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”
Category: Affordable fashion
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!)”
Chiara Boni, Made in Italy: Feminine dresses you step into and then pull up (no zippers, no buttons)
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)”
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”
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”
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”
Business attire: Cop.copine skirts offer style, comfort and flare
Old Pasadena has a Cop.Copine boutique which offers European design and materials in their clothes — a feminine, French aesthetic with flattering fits, easy care materials, and… Read more “Business attire: Cop.copine skirts offer style, comfort and flare”
Saks Fifth Ave online sales: treats by Alice and Olivia and Majestic Filatures
Last week I cashed in reward from my American Express business card and received a $250 gift card at Saks Fifth Ave. I was able to buy… Read more “Saks Fifth Ave online sales: treats by Alice and Olivia and Majestic Filatures”
Playing dress-up after 55 