Earth to Calvin Klein

It's fashion week in Milan, and Calvin Klein is calling occupants of interplanetary craft with his spring/summer 2008 line. I applaud fashion bravery, but salmon-colored suits? Powder blue jump suits? Bike shorts and sweaters? I'm sorry Calvin, but I can't get behind your deep love of 1986.

How to Dress Italian style

In a country where police uniforms are designed by Armani, it isn't surprising that the women take dressing very seriously. When I moved to Italy, I desperately wanted to look like I fit in. If you're planning a trip to Italy soon, and don't want to be pegged as a tourist, there is one important thing to remember. The objective of Italian dressing is not to blend in.

Italian women take great pride in putting themselves together - "la bella figura". To show off your best features is the idea, so to blend in you must strive to stand out, which might sound like an oxymoron. Once you get your mind around this however, you already know the secret. But where do you begin to acquire that special Italian flavor? In a nutshell, here are a few key ingredients: