I got a craving for a pair of heels (probably from binge-watching “Suits” on Netflix 😊) and Saturday afternoon stepped into Giampiero Novelli’s shop (also owned and… Read more “Queen Helena Shoes: beautiful, affordable, comfortable and of course Made in Italy”
Category: Shopping local
Samantha Sung sheer and soft v-neck shirt pairs well with my current obsessions: lace and nylons
Autumn. Lace slips. Wolford tights. Saint Laurent ankle boots. Bottega Venetta block heels. Add suede skirt and long sleeve v-neck sheer T-shirt by Samantha Sung (available at… Read more “Samantha Sung sheer and soft v-neck shirt pairs well with my current obsessions: lace and nylons”
“Don’t Cry” Jeans from Milan, Made in Italy: exquisite lace up along the legs and divinely comfortable
These comfortable jeans by Don’t Cry (Milan, Made in Italy) are skinny jeans with slits up the legs that are then tied together with what is comparable… Read more ““Don’t Cry” Jeans from Milan, Made in Italy: exquisite lace up along the legs and divinely comfortable”
Jil Sander’s Navy cotton, sleeveless pleated dress provides easy sophistication during Umbrian heatwave
I bought this navy blue dress by Jil Sander http://www.jilsander.com at the consignment store Clothes Heaven in Pasadena, CA. The dress is a light stiff cotton, the… Read more “Jil Sander’s Navy cotton, sleeveless pleated dress provides easy sophistication during Umbrian heatwave”
Topping off a highwaisted full lace miniskirtÂ
I bought this Joie full lace miniskirt on sale. Love it. But what is the appropriate top for a short waisted woman like me who has a… Read more “Topping off a highwaisted full lace miniskirt “
Joie: French clothing line offers adorable miniskirts and leather jackets — my close proximity to the Pasadena boutique allows me to patiently wait for sales
Darlings, if I have to be brave and face changes I need a fresh look to energize me. I cannot stand myself when I feel sorry for… Read more “Joie: French clothing line offers adorable miniskirts and leather jackets — my close proximity to the Pasadena boutique allows me to patiently wait for sales”
This outfit is no longer me — so what do I do about it? We all ask that question after we’ve spent money and stuck it in our closetÂ
I had to be responsible today and go to the hardware store for supplies so I decided to wear some casual clothes I have not worn in… Read more “This outfit is no longer me — so what do I do about it? We all ask that question after we’ve spent money and stuck it in our closet “
Wear what you want
I use Lululemon tights for yoga, Pilates, training at the gym (aka torture), sometimes ballet, usually modern dance, and for tennis in the winter. Today, after tennis,… Read more “Wear what you want”
Eileen Fisher Mohair cardigan for elegant comfort
We have a fantastic Eileen Fisher boutique in Old Pasadena that I’ve shopped in for years — from a size extra large to extra small — and… Read more “Eileen Fisher Mohair cardigan for elegant comfort”
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 