BY NOEMI
How beautiful is this Dodo Bar Or velvet jumpsuit? I immediately loved it! Even if I find jumpsuits impractical (for obvious reasons) I know many women like them and wear them. Dodo Bar Or is definitely a brand to watch (I discovered it months ago).
This jumpsuit, named “Madison”, is so elegant and so ’80s in the best way possible. I love the puff shoulders and the embellishments so much. You definitely won’t go unnoticed with a garment like this.
Look how beautiful the embellishments are.
FW 2018 is undoubtedly the season of animal prints. Leopard, tiger, zebra, giraffe, snakes, you’ll have plenty of choice. Animal patterns were everywhere during the fashion weeks around the world and high street brands obviously captured the feeling.
Animal prints are considered neutrals but this season designers proposed them in colorful versions, so that you can match a neutral pattern with a bright one.
I know, animal patterns are dividing, you either love them or hate them, consider it classy or tacky. And I don’t understand why people consider it so awful.
These are some garments and accessories I found and trust me, the offer is almost endless this year. As a huge lover of animal patterns, I’m glad this is one of the main trend of FW 2018.
Isabel Marant Étoile “Jerine”
Wouf “Carey” clutch
Current/Elliott “The Stiletto Jeans”
Saint Laurent “Charlotte”
Coccinelle “Arlettis”
Ganni “Faulkner”
Milly “Tanya”
aeydē “Leila”
Otto d’ame “Artiglio”
This lovely Veronica Beard plaid shirt is the Fashion Crush of the week. Plaid pattern is among the main trends of FW 2018 so if you like it, you will have plenty of choice this season.
I love the feminine puff sleeves and the pleating on the front is a detail I always appreciate, I find it so flattering.
I like everything about this H&M sweater. The color, a delicate powder pink, the 3/4 puff sleeves and the fact that it’s actually made of wool! It’s light enough to be worn tucked into pants or a skirt.
I know, plastic is not good for the environment. But this Dolce&Gabbana Sicily bag is so pretty! It’s a new addition to the range of bags designed by the Italian designers and I’m pretty sure it will make vegan/vegetarian bag lovers happy.
The bag is also available in black, blue and other bright colors but for this post I chose it in sepia, or fumo, because it’s a versatile color and I immediately liked it. Sicily has an embroidered (with D&G’s signature words “L’amore è bellezza”, love is beauty) detachable shoulder strap, and the logo is embossed both inside the bag and on its base. I like this bag so much!
As a person who grew up watching MTV, I love music videos and if they’re also stylish, it’s even better. So I decided to write a post about some stylish videos that you may not know, yet, or kind of forgot about. They’re from different decades, some of them can be very inspiring, some of them are over the top, but it’s undeniable that they’re stylish and if you haven’t watched them before, please do.
“Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé. A white tank top, denim shorts and red slingbacks never looked so stylish. Beyoncé looks fabulous every second of the video and the song is beautiful. The Versace S/S 2003 orange and purple dress is unforgettable. (Director: Jake Nava/2003)
“Scream” by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. One of the most expensive videos of all time. Michael and Janet’s clothes are great and Janet’s hair is so cool. (Director: Mark Romanek/1995)
“Cool” by Gwen Stefani. Choosing one video by G. Stefani was very difficult because she’s always been such a cool singer with a great personal style. At the end of the day I think “Cool” is one of her most stylish videos, and you can take inspiration from her summer outfits. As a huge lover of leopard prints/patterns I love the sweater she wears with the pencil skirt. (Director: Sophie Muller/2004)
“Tell Me Where It Hurts” by Garbage. This video is inspired by iconic and controversial French film “Belle de Jour” with Catherine Deneuve. Shirley Manson’s wardrobe is to die for. I love the song and I love the video. The band has always had a great sense of style and Manson is one of the most stylish singers, ever. (Director: Sophie Muller/2007)
“Deeper and Deeper” by Madonna. If choosing a Gwen Stefani’s video was difficult, choosing Madonna’s most stylish video is not even possible (in fact I chose two). The Queen of Pop made some incredible music videos. I chose “Deeper and Deeper” because I’ve always liked this song and Madonna’s outfits, most of all the one she wears the during the photo shoot (I have a thing for berets). You may notice the presence of Sofia Coppola among Madonna’s friends. (Director: Bobby Woods/1992)
“National Anthem” by Lana Del Rey. Del Rey fabulously channels her inner Marilyn and Jackie with A$AP Rocky as Mr President. (Director: Anthony Mandler/2012)
“Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones. This is one of my favorite videos, ever. It’s also very sad because it shows the life of a woman (played by Patricia Arquette) before it got completely ruined by drugs. This video scared a me a lot, it’s a huge lesson about how drugs can f**k your life up. From dressing with great clothes and partying with cool people to become a reject. Horrible! The direction of the video is amazing. (Director: Michel Gondry/1995)
“Blank Space” by Taylor Swift. Whether you like her or not, since she’s a pretty dividing artist, you can’t deny that Taylor Swift’s videos often are a feast for the eyes. “Blank Space” is particularly beautiful. Swift is beautiful, Sean O’Pry is beautiful, her mansion is beautiful and her clothes are amazing. I think she wears 20 different outfits in the video. (Director: Joseph Khan/2014)
“Paparazzi” by Lady Gaga. It’s hard to choose just one Lady Gaga’s video because her wardrobe is always so amazing. “Telephone”, “Alejandro” and “Born This Way” are my favorite videos from Mrs Germanotta but for this post I chose “Paparazzi”. A mini film rather than a music video. The amount of great designer looks she sports in the videos is impressive. (Director: Jonas Åkerlund/2009)
“Hollywood” by Madonna. The aesthetics of this video is inspired by the photography of Guy Bourdin. It’s one of my favorite videos by Madonna, so glamorous and glossy and kind of sad. (Director Jean Baptiste Mondino/2003)
“Chocolate” by Kylie Minogue. The song and the video are not among the most famous ones by Minogue but I’ve always loved it. She looks amazing as always. Choosing only one video by Kylie Minogue wasn’t easy. Kylie Minogue has always been so stylish. (Director: Dawn Shadforth/2004)
“Falling Down” by Duran Duran. This video always makes me think of the famous Vogue Italia July 2007 editorial “SuperMods Enter Rehab” shot by Steven Meisel. You may recognize model Allie Crandell, who was in the cast of the first season of “The City” together with Whitney Port and Olivia Palermo. Duran Duran stated the inspiration for the video came from Britney Spears, which seems to inspired Vogue’s editorial as well. (Director: Anthony Mandler/2007).
And that’s all for part one, I hope you liked the videos I chose. What are your favorite music videos? Let me know!
As usual, after Ferragosto, which is an Italian holiday that kind of marks the beginning of the end of summer, I start writing about fashion for the upcoming fall and winter. So, these Mango lace-up boots are the fashion crush of the week.
The light color makes them perfect both for the transitional and the cold season (some people dislike light-colored shoes for winter and I think I was one of them), the 4 cm solid heels make them easily wearable and this model, which slightly reminds of Victorian boots, has always been among my favorite ones. These boots are feminine and versatile, because they look great with skirts, skinny pants, shorts, leggings.
Silvia Tcherassi “Giovanetti” pants are the fashion crush of the week. They’re so chic and look so comfortable. I love the sash belt that defines the waistline.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, recently wore a lovely denim dress and the (fashion) world kind of realized how chic a denim dress can be. I think this Co denim dress is as chic as Meghan’s.
Co is a Los Angeles-based fashion brand founded by Stephanie Danan and Justin Kern that aims to design polish, practical and feminine clothes. That’s probably the reason why there isn’t a piece of Co I don’t like!
In case you missed the Duchess wearing that lovely Carolina Herrera denim dress.
Let’s start this post about men’ fashion and style talking about wedding and how to dress for it when you’re a guest. I never met a man who was glad to attend a wedding. As far as I know, when it comes to a wedding ceremony almost every man thinks “oh no, what am I going to wear?” or “oh no, I have to wear a tie”. Is this a cliché? And when the wedding is set in the hottest months of the year, it’s even worse. It’s understandable. Male elegance is still associated with being very dressed, while women can look well put together even with a light frock and the right accessories.
Since writing a post about wedding dress code would have been pretty complicated, I decided to keep it simple and give you some fundamental advice. I asked some experts in etiquette so what you’re going to read is sure as hell.
You can never go wrong wearing a blue suit and a white shirt. The hue of blue depends on your age and the location and the type of wedding. Socks are not particularly popular now but, unless you will attend a wedding on a beach, wear socks. Knee high and ribbed socks in blue or in black are considered a perfect choice. I have a thing for silk socks. And since silk is a thermoregulator fabric, your feet and calves won’t be too hot. A discreet tie is a must but it’s better not to wear it at all, instead of wearing it loose. Lace-up shoes are another must. These are the main rules when it comes to dressing for a wedding.
I love men elegantly dressed but I think a man can find his own elegance, regardless of blue suits and white shirts. Being true to oneself is important and being respectful towards other people is important, as well. Some people think that clothes are merely pieces of fabrics we use to cover ourselves and that they don’t count but going to a ceremony dressed like you’re going to the supermarket only proves you think the event you’re attending doesn’t require an effort. A stylish, polite man can always find the perfect balance between personal style and etiquette.
If you can afford (and want) to buy Tom Ford clothes and accessories, you basically can’t go wrong with Mr Ford when it comes to class and elegance.
Tom Ford shirt and tie
I read an article on GQ about why we need to wear sunglasses (not for stylish reasons, but health reasons). Besides the fact that I don’t know how people can go without sunglasses, I’ve always thought that men with the right sunglasses are so handsome.
Need I say more?
If you haven’t seen “American Gigolo” you must watch it. The film, directed by Paul Schrader, is not particularly good but it’s famous and still celebrated for the clothes of its male protagonist, Richard Gere. If I think about “American Gigolo”, three things come to my mind. Richard Gere exercising upside down, Richard Gere matching jackets, shirts, and ties and “Call Me” by Blondie (the score is by Giorgio Moroder) . The wardrobe of Gere, who plays Julian Kaye, an escort who lives and works in Los Angeles, was mainly designed by Giorgio Armani, whose career skyrocketed after the release of the film (in 1980).
And since I love quotes… 
Pool floats. Let’s keep this topic light, this time! It’s summer, it’s hot (at least where most of the readers of this blog live) and people are in the mood for having good and relaxing time, possibly by the sea or by a swimming pool. Women particularly like pool floats, they’re so cute and comfortable. And Instagram-friendly.
Unicorn and flamingos are lovely but a bit hackneyed, so what about something more different? I found a French brand that makes beautiful and chic inflatable accessories. It’s called the nice fleet.
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