A St John Knit piece — whether a dress, top, or topper coat — is forgiving and flattering whether a woman is a size 4 or 12.… Read more “Thursdays: your week out of balance? Wear St. John Knits – classic, easy, forgiving”
Category: Italian leather
Wednesdays: Wolfords and basics
Middle of the work week might require an easy basic outfit. Here I chose a red Dolce and Gabbanna silk blouse (outlet store putchase); Balanciaga black wool… Read more “Wednesdays: Wolfords and basics”
Monday working: love Tom Ford silk blouse and wool skirt — add Wolford tights and play with shoes and coat — because a little fun stirs the creativity
I’m working on the fifth draft of my novel. Today I’m playing The “was” Game — searching for the passive word “was” and editing the sentence to… Read more “Monday working: love Tom Ford silk blouse and wool skirt — add Wolford tights and play with shoes and coat — because a little fun stirs the creativity”
Queen Helena Shoes: beautiful, affordable, comfortable and of course Made in Italy
I got a craving for a pair of heels (probably from binge-watching “Suits” on Netflix 😊) and Saturday afternoon stepped into Giampiero Novelli’s shop (also owned and… Read more “Queen Helena Shoes: beautiful, affordable, comfortable and of course Made in Italy”
Monday Motivation: wearing what you want
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”
Malloni boots: perfection
These Malloni boots are divine
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?”
Prada sneakers: lightweight, comfortable, pretty shoes easy to wear at the gym and with street clothes
Bought these Prada sneakers at the Neiman Marcus sale last week. Love the comfort, fit and beauty. And the price – that was sweet.
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”
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