Insta-Files: Versace, Versace, Versace, Versace.

This makes me so happy. File as: only Donatella. Brava.


[Video via: Chiara Ferragni's Instagram]

Bath Time.

Acting as a one woman incubus for the viral plague (JK, but not really; *sniffle*) I've spent a considerable amount of time these past few days going back and forth to my bathroom (why I don't just bring the tissue box into my room, I'm still not sure) and let's just say after too many hours of that combined with a massive Pin Binge, I had an epiphany about my home priorities. Here goes: the majority of my day is spent at work (not perusing Instagram all day) and the little time that I am at home, it's spent either in the bathroom or at my vanity getting ready in the morning, or taking a deliciously long bath or shower before I crawl into bed. Now, that's a lot of time in my minuscule excuse for a bathroom (hey, it has a window!) so what's the harm on splurging on a bathroom accessory that makes everything that much more lovely? Enter: the Missoni bath towel. You will be mine someday, and you will love whatever bathroom I put you in. File as Italian dreams.


[Image via: These people's home. Jerks.]

Rome, Sweet Rome.

Word has it that Fendi will be funding the much-needed restoration of the Trevi Fountain, and I for one and supes excited that the brand has decided to step it up (see Tod's and the Colosseum last year.) I know everyone thinks that visiting Rome is exactly like a Fellini movie and they should, because it is. I was lucky enough to live and study there during my senior year of college and there is nothing more that I want in the world than the chance to go back, even if just for a day. To wander Piazza Fendi, throw another wish into the fountain, drink vino bianco like it's going out of style, and eat the best food in the known universe (well at least to this ragazza.) File as saving my coins.

[Image via: Pinterest, unknown source]

Saturday Escape: Sicily.

Ortygia, in Syracuse | Salina, where the sirens tempted Odysseus 

Room 19 at Salina’s Capofaro Resort | Vineyards at Capofaro

Salina lighthouse | Cannoli via Antica Dolceria Bonajuto, Modica | A market

Although I'll be in the the Napa Valley in just about one week, there is another wine country that I've been dreaming of lately. The island of Sicily is one that I never got to visit when I was living in Italy, but it is one that is definitely on my list of places to visit ASAP. And after taking a look at those cannoli's and those truly legendary beaches, I can't imagine wanting to go anywhere else in the world. File as dreaming.

[Images via: Pinterest and Conde Nast Traveler]

-Giambattista Valli Couture Fall 2012-

As I'm sure you very well know by now, nothing gets my heart aflutter quite like haute couture fashion week (well maybe a pair of Topshop shoes as well) but it is this fabulous week that the creme-de-la-creme of couturiers come out to play....not to mention the leagues of editrexes, fashionistas and bloggers that come out of hiding to bask in the best that fashion has to offer. Can you feel my excitement through the computer? I mean really, and with Giambattista Valli's show complete with butterflies, the newest it accessory aka the hairnet (stay tuned for more of that) and flowers (whether in prints or in 3D) exploding from every look I just couldn't get enough. File as garden delights. 

[Images via: Vogue.com]

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-----Roberto Cavalli Resort 2013-----

There may not have been a leopard print in sight, but Roberto Cavalli's resort 2013 presentation was definitely not lacking in the fierce factor. Who knew that florals could look so edgy with lace details, pleated accents and collars up to there? Leave it up to the master of boho edginess to take the Cavalli girl to the next level of sophistication. File as game changer.

[Images via Vogue.it]

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---Manday Monday: Pitti Uomo Part I---

Another Manday Monday this week? Sign me up. My Monday isn't beginning exactly as I had hoped considering the plague is slowly taking over my body (and by plague I mean the common cold) but I'm doing my best to convince my body it's not sick... We'll see if my mind is as strong as I'd like to think it is. But while I am still unable to breathe out my nose, I am happy to share the cute boys above, making this Manday Monday just a little bit brighter. File as happy Manday.

[Images via: Vogue, StreetFSN, Vogue Italia, GQ, Style.com]

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-Francesco Scognamiglio Resort 2013-

[Images via: Vogue.it]

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Talk That Talk.

[Image via: Pinterest, quote via Financial Times]

MFW Fall 2012 Recap.

Uniqueness | Roberto Cavalli

Prada | Fendi | Jil Sander
Dolce and Gabbana | No. 21


+ Top Shots Part I and Part II
click on the links above for all you  need to know about MFW for fall! 

[Image via: Tommy Ton for Style.com]

Top Shots: MFW Fall 2012 Part I.

Knew this would happen- ADR in the ultimate Balenciaga visor from spring.

I spy with my little eye, Ms. Natalie Joos!

3D floral madness.

Newfound obsession with geometric prints. Does this come in a rug version?

ADR in Raf Simons for Jil Sander's last spring collection for the house! In mourning.

Reminds me of children's pajamas...in the best way possible.

Stiff competition between flats vs. heels.

Hyperventilating over how fab this Prada coat is.

Gumby never looked so good.

All smiles with Chanel!

How to elongate your legs 101.

Models get hot too ya know.

Leather jacket dres?! NEED.

Puppies are always the best accessories. That and Miu Miu pumps.

It's like tribal with a twist of floral and sexy, but opulent.

The Isabel Marant It sneakers for the season in action!

[Images via: Tommy Ton for Style.com, Phil Oh for Vogue.com]

Giambattista Valli Couture 2012.

Oh my God, couture fashion week is here! Um, I'm fairly positive that I just finished my coverage of the pre-fall presentations this past week (stay tuned for a recap) but by no means am I complaining! Let's be real, this is probably one of my favorite weeks of the year- the couture shows mean crazy, sometimes Oscar-worthy and definitely awesome clothes that will only ever see the backs of the highest echelon of fashionistas around the world. Valli's second (ever) couture show may not have been the first (Versace beat him to it) but it was one of the most beautiful and inspired so far. I may be a California girl at heart, but sometimes I wish I could just be a Valli girl. File as love.


[Images via: Vogue Paris, Vogue US, Style.com]

Manday Monday.

It's all the boys at Pitti Uomo again! LOVE that scarf.

Talk about a power couple here- that light blue jacket is divine.

Just a touch of color for these two. Always fab.

One word- delicious.

Coordinating your files with you outfit? DUH.

Probably my favorite picture of the bunch...soft but still masculine. 

Would love to borrow that bag.

The combination of colors here is just exquisite. 

Quite possibly my ideal match- fur, navy, canvas bag and totally chic.

Hermes orange jeans! Where do I sign up for these babies?!

Until next time!

[Images via: Style.com, Street FSN]

It Girl: Margherita Missoni.

Margherita Missoni is one girl who sure knows how to have fun with prints. Heir apparent to the Missoni fashion house, she not only acts as the public brand ambassador but also takes part in some of the creative processes (mom and grandpa still have the majority) but it was clear during the most recent runway collection that Margherita is much more apart of the company than her parents lead her to believe. Based on her and her friends early morning arrivals back home (after a night of dancing and gallivanting around southern Italy) the collection was pure exuberance and totally Margherita. File this It Girl as one to watch out for. 

[Image via: Google, Vogue]

D&G Spring 2012.

Dolce and Gabbana, the brand, will always hold a special place in my little heart. At this time last year, it was the first fashion show that I was lucky enough to stalk outside of, on a stop in from traveling around Spain while on vacation from our Italian studies (now that was the life.) It was there that I first saw the petite Scott Schuman (of The Sartorialist) and Garance Dore having a little moment after he tripped on the sidewalk in front of me, while I had a mini heart attack. And there witnessing the gorgeous Robbie Myers, editor of American Elle, complaining to her assistant that the photographers dared to ask her to step aside so that they could take a picture of the more well-known Anna Wintour. Or where I recognized the latter woman being attacked by paparazzi (along with Naomi Campbell too) while Grace Coddington (the true creative maven at Vogue) wasn't bothered by anyone at all. Also, I will never forget the fierce heels Bryanboy was waltzing around in, which were many inches taller than my own. So it's sad to see that the D&G line (their younger counterpart to Dolce and Gabbana) sent their final models down the catwalk the month. I must admit though, their line this season was a celebration of the exuberance of Southern Italy, something that I will always cherish from my time spent there. File as out with a bang.


[Images via: Style.com]

Party Girl: Under the Tuscan Sun.

Of all the places I’ve been in my short little life so far, Italy has no doubt affected me the most. One of the many things I brought back with me from living among the Romans for five months was an appreciation (more like infatuation) for a thin-as-can-be crusted pizza washed down with a couple glasses of wine. It was at this time last year that I was embarking on my Roman Holiday, so in honor of my second home and the weekend spirit I wanted to share a party that will make you want to escape with me back to Italy. Check out all the vino party details and the perfect outfit after the jump! File as happy weekend!