I purchased three dresses from Marella in the summer of 2015 in Rome. My favorite is the black dress which also has pockets. I love affordable Italian… Read more “Marella: feminine, affordable, Made in Italy “
Category: Feminine dresses
Escada: leather jackets, dresses, leather dresses and lots of lace found
I first bought an Escada coat from the consignment store in Pasadena named Clothes Heaven. It was one of the first photos posted on Instagram of me… Read more “Escada: leather jackets, dresses, leather dresses and lots of lace found “
My latest love: Etro
Dolce and Gabbana showed me the way to red. Alice and Olivia showed me to embellishments (beading. Embroidery). Etro, the line I once dreamed of in Paris,… Read more “My latest love: Etro”
Cavalli Class: shopping at the Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence
Last summer we found a Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence. The dresses I purchased were on sale and labeled “Cavalli Class” — form fitting, beautiful,… Read more “Cavalli Class: shopping at the Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence”
Etro: Italian design, colorful, paisley, feminist and feminine (the neckline is daring, the dress has pockets)
I remember the first time I saw Elvis (’68 Comeback special, TV) and I remember the first time I saw Etro (a boutique in the St Germain… Read more “Etro: Italian design, colorful, paisley, feminist and feminine (the neckline is daring, the dress has pockets)”
Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets
So tickets to the U2 concert on May 20 at the Rose Bowl went on sale at 10 o’clock this morning. This is a special treat for… Read more “Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets”
James Perse t-shirt Dress — too comfortable to take off
This black t-shirt dress by James Perse holds it’s shape, breathes throughout the day, and is so soft and comfortable that I’ve decided it can double as… Read more “James Perse t-shirt Dress — too comfortable to take off”
Dolce & Gabbana: the allure of design and construction
I found a gorgeous dress at the 75% off section of the Dolce & Gabbana outlet store at the Desert Hills Premium Outlet in Cabazon. The dress… Read more “Dolce & Gabbana: the allure of design and construction “
Morgane Le Fay: irrisistable pleated half slip found in Malibu
I’m a girl. I know, I’m a 55-year-old mother of two and all that but when I see a beautiful piece of clothing I become all girl.… Read more “Morgane Le Fay: irrisistable pleated half slip found in Malibu”
Finn + Willow in Old Pasadena provides easy access to chic lace and more
One rainy Saturday afternoon I sought refuge in the Old Pasadena Boutique of Finn + Willow (finnandwillow.com) to play dressup and selected a lace hemmed Navy blue… Read more “Finn + Willow in Old Pasadena provides easy access to chic lace and more”
Playing dress-up after 55 