New Year's Eve

...here we are, probably more relaxed, but with fewer sleeping hours behind and a few extra kilos after these Christmas holidays. I also have two new spots on my face to keep me company in these early days of the 2012. How did you spend your holidays and what did you do for New Year's Eve?

I had a not well defined plan for my night so I wanted to be ready for every occasion: the sequined sheath dress was a must but I paired it with ultraflat boots and a sweater (I didn't know if I would have to spend my night in the street or dancing in a disco). The final touch was a white coat: I didn't wear nothing in red, I've got the experience that fortune and misfortune don't care about colors you're wearing ;)

Plus I feel very good in white expecially for Christmas and the New Year's Eve: why don't we begin to dress up in white instead of red for Christmas?

A lot of kisses,

Sara

...Rieccoci qua, più rilassate (forse), con meno ore di sonno alle spalle e con qualche chiletto in più dopo le Festività natalizie. Io ho anche due nuovi brufoli a tenermi compagnia in questi primi giorni del 2012. Voi come avete passato le vostre vacanze e cosa avete fatto a Capodanno?

Per la notte di San Silvestro io avevo un programma non ben definito che è rimasto un punto di domanda fino all'ultimo secondo, così per essere pronta a ogni evenienza ho indossato: un tubino di paillettes (se non ora, quando?) ma con stivali ultrapiatti e maglione (era molto probabile che rimanessi in strada a festeggiare) e per finire un tocco di bianco: di rosso non avevo nulla, tanto ho visto che la sfiga ti prende di mira comunque, se lo vuole, e lo stesso è per la fortuna.

Io il bianco lo vedo molto da Natale e Capodanno, voi no? Anzi, vi dirò di più: l'anno prossimo bando al rosso e vestiamoci tutte di bianco! :P

Una valanga di baci,

Sara

Black, red and studs

Brrrr.... it's very cold, girls! The frost has come but I'm stoic so yesterday I went out with my pumps without tights. My plan was an aperitivo with friends at Opificio JM in Prato, a very particular place where you can combine the pleasure of food with the pleasure of shopping. Here you can try a vintage coat while you're enjoying your Morellino with Parmesan, and buy everything you see because everything is for sale. A place that deserves a whole post all for it and I'd like to talk about very soon. Meanwhile you can check out their website here.

For this evening I chose red pants with zips, two overlayed jumpers (black on black), studded pumps and a pretty short woolen jacket. Jewellery reduced to the minimum: I thought this look should be pretty minimal, what do you think about?
Have a great week!

Brrr... che freddo, ragazze! Il gelo è arrivato, ma io sono stoica, e coraggiosamente ieri sera sono uscita con le decolleté senza calze. Avevo in programma un aperitivo con gli amici all'Opificio JM a Prato, un posto molto particolare dove si possono unire il piacere del cibo a quello dello shopping. Qui potete provare un cappottino vintage mentre degustate il vostro Morellino col Parmigiano, e comprare tutto quello che vedete, perchè tutto è in vendita - anche le forchette con cui mangiate. Un locale che merita senza dubbio un post tutto per sé, su questo blog,  e di cui mi piacerebbe parlarvi molto presto. Intanto potete dare un'occhiata al sito qui.

Ho scelto pantaloni rossi con la zip, doppio strato di maglioncini (nero su nero), le suddette decolletée senza calze e una marsina in lana piuttosto corta. Bijoux ridotti veramente al minimo: trovavo che un look così dovesse rimanere piuttosto minimale, voi che ne pensate?
Vi auguro una settimana grandiosa!

Sunday morning

This weekend has been very helthful regarding affects: I spent two days in Puglia with my parents... only two... but they were a true cure!

The outfit was the one I used for a breakfast on Sunday morning with Claudia, last week... chat&cappuccino! Ahhhh!!!! Such wonderful moments!

I chose an easy look: sneakers, jersey pants (very confy), pull and soft shades.

What's your Sunday morning look?

Questo weekend è stato rigenerante dal punto di vista degli affetti perchè per due giorni sono tornata dai miei giù in Puglia <3... troppo pochi, sono già passati, ma un toccasana!

Il look risale invece alla settimana scorsa, quando domenica mattina sono andata a far colazione con la mia amica Claudia al bar... ciarlata libera e cappuccino! Ahhhhh!!! Che belli, questi momenti!

Look easy quindi: sneakers, pantaloni in morbido jersey, pull e toni neutri.

Qual è il vostro look da domenica mattina?

The sun before the storm

Latest sunbeams before a storm befell on Florence.

Latest flashes of color before winter clothes will befall on my wardrobe.

T-shirt is another creation of mine. The garment was concepted when I worked for Koralline and I designed the print on it too.

Ultimi raggi di sole prima che la tempesta si abbattesse su Firenze.

Ultimi lampi di colore prima che indumenti invernali si abbattano sul mio guardaroba.

La t-shirt è un'altra mia creazione. Il capo è stato progettato quando lavoravo per Koralline e ho ideato anche la stampa.

4th day: Portorose, Slovenia

4th day and 5th stage of our trip: Portoroz (Portorose), Slovenia.

It's a very small village, rich of casinos, boutiques and lidos, so the place is very attractive for medium-high level tourists.

I bought here my new Marella sunglasses I posted HERE.

Quarto giorno e quinta tappa del nostro viaggio: Portoroz (Portorose), Slovenia.

Like a gipsy

Here are two creations of mine: the first one is a denim bolero I created last Sunday, one of these days I can't keep my hands. It originally was a jacket but I turned it into a bolero and tomorrow a new post will show you how to do it yourself! 

Ecco qui altre due mie creazioni: la prima è un bolerino in jeans che ho creato domenica, uno di quei giorni in cui non riesco a starmene ferma con le mani in mano. L'ho ricavato da un giacchino che già avevo e domani vi mostrerò passo passo come fare per crearne uno anche da voi!

Coral

I'm glad to show you today a dress I designed last year for Koralline. 

Oggi sono molto felice di mostrarvi un vestitino che ho disegnato l'anno scorso per il marchio Koralline (lo conoscete?).

Look from Pitti night

Finally, here I am with a new post!!

These days were so full with commitments, and it's really hard fitting them all: it takes an engineer!!

But you, my followers, are simply WONDERFUL, I have to say you thank you because you've support me with such a big affection and enthusiasm on my Facebook page... I love you!!

...Eccomi finalmente da voi con un nuovo post!!

Questi giorni sono stati densissimi di impegni, e incastrare tutto alla perfezione è un'impresa da ingegneri!!!

Ma voi siete delle followers davvero MERAVIGLIOSE, questo devo dirvelo, e mi sostenete con tanto entusiasmo ed affetto anche sulla pagina Facebook... Vi adoro!!!

Army chic

Today I want to show off an outfit played with black and military green hues which are a goos frame for an olive skin.

Garments shapes are wide, confy, extremely street: a wide V neckline top with glossy tone-on-tone lettering prints, in a soft cotton jersey, and a pair of fluid wide leg trousers, with washed silk effect (but it isn't silk) taken at the bottom with elastic, I resumed from samples not gone in production of the company where I worked.

Killer heels are a must with such a confy silhouette: otherwise I would seem like a huge garbage bag :)

So, I preferred black platform sandals with a high cone heel wrapping feet with a bondage effect which is the real difference on an outfit like this!

Accessories and details: a few, essentials, geometric and minimized, focusing on gold and bright colours.

What do you think about?

Oggi vi propongo un outfit giocato sul binomio nero - verde militare che si accompagna bene alla pelle olivastra...

Ceremony outfit

The occasion was the First Communion of my dear friend's son.

This might be an idea for your own occasions: this period is full of ceremonies, I know, and it's often so difficult choosing an apparel you'll keep to use more times...

I chose light colours, as white and powder pink, perfect for a warm day of final spring. The touch of solemnity is due to the golden rose envelope purse, to the height of heels, to pearls I've chosen for jewelry and for the sleeve importance. Those which seem like feathers are just frayed pieces of a fabric: this detail conquered my eyes and definitely convinced me to buy it!

Remember these occasions we're a little bit more bare: choose an appropriate intimate! It should not show through garments (white intimate is visible through white garments!!!), and absolutely it should not let spilling out hooks or straps: they're terrible! Today are available several types of bras wich are suitable for every kind of neckline: you just need to find the right one!

Have a great week, babies...

L'occasione era la Prima Comunione del figlio di una mia carissima amica.

Questa potrebbe essere un'idea anche per voi, per una delle cerimonie di cui questo periodo dell'anno è così denso: è sempre molto difficile, infatti, scegliere un abbigliamento che riusciremo ad indossare anche in altre occasioni...

Perfection is boring

If I should choose one among the many accessories available to a woman, excluding shoes, I have no doubt to say: necklaces! They enliven the most drab outfit and during the years they began my fetish and distinctive accessory (following hair, of course!)

I've got a small collection, which hasn't got a place in my home yet. I buy them everywhere, I don't mind if they cost 2 euros or 30 (my budget can't go further unfortunately...): I have to find a special feature thet hits me.

This one catched me immediatly for the color, which years ago wasn't trendy and now is perfect!

I would like to fucus your attention on a detail: jeans rolled up, I often use, which are not due to the amount of rain came down these days :) but to a trick I use to look away from a efect (my short legs) and make it focuse on a strong point (thiny ankles inherited from my mother! Thank you mummy!). Pointed pumps emphasize even more this effect.

I firmly believe in power of those tricks that make us nicer even though we're far to being perfect... also because, after all, perfection is so boring... Don't you think?

Se devo proprio scegliere un accessorio fra i tanti a disposizione di una donna, escludendo le scarpe, non ho dubbi a dire: le collane! Vivacizzano anche l'outfit più scialbo e nel corso degli anni sono diventate il mio accessorio-feticcio e tratto distintivo (dopo i capelli, ovvio!).

Soft hippie look

For a walking in the afternoon I chose a soft hippie look. I can't wear bell-bottom pants because I've got too short legs and I don't like the way they look on me, so I chose another type of jeans with used effect. But if you're tall, you certainly look very good with them. They're very trendy as well.
The flowered blouse is a must for an hippie look: so, here it is! I love very much also the wide ones, which let your shoulders naked, but I don't have any yet in my closet. Have you seen some of them very nice with a low price? Where I can find it?
A pair of clogs (or wedges) and a cascade of long necklaces well matched can complete the look in a perfect way. I chose two different necklaces, both long and low-profile in shades of naturals and pink like the blouse.
If you want to add a touch of special appeal, I recommend you a wide brimmed straw hat: it's very cool!!!
PS: what do you think about this way to wear the belt?

Per una camminata di pomeriggio ho scelto un look hippie ma in versione soft.

A few pics from my birthday

A very pleasant night spent with a few special friends in Florence... I missed my love Gab but he gifted 30 seconds of his voice via phone... :)
Despite of all unpleasant events, during last year I had possibility to re-build my happiness and meet such wonderful people like them. I feel so good now 'cause I'm surrounded by a lot of love! This is the most important thing to me.
Short note about my outfit: I chose sequins because of the joyfulness of the event, although it was very hot in the room and I immediately put away bolero. The clutch is a vintage piece very precious to me, 'cause it comes directly from my grandma's closet and I treasure it. About this, I have to show you another one, even more beautiful. I hope I will have the opportunity to show it off soon!
The rest of  apparel isn't very visible, but however I wore a simple pair of dark washed jeans and gold sandals, bought years ago at Zara, in keeping with the purse.
Sorry for short post and low quality pics, I promise you'll enjoy my usual posts soon!

Una serata molto piacevole passata a Firenze in compagnia di pochi amici speciali... Mi è mancato Gab ma perlomeno mi ha regalato 30 secondi della sua voce via telefono.. :)
Nonostante tutti gli eventi spiacevoli, nel corso dell'ultimo anno ho avuto la possibilità di mettere le fondamenta della mia felicità e incontrare persone tanto meravigliose come loro e ora sono circondata da tanto affetto! Questa è la cosa più importante per me.
Piccola nota sul mio outfit della serata: ho scelto le paillettes per la festosità dell'evento, anche se in realtà faceva molto caldo nel locale e il bolero l'ho messo da parte immediatamente. La clutch è un pezzo vintage molto prezioso per me, perchè viene direttamente dal'armadio di mia nonna e la custodisco gelosamente. A proposito di questo, ne ho anche un'altra da mostrarvi, ancora più bella. Spero di avere l'occasione di sfoggiarla molto presto!
Il resto dell'abbigliamento non è molto visibile, ma a onor di cronaca, indossavo un semplice paio di jeans dal lavaggio scuro e dei sandali oro, comprati anni fa da Zara, in tono con la borsetta.
Scusate il post breve e la bassa qualità delle foto, vi prometto che i post a cui siete abituati torneranno presto!

bolero di paillettes / sequined bolero KORALLINE

canotta / tank top H&M

jeans REPLAY

clutch VINTAGE (from my grandma's closet)

collana orologio / clock necklace FATTA DA ME / MADE BY ME

collana con foglia / leaf necklace ACCESSORIZE

 bracciale / bracelet VINTAGE

anello / ring COMPRATO SU UNA BANCARELLA / BOUGHT AT THE STREET MARKET

In the garden

The garden of Gab's parents is incredibly beautiful and rich of flowers and colours and I couldn't resist: I had to take my outfit pics there before he left!
Always with me, my new Tuscany Leather Mary bag and this time I combined that with a trench, a pair of optical flats and a detail I'm proud of: this shantung scarf I bought in Paris at a vintage shop ( cost: 2 euros!!!!!). I wore it as an headband, tiying a bow on a side.
The ideal look was with a red lipstick, but I used this outfit to go working and a nude lipstick was better.
I enjoyed my White Night in Florence with my friends and we went to bed at 5 o'clock! (Oh my God, I'm not enough young anymore for this kind of things..!!) :)
The apartment where we stayed and slept was stunning, very luxurious!!! I couldn't believe to my eyes (you can find the pics in the last post).
And so, my sweeties, how did you spent this weekend? Are you relaxed? Or are you tired because of your wonderful nights? ;)
I would like to tell you I'm taking part in a virtual casting for the next Jean Louis David campaign. If you want to vote for me, click "I like it" in THIS LINK. Thanks everyone who will vote for me! :)

Il giardino dei genitori di Gab è incredibilmente bello e ricco di fiori e colori e non ho potuto resistere: dovevo fare le foto dell'outfit del giorno lì!

First outfit with my new Tuscany Leather handbag

Here it is my outfit of my Easter days: confortable flats to walk trough Florence all the time with my family, my new Tuscany Leather bag and my favourite blazer (I've got a lust for blazer since last year...).
I spent my vacations with them and I'm very happy to have seen my parents after two months... I miss them so much!
This morning my love Gab is flying to Mexico again and I already miss him...
I need all your substain to switch quickly to the next two weeks!

Ed ecco il mio outfit dei miei giorni di Pasqua: ballerine comode per camminare tutto il tempo per Firenze con la mia famiglia, la mia nuova borsa Tuscany Leather e il mio blazer preferito (ho una passione per i blazer dall'anno scorso....).

Lumberwoman

Another working outfit, one of these make you feel confortable but not trivial, with jeans and a few accessories in caramel shades.

What do you think about? Would you use it every day?

Un altro "outfit da lavoro", uno di quelli che ti fa sentire comoda ma non banale, con i jeans e qualche accessorio nelle sfumature del caramello.

Life in technicolor

Spring is really warm this year, I need some sea time...

Unfortunately as usual every year, the time of seasonal change has come... :(

I'm destroyed thinking about this because I won't change the place of my garments in the same closet (I haven't got a real closet indeed), but I will have to bring my stuff in the garret, which is an hard work... ohiohiohi.... what a bad Saturday I'm going to spent! 

Give me support with your toughts....

La primavera è veramente calda quest'anno, e io ho bisogno di un po' di mare...

London shoes

Here it is the outfit of my Sunday evening spent at the theatre. Purse and jacket are the same of the morning outfit ( see here) : I changed all the rest.
These shoes are very special and very loved by the people: every time I wear them, there's always someone who stop me in the street and explains all his enthusiasm for them! ....And I really enjoy it!!
I bought them in London, in an amazing shop in Covent Garden which I never wanted to leave anymore...!!! There were a lot of amazing and extraordinary shoes that I never saw in Italy before and it was very difficult deciding which pair of them bringing home with me!
What do you think? Did I make a good choice?

Ecco qui l'outfit che ho scelto domenica sera per andare a teatro. Rispetto all'outfit del giorno (vedi qui) ho lasciato la giacca e la pochette, cambiando tutto il resto.

A retrospective

Out of this blog my job is... again fashion and garments! It's a real passion to me! As well as I wear them, I draw them all the time.

Today I'd like to show you some of my best works of these last four years spent working at Koralline (you can learn more about this brand here). 

This is a kind of retrospective, because I don't work there anymore but I'm working at new more important projects.

Which garment do you prefer?

Al di fuori di questo lavoro il mio lavoro è.... ancora moda e vestiti! :) E' una vera passione per me! Oltre a indossarli, li disegno per tutto il tempo.

Oggi vorrei mostrarvi alcuni dei miei lavori migliori di questi ultimi quattro anni

Evening at etno-folk concert

After I wrote the post with pics setted among the ruins (this post), in which I published a Riccardo Tesi track as accompanying music, I was invited by him to go to the presentaton of his new album "Madreperla".