Category: Prada
Why we will always buy shoes
Shoes bring clothes out of the closet. This beaded and embroidered dress came with beautiful peach stilettos that limited movement; these block heeled Prada silver sandals provide… Read more “Why we will always buy shoes”
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.
Scarf it: substitute a belt for a colorful silk
James Perse acquamarine shirt. Joie denim miniskirt. Anne Fontaine tights. Prada black flats. Tie everything together with a fliral scarf — this one is by Hermes.
Etro’s Pink Floral Brocade Single-Breasted Coat on sale at a discount: yes please
As Scott Peck wrote in “A Road Less Travelled”: “Life is difficult.” A friend’s beautiful young niece died from cancer this week. And all of us know… Read more “Etro’s Pink Floral Brocade Single-Breasted Coat on sale at a discount: yes please”
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”
Outlet shopping in Italy: great finds
Outlet shopping in Italy near Florence — I know of three stops — can result in treasured finds like this Dolce and Gabbana red coat with a… Read more “Outlet shopping in Italy: great finds”
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 “
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”
Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable
Balenciaga Paris has an outlet store in Cabazon (Palm Springs adjacent) where I have purchased a suede minidress, two black skirts, and now this tailored black sleeveless… Read more “Balenciaga: tailored black dress is both chic and comfortable”
Playing dress-up after 55 