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”
Category: Shoes
MaxMara: simple black sheath dress adds dignity
MaxMara has a wonderful line of simple sporty dresses and superb coats. I found this versatile black on sale at the MaxMara sale in Rome last weekend.… Read more “MaxMara: simple black sheath dress adds dignity”
Playing dressup: gold black lace, white jeans and Manolo Blahnik pumps
Obsessed with Saint Laurent gold and black sheer sleeveless lace top, white jeans (this pair is by Hugo Boss) and Manolo Blahnik pumps: Here I wear a… Read more “Playing dressup: gold black lace, white jeans and Manolo Blahnik pumps”
Repetto sneakers: versatile and actually useful
I purchased these Repetto sneakers from the store online. I paid full price. I have a weakness for all brands ballet and French. The sneakers were expensive.… Read more “Repetto sneakers: versatile and actually useful”
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”
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.
Tom Ford’s minimalist, exquisitely tailored blouse and skirt turned me back to black and an American designer
Tom Ford’s silk black blouse — with long sleeves, zippers at the wrist, mesh on the shoulder and sleeves and a perfect torso drape — is the… Read more “Tom Ford’s minimalist, exquisitely tailored blouse and skirt turned me back to black and an American designer “
Business attire and what is work: Balenciaga miniskirt and lots of bling add to experience and age
Business attire for me, a 55 year old woman: the clothes (Balenciaga tailored wool miniskirt, Anne Fontaine white blouse, Hugo Boss pink leather belt, Wolford tights, Manolo… Read more “Business attire and what is work: Balenciaga miniskirt and lots of bling add to experience and age”
Business attire: Cop.copine skirts offer style, comfort and flare
Old Pasadena has a Cop.Copine boutique which offers European design and materials in their clothes — a feminine, French aesthetic with flattering fits, easy care materials, and… Read more “Business attire: Cop.copine skirts offer style, comfort and flare”
Scotch and Soda ruffled miniskirt for Spring: Glam up a simple skirt
If I were my 17-year-old daughter I would wear this simple ruffled miniskirt from Scotch and Soda with casual shoes and bare legs. But I am a… Read more “Scotch and Soda ruffled miniskirt for Spring: Glam up a simple skirt”
Playing dress-up after 55 