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10 ITEMS THAT WILL MAKE YOU LONGING FOR SPRING

January 24, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you but I’m longing for spring so much, this year. I usually like winter but right now all I can think (meteorologically speaking) is spring. I know I’m not the only one who’s thinking about the warmer weather, so let’s daydream together!

I chose ten items that you may consider to update your closet. I didn’t pick fancy, impractical, “influencer items”. I went for style and practicality.

I’ve always loved pink + red, I think it’s such a chic color combo so I immediately liked this high waist skirt by Milly. It’s so feminine and it will add freshness to your closet.

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A PVC bomber by ALEXACHUNG, to add a rock vibe to your outfits.

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This Parker dress, called “Hermosa”, which means beautiful in Spanish is so pretty! I like the tied wrap panel.

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Yellow seems to be the color of the upcoming spring and this Zara coat is perfect to sport this lively color. I like the inverted lapels.

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What I like about this tweed minidress by Veronica Beard, called “Augusta” is that you can wear it as a jacket, too. It’s a classic, elegant piece that you can basically wear with everything, from leggings to jeans or another minidress made of a lighter fabric.

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Shorts can be elegant and suitable for many occasions. These are by N°21.

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Sequins, pussy-bow… how pretty is this Needle & Thread jacket?

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Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini cotton sweater. It’s available also in black and white but I love this version is red and black. The trimmed sleeves are sooo beautiful.

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This H&M denim dress is exactly what I was looking for.

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Trench is the ultimate piece for transition seasons. Many people find it useless but it undeniably has a timeless elegance. And it is useful! I particularly like the cape sleeves of this trench by Pixie Market.

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BABY IT’S STILL COLD OUTSIDE: FAUX FURS

January 15, 2019 By Noemi Leave a Comment

Raise your hand if you don’t need a new faux fur but you’d like to buy a new one! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Because there’re so many beautiful faux fur coats and jackets out there, and it’s still cold outside!

A PERDIFIATO “Melody”

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Sandro

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La Seine & Moi “Louve”

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STAND “Camille”, because leopard and fur are a perfect match.

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Michael Kors

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Tibi

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Shrimps “Eamon”

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H&M which I can’t still find in the Italian store.

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MAX MARA “Edy”

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Start wearing tiger print, a must-have of the year, with this H&M coat.

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Topshop

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Goen.J, if you prefer shorter models.

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NOTHIN’ BUT COWBOY BOOTS SETS YOUR SPIRIT FREE

December 5, 2018 By Noemi Leave a Comment

I chose some words from “Nothin’ but cowboy boots” by Blue County to talk about one of the main trends of FW2018, cowboy boots, obviously. I know they don’t have the power conferred by the country band, but they’re super stylish, now. And that is what counts for us, right?

I admit I’m a bit on the fence about cowboy boots. In Italy they’re not so “established” and finding a beautiful, stylish pair wasn’t easy until this season. Some people still see them as not particularly refined. But I’ve always find them cool and as a lover of the bond between cinema and fashion, cowboy boots make me think of the red boots Lori Singer wore in “Footloose”. I liked them so much.

Lori Singer as Ariel in “Footloose” (1984) – Film Still

How to style cowboy boots? In a time with many questionable trends, let’s say ugly (a word that has been extensively legitimized/accepted), I’d still go for a cool outfit or an elegant one with an unexpected twist, inasmuch as being unexpected is possible, nowadays. To me, fashion is still about looking good and being oneself, not chasing trends and copy some influencer that has been handsomely paid to wear something.

So I would wear cowboy boots the same way I wear and would wear ankle boots or knee high boots. With skinny jeans and pants, with leggings, with a sheath dress or a light frock, with pretty shorts (not denim ones). Right now I think I will wait for the winter sales that they’ll start in January to see if I will find a pretty pair of cowboy boots, because when it comes to shoes I usually prefer to buy them in retailers.

At the top of my cowboy boots wish list there’re these booties by Carmens, an Italian brand I recently discovered that makes so many beautiful shoes. They’re available also in red.

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And these are the other best cowboy boots of the season (for me, of course), and some style inspiration to channel your inner cowgirl.

Miu Miu. I love the embellished heels.

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Sonora. To add a pop of color to your outfits.

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These Dolce&Gabbana cowboy boots in leopard print black leather are sooo beautiful.

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Laurence Dacade “Sheryll”.

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Aquazzura “Wild Fringe”. I like these so much!

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Ganni “High Texas” available also in the ankle boots version.

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Sam Edelman “Ava”, available also in black leather.

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Laurence Dacade “Simona”. In corduroy.

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Sam Edelman “Winona”.

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Isabel Marant “Danstee”. These are some of my favorite ones.

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Aubergine purple leather for these booties by Paola D’arcano.

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I never saw a pair of glitter shoes I didn’t like. These Golden Goose Deluxe Brand booties make no exception.

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Twin-Set. “That’s my baby in her white boots… That’s my baby having some fun” sang Vaughan Brothers.

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A WOMAN IN A BLACK DRESS IS A PENCIL STROKE

November 29, 2018 By Noemi Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a black dress for the party season or for any occasion, you’re reading the right blog post. For the title I chose some words of Yves Saint Laurent who said “I love black because it affirms, designs and styles. A woman in a black dress is a pencil stroke”.

And there’re so many beautiful black dresses out there! Even Man Repeller hailed the return of the LBD (but I didn’t know it was gone!) thanks to this amazing look sported by Mila Kunis at the People’s Choice Awards. She was wearing an Alex Perry dress and Christian Louboutin shoes. Perfection.

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So, these are some beautiful (little and not little) black dresses. Some of them are actually red carpet worthy and not affordable at all but, as Blondie used to sing “dreaming is free”.

“Mondrian” off-the-shoulder dress by Rebecca Vallance.

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Dodo Bar Or “Ava” dress, so glamorous.

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Mini and sequined, H&M.

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A lovely party dress by Zara.

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AlexaChung, I love the big satin bow on the waist.

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One of my favorite picks, by H&M.

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A beautiful minidress by Cushnie, in velvet and organza.

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This sheath dress by Rebecca Vallance, named “Dhalia”, with adjustable straps.

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This strapless dress by Alex Perry has a two-way zip on the back that provides an interesting detail.

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Halogen® x Atlantic-Pacific. Blair Edie made her debut in the world of fashion design.

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This gown by Monique Lhuillier is so glamorous.

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You won’t go unnoticed with Alice McCall “The Only Exception” dress.

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Velvet, glitter, shoulder pads and a big bow. Oh Balmain… why your minidresses are so perfect and expensive?

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Black Halo “Caine”. Gorgeous.

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A very ’80s minidress by IRO, named “Moon”.

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Solace London. Red carpet worthy.

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Hervé Léger. We all know how party-friendly fringes are.

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& Other Stories. Yes, pleats (pun very intended).

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Black Halo “Marissa”. The perfect sheath dress perfect for every occasion.

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Alfred Sung. So timeless and chic.

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STYLISH MUSIC VIDEOS – PART 2

November 22, 2018 By Noemi Leave a Comment

I hope you liked the first post dedicated to stylish music videos. Here are some other videos that offer a fair amount of style. And good music, of course.

“Stay With Me” by Eight Wonder. Patsy Kensit wears some amazing sequined minidresses. The black one seems to come straight from a Saint Laurent’s collection. Ahh the ’80s… When the fashion was good, was so good! If you like Kensit’s style take a look at this video, too. (I couldn’t find out who directed it/1986)