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Going for comfort (also shopping outlet stores and seasonal sales): buy quality

Fall in love with comfort and quality. Pink suede over-the-knee boots found last May/June at the Neiman Marcus sale (my favorite for shoes!). Blue suede Balenciaga dress… Read more “Going for comfort (also shopping outlet stores and seasonal sales): buy quality”

Joie denim miniskirt. Wolford tights. Manolo Blahnik Stilettos. James Perse shirt. Hugo Boss belt. How a novelist and fashion blogger takes the edge off the difficult work… Read more “How to have fun while writing: wear something fun — Stilettos and miniskirts — perché no?”

Matched two-year-old Hugo Boss Navy wool dress and coat with pink suede over-the-knee boots to create energy, fun, and bonding. Yesterday I wore my pink suede over-the-knee… Read more “Dressing up a Hugo Boss Navy blue wool dress and coat with Valentino pink suede over-the-knee boots adds some fun and energy to a conservative look”

Obsessed with the comfort and style of short Black boots! Versatile — go with pants, skirts, dresses. These Saint Laurent boots have a tall block heel, super… Read more “Short black boots: Ferragamo, Acne Studios, Malloni, Saint Laurent — yes, all these comfortable stylish boots are “Made in Italy””

Alberta Ferretti Online Store had this cotton stretch dress with deep pockets and lots of color and design. I paired it with over the knee boots by… Read more “Alberta Ferretti online sale: found this little cotton stretch dress — with deep pockets and color!”

Mommy with a finance degree who writes about art crime. “What do you do?” I hated that question when my kids were small. I was once in… Read more “Pink: pink boots, pink slip and pink pashmina mixed with leather and lace”

I’m in love with Alberta Ferretti — the materials are pretty and elegant, the materials light and luxurious. Here this long sleeve black dress trimmed in gold… Read more “Alberta Ferretti virgin wool and knitted long sleeve dress: Italian design and fabrication is elegant and lightweight”

The heat has returned to Pasadena so this outfit for Pinko looks ready for “work” but is lightweight: lace camisole, red and black plaid skirt, and a… Read more “Pinko: lightweight blazer with a girly fit; camisole with lace and the casual plaid skirt (how to dress for work on a hot September day)”

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”

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”