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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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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 -
Spending a Cold Afternoon at the Playground in Modena, Italy
Posted on 20 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Massimo Bottura’s Osteria Francescana in Modena – Part 2 “A Normal Person’s...
This is the second part of a series describing my experience eating at the Osteria Francescana, the restaurant of the World’s Number One Chef Massimo Bottura. Read more
Posted on 17 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Massimo Bottura’s Osteria Francescana – Part 1 “first Impressions”
I have passed the Osteria Francescana many times before while perusing through Modena. If you are a tourist, visiting for the first time, it is highly... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2014 DINING OUT, FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE -
I’ll Be Adding This to the List of “most Incredible Days of My Life!”
Last week I mentioned that something big was happening in the world of food, and that I wasn’t able to ignore it because I live in Modena. Read more
Posted on 17 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
DIY + Toddler Help – Valentine’s Day “pop-up” Doily Card
Surprise! If you read this post also from today, you know that I’m surprising my husband with a dinner for two at the most gourmet / luxury / revolutionary /... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
a Valentine’s Day Surprise
Something big is happening in the world of food. A shift in how we think about what we eat. Plates of food have turned into one of the highest art forms; a... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Osteria Il Grano Di Pepe (modena)
I feel truly lucky to have friends that don’t have kids that actually invite us (ALL of us) out to lunch with them. And that these friends are foodies! Read more
Posted on 12 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
a Heritage Look for a Gourmet Lunch
The Reason I Dressed A while back we were invited by our newly married friends to try a fantastic gourmet restaurant with them just outside of Modena. Read more
Posted on 12 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Meet Erin – Real Mom Style Feature
Last month I mentioned that I would be bringing you a Real Mom Style Feature once a month. I want to showcase real style, worn out in the real world by real... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
FREE 3 Month Subscription to Shoppers Monthly Magazine for All ReasonsToDress.co...
I am a very proud contributor to a brand new online magazine, Shoppers Monthly. Shoppers Monthly is a digital magazine that you can find through iTunes and rea... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING -
Get the Look for Less! Shop the Coach NYFW RUNWAY Look NOW!
Is it just me or does this MSGM Coat on sale for $235 (regularly priced at $538) look a LOT like the COACH coats that were just shown on the runway for Fall /... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
IT’S FASHION WEEK!! Shop NOW Wear LATER!! Fashion Foresight™ Friday
I LOVE THIS! Are you ready? It is Fashion Week in New York City, And if you remember from this post, I explained that you can USE FASHION WEEK TO LOOK AHEAD A... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
10 Indoor Places to Go with Your Kids in the Winter
Whether you are in the first few months of your maternity leave or an experienced stay at home mom, at some point you may feel like you have no where to go and... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2014 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE -
the Aperitivo, a Civilized Way to Snack at Mon Cafè (modena, Italy)
Our neighbors asked us to go for a walk with them, and as we were strolling around we all got a bit hungry. Thank goodness that the ‘aperitivo’ exists here or ... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 DINING OUT, FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE -
Look Stylish Stay Warm
The Reason I Dressed I mentioned that we were out with some friends and decided to go to an outdoor aperitivo (we went to the Mon Cafè , see it here). It is... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
New Mom Street Style Spotted at an Aperitivo
The Reason She Dressed Isn’t this new mom great!? We’re talking a few months post-partum and she is already out on the town! I spotted her coming out of one o... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE