The hotel phone rang at 7 a.m., and itwas my friend Antonella, a "blogopher"(her word) who has 22,300 Twitter followers and that was yesterday, who Idimly remembered was picking me up to show me the "real" Buenos Aires. Fortunately, I remembered I was in Buenos Aires at the time. All is forgiven when I see this dress staring at me. Café con leche and media lunas at Las Violetas was a two-houraffair. Empanadas and pizza for lunch at La Mezzetta, an out-of-the-way hole in the wall inColegiales, took a while longer. A "short" walk where everyone greets her. ("Mis amigos.") At night, it's Tango at La Viruta, and she has pulled a spectacular belt out of her bag, and slipped it on...
It swayed with the rhythm of her steps as she danced with a number of partners but kept coming back to her "special" Juano. I was exhausted just watching. However, I did notice that her dress stood up to the rigors quite magnificently, and cutquite a figure. Antonella's Sweater Dress (No. 3328). Great V-neck slip over in 100% extra fine merino wool. Rib and pointelle details around front neck. Tubular finish on sleeves. Sophisticated double hem action. Don't forget the belt. Women's sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. She did confess at Bar Británico, a late night spot (or early morning), that while she found it in Buenos Aires, it did come from Italy. I didn't hold it against her, since I had observed how it looked against her. Antonella's Charm Belt (No. 3533). Handmade in the U.S. from the Argentinian leather "original." Antique brass embellishments sway when you move. White contrasting pick stitching. Buckle in the back looks like the front of most belts. They won't know whether you're coming or going. But they will know you've been there. The Belt Women's sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL. Color: Rich chestnut with antique brass and off-white embellishments, alongwith antique brass charms that dangle from the belt. USA.