The hem on this Etro maxidress requires no hand to hold it up so it is easy to wear during the day. This sleeveless maxidress can be… Read more “Etro Maxidress: self-sufficient hem makes this a glamorous day dress”
Category: Italian Design
Alberta Ferretti Shell Midi Dress Casual: I bought this on sale last summer in Rome; now it is also on sale online
About an hour ago, I posted on Instagram a photo of myself wearing this Alberta Ferretti silk dress. Then I went to work in my office. I… Read more “Alberta Ferretti Shell Midi Dress Casual: I bought this on sale last summer in Rome; now it is also on sale online”
Vannina Vesperini Paris silk babydoll slips
Silk. Lace. The silk lacy babydoll slips by Vannina Vesperini Paris wear nicely under suits, dresscoats and feel so femmine, elegant and pretty — well, life just… Read more “Vannina Vesperini Paris silk babydoll slips”
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”
Ermanno Scervino: why I needed another black dress
For this lace detail (by hand, Italian design): The dismayed look inside the Ermanno Scervino boutique in Tome is when I realize I must buy yet another… Read more “Ermanno Scervino: why I needed another black dress”
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”
“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”
Playing dress-up after 55 