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Monday, August 31, 2015

Sprezzatura Styling Sessions


In pursuit of Dressing the Stylish Mind (DTSM) I am fascinated by Sprezzatura so we’re starting a new series dedicated to the high art of curated tailoring and accessorizing.
Sprezza-what you say?
Perhaps when travelling to Italy or France you have witnessed the European gentleman in all his splendor, particularly those lounging about in tasseled loafers, impeccably dressed in tailored suits, pocket handkerchief draping effortlessly from the aperture?
Perhaps your version is wrapped in cashmere scarf and wearing a floral lapel button?
No matter, they are all fabulous. And what’s more, Sprezzatura isn’t only for the boys, it’s fast becoming preferred by style blazing women.
These well turned-out gentlemen are the essence of Sprezzatura –the art of looking great, effortlessly.
We are starting for the first Sprezzatura challenge with a ‘simple, clean, tailored’ look.
Nothing too difficult here DTSM friends – the inspiration - the clean cool blue, white and tangy lemon palette.
This look is clean, easy on the eye, summary and poised.
#Sprezzatura 1 Blue Jacket and Citrus accent.  
Her Warbrobe
Jacket:                        Zara
  Top:         Massimo Duitti
Shoes:                Nine West







Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Palace of Floating Dreams



In the last year a new topic has crept in to Friday night G&T sessions What if we traded in the apartment for a houseboat. Could we do that? 


I've never been on-board one but seeing these two I would definitely consider a change of scene.              Right at home on the riverbank.

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Best in Breed ~ The Tailor of Milan



Wearing a jacket to work every day means constantly being on the lookout for something practical and yet distinctive to update the roster. So I was gratified recently with the discovery of Blazé Milano.

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Cool Summer Gucci Scarf & Scarf Rings

Liberatti Scarf Rings Gucci Edit   
                                                                                                                                                             Photo by Slim Aarons

My ideal summer exists in the photos of Slim Aarons. Impossibly chic, languid, always liquid and brimming with optimism.  That was glorious America and Europe in the 1960′s and 70′s.