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I thought I was just going to stay in Milan for a few months to learn Italian.
It's been 6 years. Now I work from home for an exotic leather belt brand, live in Modena (Pavarotti’s hometown and where Balsamic Vinegar and the Ferrari come from!) and I’m married to the guy who was once just my Italian lover. Together we have a very feisty and strong spirited toddler.
I thought becoming a mom and working from home, meant I would no longer have a reason to dress. Thankfully, Italy is filled with reasons to shop, get dressed and be seen.
I'll show you not only what I'm wearing BUT where I'm going. I also photograph REAL MOM Street Style because there are so many nice looking moms in Italy!
Plus I love to give an insider's look into what it is like to work for an artisan brand and how you can get the look for less.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 393 )
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The Cleaning Lady – What I Wore
The Reason I Dressed It was Saturday last week and we spent the ENTIRE DAY INSIDE CLEANING. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and there we were –... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
La Donna Delle Pulizie – My Italian Does It “cleaner”!
If you are a North American woman planning on marrying an Italian, PREPARE YOURSELVES IN ADVANCE!!! I always thought that Italian guys in Canada were bad, and b... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
British Invasion – Real Mom Street Style
You know when you see someone for the first time and your first thought is just “Yes.”, that was me the other day in the grocery store. I saw this mom with... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
The Reason I Dressed I don’t really remember ever wandering in Toronto. I usually left my house because I had somewhere to go. Toronto is not dense, but it... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Dressing for Totems and Dealing with the TV Dilemma
The Reason He Dressed We like to check out every single park that Modena has to offer, so a few weeks back we found a Native American themed park we’d never... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Italian Kids Stay up Late! – Nessun Dorma
Today, I want to talk about differences. I’m becoming more and more aware of them. What is normal in North American culture is totally strange in Italy and... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Sincerest Form of Flattery
The Reason I Dressed On this particular occasion I “dressed up” for last week’s White Night in Modena called Nessun Dorma. If you want to read all about this... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Real Mom Street Style – Kimonos at the Playground
The Reason She Dressed I met this mom last week at the playground and just HAD to share her awesome look. Kimonos are totally trending for this Spring and... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Day Trip to the “Agriturismo” La Falda in Campogalliano, Modena
One of my dear friends asked me what she should get my son for his birthday. I replied “nothing”. He has SO MANY toys that I buy liberally from the Used Toy... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Country Girl
The Reason I Dressed We spent the day at a Fattoria Didattica and Agriturismo! I explained all about what a Fattoria Didattica is here, basically they are... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Italy with Kids ? Visit a Fattoria Didattica – The “Teaching Farm”
Wondering what a Fattoria Didattica is? Well, if you’re visiting Italy with kids you will definitely want to visit one! Ever heard of The "Teaching Farms" in... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Can Moms Wear Crop Tops? How to Wear This SS2014 Trend Modestly.
Crop tops are EVERYWHERE this Spring, and I’ve been following the look on my Pinterest SS2014 Trends board. I’ve been looking for ways to wear this trend withou... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Exhaling in Modena’s Amendola Park!
Yesterday I introduced you to my new friend Morena and her super cute son. We met for a weekend play date so our two red headed toddlers could continue their... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Real Mom Street Style – Meeting Morena at the Parco Amendola
I’ll be the first to admit “I’m not normal”…. I’ve never been. So I don’t think it’s strange that I’m still a little odd even now as a mom. Why am I saying... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
2 Year Old Style – Rocking Dinos and a Coatigan
I love this new series on the blog. I love sharing my son’s outfits! I have so much fun dressing my little man and I manage to do it on a very tight budget. Read more
Posted on 15 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Blogger Ootd for Mother’s Day – Cropped Wide Leg Pants and Shoes with Socks!
The Reasons I Dressed My 3rd Mother’s Day!!! Wow…how on earth did this happen? I still remember being that girl who came out of the nightclub at 2am only to... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
These Heels Were Made for Strolling
I’ll admit that I’ve become Italian enough to stroll every now and then in heels! Like when I was out for sushi and paired some heels with patterned pants... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
#nothingbought
So I’ve mentioned before that I’ve had to rethink “stuff” while living in Italy. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like we are 6 people living in Manhattan, who... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Oh It’s the Spring? Can Someone Please Tell That to the Weather!
I have ANOTHER cold and fever. I’m fine though. Maybe my husband is less-fine, he worked all day and then came home to find me very sick (but making homemake... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Real Italian DAD Street Style!
I just couldn’t resist. He was on his cell outside of our favorite weekend breakfast place with his two stylish boys. And to me, he represents a standard Italia... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE