Fausto Frezza, a talented photographer and resident of Amelia, kindly took this photograph of me wearing Tom Ford’s black liquid sequin dress — I love how Fausto… Read more “Fausto Frezza’s Photograph of Tom Ford’s Liquid Sequin Dress: Simple Elegance”
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”
“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”
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”
Returned to the sale at Chiara Boni in Rome — added light blue backless dress and a long black maxi (just because)
Dress up, show up, work hard. So for fun, we returned to the sale at Chiara Boni and indulged in a few more dresses … perché no?… Read more “Returned to the sale at Chiara Boni in Rome — added light blue backless dress and a long black maxi (just because)”
Versace: big surprise for me
Claudia, my Partner-in-all-things-Fashion, made me go into the Versace outlet store Friday in Rome. And I loved it! I bought the dress but regretfully had to leave… Read more “Versace: big surprise for me”
Etro jacket, Pinko skinny jeans and Repetto sneakers: the weather cools down after the thunderstorm and a girl just wants to relax
We went shopping at an outlet center in Rome yesterday and Claudia, my Partner-in-all-things-Fashion, found this gorgeous very affordable black and white Etro jacket. I got the… Read more “Etro jacket, Pinko skinny jeans and Repetto sneakers: the weather cools down after the thunderstorm and a girl just wants to relax “
Playing dress-up after 55 