Last summer we found a Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence. The dresses I purchased were on sale and labeled “Cavalli Class” — form fitting, beautiful,… Read more “Cavalli Class: shopping at the Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence”
Category: Made in Italy
How a “Senior Citizen” and “Woman in Menopause” dresses up a Wednesday on a sunny winter day in Pasadena with an Escada lace jacket and Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank
I purchased a beautiful Escada lace jacket on sale in Rome and a Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank top from the Cabazon outlet center. The silk… Read more “How a “Senior Citizen” and “Woman in Menopause” dresses up a Wednesday on a sunny winter day in Pasadena with an Escada lace jacket and Dolce and Gabbana red silk tank”
Happy Valentine’s Day: Dolce and Gabbana red skirt, Escada lace, and Manolo Blahnik stilettos (aka What I see when I look in the mirror)
I bought the Escada lace top, the Dolce and Gabbana red skirt, the Wolford tights and the Manolo Blahnik stilettos all on sale — identify the brands… Read more “Happy Valentine’s Day: Dolce and Gabbana red skirt, Escada lace, and Manolo Blahnik stilettos (aka What I see when I look in the mirror)”
Etro: Italian design, colorful, paisley, feminist and feminine (the neckline is daring, the dress has pockets)
I remember the first time I saw Elvis (’68 Comeback special, TV) and I remember the first time I saw Etro (a boutique in the St Germain… Read more “Etro: Italian design, colorful, paisley, feminist and feminine (the neckline is daring, the dress has pockets)”
Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets
So tickets to the U2 concert on May 20 at the Rose Bowl went on sale at 10 o’clock this morning. This is a special treat for… Read more “Shopping your brand, your size online, on sale: or why I would rather buy designer clothes with discretionary income than spend money on overpriced U2 concert tickets”
Dolce & Gabbana: the allure of design and construction
I found a gorgeous dress at the 75% off section of the Dolce & Gabbana outlet store at the Desert Hills Premium Outlet in Cabazon. The dress… Read more “Dolce & Gabbana: the allure of design and construction “
This black sweater and quilted vest from Salvatore Ferragamo suits LA weather
Vashti (“V”) Bryant at Salvatore Ferragamo in Beverly Hills patiently helped me try on beautiful coats and jackets until I settled on this sleeveless quilted and sweater… Read more “This black sweater and quilted vest from Salvatore Ferragamo suits LA weather”
Finn + Willow in Old Pasadena provides easy access to chic lace and more
One rainy Saturday afternoon I sought refuge in the Old Pasadena Boutique of Finn + Willow (finnandwillow.com) to play dressup and selected a lace hemmed Navy blue… Read more “Finn + Willow in Old Pasadena provides easy access to chic lace and more”
Playing dress-up after 55 