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STYLENOTES HAS MOVED

2010-08-06T19:08:00.001+02:00


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After more than a year on Blogger, StyleNotes has moved on www.stylenotes.it. There you can find many new labels and categories, such as Shopping Guide, Fashion Shows and one only about Summer 2010. Another news is the Newsletter, now avaliable. You can subscribe it if you click here and follow the instructions.

I hope to find all my readers of penny-stylenotes on the new web magazine StyleNotes.

Dopo più di un anno su Blogger, StyleNotes si è trasferito su www.stylenotes.it. Potrete trovare molte nuove categorie e nuove sezioni, come quella dedicata alle Sfilate, all'Estate 2010 e la Guida allo Shopping. Un'altra news è quella relativa alla Newsletter, ora disponibile; potete iscrivervi per ricevere tutti gli aggiornamenti cliccando qui e seguendo le istruzioni.

Spero di ritrovare i lettori di penny-stylenotes sul nuovo web magazine StyleNotes.

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LE CHOU CHOU BIJOUX BY PAOLA RAPACCIUOLO

2010-05-07T12:15:00.009+02:00

She is a 31 years old bijoux designer from Napoli, butliving in Bologna. Paola Rapacciuolois a specialist in her field: she studied the technic of coral engraving,ceramic modeling tool, goldsmith's art and jewel design. Her brand “Le Chou Chou” includes many wonderfulcreations. Here some pictures of her last collection “Les Madeleines” and theinterview to her.

Èuna designer di gioielli di 31 anni, originaria di Napoli ma bolognesed’adozione. Paola Rapacciuolo è unavera specialista nel suo campo: ha studiato la tecnica dell’incisione sucorallo, la modellazione della ceramica, l’oreficeria ed il design di gioielli.Il suo marchio “Le Chou Chou”comprende creazioni davvero meravigliose. Ecco alcune imamgini della sua ultimacollezione “Les Madeleines” e l’intervista che le ho fatto.

What do youcreate?

I create bijoux using ceramic, resins, polymericmaterials, Swarovski and pearls. Then lace, braid,ribbons. Also vintage. I use hypoallergenic and nichel free materialsbut I can also use silver 925 and gold.

Che tipo dioggetti crei?

Realizzo bijoux in ceramica, resine, paste polimericheatossiche, perle di vetro, cristalli e Swarovski. Poi anche pizzi, merletti,passamaneria e nastri, sia nuovi che vintage. I supporti sono nichel free ma arichiesta posso scegliere argento 925 e oro.

Talk aboutyour brand.

Chou Chou (ciù ciù) in Napoli is related to particolarjelly and sweet gums; but it is aso used as a term of endearment for childrenand nice people. It sounds so chic, contrasting to the familiarity thatcharacterise my creations. I use feminine and delicate colours: light pink,white, grey, light blue.

Parlaci deltuo marchio.

Chou Chou (ciù ciù) nel napoletano indica alcuni tipidi caramelle gommose (quelle colorate che si vendono nelle fiere di paese, perintenderci), ma si utilizza anche come vezzeggiativo nei confronti di bambini epersone particolarmente dolci e carine. Suona molto chic, cosa che contrastacon l’informalità delle mie creazioni. Utilizzo colori delicati che nesottolineano la femminilità: rosa, azzurro, bianco, grigio.

Which isyour creations style? How do you describe your collections?

I think to a kidadult style, ironic, original and veryparticular.

Comedefiniresti lo stile delle tue creazioni?

Sicuramente ironico, originale e moltoparticolare.

You can buyher this and the other collection on line on:

Potete acquistare questa e le altre collezioni on linesu:

- Etsy

- LittleBlack Dress

- Milano20121

- Aldomoro5

Italian shops:

Punti vendita in Italia:

CASERTA: Little Black Dress,via Marchesiello 13

CATANZARO: Potto ConceptStore, Via Menniti n.32

SALERNO: Life Style, PiazzaVittorio Veneto n.3, Scafati

TERNI: CaracasStore, via XI Febbraio n.88

ROMA: Soul-Box, via Bernardo Barbiellini Amidei n.6

Shopsout of Italy:

Negozi all’estero:

CHIASSO, SWITZERLANDBoutique Pigalle,Via Bossi 25

Credits: model - Vanessa Favilla; photo - Chiara Battistini

H&M SUMMER 2010 - AD CAMPAIGN

2010-05-06T19:53:00.000+02:00

Even if the weather is not so good and if in these days we feel summer so far, we can imagine it looking at this ad campaign. H&M is ready for holiday, beach and sea.

Here some pictures with beachwear for women. Very soon I'll publish the bikini collection and the summer items to wear on the beach.

Anche se il tempo non è dei migliore e se in questi giorni sentiamo l'estate ancora molto lontana, possiamo immaginarla guardando questa campagna stampa. H&M è già pronta per le vacanze, la spiaggia ed il mare.

Ecco alcune immagini con il beachwear per noi donne. Molto presto pubblicherò anche la collezione di bikini ed i capi estivi per la spiaggia.

[pictures: courtesy of H&M]

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-05-03T11:22:00.001+02:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of last week:
Ecco i miei articoli pubblicati la scorsa settimana su SoloStyle:

- Inspiration: the summer watches collection by Lacoste / Inspiration: la collezione estiva di orologi Lacoste;
- Miss Selfridge: a dresses collection inspired to Gossip Girl / Miss Selfridge: gli abiti ispirati a Gossip Girl;
- Eleonora Azzolina and her t-shirts / I'm a glamour tee: le t-shirt di Eleonora Azzolina;
- April Showers: a spring collection by Burberry / April Showers: la capsule collection primaverile firmata Burberry
- Fox Town: fashion outlet / Fox Town: lusso scontato.

SS 2010 - LACE MANIA

2010-04-29T13:53:00.001+02:00

A very romantic trend for this spring - summer 2010. Lace all over. Lace skirts, t-shirts, blouses, leggings, dresses, trench, jackets and lace details on shoes and bags. You can find also lace jewels and bijoux.

Choose a special item for a fabulous outfit or just a touch of this trend to give a retrò mood to your style. Black by night and white or cream by day.

On the catwalks we have seen many wonderful clothes and accessories designed by Oscar de la Renta, Ermanno Scervino, Valentino, Chanel, Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Nina Ricci, Erdem and many others. But we can also reproduce this style using low cost items from famous department store, such as Miss Selfridge and TopShop. Here some examples.

Ecco un trend particolarmente romantico per questa primavera - estate 2010. Pizzo ovunque. Gonne, t-shirt, blouse, leggings, abiti e mini-dress, trench e giacchine in pizzo o dettagli su scarpe e borse. Anche gioielli e bijoux che riproducaono questa texture particolare.

Scegliete un capo speciale in pizzo all over per una mise fantastica oppure giusto un particolare per dare un mood retrò al vostro stile. Nero di notte e bianco o crema di giorno.

Sulle passerelle abbiamo visto sfilare modelle con meravigliosi capi e accessori firmati Oscar de la Renta, Ermanno Scervino, Valentino, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana e molti altri. Ma noi possiamo riprodurre questo stile utilizzando capi low cost provenienti da famosi grandi magazzini, come Miss Selfridge e TopShop. Ecco qualche esempio.

Dress - Celyn b.

Clutch - Carlo Fellini

Necklace - John Lewis

Earrings - WeLikeFashion.com

Headband - Tillys.com

Shoes - Valentino

Parfum - Flora by Gucci

Nail Polish - Chanel

Top - Miss Selfridge

Skirt - TopShop

Necklace - farfetch.com

Earrings - pret-a-beaute.com

Headband - TopShop

Shoes - Givenchy

Bow Clutch - Valentino

Nail Polish - Chanel

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-04-24T11:19:00.002+02:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week.

Ecco gli ultimi articoli che ho pubblicato su SoloStyle questa settimana.

- 50 years for Dr. Martens / Dr. Martens festeggia 50 anni;

- Wedding and dress-code / Matrimoni e dress-code: le cadute di stile da evitare;

- Clogs in fashion / Scarpe: tornano di moda i clogs;
- Next Vintage: fashion from the past / Next Vintage: la moda del passato in mostra a Pavia.

SPRING HOMEWEAR - PINK LADY

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Cardigan - Oldnavy.gap.com

T-shirt - Pacsun.com

Harem pants - Athleta.gap.com

Flats - John Lewis

Eau de Toilette - FlowerBomb by Viktor & Rolf

Tourmaline flat iron - Sephora

Notebook - Dell

Mobile - Samsung

Eye mask - Wysteria Lane

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-04-15T18:29:00.000+02:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week.

Ecco gli ultimi articoli che ho pubblicato su SoloStyle questa settimana.

- The new Coca Cola Light by Karl Lagerfeld / Karl Lagerfeld firma la nuova Coca Cola Light;

- Fashion schools: not for all / Studiare i beni di lusso: una possibilità per pochi?;

- A world tour with 3 fashion blogs / Il giro del mondo in 3 fashion blog.

SPRING INSPIRATION - STRAWBERRY

2010-04-14T12:13:00.000+02:00

Last weekend I decided to buy strawberries for the first time this year. It is still cold but I love their sweet taste with sugar. I can't wait to eat them! Have I ever told that red is one of my favourite colour to wear? I think so.

Lo scorso weekend mi sono lasciata tentare ed ho comprato le prime fragole della stagione. E' ancora un po' freddo ma le adoro letteralmente con lo zucchero e non vedevo l'ora di mangiarle! Ho già detto che il rosso è uno dei miei colori che mi piace indossare? Credo di si.

Dress - DesireClothing.co.uk

Trench - Boohoo.com

Plateau - Kurt Geiger

Bag - Rootote

Earrings - Lanvin

Necklace - Vivienne Westwood

Flower Headpiece - TopShop

Nail Lacquer - OPI

SS 2010 - POIS POUR MOI

2010-04-12T12:32:00.002+02:00

This is a special trend for spring and summer. It is perfect to create a retrò style, inspired to '50's and '60's fashion: a total look or simply some items (bags, shoes, bijoux). Pois, spot or polka dot, as you want.

We have seen many examples of this trend on the catwalks, during Comme des Garçons, Armani, Jason Wu and Luella fashion shows. Here also some cheeper outfits.

Ecco un trend speciale per questa primavera - estate. Perfetto per creare uno stile retrò ispirato alla moda degli anni Cinquanta e Sessanta: potete mettere insieme un total look oppure utilizzare solo alcuni pezzi (una borsa, un paio di sandali con plateau o dei picocli bijoux) ed accostarli ad altri neutri. Pois, spot o polka dot, comunque vogliate chiamarli.

Abbiamo visto molti esempi di questo trend sulel passerelle, durante le sfilate di Comme des Garçons, Armani, Jason Wu and Luella. Ecco anche alcuni outfit in versione cheep.

Tulip Dress - Oil.co.uk
Party Dress- Alice and Olivia
Headband - TopShop
Peep Toe - Hipsterchic.com
Bangle - Cyrillus

Bag - Maruione.jp

Dress - Republic.co.uk

Blouse - Miss Selfridge

Bra and Slip - Oasis

Pumps - Bourne

Charms Bracelet - Betsey Johnson

Headband- Miss Selfridge

Dress - John Lewis
Blouse - Oasis
Bra - Aerie
Pumps - EclecticaClothing.com
Necklace - John Lewis
Umbrella - Moschino
Scarf - John Lewis
Pochette - Hobbs

SunTop - Topshop
Dress - Topshop
Carigan - Laura Ashley
Mini Umbrella - Miss Selfridge
SLip - Miss Selfridge
Sandals - Tabitha Simmons
Bag - Kath Cath Kidston
Wallet - Come des Garcons
Bracelet - John Lewis

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-04-09T11:36:00.002+02:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:
Ecco i link agli ultimi articoli che ho pubblicato su SoloStyle:

- Sephora and Marc Jacobs: new stores in Milan / Sephora and Marc Jacobs: due nuovi negozi a Milano;
- Lacoste: watches ss 2010 / Orologi Lacoste per la primavera - estate 2010;
- Ponte Milvio: a night for young fashion designer / Ponte Milvio in moda: la notte degli stilisti emergenti.

ME ON SPRAY STYLE MAGAZINE 6

2010-04-07T15:44:00.001+02:00

Dear readers, I am very happy to celebrate my first year with Spray Style Magazine. Today is avaliable the online magazine with my two articles:

- Style Zoom is about Alexa Chung;

- Spray Job is about Wedding Planners, with an interview to Enzo Miccio.

You can read them here, on pages 10 and 16-18.

Cari lettori, sono lieta di comunicarvi che oggi festeggio il mio primo anno di collaborazione con Spray Style Magazine (sei numeri nei quali compaiono i miei articoli). Da oggi è disponibile la versione online del numero di aprile-maggio:

- Style Zoom analizza lo stile di Alexa Chung;

- Spray Job riguarda la professione di Wedding Planner, con un'intervista ad Enzo Miccio.

Potete leggerli entrambi qui, alle pagine 10 e 16-18.

SPRING INSPIRATION - DAISY FLOWER

2010-04-07T08:00:00.000+02:00

Daisy, another flower that I love. Here an outfit inspired to it.

Un altro fiore che adoro. Ecco il collage di un outfit ispirato alla margherita.

Dress - Coggles.com

Wedge sandal - Chloé

Bag - Elie Tahari

Earrings - Juicy Couture

Hair clips - Dorotthy Perkins

Bracelet - Fantasy Jewelry Box.com

Umbrella - Walmart.com

Parfum - Daisy by Marc Jacobs

ME ON ITALIAN FASHION BLOGGERS

2010-04-06T14:05:00.001+02:00

Some days ago I have published an article on Italian Fashion Bloggers website; it was about indipendent fashion designers. This is a short abstract but here you can read it in full (in italian).

Alcuni giorni fa ho pubblicato un articolo sul sito web delle Fashion Blogger Italiane a proposito dei designer di moda indipendenti. Qui sotto trovate un breve estratto ma cliccando qui potrete leggere l'intero articolo.

Fashion Designer indipendenti – Un fenomeno emergente ed in forte crescita

Siamo qui per farci conoscere, per presentare il nostro punto divista sulla moda e la nostra idea di stile.

Ci sono le “fashionblogger” propriamente dette, quelle ragazze (o anche ragazzi, ma piùrari) che decidono di mostrare il loro stile attraverso gli outfit: lofanno sul web ed hanno blog seguitissimi, pagine su face book, gallerieimmagini e album su Flickr. La loro abilità sta nell’abbinare capigriffati ad altri vintage o low cost acquistati in grandi magazziniqualunque; e le migliori sono quelle che riescono a fare ciò conmaggiore originalità ed estro creativo.

Sì, perché la moda è creativitàe a dimostrare di averne non sono solo gli stilisti quando fanno salirein passerella i loro capi addosso a delle modelle o i redattori dicelebri riviste quando pubblicano le pagine-tendenza con i must dellastagione.

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-03-31T17:47:00.000+02:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

Ecco i miei nuovi articoli pubblicati su SoloStyle questa settimana:

- In denim we trust: Italian Fashion Blogger / Le fashion blogger italiane vestono in denim;

- Barbie Little Black Dress / Mattel si ispira alle fashion bloggers;

- Blugirl spring - summer 2010 / Blugirl ss 2010: la donna si veste di fiori.

SPRING INSPIRATION - POPPY FLOWER

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Jacket - Hobbs

Top - Miss Selfridge

Dress - Bryan Reyes

Sandals - Kurt Geiger

Shoulder bag - Givenchy

Ring - Asos

Scarf - Hobbs

Necklace - Sora Designs Jewelry

I love so much flower: poppy is one of my favourite but here in Milan I can't find it. Just in the country side, where I spend most of my summer holidays. And red is my favourite colour; I love to wear it during spring and summer and to "dress" my home with this colour.

And which is you favourite shade to wear?

Amo i fiori ed il papavero è uno dei miei preferiti ma qui a Milano è difficile trovarne. Solo in campagna, dove trascorro buona parte delle mie vacanze estive. Ed il rosso è il mio colore preferito; amo indossare capi in primavera ed estate e "vestire" la mia casa di questo colore, in tutte le sue tonalità.

Invece voi che colore preferite in fatto di abbigliamento?

GIULIELLI BY GIULIA BOCCAFOGLI - LEAVES COLLECTION

2010-03-26T19:09:00.000+01:00

Do you remember Giulia Boccafogli? I have published her lasts collections and I have written many times about her creations. Now a new wonderful collection is ready: Leaves Collection.

Every jewel is made with different colorful leather leaves: art necklaces, butterflies and lotus flowers.

Here some pictures. I love it!

To see the complete collection click here.

Ricordate Giulia Boccafogli? Ho pubblicato le sue ultime collezioni ed ho scritto più volte di lei e delle sue creazioni. Ora è pronta la sua nuova splendida collezione: la Leaves Collection, che si divide nei tre temi principali delle "art necklaces", delle farfalle e dei fiori di loto. Ogni gioiello è realizzato con diverse "foglie" in pelle colorata.

Ecco alcune immagini. Sono tutte meravigliose!

liccate qui per vedere la collezione completa.

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-03-25T18:53:00.002+01:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

Ecco i miei articoli su SoloStyle di questa settimana:

- Milan: art and fashion in a new museum / Palazzo Morando: il nuovo museo milanese della moda;

- "Acid Alice": Tarina Tarantino bijoux / "Acid Alice": i gioielli Tarina Tarantino per Alice in Wonderland;

- The Blues Collection by H&M / La Blues Collection, demin firmato H&M.

IN DENIM WE TRUST

2010-03-24T08:54:00.001+01:00

So the day has come. The second event organized by the Italian Fashion Bloggers. The main theme this time is denim. Here my outfit.

Ecco che finalmente il giorno è arrivato. Il secondo evento organizzato dalle Italian Fashion blogger. Il tema principale questa volta è il denim. Ecco il mio outfit.

These are all the Italian Fashion Blogger.

Queste sono tutte le blogger che hanno partecipato.

http://thescentofobsession.blogspot.com
http://missvelvetbow.blogspot.com/
http://le4stagioni.style.it
http://mytruessence.style.it/
www.borntorunway.com
http://fashionlove-s.blogspot.com/
http://starbucksandchanel255.blogspot.com/
http://iwannalooklikesienna.blogspot.com/
http://shampalove.blogspot.com/
www.gabriellemaison.blogspot.com
http://ogniricciouncapriccio88.blogspot.com/
www.egoefilo.wordpress.com
http://alessandrasfashion.blogspot.com/
http://thesinuouselegance.blogspot.com/
http://lostiledestijl.blogspot.com/
www.shopaholiche.com
http://www.ciambelleagogo.splinder.com/
www.modeinitaly.blogspot.com
http://voguette-themissinglink.blogspot.com
http://thegirlwiththerednose.blogspot.com/
http://angelaswardrobe.blogspot.com/
http://fashiondollshouse.blogspot.com/
http://thechicblonde.blogspot.com/
http://ssshopaholic.blogspot.com/
http://simpleglamourgirl.blogspot.com/
http://chiaradeanna.blogspot.com/
http://www.stefaniarocks.com/
http://www.mod-a.com/modablog/
http://del-autrecotedumiroir.blogspot.com
http://annazigliotto.blogspot.com
http://superfluamente.blogspot.com/
http://gisnotforgucci.blogspot.com/
http://lidlstyle.wordpress.com/
http://ciarlott.blogspot.com/
http://fashionoffdutyblog.blogspot.com/
http://7heuresdumat.blogspot.com/
http://fashiontrotter.blogspot.com
http://www.jeveronique.com
http://princesspam.iobloggo.com
http://dressupfor.blogspot.com/
http://shonwer.blogspot.com/
http://fashionlovehappiness.blogspot.com/
www.barbielaura.com
http://alessiastyle.blogspot.com
http://thebrandnewcandy.blogspot.com/
http://factorystyle.blogspot.com/
http://violacomesincolours.blogspot.com
http://whenwoody.blogspot.com/
http://theminetteissue.blogspot.com/
http://itismartina.blogspot.com/
http://alicevr.blogspot.com
http://biscottidicioccolato.blogspot.com/
http://mixthismatchthat.blogspot.com
http://nelmioangolino.wordpress.com/
www.guady.splinder.com
http://mode-moi-selle.blogspot.com/
http://www.lightstealerwear.blogspot.com
http://carmen5closet.blogspot.com/
http://quaintrelleboulevards.blogspot.com
http://theblondiestales.blogspot.com/
http://www.punkieshoes.blogspot.com/
www.pensieriinstandby.blogspot.com
http://tuzifashiontips.wordpress.com
www.ioleinfashion.blogspot.com
http://vyrtuosa.giovani.it/
http://missfefe89.blogspot.com
www.ladymarianworld.blogspot.com
http://student-flair.blogspot.com/
http://www.bibinwonderland.it
http://ireneccloset.blogspot.com
http://pilloledimoda.blogspot.com
http://aliciotta82.blogspot.com/
www.livinginmyshoes.com
http://penny-stylenotes.blogspot.com
http://iliveinmyshoes-federica.blogspot.com/
http://diaryofacoffeeaddicted.blogspot.com/
http://bbby.wordpress.com
http://www.mod-a.com/modablog/
http://WWW.SI-OUX.COM
www.this-is-me-then.com
http://latruccheria.blogspot.com/
http://thecurlystyle.blogspot.com/
http://armoniaetcetera.blogspot.com/
http://stilestilestile.blogspot.com/
http://www.bailing.splinder.com/
http://rano83.blogspot.com/
http://agonlpagliaio.blogspot.com/
http://alessiastyle.blogspot.com
http://rikinablog.blogspot.com/
http://cleopatrawasblondeinside.blogspot.com/
http://www.youhavetodigoutyourself.blogspot.com/
http://themaidenbrunette.blogspot.com/
http://nelloesposito.blogspot.com/
http://www.federicabulletsandbutterflies.blogspot.com/
http://tabitabita.blogspot.com/
http://vickyswonderland.blogspot.com
http://ilikemylongbrownhair.blogspot.com/
http://carriesdiary.wordpress.com/
http://pussysboots.blogspot.com/
http://fashionthrowmyblueeyes.blogspot.com/
http://rockandfiocc.blogspot.com
http://thechicattitude.blogspot.com/
http://glamouranswers.blogspot.com/
http://coccolamente.blogspot.com/
http://aestheticvocation.blogspot.com/
http://alyinmodernland.blogspot.com
http://sardorialist.blogspot.com/
http://itsmyfashionworld.blogspot.com/
http://katy-caterina.blogspot.com/
http://laprincipersadelforum.blogspot.com/
http://www.rossettocioccolato.blogspot.com/
http://teatimedamsbunbury.blogspot.com
http://amelie-emylove.blogspot.com/
www.coopstyle.com
http://myfashioncake.blogspot.com/
http://nelmioangolino.wordpress.com/
http://lizzieinvogueland.blogspot.com
http://www.vanitymel.blogspot.com/
http://barbaracloset.blogspot.com/
http://stefi285.blogspot.com
http://it.privalia.com/blog
http://oliviamariedesiree.blogspot.com
http://myfreechoice.blogspot.com/
http://theredgirlsmile.blogspot.com/

SPRING INSPIRATION - PEACH SHADE

2010-03-20T21:53:00.002+01:00

Today in the country I have seen many peach trees full of flowers.All around was dried but those spots of colour have lighted everything.

Oggiin campagna ho visto i peschi in fiore... Tutto intorno era secco emorto ma quelle macchie di colore hanno illuminato tutto.

Bra & shorts - Gabrielle, net-a-porter.com

Plateau - Kurt Geiger

Pochette - debenhams.com

Bangles - Miss Selfridge

Sunglasses - Lanvin

Bow Headband - Barneys

Powder Blush - Givenchy

Rose Earrings - Miss Selfridge

Party Dress - vintage

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-03-20T13:15:00.002+01:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- Modà fashion community;

- Critical and eco-friendly fashion;

- Milano prét-à-porter: young designer.

H&M - THE GARDEN COLLECTION - OUTFITS

2010-03-16T00:02:00.001+01:00

Here some outfits with H&M Garden Collection items.

Ecco alcune proposte outfit realizzate con i capi della Garden Collection di H&M.

H&M - THE GARDEN COLLECTION

2010-03-15T21:02:00.006+01:00

As I promised, here the Garden Collection by H&M. Mini-dresse, shirts, jacket, shorts, scarves, tops, hairbands, flats and all over flowers. Which are your favourite items? What do you think to buy? I love all them!

Come avevo promesso, ecco i capi della Garden Collection di H&M. Mini-dress, gonne, giacche, shorts, sciarpine, top, fasce e accessori per capelli, ballerine e fiori ovunque. Quali sono i vostri pezzi preferiti? Cosa pensate di acquistare? Io li adoro tutti!

[pictures: courtesy of H&M]

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-03-12T16:34:00.005+01:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- Fashion Jobs: stylist;
- Profashion;

- Oscar 2010: fashion on the red carpet.

H&M - THE GARDEN COLLECTION - LOOKBOOK

2010-03-09T18:05:00.005+01:00

A new collection by H&M for this spring-summer 2010, The Garden Collection, avaliable from this month. Even if it's still so cold, I want to wish upon flowers and colours. And this collection, inspired to nature and 70's hippie style, is the perfect way to feel spring that is coming. All the items are made with organic and recycled materials.

Here some pictures from the lookbook. Very soon, all the pictures with the whole collection and prices.

Ecco una nuova collezione firmata H&M per questa primavera-estate 2010, la Garden Collection, disponibile negli store a partire da questo mese. Anche se è ancora piuttosto freddo, mi piace fermarmi a sognare i fiori ed i colori accesi che indosserò. E questa collezione, ispirata alla natura e allo stile hippie degli anni Settanta, è il modo migliore per sentire la primavera che sta arrivando.

Tutti i capi sono realizzati con materiali organici e riciclati.

Ecco alcune immagini dal lookbook. Presto tutte le immagini dell'intera collezione, completa di prezzi.

[pictures: courtesy of H&M]

STYLE NOTES: INTERVIEW ON MODA'

2010-03-02T19:40:00.005+01:00

Here you can read the complete interview.
A special thanks to Pinella Petronio of Modà.

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-02-25T16:14:00.003+01:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- Tom Binns and Alice in Wonderland jewels;
- London Fashion Week: Burberry fashion show in streaming;
- H&M: new bio beauty;
- Madonna: pop star and fashion designer;
- Margot jewels: spring 2010 collection.

FLOWERS BOMB: A COLOUR SPLASH FROM THE ITALIAN BLOGGERS. GET READY, SPRING IS ON ITS WAY

2010-02-24T20:55:00.005+01:00

A first event organized by Italian Fashion Bloggers.

Floral & Coral di Erica84 with Ermanno Scervino jackets

in this set
Miso Belted Sweet Flower Dress, 25 GBP
SCERVINO SS10/D160C060 001 POLIESTERE TRENCH, 1,030 GBP
RUPERT SANDERSON - DOUBLE BOW PEEP TOE CUT OUT PUMPS, 555 EUR
SAC A RABAT, 850 GBP
Pearl & Ribbon Necklace, $950
Oarz Scarf, 145 EUR
Monsoon Accessorize - Flower Clips. 6,82 EUR

These are links to the other FLOWER BOMB fashion bloggers:

SONIA RYKIEL POUR H&M - MY FAVOURITE ITEMS

2010-02-22T15:00:00.001+01:00

The Sonia Rykiel knittwear collection for H&M is now avaliable in selected shops. Here my favourite items.
And what about yours?

[pictures: courtesy of H&M]

STYLE NOTES: FIRST BIRTHDAY

2010-02-22T13:34:00.001+01:00

It is already a year! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY StyleNotes! Thanks to all designers that worked with me here, to the photographer Sara Cimino and to all my readers.

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-02-19T18:49:00.001+01:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- Sonia Rykiel pour H&M, knittwear collection;
- Shoes of Prey;
- Sodini Bijoux;
- Fashion designers for Haiti.

MY TRIBUTE TO ALEXANDER MC QUEEN (1970-2010)

2010-02-17T18:56:00.001+01:00

[pictures: style.it]

SONIA RYKIEL POUR H&M - LOOKBOOK PART 2

2010-02-17T17:47:00.001+01:00

[pictures: nitrolicious.com]

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-02-12T20:16:00.001+01:00

This are my new articles on Solostyle of this week:

- Zara Man Collection for spring-summer 2010;
- The new Burberry boutique in Venice;
- Fashion jobs: personal shopper.

ME ON SPRAY STYLE MAGAZINE 5

2010-02-09T13:09:00.002+01:00

Dear readers, I am very proud to comunicate to you that my new articles on Spray Style Magazine (february - march 2010) are now published. The first one is "StyleZoom - Bianca Brandolini d'Adda" and the other is "Spray Job", an article with interview to a personal shopper from Torino: Barbara Boeris. Here you can read them, on pages 7 and 34-35.

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-02-04T13:22:00.001+01:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- Clothing: winter with style;
- Le Chou Chou bijoux;
- Longchamp bags by Kate Moss.

TREND ALERT - KEYS AND KEYHOLE

2010-02-02T19:20:00.001+01:00

A very particular trend shown during the aw 2009-2010 fashion shows, specially on D&G and Alexander McQueen catwalks: accessories with keys or keyholes. Bags and shoes, but also charms on necklaces and bracelets by Tiffany & Co.

Here some other items: D&G accessories and Juicy Couture or Fossil jewels.

KEY & KEYHOLE: ACCESSORIES di Erica84 su Polyvore.com

articoli in questo set
D&G Dolce & Gabbana - DB0994 E1683 (Variante/Abbinata) - Bags and..., $2,000
D&G Dolce & Gabbana - DB0980 E4755 (Bordeaux/Oro) - Bags and Luggage, $1,000
D&G Dolce & Gabbana - DC1224 E4754 (Nero) - Accessories, $240
D&G Dolce & Gabbana - DJ0012 E7569 (Nero/Moro) - Jewelry, $200

KEY & KEYHOLE: JEWELS di Erica84 contenente Juicy Couture accessories

articoli in questo set
Diane von furstenberg jewellery, 340 GBP
Key Fob, $36
Heart Padlock Stud Earrings, $19
Fossil Key Fobs - Lock Key - Color: Silver - JA2624040, $15
fredflare.com | antique keyhole ring, $10

SONIA RYKIEL POUR H&M - AD CAMPAIGN

2010-02-01T19:45:00.002+01:00

[pictures: thefashionspot.com]

SKI HOLIDAY: FASHION ON THE SNOW

2010-02-01T11:12:00.000+01:00

WINTER HOMEWEAR: GREY AND BLACK

2010-01-28T20:08:00.000+01:00

WINTER INSPIRATION: BLACK AND GREY HOMEWEAR di Erica84 contenente Rocket Dog shoes

articoli in questo set
Forever21.com - Tops - Casual - 2072434671, $20
Corduroy Super Skinny Pants, $13
Rocket Dog Snow Flake - Gray sock, $25
Womens AE Marbled Scarf - Winter Heather Grey, $15
Home Microplush Blanket - Gray : Target, $23

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-01-27T21:37:00.004+01:00

Here my new articles on Solostyle of this week:

- Nahui Ollin: eco-friendly bags;
- H&M Garden Collection for spring 2010;
- Looklet: fashion community;
- Barbie on e-bay for CFDA;
- Zara: spring collection 2010;
- Hermes watches.

SKI HOLIDAY: NAHUI OLLIN BAGS

2010-01-23T13:38:00.001+01:00

During my ski holiday on Dolomiti, a day in Bolzano I have seen these bags: so nice and colorful! The brand is Nahui Olling and the designer is from Mexico.

SONIA RYKIEL POUR H&M - LOOKBOOK PART 1

2010-01-20T12:13:00.002+01:00

A first look of the Sonia Rykiel pour H&M spring 2010 collection which was previewed at the fashion show at Grand Palais in Paris: this is a iconic knitwear and accessories collection for women and girls (1,5 - 8 years old).

This second collection will be launched in around 250 H&M stores on February 20, 2010.

I already have some favourite items. Which are yours?

[pictures: nitrolicious.com]

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-01-20T11:21:00.001+01:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- Valentine's Day: Keys by Tiffany & Co.;
- Valentine's Day: Francesca Villa jewels;
- Valentine's Day: Drica Dias bijoux.

WINTER INSPIRATION: SNOWBOARD HOLIDAY

2010-01-19T10:47:00.001+01:00

WINTER INSPIRATION: SNOWBOARD HOLIDAY di Erica84 contenente Burton

articoli in questo set
Women's Snowboard Jackets | Burton Snowboards, $180
Save on Special Blend Villain Snowboard Pants Black Wild Thang -..., $95
Women's Snowboard Boots | Burton Snowboards, $130
Oakley Goggles, Oakley Wisdom Goggle / Jet Black/Satin Silver Frame...
Burton Blender Snowboard - Women's > Women's Snowboards + Free..., $279

WINTER INSPIRATION: SKI HOLIDAY

2010-01-18T11:02:00.000+01:00

After a week in Dolomiti (Selva Gardena) I am already here. During my ski holiday I have taken notes about fashion styles on the snow. This is the first part of my report.

WINTER INSPIRATION: SKI HOLIDAY di Erica84 contenente Von Zipper accessories

articoli in questo set
WOMEN//Jackets, Shells, & Vests Obermeyer Ski Apparel, $425
WOMEN//Jackets, Shells, & Vests Obermeyer Ski Apparel, $425
WOMEN//Jackets, Shells, & Vests Obermeyer Ski Apparel, $425
Nikita Spacecake Pant - Women's : Ski & Snowboard Pants > Women's..., $129
Von Zipper Snow Shop - Womens - Chakra Skull Candy Goggle, $180

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-01-16T11:09:00.001+01:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- DoDo Collections by Pomellato Jewels;

- Wallpapers by Vivienne Westwood;

- Tommy Hilfiger Watches aw 09-10.

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2010-01-07T16:05:00.002+01:00

Here my new articles on Solostyle of this week:

- Winter sales in Milan;

- My MomaBoma accessories: bags and wallets;

- The first nail polish collection by American Apparel.

SWEET LITTLE GIFTS FOR EPIPHANY

2010-01-06T07:50:00.001+01:00

They seems real sweets, candies and fruit cakes but they are special jewels and bijoux, lip gloss, and then also shoes, bags; socks and lingerie wrapped up in delicious cupcakes.

1 - Apres Midi; 2 - Sweet & Co.; 3- MiniStyle; 4 - Juicy Couture; 5 - Sweet & Co.

1 - Apres Midi; 2 - Café Press; 3 - Dorothy Perkins; 4 - Target; 5 - JenniPie.

WINTER INSPIRATION: MY NEW YEAR'S EVE LOOK

2010-01-04T15:20:00.001+01:00

MY NEW YEAR'S EVE LOOK di Erica84 contenente Steve Madden shoes

articoli in questo set
H&M Shop Online Dress
Steve Madden Regaal Heel - Black Suede, $100
Dune Diamanté Clutch, 27 GBP
Lola Rose Black Agate Semi Precious Stone Faceted Disc Earrings With..., $117
Beaded Corsage Necklace, 30 GBP

And what about yours?

CHRISTMAS 2009 IN MILAN

2010-01-03T19:13:00.003+01:00

All pictures by Sara Cimino

WINTER INSPIRATION: NEW YEAR'S EVE LOOKS

2009-12-31T01:53:00.001+01:00

WINTER INSPIRATION: NEW YEAR'S EVE LOOK di Erica84 su Polyvore.com

articoli in questo set
H&M Black Chiffon Ruffled Tank Top
H&M Shop Online
H&M Shop Online
H&M Gold Bracelet
H&M Shop Online

WINTER INSPIRATION: NEW YEAR'S EVE LOOK di Erica84 contenente Miss Selfridge

articoli in questo set
Purple Satin Strapless Dress, 50 GBP
Jayden Ankle Boots, $198
Stud Lightening Clutch Black, 20 GBP
Renee's 2 Ct Jet Black Princess Cut CZ Stud Earrings, $25
Black Flower Clasp Belt, 12 GBP

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2009-12-31T00:36:00.003+01:00

This are my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- New Year's Eve look: H&M Winter Party Collection;

- New Year's Eve look: Christmas Collection by Miss Selfridge;

- Carlottina Lab creations.
- Hugo Boss Watches - Winter Collection 2010.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU FROM STYLE NOTES

2009-12-25T11:53:00.000+01:00

SHOPPING GUIDE CHISTMAS 2009 - LAST MINUTE FASHION GIFTS

2009-12-23T16:54:00.000+01:00

These are really the last days to buy a gift for our parents and friends. Here some ideas for a last minute fashion gift.

1 - Sonia Rykiel pour H&M; 2 - H&M; 3 - Dodo; 4 - Armani Watches; 5 - Miu Miu; 6 - H&M.

1 - "Fashionistas I met and liked", Archie Grand The Notebook Corporation; 2 - Dvd "September Issue"; 3 - Emma Travet, "Voglio scrivere per Vanity Fair"; 4 - Cinzia Felicetti, "Più bella con i tuoi colori. Master di eleganza per principesse"; 5 - Prada book; 6 - Candance Bushnell, "The Carrie Diaries".

1 - Lola Marc Jacobs; 2 - In case of love, Pupa; 3 - Flower Bomb, Viktor & Rolf; 4 - H&M.

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2009-12-23T15:41:00.005+01:00

Here some special links about this Christmas, on SoloStyle. They are all my italian articles.

Fashion gifts:

- JenniPie lingerie;

- The new Moon Boot;

- Accessories by Sweet & Co;

- Collana with Name;

- Fashion DVD;

How to dress:

- The perfect mise for this Christmas;

- New Year's Eve look: Topshop Christmas 2009 Collection, by Kate Moss;

- New Year's Eve look: H&M Winter Party Collection;

- New Year's Eve look: Christmas Collection by Miss Selfridge;

SONIA RYKIEL POUR H&M - COLLECTION + SHOP IN MILAN

2009-12-22T21:25:00.000+01:00

From the 5th of december in H&M shops all over the world, this lingerie collection is still avaliable in some of them. For example in Milan: here some pictures of glass-shops.

picture by Sara Cimino

This are some of the items by Sonia Rykiel pour H&M.

Sonia Rykiel pour H&M - black and pink di Erica84 contenente Sonia Rykiel shoes

Sonia Rykiel pour H&M - black di Erica84 contenente Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel pour H&M - pink di Erica84 contenente Sonia Rykiel

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2009-12-17T13:15:00.001+01:00

These are my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- Christmas 2009: fashion DVD;
- Sephora make-up collection by Tarina Tarantino;
- Christmas 2009: necklaces with name.

ME ON SPRAY STYLE MAGAZINE 4

2009-12-12T20:20:00.006+01:00

Today I am very proud to comunicate to you, my dear readers, that my new articles on Spray Style Magazine (december 2009 - january 2010) are now published. The first one is "StyleZoom - Scarlett Johansson" and the other is "Spray Job", an interview to a talented fashion photographer from Paris: Flavia Raddavero. Here you can read them, on pages 11 and 16-17. Then, on page 5 you can read a short presentation about me (Erica Ventura).

If you want to read the other fashion job interviews or the celebrity style articles on Spray, here the links:

- Spray, june-july 2009. "StyleZom-Michelle Obama" on page 14 and "Nineteen74" on pages 46-47;

- Spray, august-sept. 2009. "StyleZoom-Sarah J. Parker" on page 14 and "SprayJob-Fashion Stylist" on pages 10-11;

- Spray, oct.-nov. 2009. "StyleZoom-Kate Moss" on pages 10-12 and "SprayJob-Fashion Editor" on pages 26-27.

Which is your favourite?

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2009-12-10T20:36:00.001+01:00

Here my new articles on Solostyle of this week:

- My Very Nice necklace;
- Christmas 2009: the new MoonBoot;
- Learn about style with Carla and Enzo.

MY VERY NICE NECKLACE

2009-12-10T20:25:00.001+01:00

Dear readers, after so many days without updating Style Notes finally I am here again. I have been unhealthy but now I feel better.

During this period I have recieved my jewel ordered on VeryNice web site. I have choosen a "very nice" silver necklace with a round boule black glazed. The package was also nice. Here some pictures and here my italian articles published on Solostyle.it about Very Nice collection. Take a look: there are also many beautiful rings, bracelets and earrings.

mod. Round Boule Soft necklace - Very Nice

package - Very Nice

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2009-12-02T10:56:00.004+01:00

Here my last articles on SoloStyle:

- JenniPie: Le petit four lingerie;

- Lacoste watches autumn-winter 2009-2010.

TREND ALERT - POLKA TIGHTS

2009-12-01T13:40:00.001+01:00

Flicking trought the pages of an old fashion magazines (Grazia - Italiy - september 2001) I've noticed this picture from the Louis Vuitton autumn-winter 2001-2002 ad campaign. Those polka dot tights have attracted my attention because similar items have been showed during the autumn-winter 2009-2010 fashion shows on the catwalks by many fashion designer, such as Balenciaga, Emanuel Ungaro and Ruffian.

Polka dot in black ton sur ton, silver on black or on colours. But this trend hs obained also a certain popularity to the new fashion icon all over the world: the fashion bloggers. Cherry Blossom has weared polka dot and little hearts tights (Tabio) in some pictures on her blog, showing a particular 80's mood. My Daily Style shows little dots tights (Wolford) in a retrò-chic outfit and the italian L'arma(dio) del delitto shows other little dots (Zara).

So this fashion trend has come back. Do you like it?

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2009-11-30T12:11:00.001+01:00

Here my last articles on SoloStyle:

- Shirley Temple, the new fashion icon for Atelier Fix Design;
- White Gallery: the first luxury lifestyle store in Italy;
- Valentino: from fashion world to the cinema.

AW 09-10 - LIKE A PEACOCK

2009-11-27T12:41:00.002+01:00

After the peacock print that we saw during the last spring in Matthew Williamson for H&M collection, in this autumn-winter 2009-2010 fashion show some designer presented items with this particular pattern: Giambattista Valli, Cynthia Steffe, Milly by Michelle Smith.

You can wear a mini- or a long peacock printed dress with plain accessories or just some peacock accessories (shoes, bags and jewels) with plain clothing to give a touch of this particular style to your mise. I love these outfits in gold and black and in turquoise. And you?

AW 09-10 - LIKE A PEACOCK: GOLD by Erica84 featuring Forever21 jewelry

Items in this set:
AX Paris tunic, 28 GBP
Report Signature shoes, $160
Vivre.com clutch, $1,495
Forever21 bracelet, $5.80
Forever21 earrings, $4.80

AW 09-10 - LIKE A PEACOCK: TURQUOISE by Erica84 featuring Forever21

Items in this set:
Forever21 dress, $25
Paris Hilton shoes, $95
Valentino clutch
FOSSIL bracelet, $65
Nyandcompany.com necklace, $25

LA PERLA: 9 YEARS WITH STYLE

2009-11-26T18:28:00.001+01:00

The La Perla online boutique celebrates 9 years with Style. For you it is a special occasion. If you buy something on the website before the 30th of November there will be a special gift for you:

- for a purchase superior to 200€ La Perla will donate you an elegant silk case for your lingerie;

- for a purchase inferior to 200€ La Perla will donate you a seductive lace garter;

- free shipping for purchases superior to 120€ (the shipping is avaliable all over the Europe).

Very important: during the purchase you have to insert the promo-code "COMPLE9".

HOW TO DRESS - NEW YEAR'S EVE

2009-11-26T12:21:00.003+01:00

Some days ago one of my readers, Emanuela from Italy, asked me to suggest her some outfits for the New Year's Eve. The party will be in a restaurant with some friends and after the dinner there will be the possibility to dance.

The occasion is very particular so I'd like to suggest her something elegant and surely sparling; but she is also very young and she is very sensitive to cold, so I've created also an outfit with skinny trousers, even if I think that the perfect mise for this occasion would be a mini dress, heels, clutch.

Which one of these outfit do you think is the most suitable for a New Year's Eve party?

NEW YEAR'S EVE - BLACK AND GOLD by Erica84 featuring Mulberry bags

Items in this set:
Shop.hm.com dress
Shop.hm.com shoes
Mulberry clutch, 295 GBP
Liberty.co.uk scarf, 560 GBP
Shop.hm.com earrings

NEW YEARS'S EVE - GREE AND BLACK by Erica84 featuring Lara Bohinc bags

Items in this set:
Shop.hm.com dress
Shop.hm.com sandals
Lara Bohinc clutch, 380 GBP
Shop.hm.com glove
Shop.hm.com hair accessories

NEW YEAR'S EVE - BLACK AND BLUE by Erica84 featuring Halston clutches

Items in this set:
Oasis blouse, 5 GBP
Shop.hm.com top
Hussein Chalayan jeans, 285 EUR
Rock & Republic shoes, $275
Halston clutch, $1,395

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2009-11-26T12:09:00.001+01:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- Customize your bag on Longchamp.com;
- UGG boots from Australia;
- Carrie Bradshaw's diary.

AW 09-10 - FRANCESINE

2009-11-25T07:00:00.002+01:00

Brogues trend (well known as "francesine" in italian) is still one my favourite shoes trend for this autumn-winter 2009-2010. I love them both classic and open-toe, black and coloured but always laced-up and with 12cm heels. They are perfect in every occasion with mini-dresses or skinny jeans.

And you, how do you match them?

FRANCESINE 2 by Erica84 featuring Gucci shoes

Items in this set:

Lanvin boots, $520
Gucci boots, $850
Dolce & Gabbana boots, 364 GBP
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti boots, 362 GBP
Giuseppe Zanotti boots, 514 GBP

FRANCESINE by Erica84 featuring Max Studio shoes

Items in this set:
Valentino boots, $795
L.A.M.B. boots, $200
Max Studio boots, $162
Red Herring boots, 26 GBP
Wild Diva shoes, $28

MAMA'S CLOSET - VINTAGE BIJOUX

2009-11-24T13:33:00.000+01:00

Looking around in my mother's closet I've found many interesting things: these are some vintage bijoux that she bought in different street-markets in many italian cities during the 90's and the last years of 80's.

What do you think about them? Do you think is possible to wear them, for examples, mixed with clothing in retrò style?

AUTUMN INSPIRATION: PURPLE SATIN DRESS

2009-11-23T19:04:00.004+01:00

AUTUMN INSPIRATION: PURPLE SATIN DRESS by Erica84 featuring Miss Selfridge

Items in this set:
Miss Selfridge dress, 32 GBP
Rupert Sanderson boots, 845 GBP
Miu Miu clutch, $510
1928 earrings, $28
TopShop bracelet, 4 GBP

AW 09-10 - BAROQUE PRINCESS

2009-11-23T13:58:00.003+01:00

Clothing and accessories in Baroque or Renaissance style: this is one of the most particular trend for this autumn-winter 2009-2010. Drapery, loose sleeves, gold arabesques and frills on dresses made in plush fabrics, such as brocade and damask, to become a princess just for a day.

Here some cheeper outfits.

AW 09-10 - BAROQUE PRINCESS by Erica84 featuring Forever21

Items in this set:
Shop.hm.com dress
Forever21 skirt, $23
Luella clutch, 399 GBP
Lockheart tote bag
Shop.hm.com earrings

AW 09-10 - BAROQUE PRINCESS by Erica84 featuring Prada bags

Items in this set:
Dolcegabbana.com shoes, 580 EUR
Prada clutch, 400 GBP
Shop.hm.com ring
Shop.hm.com bracelet
Shop.hm.com

MY GIULIELLO BY GIULIA BOCCAFOGLI

2009-11-20T14:45:00.000+01:00

This is my Giuliello (Waves Collection - Le Calle earrings - leather and silver 925) by Giulia Boccafogli. I love my new earrings! Colours, shape, materials. I can't wait to wear them! They are perfect to give a particular and fanciful touch also in a very basic outfit.

Do you like them?

picture by Erica Ventura

LONDON CALLING: SHOPPING IN HARRODS - MATTHEW WILLIAMSON AND MARC JACOBS

2009-11-18T17:11:00.001+01:00

picture: Harrods.com

During my trip in London last summer I went to take a look in Harrods. All was very sparkling and wonderful but I loved more to go shopping in street-markets (such as Portobello, Camden Town or Coven Garden) where I can find particular and vintage items, and also in particular shops in Regent Street - Oxford Street, where I found brands that in Italy doesn't exist.

However, my favourite stands in Harrods were in woman fashion and accessories section: in particular Marc Jacobs and Matthew Williamson.

picture by Erica Ventura

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2009-11-18T16:47:00.002+01:00

Here my new articles on Solosyle of this week:

- Bjorn Borg: the brand form Sweden now in Milan;
- Zara November Collection 2009;
- Brangelina: designer for Asprey.

GIULIELLI BY GIULIA BOCCAFOGLI - WAVES COLLECTION

2009-11-17T12:12:00.002+01:00

Some days ago the jewel designer Giulia Boccafogli has shown her new Waves Collection during an exposition in a concept store in Milan, LIVELLO 16. So I had the possibility to know her: she is very nice and kind. And her jewels are really wonderful! Specially this last collection.

Here some pictures of it.

Waves Collection - PINWHEEL EARRINGS

Waves Collection - LE CALLE NECKLACE and FLAMES EARRINGS

Waves Collection - WAVES NECKLACE

Waves Collection - LE CALLE NECKLACE, FLAMES EARINGS, MAKI BRACELET and WAVES PIN

Waves Collection - TECNO MAKI NECKLACE

Waves Collection - MAKI BRACELET ELECTRIC BLUE

There were also the other collection by Giulia Boccafogli. Here some pictures of my favourite items.

Essenza Collection

Silk Shapes Collection - Necklace

Silk Shapes Collection - Earrings

[pictures by Erica Ventura]

JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M - 14/11/09 LAUNCH ALL OVER THE WORLD

2009-11-16T13:10:00.001+01:00

Hong Kong

Rome

Bruxelles

Paris

JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M - ACCESSORIES IN MILAN

2009-11-16T12:18:00.001+01:00

picture by Sara Cimino

shop: H&M, piazza S. Babila, Milan (Italy)

THANKS TO - GIULIA BOCCAFOGLI

2009-11-13T09:00:00.009+01:00

[...]

Here you can find my interview to Giulia Boccafogli

JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M - WHERE TO SHOP

2009-11-13T08:00:00.004+01:00

Finally tomorrow the H&M collection by Jimmy Choo will be avaliable in selected stores.

In Italy you will find it in Milano, Roma, Bologna, Firenze and Bari. All over ther world: Vienna, Bruxelles, Paris, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Nice, Marseille, Berlin, Hannover, Prague, Helsinki, Oslo, Amsterdam, Atene, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow and many others.

Here you can find the the complete list with addresses.

I will go to take a look... and you, what would you like to buy?

JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M - VIDEO WITH TAMARA MELLON

2009-11-12T13:37:00.003+01:00

Here you can find all the informations, video and pictures about Jimmy Choo collection for H&M:

- Jimmy Choo for H&M - part 1;
- Jimmy Choo for H&M - part 2;
- Jimmy Choo for H&M - My favourite items;
- Jimmy Choo for H&M - Promotional video + how to buy;
- Jimmy Choo for H&M - Ad Campaign;
- Jimmy Choo for H&M - Ad Campaign 2.

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2009-11-12T13:25:00.001+01:00

These are my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- The new make-up;
- How to change your lookin cheep markets;
- The Prada book.

JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M - AD CAMPAIGN 2

2009-11-10T19:38:00.001+01:00

As the day of the collection launch is very near, here more images of the Jimmy Choo for H&M ad campaign releases.

[pictures: h&m.com]

AW 09-10 - JEWELS: MACRO NECKLACES

2009-11-10T08:00:00.004+01:00

Another of my favourite trend for this season is macro jewels. Specially necklaces. You can find them in many different styles (trendy, chic, rock, art&craft) in many shops, such as Banana Republic, French Connection, Monsoon, H&M, Primark but also by luxury brands as Marni, Vera Wang and Lanvin.

AW 09-10 - OVERSIZE NECKLACES: BLACK, GOLD AND SILVER by Erica84 featuring Vera Wang jewelry

Items in this set:
Lanvin necklace, 1.480 EUR
Vera Wang necklace, $850
Marni necklace, 660 GBP
Brownsfashion.com necklace, 605 GBP
LEE ANGEL necklace, $365

AW 09-10 - OVERSIZE NECKLACES: ROMANTIC MOOD by Erica84 featuring Monsoon accessories

Items in this set:
BoBijou necklace, 1,900 GBP
Marni necklace, $1,065
Charmandchain.com necklace, $900
MARQUIS & CAMUS necklace, $595
Monsoon necklace, 12 GBP

AW 09-10 - OVERSIZE NECKLACES: ETHNIC CHIC by Erica84 featuring French Connection accessories

Items in this set:
Tory Burch necklace, $395
Jewelry.hsn.com necklace, $170
Banana Republic necklace, $150
Banana Republic necklace, $36
French Connection necklace, 25 GBP

LONDON CALLING: SHOPPING ON PRET-A-PORTOBELLO.COM

2009-11-09T01:06:00.003+01:00

Pret-a-portobello is a virtual fashion market on the net, dedicated to selling fashion and accessories direct from the world famous Portobello Road and other fashion markets as the ones in Camden Town, Covent Garden and Brick Lane.
With it you don’t have to worry about the crowds or bad weather. You can have direct access to the great new design talent from London directly to your home.

These are some outfits with items from Pret-a-Portobello.com.

Sparkling Glam. A really unique design by Blush, this triangle print dress is perfect for this season over tights or leggings. It can be worn also with a belt. You can combine it with this fantastic leather bag from Sarah-Jane B, that can be worn in two ways: long across the body or double the chain to wear short over the shoulder. I suggest also a shiwy gold headband by Talullah Tu. Just put on some hight heels and you are ready to go!

Blue Nights. This gorgeous dress by Jarlo is the perfect addition to your A/W wardrobe! The fabric drapes beautifully around the front, and the art deco belt adds the perfect touch of glamour. Team with blue jewels by Talullah Tu (ring and bracelet that also meet this season's big trends - chunky jewellery and bold colours) and a Leonie Saliba wallet as small clutch, with multiple zipped pockets.

Black Chic. This black dress with a glitter top by Kushion is perfect to be combined with the amazing big flower headband from Sido: perfect for every special event. So easy to wear but so eyecatching, you won't fail to get noticed! Just add a simple bracelet such as this by Goldie London and a fabulous supersoft snakeskin print clutch by Torula, that can give a more trendy touch on the classic bag. Large enough to fit everything a girl needs on a night out.

Trench Coat Style. Keep right on trend with this wonderful Dahlia military-style coat (I love it from the first time I've seen it in the Dahlia shop glass in London)!! This cotton fabric is so perfect for layering over jumpers and knits this Autumn/Winter. A seriously chic piece, you can wear with almost anything. I suggest a gorgeous oversized corsage by Sido to glam up the outfit and a PVC shopper by Mo Bacchus.

GIULIELLERIA BY GIULIA BOCCAFOGLI

2009-11-05T13:06:00.008+01:00

After a break of some months, I want to start again to publish my interviews to fashion and accessories designers.
This time I interview Giulia Boccafogli, a 29 years old architect, born and grown up in Bologna (Italy). After the degree in 2006 she started to create very particolar jewels as a second job.
She has taken part in many events, special occasions and fashion shows creating collections inspirited to particular themes.

- Which are your favourite fashion designer and why?
- I have not one favourite designer because I prefer to find the beauty in each creation. Then my style is quite changeable. But if I have to choose someone in particolar, I’ve loved the last year Prada collection. I like so much also Anna Sui and her folk-romantic style, and the elegance of Alberta Ferretti. I like also young designers and handmade items by Cinzia Ornato, Silvia Mazzoli, Vivian Lorca and Drica Dias.
I love to mix griffes and no brand clothes, also bought in street markets during my trips in India, Thailandia and Australia.

- How and when did your passion for fashion start?
- I’ve always loved creativity on fashion acccessories. The specific passion for jewels was born 10 years ago but just in last 4 years it has became a job.

- What do you create?
- I create jewels called “Giulielli” (as my name, Giulia). I have created six collections with different materials such as linoleum, silver, steel, semi-precious stones, mother-of-pearls, copper, silk, vintage buttons: Fragranza, Essenza, Multipop, Silk Shapes, Spezia and Minimal Chic.

- How do you describe your collections?
- I think that the perfect definition for my creations is “ductile”. I don’t want to choose one single style. Every single jewel is carefully made, well-framed and colourful.

- How do your creations come into existence?
- My creations always come into existence for a specific project. At the base of it there is an inspiration that can come from the pictures of a trip, or also from the problem of how to use a specific material. Sometimes far places inspire me; other times some tipe of materials, also unusual for jewels.

You can see all the collections by Giulia Boccafogli on her web site or on her blog.

In Italy, you can buy her creations in some shops:

BOLONDON - via Santo Stefano 12/a, Bologna

MATTA E GOLDONI - via delle Moline 1-C, Bologna

CONFEZIONI PARADISO - via dell'Inferno 12, Bologna

FASHION STREET - Via Ronco Maruni 28, San Lazzaro di Savena (Bologna)

LIVELLO 16 - via dell'Aprica 16, Milano

PANPEPATO - via Solari 2/A, Milano

LITTLE BLACK DRESS - via S.Agostino 5, Caserta

SALLY - Corso Vittorio Emanuele 9, Noto (SR)

LE PREZIOSE - vicolo del Campanile 2, Sassari

VERY SOON I WILL SHOW YOU HER NEW COLLECTION!! HERE ON STYLE NOTES!

ME ON SOLOSTYLE.IT

2009-11-04T12:56:00.002+01:00

Here my new articles on SoloStyle of this week:

- VeryNice jewels;
- Mulberry bags for Apple;
- Make-up tutorials.

JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M - AD CAMPAIGN

2009-11-04T11:20:00.010+01:00