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)”
Category: Shopping in Italy
Alberta Ferretti Shell Midi Dress Casual: I bought this on sale last summer in Rome; now it is also on sale online
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”
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”
Ermanno Scervino’s Sleeveless tube dress — lace inserts stole my heart
Fausto Frezza captured the joy of this simple sleeveless tube dress by Florence designer Ermanno Scervino. The lace inserts around the neckline and the body of the… Read more “Ermanno Scervino’s Sleeveless tube dress — lace inserts stole my heart”
Chiara Boni’s white dress: we all need to dare ourselves
Photographer Fausto Frezza generously worked with me on his terrace in Amelia (with the assistance of two fabulous women friends) to show the ease and grace of… Read more “Chiara Boni’s white dress: we all need to dare ourselves”
Ermanno Scervino: why I needed another black dress
For this lace detail (by hand, Italian design): The dismayed look inside the Ermanno Scervino boutique in Tome is when I realize I must buy yet another… Read more “Ermanno Scervino: why I needed another black dress”
Chiara Boni long sleeve dress: bringing back Italy to California
After working out at the gym this morning, I slipped into this simple Chiara Boni dress. My gals at coffee, what I call the Repetto Club because… Read more “Chiara Boni long sleeve dress: bringing back Italy to California”
Pinko white jeans: high waisted, side zipper — no belt required
These white denim jeans from Pinko (made in Italy) give the appearance of capri pants with a side zipper and no belt. The legs also repeat the… Read more “Pinko white jeans: high waisted, side zipper — no belt required”
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 “
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 dress-up after 55 