Silk. Lace. The silk lacy babydoll slips by Vannina Vesperini Paris wear nicely under suits, dresscoats and feel so femmine, elegant and pretty — well, life just… Read more “Vannina Vesperini Paris silk babydoll slips”
Category: Elegance
Obsessed with Saint Laurent’s Trapeze Mini Skirt in Black Patent Leather
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”
Ermanno Scervino’s Sleeveless tube dress — lace inserts stole my heart
Fausto Frezza captured the joy of this simple sleeveless tube dress by Florence designer Ermanno Scervino. The lace inserts around the neckline and the body of the… Read more “Ermanno Scervino’s Sleeveless tube dress — lace inserts stole my heart”
Ermanno Scervino: why I needed another black dress
For this lace detail (by hand, Italian design): The dismayed look inside the Ermanno Scervino boutique in Tome is when I realize I must buy yet another… Read more “Ermanno Scervino: why I needed another black dress”
Chiara Boni long sleeve dress: bringing back Italy to California
After working out at the gym this morning, I slipped into this simple Chiara Boni dress. My gals at coffee, what I call the Repetto Club because… Read more “Chiara Boni long sleeve dress: bringing back Italy to California”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Playing dress-up after 55 