Fravì is a welcoming boutique in Amelia where I have dashed in for a quick clothing fix over the years — the staff is a lot of… Read more “Patrizia Pepe light camel coat: high collar protects from wind, short length ccompliments boots and pretty color brightens”
Category: Affordable fashion
Then Friday arrived: wet, cold, foggy — and this writer succumbed to the easy elegance of Intimissimi
Italy has a beautiful affordable brand, Intimissimi, https://it.intimissimi.com/home.jsp, where I buy viscose pajama pants and silk lace camisoles and slips. My Friday morning “work” — when I… Read more “Then Friday arrived: wet, cold, foggy — and this writer succumbed to the easy elegance of Intimissimi”
Queen Helena Shoes: beautiful, affordable, comfortable and of course Made in Italy
I got a craving for a pair of heels (probably from binge-watching “Suits” on Netflix 😊) and Saturday afternoon stepped into Giampiero Novelli’s shop (also owned and… Read more “Queen Helena Shoes: beautiful, affordable, comfortable and of course Made in Italy”
Roma, Italia: Sketchers and AG Jeans make for comfortable walking in Rome, Italy
Brought my son to the Rome airport for him to fly to Berlin. Exchanged my rental Fiat for a more affordable rental Jeep (both automatic). The new… Read more “Roma, Italia: Sketchers and AG Jeans make for comfortable walking in Rome, Italy”
Prada sneakers: lightweight, comfortable, pretty shoes easy to wear at the gym and with street clothes
Bought these Prada sneakers at the Neiman Marcus sale last week. Love the comfort, fit and beauty. And the price – that was sweet.
“What should I wear in Europe?” “No shorts, no athletic sneakers in the cities” — and yes, no yoga pants!
Friends ask me what to wear in Europe, especially about comfortable shoes. Very simply: no shorts, no sneakers OR you’ll stand out as a tourist and could… Read more ““What should I wear in Europe?” “No shorts, no athletic sneakers in the cities” — and yes, no yoga pants!”
Happy Thanksgiving: A Day of family and gratitude — and dressing for style and comfort
Gratitide can overcome fear, anxiety, worry — and be the basis for joy and contentment. Thanksgiving for us involves driving and food. So here I grabbed Saint… Read more “Happy Thanksgiving: A Day of family and gratitude — and dressing for style and comfort”
Simplicity — red blouse, black skirt (a little bit more fun with Dolce and Gabbana and Balenciaga): more finds from the outlet shopping
The outlet stores at Cabazon provided me with a silk blouse from Dolce and Gabbana, a little black skirt by Balenciaga, and a leather and suede jacket… Read more “Simplicity — red blouse, black skirt (a little bit more fun with Dolce and Gabbana and Balenciaga): more finds from the outlet shopping”
Going for comfort (also shopping outlet stores and seasonal sales): buy quality
Fall in love with comfort and quality. Pink suede over-the-knee boots found last May/June at the Neiman Marcus sale (my favorite for shoes!). Blue suede Balenciaga dress… Read more “Going for comfort (also shopping outlet stores and seasonal sales): buy quality”
Belted Calvin Klein tweed jacket offers stylish collar and deep pockets
Found this wool/polyester blend jacket in my hall closet — it’s lightweight and good for our Southern Califor is climate where we celebrate 68 degrees as “autumn”.… Read more “Belted Calvin Klein tweed jacket offers stylish collar and deep pockets “
Playing dress-up after 55 