quickly wanted to mention the wonderful character of the Italians...i found almost everyone terrific and reall nice...maybe the shop salespeople have issues but i usually win them over with a smile.my landlord,allessandro,(will use one of his larger apts.next trip) looks like my friend greg...anyway he met me on the street and took me up...helping with the heavy luggage..why i take so much???..and i was a small apt in the torre (tower) on via da benci..adequate as i move around a lot during the day and night in florence...i did mention i needed an duvet and t.v. which he brought over the next day.great guy.
plus the folks i met around town and i did win over the salesmen at dolce gabbanna...trying to find something to fit my chest and shoulders..heck i am not that big....they all looked cute in denim white shirts and black ties.made it to womenwear and saw the most beautiful woll coat with a floral pattern w grosgrain belt!

it's not just italians that can dress with style.

Oh i know the feeling of stepping out looking terrific.in Italy i swear there is someone organizing,pressing and folding clothes for the wearer...anyway..they do have a flair and definite style...but that doesn't men the americans or english don't have the style and substance.unfortunately...as said before we have lost that real sense of choosing good clothes that are flatering and have style.again the loss of formality to being comfortable.
in europe for example, they have a taste level that is continually inspired by new design and family values on presenting oneself in the best possible manner.they do not go out and buy oddles of clothes, they window shop,watch the styles in the magazines and on the street.even the frenchmen have not not given up to lacklustre clothes...suits are perfect fitted even on older gentlemen.the french women on the other hand could take a lesson from the italians.throw in some glamour,use a bit of makeup and for goodness sake get a manicure!
so america take a stand.educate your children in manners,style and putting your best foot forward.it all starts at home...hey have a family dinner once in awhile,don't ket your kids go out looking like sin and misery!

monsoons

finally some good rain with thunder and lightning...love that.of course the german shepherd wanted to play tag!when it rains like this your stuck, esp. when trying to get out if a car.
years ago i was taking my mother to lunch.she was wearing a dress and coat in yellow and white linen...needless to say she wasn't about to dash to the retaurant door...so i tore in and ordered and she sashayed in after the deluge...looking fabulous .son was drenched...it was so funny.

travel in style for goodness sake

it get more curious when you see the worst looking clothes that people decide to wear ...no style or finesse.a little effort can make the sometimes difficult airplane and train travel become a better experience.imagine a poorly dressed tourist trying to manuever around and european airport personnel aghast at the earth shoes ,grandpa's jeans and sweatshirt some people decide to wear.a better turnout in clothes gets one more respect for sure.

guess i am old fashioned but i like to arrive in style!

A Democratic Panic Attack?

A Democratic Panic Attack?

Recently saw the film " i am love". i am in love with it.the genius of film at its best.The set decoration and clothes were magnificant. The casting of actors impecable and the stroyline gripping and unique.
Having lived and worked in Milan, the cold character of the city was captured flawlessly.The langorous beauty of San Remo brought back memories of summer vacations, there.
Food brings the family and friends together.Eaing precious meals brings the lovers together.One can almost taste the flavors of dishes presented.
Style and substance is part of the enthalling storyline that moves one into the lives of the privelged class.Their foilbles and attitudes carefully make one react to the loneliness felt by some of the characters.
Tilda Swinton is flawless.I have never her seen her more beautiful.The final touching scene between her and her hosekeeper brought tears to my eyes and they scramble to pack and part company.
Brilliant work.Forever thought provoking...so Italian in nature...

somebody is taking acting classes to appear to have some emotion.another photo op for the cheap piece of baggage.
joren and pelugosi should have a blind date!