Valentina n' me

This blog is a mixture of personal life and style. From a mom who is hooked on travelling, good food and all things pretty.

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eat, sleep, relax - Italy

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Skort

Skort (skirt&shorts) is my favourite summer essential. You can sit and bend down without being afraid flashing out ;) 

Shirt: American VIntage, Skort: Zara, Shoes: Minna Parikka

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Minimini outfit

Love this minidress from Zara. Goes pretty much with everything, especially with more or less relaxed tops or T-shirts. 

Have had a lot of comments concerning my new Iphone covers.. apparantly they are a good conversation piece ;)

Minidress: Zara, T-shirt: COS, Shoes: Chloe, Armcandy and Iphone cover: Excelsior, Milano

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Mad about Milano

There is no better place for people watching than Milan. Everyone is super stylish, especially men with their tailored suits driving vespas around the town.. me like!

Dress: Isabel Marant, Shoes: Anniel, Bag:MiuMiu 

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Italy, The Mall

I think the best outlet in Italy is a small luxury outlet village called The Mall in a middle of Tuscany. If brands like Stella McCartney, YSL, Balenciaga, Prada and MiuMiu sound interesting it is definately the place to visit. 

Silk pants: Stefanel, bag: Chanel, Shoes: Chloe, Shirt: Vila

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Outfit of the day

I was spending some time in Italy. Love the food and fashion there. Somehow everyone there looks stylish, even the 80 year old grandpa. Maybe there is something in the water ;) 

Jacket:Zara, Jeans:Citizens of Humanity, Bag: MiuMiu, Sneakers: ASH, Jewellery: Mango, T-shirt: some old one

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Outfit of the day

Been on a holiday so no posting for a while.. sorry. Here is something before I have time to go through my pics from Italy ;)

Love these Acne leather pants. The comfiest thing ever.

Jacket: Zara, Shirt: American Vintage, Pants: Acne, Shoes: ASH, Bag: Chanel

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Outfit of the day

I am kind of blurring into the background. The weather is still pretty boring here... sunshine I am waiting!

Jacket and jeans: Maison Scotch, sneakers: ASH, belt: James Perse

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Outfit of the day

Best advice for dressing up is if you don´t know what to wear, wear black. Those mornings when everything seems wrong just choose black and you´re fine ;)

Hat: Mango, Shirt: Vila, Skirt: Isabel Marant, Panties: H&M, Shoes: Pedro Garcia, Bag: Vintage Celine

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Outfit of the day

Jacket: D&G, Shirt and pants: Zara, Shoes: ASH, bag, Mulberry Alexa

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Vintage treasures

Not all things old are vintage. In my mind quality craftmenship, usually from well known brand names from 1920-1980 is the real deal. I have made cool finds from my moms, vintage Paris and fleamarkets.

Here are couple favourites from my archives.

Python clutch and vintage necklases from Chanel and YSL

Vintage belts from Gucci and YSL and vintage Burberry glasses made into sunglasses.

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Tattoos

My tattoos that usually are hidden... Specially love the neck one. It is my daughters name ;)

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Sincerely gorgeous

Love her style - Sincerely Jules. 

http://www.sincerelyjules.com/

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Classic outfit of the day

You can´t go wrong with basic white shirt. Also love my new Isabel Marant boots. They are surprisingly comfy too... how happy can a girl be with new shoes ;)

Shirt: Karl Lagerfeld for H&M, Jeans: Citizens of Humanity, Boots: Isabel Marant, Pearls: From small boutique

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Outfit of the day

Leopard again ;) this time just in accessories. You should be careful wearing leopard pattern all over. Just watching Desperate Housewifes you can see what overdoing leopard (and botox) does to a woman...

Belt, silk top and clutch: Zara, Jeans: H&M, Shoes: Steve Madden

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Black and grey

No I am not talking about the weather even if it is pretty dark here... I am talking about the staples of my closet. Whenever I got some sort of wardrobe crisis I wear black or grey.. or both ;)

Hat: Flea Market, Jacket: H&M for MMM, Sweater: Theory, Pants: Vila, Booties: Zara, Bag: Antik Batik

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H&M Conscious Collection

H&M is launching new Conscious Collection on may 25th. All the clothes  are made of organic or recycled fabrics. Lots of different shades of green... The face of the collection is always gorgeous Vanessa Paradis.

I got to go and see the collection beforehand. Love the armygreen shorts and shirt. Also going to go for white flowy dress that shows of shoulders. Can´t wait for the summer anymore ;)