Close to 10 years ago I bought a beautiful leather Ferragamo handbag at the end of June sales in Paris. It’s a gorgeous roomy handbag — and… Read more “Ferragamo handbags: timeless, durable and classic”
Category: Wardrobe
Etro and Valentino: Covered up plunging neckline of Etro maxidress with a Valentino leather jacket so I could be glamorous doing business — made things more interesting for me!
I dress up because it is one of the things that makes me happy. And today, I found a way to wear my Etro maxidress while I… Read more “Etro and Valentino: Covered up plunging neckline of Etro maxidress with a Valentino leather jacket so I could be glamorous doing business — made things more interesting for me!”
Let’s talk about shoes: sorry but I like my Manolos — and they cost me
Generally, good shoes are expensive. I have a large foot — 9 1/2 US or 41/42 European. And until I had children, my foot was narrow. So… Read more “Let’s talk about shoes: sorry but I like my Manolos — and they cost me”
Escada: leather jackets, dresses, leather dresses and lots of lace found
I first bought an Escada coat from the consignment store in Pasadena named Clothes Heaven. It was one of the first photos posted on Instagram of me… Read more “Escada: leather jackets, dresses, leather dresses and lots of lace found “
My latest love: Etro
Dolce and Gabbana showed me the way to red. Alice and Olivia showed me to embellishments (beading. Embroidery). Etro, the line I once dreamed of in Paris,… Read more “My latest love: Etro”
Shopping in San Marino: Pearls and Serafina provide easy access to fashion during a car service
Yesterday afternoon I had to get a new battery for one of my cars so I headed to Leon’s Auto Care in San Marino (it’s the only… Read more “Shopping in San Marino: Pearls and Serafina provide easy access to fashion during a car service “
Cavalli Class: shopping at the Roberto Cavalli outlet store north of Florence
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”
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)”
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
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 “
Playing dress-up after 55 