I woke up this morning with Mr. B informing me that Marella Agnelli passed away today at her home in Turin, Italy. She was 91. Marella came from an aristocratic family; her mother was a whiskey heiress from Peoria, Illinois who married into Italian nobility. Marella married Gianni Agnelli, late Fiat president, in 1953 and … Continue reading Paying Tribute: Marella Agnelli
There's an art to putting together a great ensemble and some may say wearing black is the lazy's persons way out of styling a great outfit - that it's not very creative. If you're someone who subscribes to that train of thought then I'm letting you know right now that we will have to agree to … Continue reading How to Wear Black During the Summer
Last year I was very happy when "& Other Stories" opened at my local mall, South Coast Plaza. Coming from Europe, they don't have many U.S. Stores and this is only one of three locations in California (the first CA location is in Beverly Hills and the other is now in Glendale). This shop has … Continue reading Back in Black at “& Other Stories”
Today as we continue our travels through Italy, Mr. B and I will be celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary in Bologna, Italy. (How time flies!). We had a destination wedding long before it ever became popular and before settling on Seattle as the location, we actually considered Italy. At the time, the process of getting … Continue reading 19 Years (Diciannove Anni)
I will always consider Audrey Hepburn a fashion icon known for her flawless style. When I learned that she purchased Capezio's (remember those?) in multiples and in every color it made me realize that she was a woman after my own heart. I love the versatility (and comfort) of the ballet flat and it is a staple … Continue reading Audrey Hepburn: The Personal Collection at Auction
