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”
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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 “
Cavalli Class: shopping at the Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence
Last summer we found a Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence. The dresses I purchased were on sale and labeled “Cavalli Class” — form fitting, beautiful,… Read more “Cavalli Class: shopping at the Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence”
How a “Senior Citizen” and “Woman in Menopause” dresses up a Wednesday on a sunny winter day in Pasadena with an Escada lace jacket and Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank
I purchased a beautiful Escada lace jacket on sale in Rome and a Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank top from the Cabazon outlet center. The silk… Read more “How a “Senior Citizen” and “Woman in Menopause” dresses up a Wednesday on a sunny winter day in Pasadena with an Escada lace jacket and Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank”
Happy Valentine’s Day: Dolce and Gabbana red skirt, Escada lace, and Manolo Blahnik stilettos (aka What I see when I look in the mirror)
I bought the Escada lace top, the Dolce and Gabbana red skirt, the Wolford tights and the Manolo Blahnik stilettos all on sale — identify the brands… Read more “Happy Valentine’s Day: Dolce and Gabbana red skirt, Escada lace, and Manolo Blahnik stilettos (aka What I see when I look in the mirror)”
Etro: Italian design, colorful, paisley, feminist and feminine (the neckline is daring, the dress has pockets)
I remember the first time I saw Elvis (’68 Comeback special, TV) and I remember the first time I saw Etro (a boutique in the St Germain… Read more “Etro: Italian design, colorful, paisley, feminist and feminine (the neckline is daring, the dress has pockets)”
The deal on dessert: must be worth it — why I drove to Beverly Hills to Ladurèe for macarons and hot chocolate
I don’t diet but honestly I don’t eat a lot of sweets — unless it is worth it. And macarons and hot chocolate from Ladurèe at the… Read more “The deal on dessert: must be worth it — why I drove to Beverly Hills to Ladurèe for macarons and hot chocolate”
Etro maxi-dress: The hem flounces up as you walk!
I found a package on my patio as I was leaving the house for ballet class and stuck my new Etro maxidress into my bag. So my… Read more “Etro maxi-dress: The hem flounces up as you walk!”
All in a Sunday of clothes: with a little bit of planning, dressing up can be quick and easy
This Sunday has me going from early morning Mass to ballet class in downtown LA, across the street to the LA Opera for a matinee performance of… Read more “All in a Sunday of clothes: with a little bit of planning, dressing up can be quick and easy”
Playing dress-up after 55 