Backstreet Bari

Reminiscing of your twists and turns, your back ends and your alleyways. Pebble-stoned grounds and pottery plants all over. Graffiti on the yellowing walls, rumbling from the motos echoing in the...

Stromboli, Sicily, and black sand

Oh the sands of Stromboli, how I miss you so. Your devilish black hue, a perfect compliment to the sun-kissed bronze that the sun lathered my body in. Canoeing in your crystal clear waters with...

Alviero Martini and J.Crew in Los Angeles

Peeping through the teeny tiny plane window and down at great big twinkling lights, I knew I was home. The LA lovescape has been a faraway land for what seems like a lifetime and now that I’ve...

Boxer’s Adventures Exclusive Video Compilation: Now Released

Here is the just released exclusive Boxer’s Adventures shop video. Enjoy the eye candy and be sure to pass it on if you love it!

Birthday Bash, Hello Kitty, and Tiffany’s

Although a belated birthday bash post (I’m a Pisces!), here’s to my special day abroad… USPS packaging. Hello Kitty stationary set. And Tiffany’s. Although the b-day can be a little less thrilling...

Chicco and L’Amande: Body Care Naturals

Psst… Want to hear a secret that will leave your hair feeling luscious, your insides healthy-happy, and your pocket book tearless? Shop the baby aisle. Having stalked the shelves of body stores and...

Sweets Under the Tuscan Sun: Peek-a-boo Nutella

For when you’re balcony sitting under the Tuscan sun, Nutella makes the perfect companion. Scoop it or spread it spoon for spoon and you’ll have yourself a most Italian breakfast. If you’re short...

Pretty Prada, Vince, and Florentine Feathers

While I’m not one for the bold and blinding brand-names, I couldn’t help but admire the supple leatherwork of this Prada shopper. With a messenger strap for the go-getter city runs and handles for...

Siena, the City in Spring, and Natural Sunlight

Siena in the Spring can bring not one thing but smiles to its beholders. The natural lighting that streams through my morning window is surreal to me, as are the beams that crackle through the...

Siena, Milano, Rain, and Dr. Stuarts Teas

So the pitter patter has finally come and I’m ready to snuggle with my favorite mug of Dr. Stuart’s. I first discovered the line of teas while living in Milano where life was chillier and tea all...

Tuscany, Wild Boar Ragù, and Arugula

The art of Italian cooking is superb in taste and simple in logistics. One of the greatest transitions I’ve made in my diet while living in Italy has been that from messy, heavy, and...

Siena, Walls, and the Warm Light of a Tuscan Tavern

This afternoon stroll was all about capturing the simple beauty of the walls and walkways which line the medieval town. In every dark crevice is a marvelous story, and a history that cannot be...

Siena, The Fashion of Food, and Kamut Cupcakes

This cupcake was as scrumptious as it looks, wrapped in a petite paper-twine cup and baked ’till golden. The first bite was heaven, and the second was a jump from cloud nine to ten. The best part...

Siena, Elisabetta Franchi and Shop Tags

So, I have a rather obsession with tags. You know, the ones that dangle chicly from your freshly purchased goods? The making of which, seeing how meticulous and well-fabricated they are, inspires...

Los Angeles, Henri Bendel, and Beauty Sleep

This romantic pair from the Henri Bendel New York collection I picked up while visiting home in Los Angeles. As the ultimate “lusso-lusso” luxury piece for sleep, the eye slip stripes in a dashing...

Italy, Natural Beauty, and No Makeup: My Story

Makeup-less Me As you guys may or may not know, Whole Foods is my holy place, I used to be a Vegan, and I’m always reading labels. But it wasn’t always this way. Here’s my backstory: I grew up...

Siena, Hunter, and Longchamp

On my way back home from Bari to Tuscany’s train station, I snapped some pictures of the fresh rain from that morning. My hunter boots were definitely the walking medium of choice as mud and dirty...

Italy, Los Angeles, J.Crew, Uggs, and Northland

So, this is an outfit that I really pieced together from my traveling. The chunky outerwear cardigan in one I picked up in a Venice boutique in Italy. I fell in LOVE with the way it hugged my...

Who wants a surprise? Free Oysho Hair Clips for Next Three Orders!

Yes, if you’re sensing something familiar these are the same bow beauties featured in the previous Valentine’s Day Looks, Stefanel and Oysho post and its video counterpart. Now, though, they’re...

Interview with Susy Fusco – now caption available

So to account for our international viewers, we revamped the original interview with Susy Fusco with captions in English. Enjoy!

When the Sun Comes out to Play in: Siena, Weather, and Emotions

There’s something about the way I react to weather, to the wind that runs to my face and through my hair, to the laces of sunshine that warm me in their embrace, to the sight of swaying trees and...

The Life of a Travel Blogger

When the miles grow long and the mediums of possible communication shrink… This is me and my boyfriend (also the amazing webmaster of this blog), Vins, skyping with daddy in Los Angeles from Italy.

Siena, Street Life, and Sartorialism

There is no better way to peruse this tinkle town than with a good dose of Sienese sartorialism. I couldn’t help but capture this moment on my way to Cortecci. The chatting trio in light of their...

Interview: Davide, Bari, Adidas, H&M, Guru, and Ray Ban

Where and how did you grow up within fashion? I was born and raised in southern Italy, off the eastern coast in a city called Bari. Bari has always had a relaxed sophistication to its style scene....

Bari, Oysho and Pastels

As an expression and fashion of lifestyle, the art of sleepwear is an important one. And it’s something Italians don’t skimp on. To look lovely even in nightwear is a must for them, as is their...

Bari, Food Fashion, and Baking Bruschetta

The pungent scent of freshly sliced pomodorini, heat steaming from just baked bread. The warmth from a night of oven work warms the room and we are ready to eat. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt,...

Tuscany, Tumi, Pendleton and Fendi

The winter chills this season bring along with them the classic, staple pieces for your winter wardrobe. Among them are the Fendi Winter 2012 Wool Glove in Black with Beige, Leather Loft-Soft Tumi...

Strolling Through Siena in Photographs: Part 2

Tuscany, Stabilo, and The Eenie Meenie Minie Moleskine

Right in time for the V-Day of love, I picked up… Red-Rouge Leather Moleskine Stabilo Chalk Pencils in Red and White Having been able to study at one of Italy’s most prestigious universities in...

Tuscany, Ferrero Rocher, Tory Burch, Apple, and Moleskine

Play peek-a-boo inside my purse and you’ll find my philosophy on some Tuscan essentials you simply cannot stroll the city without. For the occasionally strong Tuscan winds, I am sure to always...