If you're a longtime reader of my blog, you know I am in love with all things Italian. I was looking for a new shampoo to try and I thought, "Italians have beautiful hair, I'll look for Italian brands of shampoo." So I did a search on Amazon for "Italian shampoo" and...
Some women collect shoes. I collect scarves. Italians wear scarves all year round. You never know when you are going to get chilly. You can tie a scarf to a purse strap and then wrap it around your neck when it gets cold. Scarves can really change the look and feel of...
My home is my sanctuary. It's the place where I exhale. A romantic home is filled with personal treasures, soft fabrics, comfortable furniture and pampering self-care items. It's a place to make memories or spend time alone recharging your inner batteries. It should...
What is it about Italian women that makes them look so glamorous and beautiful? Perhaps it is the golden light in Italy that gives them a special glow. Or maybe it’s the Mediterranean cuisine that makes them look so satisfied and healthy. Hollywood has long had a...
Eyebrows are such an important part of the face. Can you imagine what you'd look like without them? A well-groomed brow can open up your eyes and balance your features. They add structure and create a focal point that brings all of your features together. Now that I'm...
If you want a beautiful treat for your bathroom, take a fancy glass bottle, fill it with extra virgin olive oil, and keep it handy. There are many beauty benefits of olive oil. It is a powerful moisturizer, can be used as a cleanser, and of course, tastes delicious....
Twice a year since 1972, Florence, Italy plays host to the largest men’s clothing and accessories trade show in the world. Pitti Uomo has become a fun event bordering on a costume parade, with men dressed creatively in a mix of patterns, textures and colors. In...
Italy is known for its beauty — beautiful land, beautiful people, beautiful culture, beautiful food. The women especially are known for their glowing skin, big soulful eyes and voluminous shiny hair. Italian beauty is something I strive for, inside and out. It’s no...
Working from home can take its toll on the way you look and feel. I'm sitting on the couch typing this on my laptop. No one can see me, no one knows whether or not I bathed today and combed my hair. So why worry about the concept of la bella figura? I could sit here...
I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little, if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny. -- Coco Chanel On the...
I have a client who feels she is in a rut. She’s tired of her clothes, her makeup, her routine. She wants to learn how to be glamorous. She was afraid these would seem like shallow concerns, but how we feel about ourselves is key to how we behave and treat others. We...
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