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Reasons To Dress
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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 ( 389 )
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I Would Like to Finally Share This Story for the First Time.
I finally got permission to walk around. I had been on 100% bed rest for the last three months of my pregnancy, which would have been fine IF the pipes in our... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2014 FAMILY -
We Made It!
Sorry! First of all sorry to all of the people in internet land, including my blogger friends, people who have commented or who have visited in the last few day... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Crop Top for Spring!
The Reason I Dressed I’ve written before about the used toy sale, it is my favorite event in Modena and where I buy ALL of my son’s toys. Read more
Posted on 19 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
What to Wear to a Toddler Birthday Party – Real Mom Inspiration
When my son was about a month old I started taking these classes called “Mamma Fit”, (I’ve mentioned them here) basically it was a group of moms lead by an... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
5 Fun Things to Do in Rome with Young Kids
Rome is without a doubt one of the world’s most exciting holiday destinations, but it can seem rather hectic and confusing when traveling with young kids. Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Eternal City Here We Come!
Something big is going on in my life….my son, (who I still think of as a newborn) is already turning two. That is just ridiculous. Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
How to Get the Designer Tiger Sweater Look for Less
Tigers in the Luxury World All things Tiger is actually a trend that you will predominately find the luxury “off the beaten path” brands doing, such as Kenzo an... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Transition to Spring with a Tiger Sweater
Tiger Sweater and Tiger Sweatshirts Have you seen this trend in the stores? Spring is all about the tiger! From printed or embroidered tiger faces on... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Yes! Big Box Stores Do Exist in Italy! (but You Still Must Look Fashionable to...
Do “big box” stores exist in Italy? Now, it may seem that my life is filled with carnivals and museums and weekend outings at aperitivos and caffes (which... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Real Mom Style Feature – Not Just a Mom
At some point in this new blogging journey I came across Zaz and her blog Mama and More and I totally connected with her! Maybe it was becuase she leaves... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
the Magic of a Carousel …Carrousel … Carosello … Merry-go-Round !
The Carousel The Albinelli Market along with the city paid to have this antique carousel installed in the square in front of the market for most of the winter. ... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
an Ombre Beanie is Perfect for the Carrousel
The Reasons I Dressed I took these pictures a few months ago in one of the small piazzas outside of Modena’s covered Albinelli Market. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
DIY Costumes for the Whole Family
Today I wanted to share the costumes I made for my family for Hallowe’en and then recycled for every Carnival event we’ve been to this year. Read more
Posted on 09 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
What is the Venice Carnival? – “Carnevale Di Venezia”
In 2009 I convinced my boyfriend (now husband) that it would be a good idea to dress up for Carnival and go to Venice. His great aunt rents a tour bus and... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Real Mom Street Style – Cristina in Semi Couture
Have you ever been in a situation where a woman walks in and you can’t take your eyes off of her? That’s what happened to me when I saw Cristina for the first... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Take the Mask off – i Am Beautiful
Last week I read this post by a fantastic blogger I’ve been following for a while named Agnes, she blogs at Vodka Infused Lemonade and I like her blog because,... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
in Italy Carnival is “everywhere” – Even the Smallest Towns Have a Carnevale
When I first moved to Italy I had no idea what Carnival “Carnevale” was. In Canada it just doesn’t exist, and at the time I hadn’t made a connection between... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Historic Hospital Becomes a Cultural Hub – The Controversy
This is the story of a hospital built in Modena in the 1700s, that was operational for 251 years that is now becoming one of Europe’s largest and most... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 LIFESTYLE -
a Robe Coat and an Oversized Plaid Scarf
The Reasons I Dressed Today we walked through the centre, stopped in for a nice lunch as a family and then headed to the historic Ex-hospital “Sant’Agostino”. Read more
Posted on 25 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Real Mom Street Style – Meet Angela from Imperfecti.com
Meet Angela from Imperfecti.com, she’s a fashion blogger based out of Modena, Italy where I live. On her blog she writes in Italian but don’t let that... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE