brilliant and chic – wash, hang dry and wear (no ironing!)
Unlike Southern California where we dry clothes in a machine, European living resorts to drying on a line. I noted that Saint James shirts and dresses do… Read more “Saint James striped shirts and dresses: brilliant and chic – wash, hang dry and wear (no ironing!)”
Dressing for Europe: Lose the athletic sneakers and plan outfits
When walking in Europe, I trade my American athletic running shoes for the more discreet Cole Haan walking shoes. Or the Repetto “sneakers”. I try not to… Read more “Dressing for Europe: Lose the athletic sneakers and plan outfits”
Scarf for belt: when it is too hot to wear a silk scarf, I belt it or wrap it around my purse
A scarf works well as a belt. Or as additional color for the handles of a purse:
Affordable clothing: a t-shirt from H&M and a camisole from Intimissi
What’s a gal to do after working all day? Stopped into H&M and bought this 5 euro (basically $5) cotton t-shirt: And a 4 euro key chain… Read more “Affordable clothing: a t-shirt from H&M and a camisole from Intimissi”
Repetto sneakers: versatile and actually useful
I purchased these Repetto sneakers from the store online. I paid full price. I have a weakness for all brands ballet and French. The sneakers were expensive.… Read more “Repetto sneakers: versatile and actually useful”
Playing dress-up after 55 