Mama Michelle put together her wish list in a few fleeting child-free moments. If you have a shoe problem, stay away from this store. But while Michelle selected black Fornaria shoes for herself, I surreptitiously whipped out my credit card to buy them in red. An exaggerated round toe and chunky high heel make these shoes look like they belong on Minnie Mouse. An all-black evening outfit cries out in the dark for some shiny objects to jazz critical pulse points.
Velvet conveys an air of luxury, and that never goes out of style.
This geometrically-patterned teal scarf is made by local designer Dana Herbert. No animal sacrificed its hide for this curly-haired jacket by Riki. It could start life in her closet as a dress-up coat, but soon she'll be wearing it to the office. Flattering torso tucks give this otherwise floppy garment good shape. Capitol Highway, 246-3417.