Outlet shopping in Italy near Florence — I know of three stops — can result in treasured finds like this Dolce and Gabbana red coat with a… Read more “Outlet shopping in Italy: great finds”
Category: Florence
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”
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 “
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, Made in Italy: Feminine dresses you step into and then pull up (no zippers, no buttons)
My Italiana Partner-in-Crime Claudia makes shopping in Italy possible — she knows the stores, the designers, the quality and she has impeccable taste and good sense when… Read more “Chiara Boni, Made in Italy: Feminine dresses you step into and then pull up (no zippers, no buttons)”
Dolce and Gabbana: perfection in design
I bought my first Dolce and Gabbana dress at an outlet store north of Florence. I had been looking for a good price and the right style… Read more “Dolce and Gabbana: perfection in design “
Playing dress-up after 55 