Autumn Leaves

Hey all,

I disappeared for quite some time, but only for good reasons...the main is that my photographer is out of the country for work and the only reason I could write this post is because his lovely sister volunteered to take some pics (Thank you Ira!!!)

Besides, I started school, found an apartment and life slowly starts to feel more real and not so touristy- like... Studies are great, I can honestly say that first time in my life I'm actually interested in what I learn and participate in classes, it feels great to know what it is like to love what you do...

Besides, I'm enjoying a great weather, although last week it was raining and cold, it is still a delight for me, and now it's quite warm but still feels like autumn and the golden leaves are the main reason...

Now fashion: I have met some very fashionable people in my school, cool girls and boys who love fashion with the same strength...Many of them have a very unique sense of style...

I have to say that I feel like I sometimes I need to redefine my Milanese self, because I can experiment with the way I dress more freely now... although make no mistakes...Milanese are very refined and elegant and fashionable but crazy outfits are not an usual sight on the streets of the city...

That's about it...Kisses!!!

Jacket+Blouse: Zara, Skirt: Malene Birger, Shoes: Mango, Bag: Max Mara

Let some color in!!!

As much as I love neutrals and black&white combos, everyone who reads this blog knows that I'm a big sucker for color !

This outfit wasn't inspired or planed, but was built on a simple "matching". The color of the skirt matches perfectly the yellow hues of the blouse, and usually I would think this isn't a good idea, but it seems to work here. 

Generally I decided that there's a lack of skirts in my wardrobe. I own about 5 black skirts, all of them different shapes, but I don't own a brown skirt, or for example an olive skirt...Lack of these two colors is driving me crazy, because I can't build outfits with my favorite fall hues (and I'm planning to take care of this problem next time I'm shopping)...

Other thing that's on my mind (I have plenty of course, but here's the place I talk about fashion related subjects so...) is packing. Yes, I didn't even start packing, but considering I have only one suitcase to bring there, it will be quite a short task... Not an easy one though :)

How do you pack for one year?  Basics mostly for me, but I also want to take some key pieces with me (it's a fashion school after all). Packing for winter is not easy also because on top of everything you have to bring boots, coats, scarves etc... anyway, you get the idea... I'm screwed!!! :)

Blouse: Hanae Mori vintage, skirt: Malene Birger. Shoes: Chloe, belt: Castro

P.S: Pardon me for my blond roots peaking in every pictures and looking like I have spots of hair missing...Visiting my hairdresser asap this week:)

Zara picks

I forgot to tell you about my last trip to Zara, which raised some interesting questions...

I have to give it to this store: I can never leave empty handed...and while there's enough of competition around, I still find myself drawn to this particular one (next runner up: H&M)

Many people can't find themselves there, but once they come with me, they change their minds...and let me tell you, I have created some Zara "monsters" :))

Last trip to Zara was a family one: my mom, cousin and my brother's future wife. I went in with one thought "Limited weight: I'm only allowed to bring one suitcase to Italy", but that's not how things went down...

It started with me finding a great leopard coat (the right shade, the right size, the right shape...perfect!) then I put my eyes on this blouse, which is oh so trendy but still seems very classic somehow (I adore the sleeves) and then, just when we were walking out, my mom spotted this tweed dress (very sixties so pretty)....Of course I wasn't the only one who bought stuff, so loaded with bags we headed to another shopping spot, where we went to...Zara!

There my cousin spotted a pair of  thigh highs for me in the window...luckily there was a last pair left there, which just happened to be my size... I was very proud with my finds

Afterwards, my cousin (who lives in Moscow) raised a very interesting subject: she was very cautious about her purchases: "it can't look like it's from Zara, can't be recognizable"...

 This sounded very strange to me, since I don't really mind telling people where my clothes from, but she really cared: "Everybody goes there, shops there, but not the obvious stuff, like your leopard coat, everyone will know it's from Zara", she told me...

I have to say that her words did intrigue me, and while I still can't understand what's wrong with buying from high street stores (as long as you know your style you can buy anywhere!), I did get the point she was trying to make...

Is it really about the label? What's the difference between Zara leopard coat and Balmain's renown jacket? Everybody will recognize it as well, it just means you have more money to spend on your clothes...

I think it's not about who, but how...

What do you guys think about that?

Shirt: Zara, Pants: Honigman, Shoes: Aldo