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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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The Forever Foreigner – I Will Never Be a Local.
Without getting into too much detail let's just say Once Upon a Time I was with a man for quite sometime who was not born in Canada. He moved to Canada as a... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Inheriting Some Good 80s Denim
Last weekend in Modena there was the FestivalFilosofia, 3 days dedicated to philosophy, which I've blogged about before here! This is a yearly event that has... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Postcards from San Gimignano
San Gimignano is a sight you can't ignore. Named after Modena's patron Saint, San Geminianus, who in 450 AD spared the city from followers of Attila the Hun whe... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Lady in Tuscany
When I was daydreaming about going to Tuscany way back in June, I pictured this perfect moment, in fact I created a board on Pinterest called "A Lady in Tuscany... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mother Nature’s School – The Italian Path
I was an awful student. Hard to imagine, I know. I still remember that my Kindergarten teacher Mr. Killin (I'm not kidding that is his REAL name...who in their... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Accessories for the Italian Coast
I just got some great news! I have been invited to attend one of the biggest travel conferences in Europe this upcoming October. The TTG is in the Italian... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Gift of Confidence – Meet DressMavens.com
I contacted Dress Mavens a few months ago because I was searching for a something very particular. I was searching for confidence. Not for myself, but for... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
My 2015 SHOE HAUL
I've eluded to the fact that I went a little crazy with my Fall and Winter shoe shopping this year. Technically, you could call it a full on SHOE HAUL. I... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Taste of Authenticity – A Food Tour of Levanto
What is the one thing tourists love to do when they visit Italy? Eat. Without any scientific research behind this statement, I can guarantee you that "eating... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Why Do Italians Dress Their Kids Like Little Adults?
Kids should be kids ....right? I mean, that's a logical expectation of them. They should be able to run around, get dirty, climb trees, play in the sandbox and... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Between the Sea and the Mountain – Levanto’s “Maremonti” Tunnel
My absolute favorite moment from our trip to Levanto in Italy's famed Cinque Terre National Park was the moment we entered into the train tunnel. I wish I was... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
My 5 Must Have Items to Avoid Looking Like a Tourist in Italy!
So I was just interviewed by a major Italian cultural blogger Rick Zullo, who hosts the weekly podcast "The Fatal Charm of Italy". We got into talking about man... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Where to Stay in Levanto – The Hotel Europa
It's not everyday that my expectations are surpassed, so I thought I would take a few moments to thank the Hotel Europa in Levanto for hosting me and my family... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Planning a Last Minute Trip to Modena? Don’t Miss These 10 Destinations!
Recently, it seems as though the whole world is talking about Modena! Home to Massimo Bottura and his famous Osteria Francescana the city is continually being... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Leave a Message at the Sound of the Tone.
The rental apartment where we live in Italy is huge by Italian standards. We have two large bedrooms and even 1.5 bathrooms, plus a small garage (not exactly... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Wearing the Dress That *HE* Hates !
We've all been there no? Getting dressed in the morning, you decide on an outfit, pick it out of the closet, iron it, accessorize it, do your hair and make up t... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
10 Things to Do in Cervia #inEmiliaRomagna with Kids!
It's no secret that I love the Riviera Romagnola, the North Eastern coastline of Italy along the Adriatic Sea. Every year in June I go with my son for a few... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
An Afternoon at the Cleto Chiarli Estate
We weren't even planning on visiting the Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco Winery in Castelvetro near Modena, however, when we were invited to participate in the... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
La Déjeuner Sur L’herbe – Dressing for The Grand Hotel of Rimini
Last week I wrote about the luxury gastronomy event held yearly in Rimini, Italy called Al Menì. I was really impressed with the fact that it was open to... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Al Menì – The Luxury Dining Experience for the Whole Family
I can't deny that it is easier for my husband and I to do certain things with our son in tow..... he's an only child after all So, I'm always on the lookout fo... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE