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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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What to Wear on Milan’s Vintage Tram – Linea 1
The Reason I Dressed – Getting around Milan For the next week or more I’ll be sharing all about my time in Milan, including; where I stayed, what I got up to an... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
What Do Santa Claus, Jesus and a Flying Old Woman on a Broom Have in Common?...
It has been a whole week since I last blogged! Sorry! I was in Rome for the New Year and stayed a few extra days to spend some time wish my dear friend Gillian... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Walk Down {Milan} Memory Lane.
I don’t know what I was hoping to find by gong back to Milan on my 7 year anniversary in Italy. The trip certainly helped me realize you can’t relive the past s... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Gluten Free in Italy! A New Series on Reasonstodress.com
If you’ve been following the blog for a while you know that we discovered a few months ago that our son has an intolerance to gluten. Read more
Posted on 28 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Real Leather Over the Knee Boots for Under $160
Aside from them being hugely popular this year (and last), FLAT over the knee leather boots are here to stay for next winter too. They are comfortable,... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Best Panino in Italy? Yes. Da Panino IS Modena’s New Street Food.
I can feel big changes happening in Modena. A shift that is really putting us on the national and international map. We’re living up to our reputation as an are... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Transformation {clothes Create Confidence}
Today, I’m going to tell you a story. The story of a woman that I met two weeks ago at a store opening and fashion blogger event. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Avoiding Italy’s Oldest Christmas Market & The Search for Handmade Crafts
Ok here goes. This is where my cynicism of some of the tourist “round up” posts come in. If you have ever read any of the “Top Christmas Markets to Visit in... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Desigual Street Style & Keeping It Real
So, I have a confession to make…. this week’s Real Mom Street Style Linkup featuring bloggers and their real style posts, is the same as last week!! Read more
Posted on 09 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
DIY Glitter Dino Zoo Animals as Christmas Decorations.
Today is December 8th and, as Italian tradition would have it, it is time to decorate the Christmas tree!!! That’s right. Not before and not after,... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
D&G Inspired.
The Reason I Dressed I mentioned yesterday that I was at a very posh Christmas Market on the weekend. Christmas Market? You say….I dressed up for a market?... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Chic Italian Family Style – The Heritage Overcoat
The Reason They Dressed So, I made a friend thanks to this blog! You’ve “met” her before thanks to the real mom street style feature and I’ll be talking about... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Story of Elio – Milan.
Two things become clear when you hear the story of the “courtship” between Marco and I #1 I am crazy and #2 He might be too. 2007 on the London Tube. Read more
Posted on 30 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Ferrari Wives of Modena & Newcomer Survival Tips
I’m having some big realizations this week about life and living in Italy. Here’s the thing. Not everyone actually WANTS to be here. Read more
Posted on 25 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
“La Vendemmia” – The Italian Vintage
A few days ago I wrote about how I’m becoming an Italian homebody, preferring to stay close to home as opposed to going very far. Read more
Posted on 22 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Becoming an Italian Homebody
// I think I’m becoming an Italian “homebody”. By Italian standards, that doesn’t mean that I stay home all the time, but rather I don’t leave the confines of m... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Italian Mom Street Style – Church’s & Lingerie
// So picture it, you’re in a lingerie shop, shopping for something fun (hopefully), and in comes a woman wielding a camera who asks to take your picture for a... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
La Vacchetta Grassa – Part of “Hand Made”, The Artisan Series
// I mentioned last week that one of the things that I found shocking and special about Italy was the Artisan culture that exists here. In Canada, no one ever... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Plan the BEST Family Vacation in Cyprus
// Around this time of year I start to daydream about going on vacation to somewhere warm and beautiful. I’ve never been to Cyprus, but it is on my bucket list... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Online Shopping for Prescription Glasses – Real Mom Street Style
// A while back, I was contacted by the people at Firmoo.com, an online eyewear store, to receive a free pair of prescription glasses and review the brand. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE