Vintage sundress

Recently I fell in love with this vintage sundress that I bought last year from Pitti Vintage (one of my favourite vintage fashion shops)! I'm wearing it all the time... of course it helps that the weather has been really good! It's perfect to throw over a bikini on the beach, but I can't resist wearing it into town either. The dress was made in the sixties... fifty years later I wear it with pink glitter loafers and mirrored sunglasses to keep it from looking dated.

Dress by Pitti Vintage:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PittiVintage
Shoes by Paul Warmer:
http://www.paulwarmer.com
Bag by H&M:
http://www.hm.com
Sunglasses by Ray-Ban:
http://www.ray-ban.com
Hair by Hervé le Coiffeur:
http://www.hervelecoiffeur.com

Everybody mad about Peru!

It seems that out of the blue... everybody is mad about Peru! In 2010 Antik Batik started the trend by making this beautiful little handbag (and by capturing their Autumn-Winter 2010/2011 collection in Peru); this year italian brand JFK designed a "Peruvian" inspired pair of a sandals.

And last but not least... Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testino designed an exclusive capsule collection for MATE, his non-profit arts foundation. Twenty percent of the profits will be donated to Mate. All the items are to-die-for (and available through net-a-porter.com), so get your hands on them while you can!

For more information, please visit:
Antik Batik
http://www.antikbatik.fr
Antik Batik book "Peru"
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2011/01/must-have-photography-book-antik-batik.html
JFK shoes
http://www.strategiajfk.it
Mario Testino philantrophy
http://www.mariotestino.com/philanthropy
Net-a-Porter
http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/List/See_Mario_Testino_for_MATE

Photos in the background by Mario Testino, Vogue Paris, april 2013.

The best Hats at Pitti Uomo

 

Featured here... the best hats at Pitti Uomo! As most of you know, I love hats... so during the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence it was a feast for my eyes! Everybody dresses up and that includes hats. Shown here among others famous street style photographers Karl Edwin Guerre and Nam.

La Dolce Vita is... chitarra con pomodoro

Today I decided that I will post more brief blog posts, with photos that represent "La Dolce Vita" to me.... since I have so many photos just 'lying' there. It would be a waste not to show them to you. Enjoy!

Pictured here: chitarra con pomodoro fresco e basilico (fresh spaghetti with fresh tomatoes and basil) by Osteria Santo Spirito in Florence, Italy. Delicious!

For more information, please read my previous review:
http://tarasdolcevita.blogspot.nl/2012/06/osteria-santo-spirito-florence-italy.html

New brand: Dlindolls

Dlindolls is a lovely new brand on the fashion horizon. Their silhouette is classical and feminine; the fabrics are high quality; the details are sublime! But what else to expect from a brand "Made in Italy"? I'm a big fan!

The dresses can be worn during the day with a cardigan and ballet flats or kitten heels for a more romantic look... at night you can go all out and jazz them up with a pair of sexy high heels!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.dlindolls.it

Photos taken during Pitti Uomo #82.

Catch of the Day... hairbrush

My Catch of the Day is this coloured brush by Italian brand Jäneke. I adore these colours!!! There are so fresh. It just screams summer, don't you think? The small handle makes it perfect for traveling. When I leave for my next trip, this brush will definitely be in my purse. (Ps. The fabric in the background is by Zara Home.)

For more information, please visit:
http://www.janeke.it

Caffè shakerato!

Have you ever tried a caffè shakerato? It's so delicious and refreshing! And so different from the premixed ice coffees you buy in the supermarket!!

Caffè shakerato is made with espresso coffee, ice cubes, some sugar and a little bit of vanilla or whiskey based liqueur. (I opted for an alcohol-free version though.)

Pictured here: caffè shakerato by Hotel Brufani in Perugia, Italy.

Chocolate to break the ice...

Chocolate is on the top of the list of romantic gifts... right after red roses and lingerie... but this type of chocolate gives it a whole new meaning! "Pleased to meet you" or "Is it me you're looking for?" are easy ways to break the ice!! 

For more information, please visit:

www.lindt.com 

Latin vibes in Delft

 

Last week I had a great time in Delft during the annual Musouk festival! There was food, drinks, gadgets and music from all over the world... Cuba, Colombia, Greece, Italy, Iran, The Netherlands, you name it. I especially loved the Cuban band Adalberto Alvarez y sy son... they heated up the place by playing some amazing salsa!

Right after Adalberto, Dutch trumpet player Maite Hontele took over the stage!!! She is a big star in Colombia, playing salsa, son, cumbia, rumba and more. The crowd went crazy! It was a little piece of South America in The Netherlands.... too bad I didn't bring my dancing shoes (it didn't keep me from dancing some serious salsa though). Thank you Maite & friends for a wonderful afternoon; please come back soon!

For more information, please visit:
Musouk festival:
http://www.delft.nl/delften/Tourists/Nieuwsmap_Engels/Festival_Musouk
Maite Hontele:
http://www.maitehontele.com