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”
Category: Fashion over 50
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”
Chiara Boni’s white dress: we all need to dare ourselves
Photographer Fausto Frezza generously worked with me on his terrace in Amelia (with the assistance of two fabulous women friends) to show the ease and grace of… Read more “Chiara Boni’s white dress: we all need to dare ourselves”
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”
Pinko white jeans: high waisted, side zipper — no belt required
These white denim jeans from Pinko (made in Italy) give the appearance of capri pants with a side zipper and no belt. The legs also repeat the… Read more “Pinko white jeans: high waisted, side zipper — no belt required”
“Don’t Cry” Jeans from Milan, Made in Italy: exquisite lace up along the legs and divinely comfortable
These comfortable jeans by Don’t Cry (Milan, Made in Italy) are skinny jeans with slits up the legs that are then tied together with what is comparable… Read more ““Don’t Cry” Jeans from Milan, Made in Italy: exquisite lace up along the legs and divinely comfortable”
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”
White jeans and black v-neck t-shirt; blue jeans and lace top — Saint Laurent tops it off with easy sophistication
Woke up with a craving for jeans despite the ongoing heatwave in Umbria. I found two tops at the Saint Laurent store in Vancouver in June that… Read more “White jeans and black v-neck t-shirt; blue jeans and lace top — Saint Laurent tops it off with easy sophistication “
Jil Sanders’ white ruffled linen dress survives heatwave in Umbria
È troppo troppo caldo. This white linen Jil Sanders dress is simple and chic — perfect for a Saturday morning meeting friends inside the historic center of… Read more “Jil Sanders’ white ruffled linen dress survives heatwave in Umbria”
Playing dress-up after 55 