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FASHION CRUSH – DISNEY X COACH MICKEY BAG

July 3, 2016 By Noemi Leave a Comment

I rarely post bags on the blog because I’m not particularly fond of them. I wrote more than once that I usually don’t like seasonal it-bags but I prefer understated and, most of all, practical ones. But once in a while I kind of fall in love with a bag.

That’s what happened with this Disney x Coach Mickey bag. Every time Disney teams up with a brand, the result is fashionable cuteness!

Mickey bag is so cute and looks very practical, too. I like the kisslock closure, the metal chain, the two compartments inside and of course the Mickey Mouse ears. Ok, I like everything about it!

This cute bag is part of a limited edition and it’s available in tanned, red, black and yellow leather.

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FASHION CRUSH – KATERINA MAKRIYIANNI LAPIS LAZULI RING

June 26, 2016 By Noemi Leave a Comment

I loved this Katerina Makriyianni ring at first sight! I love evil eye jewelry and I love lapis lazuli. The bright and intense blue of this stone is so beautiful, it reminds of the deep blue sea.

Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone and it’s always been used, since the ancient times. Egyptians loved it and used it to make jewelry and talismans. People who believe in the healing properties of stones think lapis lazuli has many benefits and properties, like the capability of increasing creativity and easing headache and anxiety. I don’t know if it’s true, but it’s a beautiful stone, that’s enough!

Katerina Makriyianni is a Greek jewelry designer and she takes inspiration from the nature of her beautiful home country so I’m sure the beautiful sea of Greece is a source of inspiration for her. She grew up surrounded by art and creativity since her parents are jewelry designers, too, and she improved her skills in Florence.

While I usually don’t like good-luck charms and symbols (every time somebody gifted me with them, they brought me bad luck) I’ve always had a thing for eye-shaped jewelry and eye prints so I love this sterling silver gold-plated ring.

I’d really like to add a lapis lazuli piece to my jewelry collection and this ring by Katerina Makriyianni seems to be a perfect choice.

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10 ZARA PIECES TO BUY RIGHT NOW

June 21, 2016 By Noemi Leave a Comment

Zara is one of those places where we use to go even when we don’t want to buy anything. I’m sure you can relate. Did you ever enter a Zara store just to spend a bit of time in a cool/warm place while it was so hot/cold outside? I did it!

But I also do a lot of shopping at Zara, in fact entering a store with the intention of buying a lot of stuff and leaving empty-handed is so disappointing. It happened few weeks ago. I went shopping because I saw a lot of cool stuff online (I usually prefer to try clothes before buying them, most of all when it comes to pants) and I didn’t find anything in the store because the selection was totally different. As a result, I only bought a pair of black skinny pants.

So, yesterday I was browsing Zara online store and I saw a lovely pair of red flat shoes. I thought to share them on my Facebook page but then I saw other interesting pieces and I decided to write this post.

These are 10 Zara pieces to buy before they’ll go sold out or to add to your wish list. After all, sales are just around the corner!

These red shoes are lovely

This metallic bomber is perfect for cool summer nights. It’s available also in silver.

This cotton and linen boatneck dress looks so fresh. Even if it’s not visible in this photo, the dress has side pockets.

A beautiful choker available also in this version

I like the delicate tone of pink of this bag. It also has a detachable shoulder strap.

These bermuda have a lace hem that adds a touch of elegance.

This bralette top looks great worn on a simple white tee

These cropped leggings are part of Zara gymwear collection

I usually dislike short-sleeved shirts but I like the lace up detail on the back of this striped shirt

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FASHION CRUSH – TOPSHOP WEEKEND BAG

June 5, 2016 By Noemi 2 Comments

This Topshop weekender is very cute. I was looking for a weekend bag and I found this. Usually, such colorful accessories are not my cup of tea (I don’t even like tea, to be honest, but I like this saying!) but this bag is lovely.

It’s part of a collection called Key to Freedom (a project started by the Duke of York in 2012) that supports women in India. Every bag (available in other colors) in handcrafted and signed by the woman who made it.

All the proceeds from the sell of this bag go to Women’s Interlink Foundation, so this is another way to buy something and, at the same time, empower women who live in those parts of the world where women don’t have an easy life.

But let’s go back to fashion. This weekend bag is cute, roomy and also perfect if you’re one of those who go to the beach carrying a lot of stuff! I also like the tassel charm detail.

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FASHION CRUSH – Gucci Headband

May 22, 2016 By Noemi Leave a Comment

This Gucci headband… I love it.

I rarely use hair accessories, except for barrettes and bobby pins (and hair ties), because I don’t feel comfortable. I kind of had a headband phase, some years ago, but it didn’t last long. I’ve found a super cute vintage headband in a flea market. It’s golden and it looks like a braid. I loved it but wearing it caused me headache. To be honest, every plastic headband gives me headache, no matter what. So, the headband phase ended.

Now I would like to try with fabric headbands. And this by Gucci is beautiful. If you think that $375/250€ is a crazy price, I totally agree with you. I also find nonsense that this headband cannot be washed. It’s made of silk, which is a delicate but resistant fabric. And it’s very washable! I worked in the costume business and we used to wash silk garments quite often. And if we had to change the color of a shirt, due to stage requirements, we dyed it. And to dye something, you have to put it into boiling water!

Anyway, if you like this headband and can afford it, good for you!

If you’d like to buy a much more affordable one, take a look at this one (it’s very similar) this one, this one if you like tie-dye fabrics and this one if you prefer polka dots.

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FASHION CRUSH – BALENCIAGA BUCKET BAG

April 17, 2016 By Noemi Leave a Comment

This Balenciaga bucket bag made me immediately think about summer. The colors remind me of beach umbrellas and cots of beach resorts. Being born in a town by the sea, I can’t help but loving things that remind me of it.

Balenciaga bucket bag is made of ecru canvas and azure leather (but as you can see it’s also available in ecru and black) and it’s a perfect bag for spring and summer.

Even if I usually prefer black clothes and accessories over colored ones, I prefer the ecru and azure version of this bag.

10 DENIM ACCESSORIES

April 4, 2016 By Noemi 2 Comments

Before taking a break from blogging, I wrote a post about denim pieces for Spring 2016, focusing on garments that are not jeans and that can be worn in many occasions.

I promised a post about denim accessories and here it is.

It seems that this year avoiding to wear denim won’t be easy. Usually denim accessories are not particularly popular, but Spring/Summer 2016 collections offer plenty of choice.

Gianvito Rossi made a beautiful collection, with many denim shoes and so did Laurence Dacade, one of my favorite shoe designer. French stylist Camille Seydoux collaborated with the house of Roger Vivier to create Prismick Denim collection, inspired by the ’70s and one of their most famous and stylish icons, Jane Birkin.

Some designers even made a denim version of some of their bags, like Saint Laurent‘s Monogram and Givenchy‘s Nightingale.

I admit that I like denim bags but when it comes to shoes, I don’t find “serge de Nimes” (that’s the origin of the word denim) very practical. If I wore denim shoes I would be afraid of getting them dirty, that someone stepped on them and so on.

But what about you, do you like denim accessories? Which of these would you choose? I love Ralph Lauren’s Tiffin and Givenchy’s Nightingale.

Saint Laurent “Monogram”

Gianvito Rossi “Margaux”

Stella McCartney “Beckett”

Stella McCartney “Britt”

Aquazzura “Christy Jewel”

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Ralph Lauren “Tiffin”

Roger Vivier “Prismick”

Laurence Dacade “Pete Pop”

Givenchy “Nightingale”

Marc Jacobs “American”

FASHION CRUSH – Charlotte Olympia Bon Voyage Pouch

February 21, 2016 By Noemi Leave a Comment

Charlotte Olympia Bon Voyage pouch is just another lovely creation of the English designer.

It’s part of the Spring collection, called I married Adventure, after the very successful autobiography of Osa Johnson published in 1940. Martin and Osa Johnson were a married couple of explorers, photographers and, unfortunately, hunters (you can find a lot of photos of them embracing the rifle).

Anyway, Charlotte Olympia Dellal took inspiration from the adventures of the Johnsons and designed a lovely collection made of animal and map printed shoes and accessories inspired by travel.

Charlotte Olympia Bon Voyage Pouch Spring 2016 Collection

FASHION CRUSH – Karl Lagerfeld Postcard Perspex Clutch

November 29, 2015 By Noemi Leave a Comment

This Karl Lagerfeld postcard clutch is too cute. Made in perspex, with a detachable shoulder strap and an inner pocket, this clutch is a lovely accessory for those who, unlike me, can go out carrying only few objects.
Most of the pieces from Karl Lagerfeld collection are about his beautiful cat, Choupette, while this clutch is all about him, who send you his love!

Karl Lagerfeld Postcard Perspex Clutch With Love From Karl

FASHION CRUSH – See by Chloé “Lizzie” Bag

July 5, 2015 By Noemi Leave a Comment

I usually don’t feature a lot of bags, apart from some cute clutches which are so impractical, for me, that the only way to “use” them is here on the blog. Unfortunately, I’m not a person who can go out with just her keys, credit card and smartphone.

I know that most of the women love bags as much as they love shoes, but it’s not my case. I’ve always kind of envied men for not having to carry heavy bags all the time (even if some of them do) and I don’t understand why some 3-4 years old children already carry a bag, it’s so uncomfortable!

After this consideration, let me introduce you SEE BY CHLOÉ “LIZZIE” BAG. I like everything about it: the delicate and versatile color, the right size of the flap, the long shoulder strap, the golden details.
Since it’s from the second line of Chloé, it’s much more affordable but not less beautiful than the main line’s bags.
It’s also available in BLACK AND BLUE and as I’m writing, the blue is on sale.

Di solito non mi occupo molto di borse qui, a parte quando propongo qualche clutch, forse perché trovandole belle ma poco pratiche, l’unico modo di “usarle” è sul blog. Purtroppo non sono una persona che riesce a uscire solo con le chiavi, la carte di credito e il telefono.

So che molte donne amano le borse tanto quanto le scarpe, ma non è il mio caso. In un certo senso ho sempre invidiato gli uomini per non dover portarsi dietro tutto il giorno pesanti borse (anche se alcuni lo fanno) e non ho mai capito perché alcune bambine di 2-4 anni vadano già in giro con scomode borsette!

Dopo questa personale considerazione, vi presento LA BORSA “LIZZIE” DI SEE BY CHLOÉ, la Fashion Crush della settimana. Mi piace tutto di questa borsa: il colore delicato e versatile, la patta della giusta grandezza, la lunga tracolla e i dettagli dorati.
Essendo della seconda linea di Chloé ha un prezzo molto più accessibile ma non per questo è meno bella delle borse della prima linea.
È disponibile anche in NERO E BLU.

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