snake charmer

Stefanel cardigan, cashmere sweater, unknown vintage snake belt, McQ skirt, 

Emilio Cavallini tights, Cole Haan pumps, Marni bag

Wearing python print tights is taking a snake print pretty literally: i.e. freaking my man out just a little bit (he hates snakes), but I think they're actually really flattering in a leg-slimming way. Paired with a vintage snake belt and a harem-hem skirt and we're ready to go. Even the sunshine cooperated to warm up the feel of the look.

Photos by Emiliano Sune 

weekend neutral

vintage Versace coat, Missoni knit, Calvin Klein Collection top, 

Pure cashmere scarf, Joe's jeans, Cole Haan pumps, 

Blumarine gloves, Serapian bag

I'm kind of at a loss for what to write about this outfit as it's pretty simple. The jeans are one of my preferred denim labels and seem to fit my shape better than J Brand. As for dressing denim up, I find that adding a pussy-bow top - regardless of textile composition - takes things into more elegant territory.

Photos by Emiliano Sune

3 M's to live by

Malo cashmere sweater coat, Moschino bow belt, 

Marni bag and tights, Cole Haan pumps

Like the old days of Sesame Street would dictate, this outfit is brought to you by the letter 'M' (and the colour aqua!). That and the three starring brands that begin with the letter also happen to be Italian... but of course. The moment I saw these tights it was colour-love even though they are admittedly wild, and the fact that they pick up the same colour in the knit coat is just plain lucky.

On a side note, I'm selling a smaller size (Italian 40) in the Malo coat on ebay if anyone is looking to wrap up in a cashmere dream.

Photos by Emiliano Sune

YSL NYE

Borsalino for Max & Co. hat, vintage YSL silk blouse, Breil necklace, 

Pollini leather jacket, Comme des Garcons for H&M cardigan, 

Red Valentino trousers, Cole Haan pumps, 

Marni handbag, Blumarine gloves 

I wanted to close the year with a dramatic look inspired by the new Saint Laurant collection and using some old Yves Saint Laurant. Wishing everyone a wonderful and exciting start to 2013. 

Photos by Emiliano Sune

pastel snow dream

Vince cashmere and sequin cardigan, vintage ivory stole, Comme des Garcons for H&M shirt, Seiko watch, Maurizio Taiuti sparkle-finish ruffle leather bag, J Brand jeans, Missoni socks, Cole Haan pumps, cashmere hat

We received more snow this weekend and I felt inspired to wear pastel snow-princess-y colours and shapes. I wanted things to seem very 'sugar plum fairy' with ruffles (sleeves + bag), sequins, sheer, fluff and cashmere, anchored in distressed pastel denim. Things seem so dreamy with a thick coating of white and it makes me marvel at how much the temperature changes here from summer to winter - much more than in Victoria BC.

Photos by Emiliano Sune

j'adore. red vintage dior

Vintage Dior coat, Fendi sunnies, old belt, Stefanel trousers, Cole Haan pumps

Feeling quite Christmas-y in this vintage coat. This brings both excitement (Milano is so beautifully and tastefully decorated at this time of year and going for evening walks in the crisp air is a treat) and slight panic as there are a number of things to get ready in the next two weeks. Hoping to bake some gingerbread cookies which will be the first home-made-from-scratch ones that my Italian family has tasted.

Photos by Emiliano Sune

fall drive

Pollini leather jacket, D&G wool dress, Comme des Garcons for H&M shirt,
Missoni stockings, Cole Haan pumps

This look is a little bit school-girl prep but the leather jacket adds a bit of "let's go drive this vintage Fiat 500 to lake Como with the windows down and the heat on" edge. 

Photos by Emiliano Sune

put a bow on it

Vintage Gianni Versace jacket, Ophelie hats bow headband, By Malene Birger top worn as skirt, Emilio Cavallini python tights, Cole Haan suede pumps, Blumarine leather gloves

Another look from the shoot with Liselotte Fleur. I wanted to balance the slightly-oversize double breasted jacket with a girly touch - provided by the bow headband. 

tangerine girly

Come des Garcons for H+M sheer ruffle sleeve blouse, vintage angora crochet dress and cardigan, Emilio Cavallini sheer mint stockings, Cole Haan suede pumps

Last year I was approached by a talented young photographer from Holland who was studying in Milan. I packed a few clothing pieces and met her at the Brera Art Academy. Shooting with her was a pleasure and I think she has a long and brilliant career ahead of her.

Below are two looks, more to come.

Photos by Liselotte Fleur.  http://www.liselottefleur.com

fringe-happy spy dress

One of my favourite fashion movies is Arabesque starring Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren. The outfits are impeccable and every time I watch this film I feel this overwhelming desire to be transported into the storyline of one of these timeless Bond-like spy flicks. This dress, a flawless vintage silk fringed number I found a couple months ago, takes me straight there.