Borghetto Flaminio is not as well known as the famous Porto Portese market. The latter has more furniture but Flaminio is the market to check out for authentic vintage/used designer clothes and interesting tableware. As with any flea market there could be some fakes, but this market has a good reputation. Many of the vendors … Continue reading Life in Rome – The Flaminio Flea Market
I recently saw Blue Jasmine. Cate Blanchett is so outstanding, you forget the plot holes in the movie. I haven’t seen all the other Best Actress nominees’ performances yet but if Cate wins the Oscar I wouldn’t be surprised. The wardrobe was amazing as well. I read that the costume designer, Suzy Benzinger, had a … Continue reading Weekend Inspiration – Cate Blanchett in Blue Jasmine
We had some sunny and warm weather here in Rome on Saturday (only to get slammed with more rain yesterday, today, and apparently for the next three days). On Saturday all the outdoor cafes were packed. Everyone was rocking their sunnies and most of the heavy winter coats were packed away. Of course, some Signore … Continue reading Stylish Simplicity – Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour – Ballerina
