Siena, Street Life, and Sartorialism
There is no better way to peruse this tinkle town than with a good dose of Sienese sartorialism. I couldn’t help but capture this moment on my way to Cortecci. The chatting trio in light of their...
View ArticleThe Life of a Travel Blogger
When the miles grow long and the mediums of possible communication shrink… This is me and my boyfriend (also the amazing webmaster of this blog), Vins, skyping with daddy in Los Angeles from Italy.
View ArticleWhen the Sun Comes out to Play in: Siena, Weather, and Emotions
There’s something about the way I react to weather, to the wind that runs to my face and through my hair, to the laces of sunshine that warm me in their embrace, to the sight of swaying trees and...
View ArticleItaly, Natural Beauty, and No Makeup: My Story
Makeup-less Me As you guys may or may not know, Whole Foods is my holy place, I used to be a Vegan, and I’m always reading labels. But it wasn’t always this way. Here’s my backstory: I grew up living …...
View ArticleLos Angeles, Henri Bendel, and Beauty Sleep
This romantic pair from the Henri Bendel New York collection I picked up while visiting home in Los Angeles. As the ultimate “lusso-lusso” luxury piece for sleep, the eye slip stripes in a dashing...
View ArticleSiena, The Fashion of Food, and Kamut Cupcakes
This cupcake was as scrumptious as it looks, wrapped in a petite paper-twine cup and baked ’till golden. The first bite was heaven, and the second was a jump from cloud nine to ten. The best part is...
View ArticleSiena, Walls, and the Warm Light of a Tuscan Tavern
This afternoon stroll was all about capturing the simple beauty of the walls and walkways which line the medieval town. In every dark crevice is a marvelous story, and a history that cannot be taken...
View ArticleSiena, the City in Spring, and Natural Sunlight
Siena in the Spring can bring not one thing but smiles to its beholders. The natural lighting that streams through my morning window is surreal to me, as are the beams that crackle through the kitchen...
View ArticleStromboli, Sicily, and black sand
Oh the sands of Stromboli, how I miss you so. Your devilish black hue, a perfect compliment to the sun-kissed bronze that the sun lathered my body in. Canoeing in your crystal clear waters with...
View ArticleBackstreet Bari
Reminiscing of your twists and turns, your back ends and your alleyways. Pebble-stoned grounds and pottery plants all over. Graffiti on the yellowing walls, rumbling from the motos echoing in the...
View ArticleBackstreet Bari, Italy
Bari, Italy Reminiscing of your twists and turns, your back ends and your alleyways. Pebble-stoned grounds and pottery plants all over. Graffiti on the yellowing walls, rumbling from the motos echoing...
View ArticleBottega Louie – Downtown LA
Bottega Louie Visiting this gem at the corner of 7th and Grand in Downtown LA has reminded me of all the adventure that really can exist in the city of angels. As a native of Los Angeles, I’ve taken...
View ArticleParis France – Le Marais
paris france Paris at first sight was everything a girl would expect of this city at the age of 15 – of love, of adventure, of the sensualness that captivates its buildings, its people, and even its...
View ArticleGat Rimon, Bimba & Lola – From Paris with love, and lots of pink
Gat Rimon The glorious sunset and this new stash of goodies from Bimba & Lola and Gat Rimon has got me really going. Paris has never looked so good, and I’ve never been as excited to try out the...
View ArticleCeline clutch, Repetto, Sinéquanone – The right kind of rendezvous
celine clutch Today, southern Italy showcased its cooler side so it was time to pull out the oversized boyfriend from the depths of my closet of narnia and splash on a scarf to boot. I’ve decided to...
View ArticleBeauty sleep and beauty stash
John Masters A sleeping beauty aint a cutie without her favorite stash of essentials in tow. For me – and my lion mane – that means lots of rich oils and natural creams. As you guys may or may not …...
View ArticleRomantesque
This flirtatiously flowly dress has got me all spun up. It was a find that I bought while in Bari a few months ago and still can’t get my mind off of. Considering the more romantic nature of this...
View ArticleIs this love? – Phillip Lim, Gat Rimon, & Gladiators
Phillip Lim More like, is this even a question? When it comes to Phillip Lim, Gat Rimon, and these euro gladiator flats, I am head-over-heels. The Lim top is made of a fluffy, light cashmere, which is...
View ArticleAll hail Helmut Lang – Metallic and Sheer
helmut lang sheer asymmetrical top The most flowy and fabulous sheer piece I own is probably this one by Helmut Lang. With a fun set of bat-wings and a draping silhouette, it’s pretty much all I could...
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