Fausto Frezza captured the joy of this simple sleeveless tube dress by Florence designer Ermanno Scervino. The lace inserts around the neckline and the body of the… Read more “Ermanno Scervino’s Sleeveless tube dress — lace inserts stole my heart”
Month: August 2017
Chiara Boni’s white dress: we all need to dare ourselves
Photographer Fausto Frezza generously worked with me on his terrace in Amelia (with the assistance of two fabulous women friends) to show the ease and grace of… Read more “Chiara Boni’s white dress: we all need to dare ourselves”
Fausto Frezza’s Photograph of Tom Ford’s Liquid Sequin Dress: Simple Elegance
Fausto Frezza, a talented photographer and resident of Amelia, kindly took this photograph of me wearing Tom Ford’s black liquid sequin dress — I love how Fausto… Read more “Fausto Frezza’s Photograph of Tom Ford’s Liquid Sequin Dress: Simple Elegance”
Ermanno Scervino: why I needed another black dress
For this lace detail (by hand, Italian design): The dismayed look inside the Ermanno Scervino boutique in Tome is when I realize I must buy yet another… Read more “Ermanno Scervino: why I needed another black dress”
Chiara Boni long sleeve dress: bringing back Italy to California
After working out at the gym this morning, I slipped into this simple Chiara Boni dress. My gals at coffee, what I call the Repetto Club because… Read more “Chiara Boni long sleeve dress: bringing back Italy to California”
Pinko white jeans: high waisted, side zipper — no belt required
These white denim jeans from Pinko (made in Italy) give the appearance of capri pants with a side zipper and no belt. The legs also repeat the… Read more “Pinko white jeans: high waisted, side zipper — no belt required”
“Don’t Cry” Jeans from Milan, Made in Italy: exquisite lace up along the legs and divinely comfortable
These comfortable jeans by Don’t Cry (Milan, Made in Italy) are skinny jeans with slits up the legs that are then tied together with what is comparable… Read more ““Don’t Cry” Jeans from Milan, Made in Italy: exquisite lace up along the legs and divinely comfortable”
Outlet shopping, Italy: great deals on shoes and purses
We shopped a few outlet centers in Italy yesterday. It is mid-August, the month after all the sales begin. Deals seemed limited. However, the prices on handbags… Read more “Outlet shopping, Italy: great deals on shoes and purses “
MaxMara: simple black sheath dress adds dignity
MaxMara has a wonderful line of simple sporty dresses and superb coats. I found this versatile black on sale at the MaxMara sale in Rome last weekend.… Read more “MaxMara: simple black sheath dress adds dignity”
Returned to the sale at Chiara Boni in Rome — added light blue backless dress and a long black maxi (just because)
Dress up, show up, work hard. So for fun, we returned to the sale at Chiara Boni and indulged in a few more dresses … perché no?… Read more “Returned to the sale at Chiara Boni in Rome — added light blue backless dress and a long black maxi (just because)”
Playing dress-up after 55 