Hopefully we have just one more day of the Umbrian heatwave. This sweet lace dress by Joie is both cool and feminine. Claudia, my partner in all… Read more “Joie lace dress: cap sleeves, v-neck and fantastically French and feminine”
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Jil Sander’s Navy cotton, sleeveless pleated dress provides easy sophistication during Umbrian heatwave
I bought this navy blue dress by Jil Sander http://www.jilsander.com at the consignment store Clothes Heaven in Pasadena, CA. The dress is a light stiff cotton, the… Read more “Jil Sander’s Navy cotton, sleeveless pleated dress provides easy sophistication during Umbrian heatwave”
Playing dressup: gold black lace, white jeans and Manolo Blahnik pumps
Obsessed with Saint Laurent gold and black sheer sleeveless lace top, white jeans (this pair is by Hugo Boss) and Manolo Blahnik pumps: Here I wear a… Read more “Playing dressup: gold black lace, white jeans and Manolo Blahnik pumps”
White jeans and black v-neck t-shirt; blue jeans and lace top — Saint Laurent tops it off with easy sophistication
Woke up with a craving for jeans despite the ongoing heatwave in Umbria. I found two tops at the Saint Laurent store in Vancouver in June that… Read more “White jeans and black v-neck t-shirt; blue jeans and lace top — Saint Laurent tops it off with easy sophistication “
Dolce and Gabbana: floral, loose and red
Buona domenica. Sunday morning in Amelia. Mass at chiesa San Francesco. Caffè at Pasticceria Russo. Gelato. Then caffè at the old Bar Leonardi where the barista takes… Read more “Dolce and Gabbana: floral, loose and red”
Jil Sanders’ white ruffled linen dress survives heatwave in Umbria
È troppo troppo caldo. This white linen Jil Sanders dress is simple and chic — perfect for a Saturday morning meeting friends inside the historic center of… Read more “Jil Sanders’ white ruffled linen dress survives heatwave in Umbria”
Chiara Boni blue: halter dress slips on for grace and ease
This blue halter dress by Chiara Boni which I bought on sale from the store in Rome frees up the shoulders, arms and back to enjoy the… Read more “Chiara Boni blue: halter dress slips on for grace and ease”
Chiara Boni: take your white dress to the beach for dinner afterwards in Tuscany
Escape the heatwave in Umbria to a beach in Tuscany with your Partner-in-all-things-Fashion to spend the day in bikinis — both Eres and H&M offer good bathing… Read more “Chiara Boni: take your white dress to the beach for dinner afterwards in Tuscany “
Etro: this Cotton dress with scoop neck is cool and useful (yes, it has pockets!)
This stiff, lightweight cotton dress by Etro (www.etro.com) did not wrinkle when I packed it away to wear after my tennis lesson. The dress has a back… Read more “Etro: this Cotton dress with scoop neck is cool and useful (yes, it has pockets!)”
Chanel Boutique, Rome: about last week
The Chanel Boutique is located next to the Piazza di Spana (Spanish Steps) and was the first store I tried on clothes last week. I adore Chanel… Read more “Chanel Boutique, Rome: about last week”
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