Running, I put on my dress, which I gave one more point for the versatility of the side zipper, making it easy to put on. I take the small shoulder bag studded with rhinestones and pearls and put on the espadrilles I had ordered from Ricardo, also studded with silver and pearl-colored Swarovski crystals. Comfort and beauty never hurt.

I find Emanuel already with his state-of-the-art camera around his neck and Alice with her dress also embroidered with transparent sleeves.

“I love your shoes!” she exclaims I don’t correct her by the term used, after all, they must not know what espadrilles are.

The cars that come to pick us...