BIG HAIRED TEXAN NEEDS HELP WITH ITALIAN FASHION FOR NOVEMBER TRIP
Aug 7th, 2001, 11:34 AM
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Hi, yes, I meant what I said in my post,be yourself. When I am in Italy my flat blond hair fluffs up and I play it to a T. You will get attention and maybe some proposals! Seriously, like some of the posters say, black shoes, black pants or skirt and some colored or black tops and scarves and you are set. Take a black jacket and have fun! <BR>Let us know when you return.
Aug 8th, 2001, 01:19 AM
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ciao darla <BR> <BR>here in italy for this fall the colors are: <BR> <BR>- grey <BR>- all "mud" colors <BR>- green (olive, military) <BR>- wool white <BR>- black (turns out as the classical <BR> color) <BR>- still some 80' ies patterns <BR>- medium to short cutted gawns <BR>- total new: fur hats, very trendy! <BR>- maybe you can still add some pink or <BR> some red but they will come again <BR> next summer <BR>- in the moment i have no idea about <BR> shoes <BR> <BR>- yes we wear make-up! we don't live on trees...... <BR> <BR>if you want more ideas mail me. <BR> <BR>tanti saluti <BR> <BR>christina/firenze <BR>
Aug 8th, 2001, 04:34 PM
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Hi Mary, I am still wondering about the capri thing, I think they are for summer though??? <BR> Hi back Darlin,(D) in the Big D, Lived there in the 80's, my child was born there at St. Pauls. Love Dallas, classy act!! I have been grateful for the posts, liked Christinas, thank you Christina. I am thinking MUD colors are chocolate browns perhaps?? I will have to e mail you Christina, MY Best...
Aug 8th, 2001, 07:23 PM
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Capris are nice to be worn in late Fall, early Spring and Summer, with light tops, and shoes/sandals. I don't think they'll be appropriate to the November likely cold weather, and the heavier shoes you'll likely wear. Maybe black jeans are more sensible, or even black classic style slacks. <BR> <BR>Surlok
Aug 9th, 2001, 02:58 AM
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Dear Darla, <BR> <BR>As a fellow blond Texas from Houston, living in Zurich (and travel to Italy sometimes just for the day), a few tips: <BR> <BR>A few dead giveaways you are from the US (and sometimes specifically Texas): jeans, tennis shoes, fanny packs, shirts not tucked in, anything with sparkles/gold on it, big hair (sorry -but it is true!) loud talking. <BR> <BR>How to avoid the above: <BR>Black bottoms - it is what most people wear here in the fall and winter. Top it off with some nice muted stretch turtlenecks or sweaters - they will travel better than cotton. I have never seen Italians wear linen in winter- it is generaly over here considered to be a summer fabric because it breathes (and most places do not have airconditioning). <BR> <BR>Italian women love their feet and do the impossible feat of wearing very high shoes through cobblestone streets. They do also wear knee high boots in the fall with capris. (I think it looks a bit odd, but oh well.) Do not wear sandals in November - you will be cold (unless you are going to Sicily) and will look out of place. Go to Nine West and buy some nice heeled boots - they have alot of the same styles we do here. Make sure they are comfortable - even flat boots are fine. <BR> <BR>As far as the hair goes (mine is half way down my back). If it is big, you will get stares - if that does not bother you, great. I wear mine flat and am a big believer in red lipstick but not much else makeup. The italians are very polished, always look finished with makeup, but rarely go overboard. The ponytail suggestion goes over very well here if it is worn low on the neck. <BR> <BR>Tight clothes are very popular in Italy - especially pants. So not be discouraged if you go shopping and things do not fit like they normally do. <BR> <BR>Finally, focus on what you will get out of the trip - not so much on if you will stick out or not. If you are really concerned, bring along a few things and then hire a shopper while you are over here to help you put together a few key outfits. Then you will have nothing to worry about next time!! <BR> <BR>Have a great trip! <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>
Aug 14th, 2001, 06:40 AM
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ciao darla <BR> <BR>well, mud colors means more: mud grey, mud brown, mud green. all this not really clear and shiny colors. the more "covered" ones. then what i just noticed is: that you can add our last fall/winter color: violett. it's still hip and is something to give a glance to the black stuff. well!!! fashion!!! <BR> <BR>but really, feel free to e-mail me! <BR> <BR>tanti saluti <BR> <BR>christina <BR> <BR>p.s. no more capris! they are done and over in fall.
Aug 14th, 2001, 08:21 AM
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Darla, <BR>You say yourself that you are too "done up" Do what you want, but onw of the things I like about traveling is that I don't have to go through the whole beauty ritual. For one thing I don't want to haul it around. the result is that I wear much less make-up now but always try to look polished. I wear foundation, powder, groom the eyebrows, and have a bronze stick (i like Bobbi Brown), for color. A little mascara and tinted chapstick and I'm good to go. I don't want to spend my time getting ready. Why not take this trip as an opportunity to let go of some of the routine?
Aug 14th, 2001, 09:17 AM
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Darla - Please know that I'm not being patronizing in the least: I love the fact that you opened yourself up to a very honest question. It's refreshing. I also appreciated the many helpful responses that you got from your inquiry, as I may take some of them as advice for my trip! Have a wonderful time!
Sep 10th, 2001, 11:05 PM
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Darla - By now you have probably gotten more responses than you care, but as a former 'big hair' from Texas, I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. First and foremost - BE WHO YOU ARE! I second many of the comments already posted - I was a big haired blond and attracted a lot of attention (translation - many butt pinches which I'm supposed to understand is a complement). I changed my hairstyle when convenient but as you know, sometimes that's not always easy. When I travel I choose basic colors (as suggested) - dark bottoms and a flair of color in your top if so desired (I am a color person). Unless I'm going for the basic total black look (which is my fallback for most of my trips) I show my fondness for color with black pants with maybe a red turtleneck sweater. Makeup should be done as in the US unless you're Tammy Faye - otherwise your style here is good enough for there. The bottom line is 'why do we want to hide the fact that we're from the US?' Most people I have encountered on trips (40 of the 50 US states and 18 countries) are as interested in us as we are in them. Why go through the effort and turmoil of being someone we're not? How can we hide who we are when within 10 minutes they have us pegged as tourists (taking pictures, looking up, asking directions)? The one and only rule I suggest is to be respectful (that being said - when I travel I don't use fanny packs, wear jeans to restaurants or churches and try not to wear tennis shoes unless I'm hiking). I am a native Floridian who lived in Dallas for 7 years and am 'Proud to be an American' (could be the name of a song . . .). So why should I hide who I am - that's what makes me unique and interesting to talk to. So as the song goes 'Don't worry - be happy'. <BR> <BR>And on a final note - for those who complained about trolls - if you think its a troll - why bother responding? And maybe you should place yourself in the other person's shoes for just one moment of your precious time before jumping to conclusions. Pretty much as Mama said - 'if you don't have something good to say - SHUT UP'! <BR> <BR>Have a great trio!
