Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Italian-Inspired Spring Items From Kate Spade

About a month ago, I came across the Kate Spade "Ciao!" phone case and immediately fell in love with it. One of my favorite designers was inspired by Italy! I recently browsed the Kate Spade website and found a handful of Italian-inspired items - from clothing to tech accessories, "la bella vita" is getting even more chic. 

Besides the "ciao" phone case, my personal favorite items include the "bella" makeup bag, "Bella Magazine" scarf, and the small lemon pouch that says, "When life gives you lemons, make limoncello" - a clever take on an old saying, and it reminds me of Sorrento.

I can't wait to head to a Kate Spade or department store to check some of these items out in person!
Italian Inspired Spring Items From Kate Spade

Friday, December 27, 2013

Travel Outfit Inspiration

Planning a trip to Italy for the winter? Be sure to pack accordingly! Italian weather ranges from cold, harsh winters in the mountains and north to milder winters in costal areas and southern regions. 

Although I haven't traveled to Italy in the winter, I hear visiting the country is great at this time of year because it is the tourist "off season" - less lines at the must-see sites. Also, experiencing another culture's holiday traditions will create many new memories. You might even bring new celebration ideas back home! If you're traveling throughout the country, be sure to pack a versatile wardrobe. Layers are your friend - you can pile them on in colder regions and don less in warmer regions. 

What is your favorite time of year to travel? 

Some outfit inspiration: 


Winter adventure

Friday, December 20, 2013

Italy Meets America: Style

Last night I was intrigued by what my Italian favorite stores are currently selling. OVS, or Oviesse, is the Italian equivalent of Forever 21. I pulled the olive blouse and fur vest from Polyvore for this outfit. I would definitely wear this during a Vespa ride on a brisk day in Rome! Check out OVS.it - I wish they shipped to the US!! 

Italy Meets America: Style



Sperry Top-Sider ankle boots
sperrytopsider.com



J Crew yellow necklace
net-a-porter.com

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Regali Veneziani (Venitian Gifts)


Do you know someone who dreams of floating in a gondola through La Serenissima while a gondolier sings a song for the ages? If you are looking for a last-minute gift, a Venetian-inspired item is a great choice for any Italophile. My personal favorites are the Pandora charm and the Grand Canal bedspread. 

How are you adding a slice of la bella vita to your holiday season? 

Venice Gifts






CC SKYE two tone jewelry
pinkmascara.com


Necklace
boticca.com


Charm pendant
boticca.com


Pandora blue jewelry
bloomingdales.com


Pandora bracelet jewelry
bloomingdales.com


Home decor
$2,425 - stephenwiltshire.co.uk


Italian home decor
rubylane.com


Velvet throw pillow
suefisherking.com


Twin bed linen
wayfair.com


Hand blown vase
etsy.com


Laura Ashley wall art
$150 - lauraashley.com




Woven placemat
allmodern.com


Drinkware
$18 - target.com.au