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Terracruda Winery - Spumante Brut Rosé

This is the spumante brut I like to drink when in the Marche province for Vacations. We found it by chance while wandering among the hills between Pesaro and Urbino. Everything is set up in my little garden to taste it at its best: the right flutes and shabby chic table cloths and accessories

"Marche Wines DOC and IGT from Cantina Terracruda born in one of the most picturesque areas of the Province of Pesaro and Urbino. Cellar in Fratterosa. Grapes are vinified to ensure the quality of a wine without compromise. Fine wines that are born in a territory to be discovered between the Montefeltro and the sea" from the web site
http://www.terracruda.it/en/

If you visit the Cellar, you will be surprised to see how everything is simply enchanting. There is a little tasting corner on the main hill dominating the valley, where you can comfortably taste the wide variety of etiquettes produced and contemplate the landscape from the ample window with a magnificent view.

My new Chie Mihara's Dubi Red shoes

Thank you again Chie for these spectacular, stunning, adorable shoes. They are super comfortable with the hidden plateau, which makes the shoes even more elegant with the addition of the adorning  ribbon in evidence. As it might be noticed, my purchases are almost of the past seasons. My being "on fashion" these times has acquired a different meaning. I believe I am more up to date buying,by saving, the past seasons models at half-price, more than anticipating the fashion mood by buying new models and this for each brand I love. This is all many of us can afford. And, you will be surprised to discover that with Chie Mihara's models, we are always on fashion!

British trend at Portobello's

Portobello road. Rainy day in London, wet as usual, even if in May. No way to walk in a jungle of open umbrellas and to shelter from rain, I came across a stand full of gaiters. I was so curious, as I had not seen them around for ages and not of this kind, that asked to try them on. I was enthusiastic of the effect on my legs so that I decided to get the ones in this pic. How British! 

Autumn Outfit in green: Zara dress, Borini open-toe suede shoes and vintage eco fur

Zara seems to have its models cut on real women curves. I am so proud I can wear a 38 that I even dared purchase a pencil dress. It renders the figure slim and shaped. It is so easy with a dress, you just need to add few details which will give elegance and embellish this simple item. I chose a vintage fur, found at Brick  Lane Market, http://www.visitbricklane.org, and a pair of leather gloves, same camel color.

Balmain opentoe rockish

Winter Suit: restyled Chanel like jacket, black trousers and yellow pump shoes

I had been looking for a pair of yellow shoes for months... These are ochre, more than yellow and perfectly match the outfit put together on a rainy day. Pollini brand, with 2 cm plateau and 2 cm heels.
I found them on www.yoox.com and it was not that easy to find them as it seems that this color is not one of those on fashion for the winter season 2013/2014.
The jacket, Twin-set brand, is a Chanel like one, only, more resembling a studded leather jacket. Detail in the pic below, the marquetry with  flowery black lace which you can hide with a zip. Trousers are Gold Case, crepe for a high waist model with folds on the the front. Perfect outfit to go to work, elegant  with the classic white shirt and nonchalant.

Ice Tropez and Saint Tropez shopping

What a surprise! Driving with hot weather towards Saint Tropez, we noticed a lovely vignoble along the way and decided to stop to have a rest, hoping to find some refreshments there.  We were right, the nice guys of what we thought to be a bistro and was instead a Vinery show room, suggested their new product, ICE TROPEZ. It is a delicious cocktail made of Rosé wine and white peach flavor,  the best to drink in Cote d' Azur. It reminded me of Bellini di Cipriani, our famous Italian drink, created in Venice. 

The windows of the shops in Saint Tropez are originally assembled with stunning furniture elements, however I could not find anything special or trendy for the summer season. The gipsy like fashion is evergreen, no matter if you are a princess or a waitress, gitane you have to dress ! You might wish to check what is really on fashion on Pure, the ultra posh Saint Tropez magazine http://www.pure-saint-tropez.fr

Dolce&Gabbana eye shadow quad - Femme Fatale

Could you think of a more exclusive make up than the Dolce&Gabbana one? Luxury object in your clutch for glamourous events. There are more than 16 combinations available to be selected. The nuance I chose for me is Femme Fatale. The most suitable one for a dark-eyed woman. It intensifies your look and enhances your charme. Maybe because you are aware you are wearing Monica Bellucci's make up? For sure you will have something in common with her, after you will have purchase this beauty object.

English Breakfast - Twinings

There is nothing better than a cup of tea, especially if the tea bag is a Twinings special blend selection. Some of the winter limited edition, among them Rose Garden, my favorite. For a  tea on fashion!

Christmas Gifts Tiffany La Duree Macarons and Crisis

That's the Tiffany's Christmas Tree at Excelsior, the prestigious mall for those rich people living in Milan, who can afford purchasing there. I could take pics, at least. The long queue to get the famous return to Tiffany collection items, in silver, makes these jewels something incredibly precious, even if  not exclusive, as a luxury object should be.
This time I went for macarons: 

you can have six for 14 euro, their delicious flavor lasts for hours in you mind, as if memory was a sixth sense to maintain the perception of the taste. Believe me, it is worth  investing money in the experience of buying La Duree macarons, the sweets boutique most chic in the world. They are exclusive. They come from Paris, fresh and fragrant everyday (yes, I am aware, they are not Km 0, just like the Sacher torte I bought in Bolzan few years ago, that is why, to contribute lowering the impact of CO2 emissions, I have started baking them at home. They will not be french, but you cannot deny they are not original :)

Shopping in Venice and spritz in a Bacaro

                       

What a surprise to find so many stylish shops in Venice! Not only masques and fragile glass objects this time. Wandering along the narrow calli and campielli, in the Accademia's area, just behind the Peggy Guggeneim's museum, I found the stole and the scarf of this pic, together with smaller accessories, like clips and earrings, all made in this boiled wool fabric which can be modelled according to your own taste.

After shopping go to a typical bacaro to have the famous spritz, or prosecco accompanied with the unique finger food (just like the spanish tapas, really similar), we found a really nice one behind the Rialto Bridge area, called Cantina Do Spade in calle do spade 19, San Polo. You cannot miss it.http://www.cantinadospade.it/, we have been told it is one of the oldest in Venice.

Bonya Red - My new Chie Mihara's shoes

I know, we are approaching winter, the coldest season, however I could not resist, I could  not help buying these marvellous sandals., red Christmas I would say!  Just to fight the Crisis, purchased as an exception, as a Christmas present.
At first I had some doubts about the heels, too high for me... However the incredible softness of the sole, fit for my feet, reassured me and I can wear them with nonchalance, at home, waiting for the sun! Thanks again, Chie!

Drink Pink - Champagne

 

On her last trip to France, in the Champagne region, a dear friend of mine noticed this exquisitely dressed bottle. This peculiar suit makes the taste even more delicious. Congrats to the designer who had the idea of dressing the brand like that, as I firmly believe that Champagne is for women, it is now more inviting and provoking so to urge the purchase!! What a trap for a yeasty girl!

UK trend - Hunter boots and skirted coat

That's what I would like to purchase soon, I did not know that MissSelfridge would ship to Italy too. No matter

Maxxi - Architecture on Fashion

A long time ago, my land lady in Canterbury confessed she had never been to the Canterbury Cathedral in her life. I was astonished at that time as I could not think of any roman, for instance, not visiting, just like my land lady,  the main historic monument of Rome: the Colosseum. However I have to admit, I did the same with Maxxi, the National Museum for Contemporary Arts in Rome. I only went there few weeks ago after repeating to myself for more than a year:"It's in Rome, I will go sooner or later..".

Vintage on Fashion - Next Vintage at Belgioioso

Would you happen to open your grandma wardrobe and find among laces and buttons, some awkward dress from the Sixties you could wear now as if it was a unique creation?

Shouldn't you have this occasion, I would suggest that you feel at least this overwhelming emotion at Belgioioso Castle.

From 12 to 15 October there will be held the hugest exhibit/market on Vintage fashion in Italy. I have never been there, however it is really well worth going. You might come back with a good bargain and a extraordinary piece for your closet.

Will post some new pics about my grandma's "collection", mostly clothes that she used to sew for herself, as she was a tailor.

http://www.belgioioso.it/vintage/

Chanel Make-up

If you realise all of a sudden that you cannot afford a Chanel bag, do not be depressed, you could always get a luxury item by buying a Chanel eyeshadow,creamy texture and brush to apply, here in the nuance I prefer, or the most famous rouge noir nail colour,  inimitable, my last purchase.

Borini Shopping in Rome

One of the most popular addresses in Rome for shoes shopping is via dei Pettinari in the heart of Rome, just behind Campo de' Fiori. Borini has been there for ages, always surprising us with stunning original and comfortable models, which incredibly fit women's feet thanks to their reasonable plateau and heels.
Coming along via dei Pettinari last week I stared at the shopping window when I noticed this astonishing shoe. No doubt it is an innovative model, I really appreciate who dares so much.
I am willing to try them on to know if they are as comfortable as all the other Borini's creations!

Cachemire and Wine

Guess what? Even Wine wants a dress which would maintain the right serving degrees. Apparently Cachemire suits this Red wine bottle and this "dress" perfectly fit it!
Can't wait to taste this Rosso Bastardo from Bevagna, Umbria, cradle of Sagrantino.
Birthday present from my dear friend Fred, who might be posting here too, as she as a gift for good taste!