These rubber soled leather boots — made in Italy of course — are hopefully the answer to all-weather formal shoes that can be worn into cities with… Read more “In search of the perfect walking boots for city streets”
What to wear in Autumn in the heart of Italy
We have four seasons here in Umbria. After wearing next to nothing during the heatwave that is our summer, we’re back to covering up, in layers. But… Read more “What to wear in Autumn in the heart of Italy”
So this happened in Rome
On a very hot day we took the train into Rome and then a taxi to an air conditioned department store. Desperate to distract ourselves from the… Read more “So this happened in Rome”
Found items: sometimes you forget what’s in your closet
In my search for inspiring work attire for my newly employed daughter, I found this black wool skirt with a built-in leather belt. Then, because it’s summer,… Read more “Found items: sometimes you forget what’s in your closet”
Back to black and white: always so easy
Often we want an outfit that is just another version of the same uniform. Adopt your own style and mix it up a bit. Paired this textured… Read more “Back to black and white: always so easy”
Dressing up in my beautiful kingdom of Amelia: white and blue
My view waking up is that if a beautiful kingdom. My habit as a writer of art crime, in both nonfiction and fiction, is to dress up… Read more “Dressing up in my beautiful kingdom of Amelia: white and blue”
Add colorful trench to classic black skirt and white shirt
My daughter begins her first full-time job post university and has asked for ideas on dressing up for work. Closed leather pumps with solid heels establish a… Read more “Add colorful trench to classic black skirt and white shirt”
St. John Knit suit — check vintage shops
I purchased this pastel blue suit by St. John Collection by Marie Gray from a vintage store in Pasadena years ago for a good price (probably because… Read more “St. John Knit suit — check vintage shops”
Surrendering to black feels so good
Warm June day and this outfit works from morning to night. My favorite dress shirts are by Anne Fontaine – the material never tires and the cut… Read more “Surrendering to black feels so good”
Day Trip to Rome: discipline yourself to be practical
Going into Rome, where pavement is a mosaic of cobblestones requires practical shoes. I loath practical when it comes to fashion. But after many mistakes, I am… Read more “Day Trip to Rome: discipline yourself to be practical”
Playing dress-up after 55 