Shirt dress

Today I am in my shirt dress : simple, classic, comfortable!

Once again I couldn't resist to have something only mine and so, I shorten the sleeves and added the flowers ...

Then I wore  a rope belt 

(which, if you carefully look at the picture, matches to the handles of my O Bag )

Here I am!

Don't you think that a shirt dress is absolutely perfect in summer?

While I was walking in the morning to avoid too high temperatures, 

I came across this beautiful gazebo.

Probably it was placed in the square for an  exhibition .

Of course, a well trained blogger's eye can recognize at first sight a photogenic place!!

:-)

I have some more shirt dresses  in my closet.

They seem to be O.k. this year here!

 

The perfect shape of understatement ...

(from an Italian magazine )

My look at the seaside

Some days at the seaside made me feeling  in the mood for wearing bright colours. So, when I saw the dress in a shop, bought it right away!

The price was very good and the fabric  made it  perfect in hot days 

( the little holes allow the pass of the air )

I matched it to coral colour 

which is one of my favourite combination at the moment.

Then  bought a  nail polish in the same shade of my earrings and lipstick

for a very holiday look!

At my home in the  Ligurian hinterland I keep some accessories which can come in handy during the vacations . 

Since  when I arrive I have been not wearing them for a long time, I feel as I were just back from a day of shopping!

In fact both the sandals and the bag are not new, nevertheless I couldn't wait to wear them!

Here you can see the whole ensemble! I probably won't wear the dress when I will be back in the city because it is too short, but here no one seems to notice its length!

The only problem, as ever when I am at the seaside, is my hair! 

 Not a big problem in any case, some days of full relax, and then I will take care of it.

 Not now,  not today ...

Some rest

Everyone has his favourite time for some summer rest. For me it is in July : the month is not as hot as August, and I have a lot of time before going back to work. Together they are the perfect ingredients to enjoy  spare time!

I like going to the  city of Cuneo which is not too far from where I live . It's a nice city.

Besides, there is at least a very good reason for a brief visit.

Are you wondering what it is? Well, my answer is...because there I can enjoy what I call my "perfect breakfast" !

Do you have a perfect breakfast?

Mine takes place in  pastries. 

( you can imagine what kind of breakfast I am thinking of ... not the proper one when you are on a diet!  )

In Cuneo, when I have the time, I don't miss the pleasure of a sweet break!! 

 When I was there, the other day, I decided for a walk. This is a very tidy city. And the inhabitants always find the way to make it really cozy and hospitable!

(Those chairs were so beautifully placed that I didn't dare sit on them! )

I found funny decorations in some streets

( Another touch of local creativeness ) 

At the end of the tour, I felt ready for my breakfast. But the worst disappointment was around the corner : my favourite pastres, where they sell the most delicious kind of chocolate pastry, was closed.  

They were on holidays.

Of course it was a pity, but I could have my breakfast in a different place.

I hope that you too are enjoying the summer!

( In any case I will go again, just to glance ... maybe they will be back from holidays ... )

Denim

As I am a good customer (very good indeed!) I am among those who receive a special invite from the shops

And can choose clothing at a lower price before the official start of  summer sale.

Hence, in a very hot day, last week I went for a light weight dress.

Marella

Of course, I came home with something completely different!!

( don't you happen to do  the same??? )

In fact I fell in love with a pair of linen trousers which looked like denim! 

( and two checked tops )

Aldo Castagna 

( old )

Emporio Armani

(old )

I don't often wear trousers and even less in summer, 

but the assistant assured me that since they where from linen,  would have been very fresh and comfortable also in hot days.

 I do hope!

Another case of ... personalization!

Last week I was wearing a pair of bottle green sandals. Today I want you to know how they were born.

They had a large suede ribbon to be tied around the ankle...

I  changed a bit their look with a leather string.

 Changing things  is something I very often do and  usually call ... 

" personalizing  items !" 

I really can't avoid it...

Of course I can wear my sandals with their original ribbons if I like.

Do you do the same?

Post with artist

I am firmly convinced that if you are able to look at the world with a positive eye, you can

catch the beauty everywhere.

Vic Matie'

So, with my bottle green sandals on, ( at last their time has arrived!! )

I was ready for a walk on one of the "bad" districts of the city ...

Max and co.

Away from the elegant streets of the centre, the city looked different. 

   I found it interesting and vital  and I liked the vibe.

 

The day was hot, hence I was wearing a sleeveles ( and  old ) viscose dress.

One of those fantastic clothes which you don't need to Iron ...

... I had matched it to my bucket, white bag to make the whole ensemble less dark.

( Beautiful window )

Then, just around the corner, the surprise : a tiny exhibition which title made me curious. ( The four seasons )

I saw gorgeous photos  which where an explosion of  summer feelings...

In the place, I met the photographer, Sveva Bellucci. A charming and sweet person 

( Grillo seemed to love her too!! )

I thought that beauty was really everywhere ...

Contemporary

Do you have  a four season piece of clothing in your closet?

Liviana Conti

This  silk, green dress I bought last year really is.  It's comfortable  both in the cold seasons and in spring. 

 I have only to match it to the suitable cardigan and tights according to the temperature. Easy, isn't it?

Today I have chosen a very contemporary background for the post

I am in the public garden of the Justice Palace of Turin

Where there are imponent metallic components ... don't ask me what they are, because I don't exactly know... they look like the ones you can see on  ships!

A very contemporary landscape ...

... which is perfect for sharing  my "O chic" !

( a present from my husband )

"O bags" are very popular in Italy at the moment ... they are made of gum. I choose  the bronze colour for the body and a pair of rope handles  to get a summery look.

There were so many different combinations and until the end I wasn't sure about my very favourite! Rock colour or white? Leather handles?

 It took me  time to create mine.

But, look at the big pipes : they seem to nod ...  OOOOOh, yes, I got the best one!

:-)