Daring. Bold. Fun. Pretty. French. Perfectly fits. Deep front pockets. Black patent leather miniskirt — and the size — 38French (4-6 US) — is a great celebration… Read more “Obsessed with Saint Laurent’s Trapeze Mini Skirt in Black Patent Leather”
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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”
Joie lace dress: cap sleeves, v-neck and fantastically French and feminine
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”
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”
Etro knit: long flowing pink dress with intelligent design and highlights
Etro — color, design, elegance. This dress just slips on and hangs loosely on the body, effortlessly. Made in Italy. Certamente (certainly) http://www.etro.com. Worn with a pair… Read more “Etro knit: long flowing pink dress with intelligent design and highlights”
Saint James striped shirts and dresses: brilliant and chic – wash, hang dry and wear (no ironing!)
Unlike Southern California where we dry clothes in a machine, European living resorts to drying on a line. I noted that Saint James shirts and dresses do… Read more “Saint James striped shirts and dresses: brilliant and chic – wash, hang dry and wear (no ironing!)”
Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable
Balenciaga Paris has an outlet store in Cabazon (Palm Springs adjacent) where I have purchased a suede minidress, two black skirts, and now this tailored black sleeveless… Read more “Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable”
Tom Ford’s minimalist, exquisitely tailored blouse and skirt turned me back to black and an American designer
Tom Ford’s silk black blouse — with long sleeves, zippers at the wrist, mesh on the shoulder and sleeves and a perfect torso drape — is the… Read more “Tom Ford’s minimalist, exquisitely tailored blouse and skirt turned me back to black and an American designer “
Tom Ford’s Liquid Sequin dress rocks
Small sequins. Shimmering. Exploring the color black. Long sleeve. This dress pours over your body. Divine. Easy. Comfortable. Simple.
Playing dress-up after 55 