Dress up, show up, work hard. So for fun, we returned to the sale at Chiara Boni and indulged in a few more dresses … perché no?… Read more “Returned to the sale at Chiara Boni in Rome — added light blue backless dress and a long black maxi (just because)”
Category: Italian Design
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 blue: halter dress slips on for grace and ease
This blue halter dress by Chiara Boni which I bought on sale from the store in Rome frees up the shoulders, arms and back to enjoy the… Read more “Chiara Boni blue: halter dress slips on for grace and ease”
Chiara Boni: take your white dress to the beach for dinner afterwards in Tuscany
Escape the heatwave in Umbria to a beach in Tuscany with your Partner-in-all-things-Fashion to spend the day in bikinis — both Eres and H&M offer good bathing… Read more “Chiara Boni: take your white dress to the beach for dinner afterwards in Tuscany “
Etro: this Cotton dress with scoop neck is cool and useful (yes, it has pockets!)
This stiff, lightweight cotton dress by Etro (www.etro.com) did not wrinkle when I packed it away to wear after my tennis lesson. The dress has a back… Read more “Etro: this Cotton dress with scoop neck is cool and useful (yes, it has pockets!)”
Etro knit: long flowing pink dress with intelligent design and highlights
Etro — color, design, elegance. This dress just slips on and hangs loosely on the body, effortlessly. Made in Italy. Certamente (certainly) http://www.etro.com. Worn with a pair… Read more “Etro knit: long flowing pink dress with intelligent design and highlights”
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)”
Dressing for Europe: Lose the athletic sneakers and plan outfits
When walking in Europe, I trade my American athletic running shoes for the more discreet Cole Haan walking shoes. Or the Repetto “sneakers”. I try not to… Read more “Dressing for Europe: Lose the athletic sneakers and plan outfits”
Alberta Ferretti: love is not rational but I had to have this delicate silk maxidress
Which way is the front of the dress? Snaps underneath the armpit. A long white silk slip layered with lace and more silk that drapes on the… Read more “Alberta Ferretti: love is not rational but I had to have this delicate silk maxidress”
Philosophical di Lorenzo Serafini (Alberta Ferretti): Playful retro dresses with florals, color, ruffles and belts
Alberta Ferretti carries a less formal line of clothing (Philosophy) and I love the dresses paired with Ferragamo or Prada flats, no makeup and bare legs.
Playing dress-up after 55 