Bags and the girl
There’s a specific time of the year I almost shiver at the thought of — and that is Summer. Yes, not all Italian women love the heat, and I am definitely one of them. Born in January and naturally blessed with very low blood pressure (55/90 on average), the higher the temperature rises, the worse … Read more
You don’t need a designer budget to achieve effortless Mediterranean elegance. I’ve curated a Positano-inspired capsule wardrobe that fits into a carry-on—and looks like it stepped off a yacht in Capri. Me wearing one of my most beloved summer items: the khaki tailored shorts with front pleated details. Super comfortable, versatile, and chic. You know … Read more
You know how the most enduring expressions often carry a deeper truth? In Italy, one of the most well-known sayings is “Sei nato con la camicia”—literally, “you were born with the shirt.” It’s used to describe someone who is particularly lucky. And yet, there’s something about that expression that feels especially relevant when we talk … Read more
There was a time when I had absolutely no idea how to wear leopard print — in fact, I looked at it with a rather suspicious eye. Unlike most of my friends and colleagues, I was born and raised in a small village in Tuscany, where bold prints like these were worn almost exclusively by … Read more
There’s a question I’ve been asked more than once over the years, but recently it came up again in the most natural way — over a simple family conversation. A few days ago, my cousin’s wife, who is Ukrainian, looked at me and asked:“How do you Italian — and French — women always manage to … Read more
One of my favourite tomboy looks. White shirt by @marcopolo, red wool jumper is a made-in-Italy vintage piece (unbranded), large tan leather belt by @carollparis, lighr wash jeans by @carelabel, camel wool jacket by @mango, camel leather derbies by @ilbuttero, leather crossbody bag by @aignermunich. Jeans are one of the most reliable pieces in any … Read more
The beauty of a good pair of denim is undeniable. A stiff cotton white t-shirt paired with blue jeans? Timeless. Effortless. Reliable. But what if we want to go a step further?Because, let’s be honest, we don’t live in a twelve-month-summer country — and wandering around in just a t-shirt for half the year isn’t … Read more
In this article, I’ll walk you through how I approach Spring fashion trends as a woman over 40 — which ones I embrace, which ones I skip, and how to decide what actually works for a polished, real-life wardrobe. Why Spring Fashion Trends Feel Overwhelming After 40 Mentioning every single trend, season after season, straight … Read more
Quiet luxury aesthetic, with wool tailored trousers, burgundy structured leather bag and velvet blazer. Credits: @pinterest You May Think You Know Italian Luxury Three summers ago, in the quiet square of Piazza della Gogna in Marciana — a small medieval village on Elba Island, where I now live — I met a man who quietly … Read more
✨ Because great outfits often start from the ground up. ✨ In this article, you’ll find: 24 stylish yet comfortable outfit ideas built around flats that truly work for women over 40 Loafers, derbies, oxfords and ballerinas, styled in a way that feels modern, wearable and never frumpy Real-life inspiration, not runway fantasy — outfits … Read more
