Cold saturdays

Hi everyone!
How are you all doing? I'm doing fine again, thank you guys a lot for being so sweet and wishing me to get well!
I'm sorry for not having posted this week, but there have been some unexpected, quite exciting things happening, so that I just couldn't get round to take pictures and post them. From a fashionable point of view, this week has been very difficult anyway: As you guys might know, it's been bitingly cold in southern Europe lately. I like winter and I love snow, but with the temperatures being so low it's really difficult wearing anything else than UGGs, thick sweatshirts that I got when I was in Canada and lots of layers underneath. But since yesterday I spent the whole afternoon and the whole evening shopping and chilling with some of my girlfriends, I tried to put together a look that was slighlty more fashionable.

Poncho: Zara / Top: Brandy & Melville / Jeggings: Abercrombie & Fitch / Over-the-knee-socks: Calzedonia / Over-the-knee-boots: Alluminio / Berret: ?

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xxx

One swallow doesn't make a summer

Hi guys!
How are you? I'm great! This week was full of exams and parties and to top it up, I got new furniture and could therefore not use my room properly from Wednesday to today. Today I put the last things in my new wardrobe/closet and I must say that I'm really, really satisfied! The outfit that I'm showing you today is the one that I wore to school yesterday - and yes, I have to go to school on Saturdays. The thing I love most about it is the swallow-necklace; I am obsessed with swallows, 'cause they remind me of  spring, summer and basically just freedom. If I were to get a tattoo, it would probably be a swallow. I honestly can't wait for summer and I've already started shopping stuff that I'm sort of incorporating into my winter outfits.
Have a great evening and a good start into the new week!

Ciao a tutti!
Come state? Io benissimo! La scorsa settimana è stata piena di verifiche e feste e visto che non bastava ho anche cambiato i mobili. Per questo la mia stanza era fuori uso da mercoledì fino a oggi quando ho portato tutti i miei vestiti nel mio nuovo armadio. Metterli in ordine era un grandissimo lavoro, ma devo dire che sono veramente soddisfatta con la mia nuova stanza! Il look che vi presento oggi ho portato ieri a scuola. La cosa che amo di più è la collanina con le rondini: Adoro le rondini, mi fanno venire in mente la primavera, l'estate e sostanzialmente la libertà. Se mi facessi fare un tatuaggio, sarebbe probabilmente una rondine. Non vedo davvero l'ora che diventi estate - ho già iniziato a comprare qualcosina che ancora abino con i vestiti invernali, perchè purtroppo continua a far freddo.
Buona serata e buon inizio settimana!

Jeggings: Abercrombie & Fitch / Top: Brandy & Melville / Boots: Strategia / Necklace: Accessoirize / Bracelet: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Feeling nerdy

Hi everyone!
How are you doing? I'm fine - after all, this wasn't such a bad Monday. This week's schedule is quite tight for me 'cause I've got quite some tests and exams (right now I should be studying physics), but also some parties and get-togethers going on.
Anyway, if you guys follow me on Twitter/Instagram you might have seen that I finally got a wide angle lense for my camera. The pictures in this post were shot with it, so let me know what you think of the quality! As for my outfit, I'm feeling kind of nerdy today, so wore very basic stuff brightened up by some accessoires like tons of bracelets (even if they don't look like they were so many) and my beanie. This is a specific school outfit, so it's kind of toned down 'cause I think that school isn't the best place for dressing up. Same thing for make up, I don't like wearing a lot of make up to school - foundation and mascara is all I need. What styling do you girls prefer for school?
Have a great night!!

Jeggings: Abercrombie & Fitch / Top: Zara / Tantop: Hollister / Cashmere Cardigan: Mango / Backpack: Eastpack / Over-the-knee-boots: Allumninio / Beanie & Bracelets: ?

xoxo

Long hours

Hi everyone!
How's your week been so far? Mine's been extremely stressful - organizing our event is taking every minute of my (free) time and I've been working all day and all night. Today was a bit more of a "calm" day, which means that by now (10:00 PM) I don't have anything to organize or to prepare and can finally devote some time to my blog. Well, this is just showing you guys my outfit of the day - when you have to run a lot between different places and long hours, comfort goes first. I feel like lately leggings/jeggings and oversized tops are getting sort of my signature look - probably because it's the best way to look somehow stylish but still be comfortable. What do you guys wear for long and demanding days?
Wish you all a nice evening!

Ciao a tutti!
Come vi è andata fin'ora questa settimana? Devo ammettere che la mia è molto più impegnativa che pensassi. L'evento che stiamo organizzando richiede ogni minuto libero e sto lavorando giorno e notte. Per fortuna oggi era una giornata un po' più "calma" - il che vuol dire che in questo momento, alle dieci di sera, finalmente non ho niente di particolare da organizzare o da preparare e quindi posso finalmente dedicarmi al mio blog. Vi faccio di nuovo vedere un paio di foto del mio outfit di oggi - quando c'è da correre tanto e lavorare ancora di più, la cosa più importante per me è essere comoda. Quasi quasi mi sembra che ultimamente tutti i miei outfit siano composti da leggings/jeggings abinati con dei maglioni larghi. Probabilmente perchè è il miglior modo per stare comodi nonostante di portare un look abbastanza "stiloso". Voi cosa indossate per le giornate lunghe ed affanose?
Vi auguro una buona serata!

Sorry guys but I had the weirdest face expression ever!!

 Top and necklace: Brandy & Melville / Leggings: Zara / Cardigan: Zara/ Boots: Strategia / Silver bracelet: Accessoirize

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xoxo

Lazy Sunday

Good evening everyone!
Everything alright? For me not at all - tomorrow I start school again and I really lack motivation. A part from take-away McDonald's I spent my day at home studying and later watching tv with my mum and my sister. I kind of needed a lazy day before this stressful week starts - on Saturday my prom is taking place and it needs to be organized perfectly. Since it was such a calm and relaxed day I wore also an outfit that is just as laid-back: a pair of jeggings, a comfy oversize-sweater and my black studded lace-up boots.
Have a good night guys!

Buonasera a tutti!
Tutto bene da voi? Da me no, per niente - domani riprendo con la scuola e dire che ho zero voglia sarebbe un eufemismo. Un salto da McDrive a parte, ho passato il giorno dedicandomi alla mia tesina per la maturità e più tardi guardando la tv con mia mamma e mia sorella. Ho passato una giornata calma e tranquilla prima dello stress che arriverà questa settimana causato dal mio ballo di maturità che si terrà sabato. Il mio outfit è altrettanto sciallo: un paio di jeggings, un maglione comodo e degli stivali robusti.
Buona serata!

 

Jeggings: Abercrombie & Fitch / Sweater: Brandy & Melville / Boots: ASH / Tanktop: Intimissimi / bracelets: Marc by Marc Jacobs and Stroili Oro

xoxo

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Stormy days

Hi everyone,
how are you guys doing? I have a terrible cold and the weather outside is rather stormy, so I was most of the time inside. I actually only went out for dinner with my mum - I wanted to wear my new, nude heels, but right before I could step outside the door I noticed that it was starting to rain/snow, so I put on a pair of boots instead, which unfortunately you can't see on the pictures 'cause they'd been taken before, but I posted a picture on Twitter/Instagram where you can see them. Besides that, the outfit-pictures are not perfect at all, I absolutely need to figure out a way on how I can take better pictures. Any tipps? :)
Have a nice evening
xx


Ciao a tutti!
Si, ho deciso di rendere il mio blog bilingue e spero vi piaccia. Voi come state? Io ho un raffreddore tremendo e il tempo non è il massimo, perciò ho passato la maggior parte della giornata a casa. Per cena sono uscita con mia mamma e volevo portare le mie nuove scarpe (che vedete nelle foto), ma proprio nel momento in cui stavo uscendo ho visto che era iniziato a piovere/nevicare quindi per forza mi sono dovuta mettere un paio di stivali più resistenti. In foto non si vedono, ma più tardi ho caricato una foto su Twitter/Instagram. A parte questo, non sono affatto soddisfatta dalla qualità delle foto dei miei outfit e devo davvero trovare un modo per scattare delle foto più belle... Avete qualche consiglio per me? :)
Vi auguro una buona serata e spero di rivedervi presto qui!

 

 

Leggings: Zara / Oversize-Sweater: Brandy & Melville / Infityscarf: ?? / Shoes: Roberto Festa / Bracelets: Accessorize & Stroili Oro / Watch: DoroChrom

xoxo

What I wore on New Year's Eve

Hi everyone,

first of all: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I hope you guys had a great evening and a nice start into 2012! I spent the evening at a friend's house together with my boyfriend and some friends - we had great food, lots of drinks and of course also a lot of fun! In the previous post I've shown you guys my new dress, which I ended up wearing last night and this is what it looked like:

xoxo

New arrival!

Hi girls,

in my town there is just one decent clothing shop and a few days ago, I saw a really pretty dress there which I wanted to try and eventually buy today. They turned however out to not have my size anymore so I tried on a couple of other dresses and came across this one... It doesn't actually look very special when it's just hanging, but once you put it on it's amazing: It shapes the body in a really sexy way. I'm quite sure that I'm going to wear this dress for NYE even if it's not sparkly - but it containes some lace and as you guys might have noticed, I'm obsessed with lace!

Dress: Denny Rose

xoxo

How to: Go stylish, comfy and warm through winter vacation

Hey guys!
It's been quite a while again which is due to the massive amount of family get-togethers in the past days - winter vacations are always like this: You eat a lot, it's freaking cold (at least where I live) and you spend lots of time with your friends/family. This is why I thought I'd create these four stylish, warm and comfy winter outfits to give you guys an idea of what you could wear during this period:

This is a very basic outfit, for when you're just hanging out at some friend's place with a nice movie and hot chocolate. As you guys might have noticed, I'm huge on jeggings - I think they are just the most comfortable way to look stylish. This winter boat-neck sweaters and tops are really in, which is why I chose this one - it actually is from Gucci, but honestly, you can find them everywhere! As for shoes, flat ankle boots are one of my big loves, because it's amazing how versitile they are; you can wear them during summer and during winter with really everything! Since it's probably quite cold, you don't want to forget about a nice scarf. This outfit would look great with a long, golden necklace - other than that, I'd keep the jewellery simple. When you go to a friend's house, you want a nice purse, that's not too large, but still fits everything you need - the Speedy by Louis Vuitton is a great choice and talking out of experience I can say that it is a wonderful bag! And last but not least: Don't forget about a pair of nice and warm socks, 'cause I find it kind of rude to walk around in shoes in other people's houses, even when it's cold.

A-lined dresses and skirts are really in this season - and I am in love with them 'cause they're extremely feminine and comfy at the same time. By adding a warm, cropped sweater you not only add a warm layer, but also another trendy piece. I love the way cropped sweaters accentuate the waistline - if you really want to emphasize this part of your body, try adding a narrow belt. Knit over-the-knee socks are sexy and really warm at the same time - depending on where you live you can either wear them on your bare skin or above some tights. Some lace-up ankle boots complete the look - if you want to create the appearance of longer legs, try sticking with the same color as the over-the-knee socks. A beanie and a scarf will keep you warm and add another bit of playfulness to this outfit. 

This third idea is a great outfit for shopping with your girls and also for a date with your special other. As I said, A-lined skirts are very fashionable - if you do however for any reason not like them, you can always go with a short and tight pencil-skirt. I love large stripes like the ones of this sweater - make sure you tuck the sweater into your skirt and if you choose the A-lined skirt, then I recommend adding a waist-belt to emphasize the narrow waist. In order to keep you warm and cosy, you can layer a wool or cashmere coat over the rest of the outfit. For this, I'd wear some normal semi-opaque black tights and above them, some knee-high socks with some playful detailing i.e. bows; this makes your look really unique and sexy. I've already chosen these shoes for another more formal outfit a few posts ago - this time I wanted to show how you could wear something preppy for everyday. I would recommend keeping the jewellery simple but definitely visible, using for exemple a long gemstone-necklace. A nice pair of leather gloves, a big bag and some cat-eye sunglasses and your ready to go!

This last outfit is what I'd wear when it's really cold and there's nothing you actually can do besides staying inside at someone's place playing video games. I chose a pair of simple skinny jeans and a large, warm cashmere-sweater. This is really simple, so to add a bit of colour you could try going with a patterned scarf; here I've used a big leo-scarf. Depending on your preference you can layer a coat or a down-jacket on top - my personal experience is that down is warmer than any other fabric, which is why after many years of coats I've switched back to down-jackets. There's nothing warmer than UGG-boots and unless it is snowing (they are kind of slippery!) they are my No. 1 go-to shoes during winter. Since this is just a house-outfit, I'd avoid too much jewellery - this necklace is perfect, 'cause it's simple and elegant at the same time. A pair of warm house shoes is the perfect choice to look cute and keep your feet warm.

Which one do you like best/is most your style?

Hope you guys have an awesome vacation!

xoxo

How to: Rock lace on Christmas Eve (or other winter-holidays)

Hi guys!

A week ago, I did a trend-inspired post, which featured three outfits containing sequins for New Year's Eve parties. That post was quite popular, which is why I decided to post something very similar. This time it's all about another current trend: Lace! I think I mentioned before that I am absolutely obsessed with lace, which is why I really enjoyed preparing this post. Since the holidays are getting closer and probably many of you are going to some kind of family get-together, I figured that would be the best occasion to wear these outfits, but of course you can wear them whenever you feel like!
Enjoy!

This outfit is more or less what I am going to wear on Christmas Eve when I'm having dinner with my whole family. Black lace-dresses that are see-through at your arms and maybe on your decolletè are extremely elegant and sexy at the same time. For a family-event, I'd suggest wearing at least semi-opaque black tights, for a party with friends or a date you can also pull of wearing something that shows a bit more skin. As for shoes, I'd stick with something very classy and elegant like these stilettos - I really like the bow, I think it's a funny, flirty detail. A black or grey cardigan looks best over the dress, 'cause it doesn't take the focus off the dress. I would wear little, but nice and elegant jewellery, such as a pair of pearl-studs and a nice necklace (which you find maybe underneath the tree?). To give your make-up a festive touch, a dark-red, almost plum-colored lipstick is great. I really love the nailpolish from Chanel's Christmas-collection - it's pretty and festive with all it's gold glitters. My absolute dreampurse is the Chanel 2.55, which I unfortunately can't afford, but who knows, maybe Santa checks my blog? ;)

For this second outfit, I chose a nude lace dress that doesn't fit as tightly as the black one above, which is great if your family is like mine and you're going to have lots of delicious food. Shoes and jewellery should be kept nude as well - I absolutely fell in love with these owl-studs. In order to add a bit of festiveness, you can go for golden details, which in my opinion perfectly match and complete the outfit. I love Abercrombie and Fitch's cardigans, because they are incredibly versitile - you can wear them to school, job, or like here to give the light outfit a bit more definition. For the same reason I thought grey, silver and black would be the perfect colors for the make-up. I'd also go for a nude lip, 'cause I think it perfectly matches the outfit.

If you don't like wearing dresses or if it's just too cold where you live, you can totally still rock this trend. A pair of simple black jeggings combined with an elegant blouse are the basics you can start building up on. A cardigan with lace detailing is perfect for such elegant occasions. To stay true to the lace, I chose this purse that is covered in lace - it is a subdued way to underline the lace in your cardigan. This outfit doesn't offer a lot of place for exessive jewellery, which is why I chose these dark pearl-studs, which are just gorgeous in my opinion. When it comes to make-up, this is an allround-outfit, which really goes with anything. Personally, I'd go for a nude lip and dark liner or smokey-eye. I really love Butter London's nailpolish in "British Racing Green", 'cause it reminds me of my christmas tree. For this outfit, I would chose patent leather stilettos, because they're adding an extra-elegant touch to the outfit.

I hope you guys enjoyed this post!

xoxo

Keeping warm...

Hi guys!

It's getting colder every day, which I'm so excited about 'cause first of all we're getting closer to the holidays and second, I get to wear all my warm and chunky stuff. Back when I was younger I used to refuse to wear anything like that, because I was convinced that it was totally "grandma-style" and not sexy/stylish at all - fortunately I'm not like that anymore! This picture shows the sweater I'm wearing right now - it's really warm, and what I love about it is that is the "off-the-shoulder"-cut, which gives it a flirty touch. Another thing that I'm really obsessed with are infinity scarfs - this one is wool and is just the warmest thing I can imagine!
Later today I'm going to English class (yes, since I'm not a native speaker, I take extra-classes outside of school), where we're having the first Christmas party of the year. It's going to be fun and most of all loads of cookies to eat, so I'm really looking forward to it! I really hope I can get another post up tonight, so I hopefully talk to you guys later!

Sweater: Rinascimento Leggings: Levi's Scarf: Passigatti Nail Polish: Butter London - The Old Bill

xxx

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How to: Wear sequins on New Year's Eve

Hi guys!

The holiday season is coming up and just like many many others of you, I'm going to quite some parties and get-togethers. One of the really big events is of course New Year's Eve, which almost claims for sparkly, glittery outfits - and this year we're lucky: Sequins are one of the main trends of the season. Unfortunately, they're not easy to style, since they're real eye-catchers and tend to overwhelm an outfit. I tried my best to create three ideas how to style three different pieces with sequins for New Year's Eve or any other party without ending up looking like a disco ball!

For this first outfit, I've gone with two options for this really sexy sequin skirt. For a more classy, sophisticated look I suggest going with a white blouse that has some detailing i.e. bows or ruffles and some nice, classic black stilettos. As for jewellery I'd stick with something elegant, for example a nice golden ring. If you want a more edgy style, you could try a funky tank top that you tuck into the skirt and some black heeled ankle boots. Try to avoid however too much accessories and choose one statement-piece that catches the eye. In both of the cases I think black eyeliner and nail polish would pull the whole outfit together, and if you're brave enough you defenitely can go for a red lip too (I would!). And since lace is probably one of my biggest loves, I chose this clutch to go along with both of the outfits.

If you're not that keen of dresses/skirts, this is also very fun outfit, that I'd definitely wear out. I combined these dark washed jeggings with a cropped sequin top - you could also wear nothing underneath, but I recommend wearing a very basic tanktop underneath. Over it, I'd wear a well-fitted or also a boyfriend blazer, which I feel balances the funky sequins. As for shoes, I love laced-up booties because they have just the right amount of edginess. This is a really great outfit to wear a funky headband with - again, keep the jewellery simple, but definitely visible. Personally, I'd wear a nude lip and a bit heavier black eyeliner with silver nails, but I think red nails and a smokey eye would also look great. I love, love, love quilted purses, so I've gone with this one in black leather.

This third outfit is my favourite, but also the hardest to style: I chose this longsleved, tight-fitted sequin dress, which I think is just because of its silhouette totally sexy. That shape paired with the sequins make it the perfect dress for parties where you want to stand out. I would do without any accessories, but if I had to pick one, it would be big, elegant earrings. To make the shape of the dress stand out even more, I'd wear long hair in an updo. As for shoes and purse, I'd go with something very basic - you can never go wrong with a pair of black stilettos and a black leather purse. A simple, yet very elegant make-up such as a winged-out black eyeliner and a nude lip, make this look perfect. Since this is my favourite look, I've also chosen my favourite nailpolish, which is Chanel's 529 Graphite, a really nice silver with just the right amount and size of glitter. If you're wondering about the red underwear... Well, I'm italian and it's tradition in Italy that we wear red underwear on New Year's Eve - it is supposed to bring good luck for the whole year!


I really hope you guys liked this post and found it interesting/helpful! I'm planning on doing more posts like this, so definitely let me know what you think!

xoxo