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Many fur coats contain animal fur to keep a person warm during the winter season. But a new fur option offers a humane alternative to shearling mink. Learn more here. I have been shopping for Vintage fur for the last ten years. I have bought preloved items from many charity stores. I own several vintage […]

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Over the last thirty-five years, I have bought and given away so many clothes and shoes. I feel physically ill on how much money I have wasted. So much money has been spent over the years experimenting on what makes me feel happy, nurturing my self-esteem and how other’s perceive me. It’s been my wellness […]

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Not so long ago, vintage fashion was considered antiquated, stuffy and was largely neglected by the fashion industry, but in recent years, its approach and attitude towards vintage has completely transformed. What was once spurned is now being celebrated as chic, sophisticated and a great alternative to the unsustainable practices that punctuate today’s fast fashion, […]

How do you start dressing up when going out in public? When your clothes don’t fit, accessories are the next best wardrobe statement. I am in Venice and it is so wonderful to walk around. What I am noticing that people are dressing up wearing a statement necklace or a handbag. There is a new […]

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Why would you buy an expensive brooch? Whilst in Pietrasanta Tuscany I came across this vintage brooch designed by IRADJ MOINI. I have never heard of this New York designer. To confirm that it was his design, I asked him a few questions. Phenomenal Women Who Make History I could not care less about the […]

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Vintage fashion is at its all-time high regarding this pandemic. Can second-hand clothing carry the original owner’s spirit? Can someone else’s vintage clothing make you ill? Over the years I have bought items that have made me ill. I do believe clothing have cursed and they carry the person spirit within the fabric. So when […]

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When in Tuscany the reason we come is for the food, views, fashion, and classic car experience. I live on an estate with amazing Tuscany views. One of my passions is driving classic cars. I loved doing the jaguar UK Classic car track experience. But for me owning classic cars is about the lifestyle and reliving […]

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s remains one of the best-loved films of all time, even fifty-one years after its release. It could be said this is partly due to the screenplay based on Truman Capote’s book and the portrayal of Holly Golightly by Audrey Hepburn, but I would the gorgeous fashions created by Hubert de Givenchy to […]

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Turning fifty and feel you have no clue what to wear? At this age, I am sure ladies have mastered the skill of knowing what they feel confident in and what they look flattering in. So here in Italy, I am always inspired by the ladies that walk the streets of Tuscany and showcase their […]

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This is the time to go back in fashion history and delve into what we treasure in the world of the atelier. In a pandemic, it is important to conserve, preserve and go back in time regarding vintage fashion. Last year I was fortunate enough to be the only one at this exclusive Dior Vintage […]

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I don’t use the term “Renaissance person” lightly, and I have only met a few real Renaissance persons in my life, and the last true Renaissance person I met was nearly 20 years ago, and he was part of the royal court of Thailand. Just to be clear, a Renaissance person isn’t a jack-of-all-trades, someone…

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Vogue magazine put its entire 120-year history online. The VogueArchive is only available for a pretty pricey subscription, but for those of you who are skilled researchers, you will already know that you can access the VogueArchive Database at your local public or university library. It is available via ProQuest, which is a serials (magazines […]

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