I feel in love with these red boots at the Hermès store in Rome them dared myself to buy them, certain the color was too extreme to… Read more “Red boots: can red boots refresh your wardrobe?”
Category: Feminine dresses
Why we will always buy shoes
Shoes bring clothes out of the closet. This beaded and embroidered dress came with beautiful peach stilettos that limited movement; these block heeled Prada silver sandals provide… Read more “Why we will always buy shoes”
Dressing up a comfortable conservative knit dress with satin sparkling flats
This St John knit dress bought awhile ago on sale at the outlet in Cabazon has sat too much in my closet. However, pairing the knit dress… Read more “Dressing up a comfortable conservative knit dress with satin sparkling flats”
Business attire: Anne Fontaine blouse, St John Knit tweed suit, Wolford tights and Chanel pumps — comfortable, pretty and professional with a bit of fun
Gratitude. Cheerfulness. Happiness. Key elements to problem solving and productivity. Dress up with a beautiful light Anne Fontaine blouse with lace border along the sleeves (also a… Read more “Business attire: Anne Fontaine blouse, St John Knit tweed suit, Wolford tights and Chanel pumps — comfortable, pretty and professional with a bit of fun”
Playing dress-up: getting in character for life
I once dressed up as my grandmother to surprise my dad — I was maybe four years old. Clothes — beautiful, well-designed, comfortable dreamy dresses and coats… Read more “Playing dress-up: getting in character for life”
Wrap dress, nylons, pumps, tailored coat and a good leather handbag — classic, timeless, easy
Wrap it around your waist, slip on comfortable quality nylons (now marketed as “tights” because “nylons” became synonymous with uncomfortable) for polish, quality shoes and purse —… Read more “Wrap dress, nylons, pumps, tailored coat and a good leather handbag — classic, timeless, easy”
“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!”
Take a simple black dress and add an interesting pair of Wolford tights — and stilettos for playing dress-up
Add just a bit of surprise with a pair of Wolford tights to a black dress and stilettos:
Escada Leather Dress: Easy to wear and interesting
Escada produces quality leather dresses that can be worn simply with boots — like a shift dress, modestly and with ease.
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”
Playing dress-up after 55 