Author: the italiagal

I need a top that is bright… tops from Target …and one that is white. from The Limited I would also love a little white dress that is perfect for the summer…  from JCPenney which would go with these mother-of pearl earrings for a touch of shimmer. from The Limited *edit: Saw these in store and they are simply too…

When this post is published, it will be my 28th birthday! And I’ll be in Boston! Anyway, on to the subject of style. I hardly buy any new clothing, but happened to hit the mills mall on Monday and spontaneously purchased this black sleeveless v-neck cotton blend top with lovely lace overlay on the top, front….

Having grown up with azaleas in the front yard, I finally have one of my own! Azaleas like morning sun, so I have it at the eastern end of my north-facing balcony. my birthday gift to myself Stewartstonian Azalea  I love it!

In celebration of Easter, I am posting this Italy memory of mine which details my Easter Sunday during my study abroad experience in 2005 and the few days following spent traveling. I visited Bologna and Florence with my two German roommates, F and C. (This is actually not drafted from my memory but is a slightly…

A friend just showed me this trailer. Go on and click on it, it’s hilarious. To Rome With Love It’s for a new Woody Allen film (written, directed and starring) entitled To Rome With Love. It will be released in the USA on June 22nd. In Italy, you only have to wait a couple more weeks until…

I have been pretty poor lately. I truly try to look on the bright side of things. Furthermore, I attempt to be the chic, sophisticated woman living her life intentionally and well despite a strict budget. To make frugality fabulous …but it’s difficult. This poverty’s been getting me down lately, maybe resulting in fewer blog posts… With less…

In addition to the terra cotta potted dark pink azalea bush and my celebratory trip to Boston that I posted about before, I would love something from my amazon Wish List for my upcoming birthday. (Or you may search for the list entitled “Apartment + Style Accessories” by Michelle Lynne.) I have listed some books, some…

I’ve had a couple of curtain panels for my bedroom window for months now. Although, I probably need two more to be right for my big bedroom window! Anyway, last weekend I finally worked a silver curtain rod into my budget. Hopefully one of the maintenance guys on property can install it for me. I’ve already…

My mom and I hit JCPenney on the third Friday of the month, for the better prices. I picked up the Liz Claiborne jean skirt and the pair of Levi’s uncuffed jean capris listed on my Amazon Wishlist and they both look fantastic! I also snagged a fine scarf in my favorite color, dark pink (for…

I know I am the italiagal and lover of all things Italian, but I’ve never actually made lasagna myself. Hopefully with my next paycheck, I can purchase the ingredients (along with a bottle of cheap Chianti) and change that. I’m looking forward to giving it a try! Of the meat, cheese and vegetable variations, even though I am…