One of my happy places is ballet class. This Monday I am trying a new class at a studio in Terni at Hamarita and I have arrived… Read more “Monday Motivation: wearing what you want”
Category: Hermes
True value: clothes that can be worn again and again, almost everywhere
This is one of my favorite outfits — a v-neck black t-shirt and suede skirt by Saint Laurent worn with Wolford tights and short red boots by… Read more “True value: clothes that can be worn again and again, almost everywhere”
What to wear on the planes? Because a trip from YUL to JFK to BOS to Rome might require a comfy outfit
Lululemon align pants, Ugg boots, Majestic Filature camisole and tank, a dance tshirt and light cotton jacket under a bulky warm coat with a pashmina scarf! A… Read more “What to wear on the planes? Because a trip from YUL to JFK to BOS to Rome might require a comfy outfit”
Traveling clothes: comfort and wearability in late Autumn – what’s an easy outfit to pack?
Majestic Filatures camisole and tank tshirt (soft, comforting); black v-neck lightweight cashmere sweater; black jeans; Ugg boots; warm coat; and a good leatherhandbag. And a warm pashmina!!
Red boots: can red boots refresh your wardrobe?
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?”
Roma, Italia: Sketchers and AG Jeans make for comfortable walking in Rome, Italy
Brought my son to the Rome airport for him to fly to Berlin. Exchanged my rental Fiat for a more affordable rental Jeep (both automatic). The new… Read more “Roma, Italia: Sketchers and AG Jeans make for comfortable walking in Rome, Italy”
Designers, consumers, women: the dialogue, the budget, the message
Admittedly, I have a great wardrobe. In my 50s, I have had the health and the budget to shop for clothes as desired. Today’s outfit has some… Read more “Designers, consumers, women: the dialogue, the budget, the message”
Playing dress-up: setting up an outfit
Go into your closet and start with something you love that is appropriate for the event or your mood. Here, I start with black suede pants from… Read more “Playing dress-up: setting up an outfit”
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”
Wolford Tights: “why do I wear them?”
I wear Wolford tights because they are comfortable and pretty — and make legs look more elegant than bare. Here’s a fun pair just to add some… Read more “Wolford Tights: “why do I wear them?””
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