The partys now here: Mode Moods. Please mosey on over there and follow me from there. This blog is now imported there and will evolve within Mode Moods so I will shut down this one on Feb. 1. I ho...
So, Ive decided to give Kendis 30 for 30 challenge a whirl. That means 30 clothing items, including shoes, remixed into outfits for 30 days -- without shopping in the meanwhile. If I managed to quit...
Theres a beautiful boutique flower shop in Milans Brera area that had me convinced it was a little local gem. Imagine my surprise when I googled it (of course) and discovered au nom de la rose is pra...
I am seriously considering participating in Kendis 30 for 30 starting next week. Kendi Everyday: Announcing... A. and others have asked me, "why do it?" as in "why put yourself through...
I posted about Rome earlier today and then A. sends me this New York Times article, 36 hours in Rome. Its from about a month ago, but Italian newspapers just got word of it so its spreading like wil...
Im always a little embarassed when people ask me for tips on Rome. I can give a few indications on restaurants, places to see, experiences to try...but the citys so huge and offers so much that I f...
Heres a funny story for you: when I was a little girl, I was scared of monsters, goblins and boogeymans. So scared that Id hide under the hallway table when trick or treaters stopped by and would co...
A few of my friends who are moms are sharing this Reflections of Motherhood video on the web. Moms were asked what they would tell themselves before they had their first child. I figure Ill hold on ...
I did some speedy window shopping on my way to work this morning. After a dry spell, Im thinking about shoes again. Arent these cute? They remind of this seasons heeled hiking boots with a twist an...
As a little girl, I loved a good fairy tale with a happy ending. Screen capture from ghds Cinderella As a slightly "bigger" girl, I have to admit I enjoy ghds twist on Cinderella. Plus, it...
I was part of a mini-high school reunion dinner yesterday evening. It got me thinking about how once upon a time, our source was the yearbook. Today, its facebook. Ad via Ads of the World While we...
We happened to rewatch "Elizabeth" one quiet night on vacation and remembered how much we had enjoyed it. We realized we had never seen the second movie, "Elizabeth, The Golden Age&quo...
Zara finally launched online shopping in Italy. I enthusiastically put this military-style sweater and brass belt in my shopping cart. All photos from Zara.com Then I went to an actual store and go...
Ive been feeling a little under the weather lately. A bit of soothing music, like the Plant/Krauss album Raising Sand, is helping...along with the thought of heading back under the covers as soon as...
The weather forecast for this weekend is cold and rain. A ciupa set on Polyvore.com Nothing a good umbrella and a good mood cant solve.
I read a great feature today on the online version of The New York Times here about microcars from Europe. We "euros" always get teased about our downsized cars, but you have to admit ther...
Print ad via I believe in advertising Just a clever print ad for you today. I have a weak spot for ads using words and this one made me smile.
I found my lost glasses a few days ago. They were under the hallway closet. Im convinced the little blue men from The Twilight Zone episode put them there. Now I have too many pairs of eye glasses a...
We ended up not going to the movies this weekend, opting for a mini-movie rental marathon at home. I finally saw An Education, which was unsettling and sweet at the same time, not to mention had jaw-...
The iconic fashion brand of the 60s / 70s by Barbara Hulanicki finally re-launches this year. Check out the Biba website -- I think youll agree that theyve grown up very nicely. I am lusting after a ...
As the weekend creeps up on us along with a cool October breeze, Im thinking its just about time to go see a movie. Im thinking one of these. Which one (or other) would you recommend?
So, my little silly post yesterday got me in the mood to sigh over and share some more vacation photos. Here are just a few things I loved about our vacation in Formentera. The color of the water A r...
My feet were footloose and fancy free on vacation. They tanned. They went for walks. They caught up on their magazine reading. They watched sunsets. Since weve been back, they havent even wanted to...
Although it rained all day today, I did not suffer Monday blahs or post-vacation blues and am still actually enjoying the rewards of my restful break. These little Etsy finds also helped warm me up....
Another favorite go-to place each fall is Max & Co. Here are a few things (all photos from Max & Co website) that Im looking forward to checking out for the fall. Arent the warm colors so inv...
Before After What a difference just over a week makes, huh? Hola lovelies, Im back! Thanks for sticking around. I will be sharing more photos and stories of our beach adventures so stay tuned.
For those of you who have just stumbled on this humble blog, here are a few posts you may have missed that also give an idea of who I am. Storytelling Style Mamma mia! Alfa Romeo Ciupi
I have a bit of an adversion to anything that gets a lot of hype. If "anyone whos anyone" is watching a certain movie, listening to a certain performer or wearing a certain designer, I tend...
I have a few go-to stores for fall each year. One is Penny Black. This year, Scott Schuman shot a Girls and the City feature for the Penny Black A/W Collection and its adorable. (c) Scott Schuman,...
Remember this movie? Sometimes I re-listen to the music for an instant smile. How can you not with lyrics like these: If you were the wood, Id be the fire. If you were the love, Id be the desire. I...
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