AmicaCarmilla

Glamping

2010-07-15T16:19:00.000+01:00

Some snapshots from our weekend in the New Forest with friends and family. As our friend said -- glamping does not necessarily mean staying in a fashionable tipi or yurt, but means having someone doing everything for you -- cooking, putting up the tent, etc. Well, this is what it was for me. I managed to sleep 12 hours in our tiny pop-up tent. ; )

Jade Roller, my latest discovery

2010-07-14T16:53:00.003+01:00

I love jade as a stone. I think that the combination of jade and yellow gold is very *art deco*. Not only Jade is a beautiful semi-precious stone, it is also gifted with healing properties. Jade roller (regularly used by my acupuncturist) feels like oil on the face without being greasy or pore blocking as many oils are. It is also refreshing, smoothing and improves facial circulation. I really

I Heart Butterflies

2010-07-08T21:40:00.000+01:00

Here some works from Saira, the talented tattooist who will be doing my lotus flower and butterflies on my back next year. Yes, she is that busy!

Handmade / Do-it-Yourself Yoga Mat Bags

2010-07-08T00:16:00.001+01:00

Looking for a hippier alternative to the trendy yoga bags in circulation? I like the hippie look of these joyful carriers. Sources: Here, here and here

Lemon Zest

2010-07-07T23:21:00.005+01:00

The obsession with jumpsuits, playsuits, all-in-ones, leotards, unitards and dungarees continues. These two juicy jumpsuits are in line with the new colour theme of this blog. Day Night From ASOS.

2010-07-06T16:30:00.000+01:00

"Look within,There is no difference between yourself, Self and Guru. You are always Free. There is no teacher, there is no student, there is no teaching. You are the unchangeable Awareness in which all activity takes place. Always rest in peace. You are eternal Being, unbounded and undivided. Just keep Quiet. All is well. Keep Quiet Here and Now. You are Happiness, you are Peace, you are Freedom.

Pack Light

2010-07-06T16:16:00.003+01:00

I have written several posts on luggage as it is an important part of my semi-nomadic life. Not only I love travelling and I am planning more frequent trips to the east. I also need to go back *home* a few times a year to remind myself what sun, good food and family affections are like. I had the perfect cabin trolley, until it broke a month ago in Sicily. It was smart, robust and very manageable

Hop Hop Hop

2010-07-05T14:31:00.004+01:00

What a great weekend. It started with the Acro Yoga workshop which was exactly as I hoped: nurturing, challenging and fun. We chanted, practiced asanas, thai massaged and finally flying. Being lifted is a liberating feeling. Back bends a bit scary until you realise you really have to LET IT GO. Lifting others was more challenging. It takes loads of practice to find the centre and balance for an

Cultivating Joy

2010-07-02T15:20:00.005+01:00

Happy July! I have got positive feelings about this month and thought it would be time to give this blog a seasonal facelift (hope you like it) and restart blogging more regularly. So, what is it so good about this summer? Well, it's been consistently hot for weeks (so unusual in this country), my love for yoga is growing day by day, and Loftino's love + generosity have been unsurpassed

Acupuncture works Magic

2010-07-01T22:54:00.000+01:00

Today I had my first acupuncture session and it was incredibly relaxing, soothing and rejuvenating. No kidding, I stepped into the room and visibly looked shattered. I left rested and my skin felt smooth, soft and tighter! Huw (the acupuncturist) bases acupuncture on the Chinese five elements: earth, fire, metal, wood and earth. The interaction and interdependency of these five elements is the

TANTRA LOVE Explained

2010-07-01T14:47:00.001+01:00

*** Apologies for the last two posts in Italian *** "One should cultivate desire (Kama) by means of desire. One should cast desire into desire. Desiring by means of desire, abiding in desire, one should stir the world." Vamaka-Ishvara-Tantra, 4.46Colla tradizione tantrica il corpo viene rivalutato come mezzo per facilitare la trascendenza. Si scopre che il corpo non e' solo fatto di carne e ossa

Solo il Battito Unito del Sesso e del Cuore può Creare l'Estasi

2010-07-01T11:50:00.001+01:00

"...Componenti intellettuali, fantasiose, romantiche, emotive. Questo è quel che conferisce al sesso la sua struttura sorprendente, le sue trasformazioni sottili, i suoi elementi afrodisiaci. La fonte del potere sessuale è la curiosità, la passione. Il sesso non prospera nella monotonia. Senza sentimento, invenzioni, stati d'animo, non ci sono sorprese a letto. Il sesso deve essere innaffiato

"A little girl Rubbin' on the bowls make you float around make your lovin' strong"*

2010-06-09T16:18:00.004+01:00

After 16 hours of workshop with the queen of kundalini (Gurmukh Khalsa), I have been trying to relieve this experience in writing but it is very difficult to render what I felt during and after. Kundalini, perhaps even more than any other form of yoga, must be felt as words cannot make it justice. So, this post is a personal journal reflecting on my initiation to kundalini. I was a complete

Meditation through Elimination...

2010-06-09T12:47:00.000+01:00

...in the tradition of the Upanishads and the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: clear the inner space breath deeply start becoming aware of the space around you and acknowledge the difference between yourself and the phenomenal world then shift your attention to your senses through which you experience the sounds and noises around you, the contact with the floor and the air entering your nostrils and

Rayban Whenever Wherever Forever

2010-06-09T00:14:00.004+01:00

I need to wear glasses in front of the PC to give some mercy to my tired and dry eyes. I hope that one day my lifestyle will change and allow me to spend time here only for blogging, writing articles and social reasons. And the good news is that I am working towards it. Ah. Until then, spectacles will help me go through the day. I have a pair of Alain Mikli glasses I have already mentioned tons

Gypset Party

2010-06-08T22:12:00.002+01:00

ingredients for a gypset party: tambourines, ukuleles, feathers, eye masks, patchwork blankets, an unusual location, a glass of wine and genuine, free spirited company...

I had a Crush

2010-06-08T22:06:00.000+01:00

Enjoy the sensuality, elegance, softness, silkiness of this sublime kimono... enjoy it as it appears as I have no words to describe its beauty. Crush Collection By Fleur of England

Chants for Haiti

2010-06-08T16:31:00.001+01:00

Spirit Voyage Artists Snatam Kaur, GuruGanesha Singh, Nirinjan Kaur, Satkirin Kaur Khalsa, Mirabai Ceiba's Markus and Angelika, and Gurunam Singh have joined together to offer this beautiful collection of healing chants to help you send your prayers and your donations to the struggling people of Haiti through the incredible relief organization Doctors Without Borders. 100% of the proceeds will

To LOVE and BE LOVED unconditionally

2010-06-01T16:54:00.002+01:00

To be unconditionally loved means to be loved just as you are, without having to be or do anything special. But how can we be radically accepted? We need to love and accept ourselves just as we are, to be able to love someone else in such a limitless way and to be open to receive that love without feeling unworthy and inadequate. Patanjali (whose text I had the honour of studying with Carlos

Taste of Sicily

2010-05-25T19:07:00.001+01:00

My Latest Obsession :: Tambourines

2010-05-25T18:59:00.001+01:00

Party Time

2010-05-25T18:56:00.001+01:00

Cuff Me Up ~ I just can't get enough

2010-05-25T18:46:00.001+01:00

Clockwise :: DanniJo; Alexis Bittar & Satya

Summer is Here

2010-04-27T22:45:00.002+01:00

The sun has shone for two weeks in London, and when sun shines in London the city blossoms and life becomes lighter. I cannot recall such a consistent weather for a long, long time. I am in full summer mode which is a dangerous affair as I am deemed to get soon disappointed. After all, summer is always a mirage in this part of the world. The day after tomorrow I am flying to my home country (

Tattoo Me

2010-04-11T10:41:00.002+01:00

Pain doesn't scare me - it's part of the ritual of getting a tattoo. I am not concerned with its eternity either as I think a tattoo will become part of you in the same way your ear or a scar becomes you. What it is crucial is that it must be perfectly executed. So, to find the right studio, with a relaxing and non-intimidating ambience, is paramount. The good news is that I think I found it!

Happy Easter Weekend!

2010-04-05T00:12:00.002+01:00

Easter is a time for renewal, rebirth and rejuvenation. OmShanti & Love

Sivananda Docet :: the 12 [or 18] most essential ASANAS

2010-04-05T00:00:00.002+01:00

Side Crow. Photo (c) Yogaru I have been doing tons of yoga lately. I have achieved my first aid certificate and I am full of energies and ideas. I am not resenting at all of the passage from Winter to Spring because I prepared myself (detox diet, spring clean workshop, etc.) and because Spring in the UK is never as dramatic as in my home country. There are still a few important things I need

She & Him

2010-04-03T03:07:00.001+01:00

I have a crush on Zooey Deschanel! I first saw her in 500 Days of Summer, and I worshipped its quirkiness and her lovileness. Then I found one of her tracks and realised she is also the singer of the duo She & Him. I downloaded her first album and I like each and every songs - fine indie rock. She is coming to KOKO in May, but I will be in Italy. Too bad. Her new album, Volume 2, is out

Tea Party

2010-04-02T22:53:00.002+01:00

Yesterday morning a package arrived. Inside a cupcake with a spoon by Swarovski Crystals. It's inspired by a scene from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, a film I loved for him and her and the quotes which I keep repeating or posting on Facebook. And it's lilac - bang on trend for this Spring. The sender was my companion of adventures and misadventures. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

A Fashionable Yoga Bag

2010-04-01T15:00:00.003+01:00

During my quest for the perfect yoga bag (it has to be light; roomy enough to fit my mat, gear and accessories; and stylish, bien sûr), I came across this multi-functional bag, which doesn't tick all my boxes, BUT it is a beautiful mosaic sling which can be used as a yoga bag, head wrap, belt or scarf. I like the idea of wrapping it around my body and tighten it up in a chunky ribbon. The

Pretty Dress

2010-03-28T23:13:00.001+01:00

Liberty paired up with French company Target to create a flowery collection of fashion and home décor at accessible prices - extremely unusual for Liberty. I couldn't resist the magenta sun dress with ruffles on the left. And this is a sweet top I tried on... and put back...for no reason other than financial. They are all lovely pieces.

Leggings 4 Yoga

2010-03-28T22:39:00.000+01:00

A light post on yoga fashion. I found these leggings from American Apparel, and they are great for my practice. So tight and stretchy to give you freedom of bending and so shiny to facilitate arduous twists and contortions. Their high waist means you can go into inversions without worrying of fleshing out your belly. And in some circumstances (think of one in particular!), they are more practical

Springclean Contemplations

2010-03-28T22:22:00.002+01:00

We are all part of the evolutionary process. To contribute to evolution, we need to allow transformation by avoiding stagnation and calcification in our body and emotional sphere. Spring is the time flowers start blossoming and animals come out of lethargy. In the same way, our body asks us to get rid of the winter storage and detox to gain new energies and grow. How? Yoga is one of the

Cuff Me Up

2010-03-25T15:33:00.000Z

I can't get over the beauty of Satya Jewelry and their advertising campaign... Sexy, sumptuous, sophisticated, symbolic, stylish... You mention it. And those cuffs!

On the Subject of Desire

2010-03-08T23:02:00.001Z

Photo by Nan Goldin What is the nature of seeking? It is wanting to feel good. Good feelings are pleasures. Becoming aware of how this mechanism works can help create a shift in consciousness that will make your relationship to pleasure more realistic as you become aware of the potential consequences on you, the environment and the world. Desire can encompass diverse needs, from sensual or

A Radiant Wedding

2010-03-05T17:02:00.003Z

I am here with an impromptu post as I have just learnt that Victor & Angela got married! What a marvellous news! I studied a workshop with them last year and they inspired me so much that I decided to apply for the teaching training. Since then there is no class I take without applying Angela's non-teaching: feel the connection with the earth and the centre of the earth and listen to the inner

Jump Suit

2010-03-01T20:55:00.004Z

I am still alive and full of energies. I have deepened my yoga practice,but left behind everything else, including study and blog. I feel I am going through a transformation which is enjoyable but also confusing. I am trying to liberate myself from many structures. Since McQueen's death my interest for fashion has diminished. I am not saying that the two occurrences are necessarily linked, but

Love, the Bread of Life

2010-02-14T12:27:00.000Z

Vive l'Amour a tout le monde! <3

Yoga Methodologies

2010-02-13T23:12:00.001Z

Today we look at the various methodologies of early yoga traditions and we answer the question "how", "how can enlightenment be attained". All forms of yoga adopt meditation as their primary technique to attain a higher awareness, a state beyond disturbance, but each school places a different emphasis upon it, which is prompted by a different weltanschauung. Buddhists and Jainists agree that

The Lazy Dress

2010-02-13T14:15:00.002Z

I am no longer so sure of the quality of American Apparel clothing and not so sure about their ethical manifesto either - there are just too many shops around, with a huge mass production. Anyhow, American Apparel is known to be an ethical enterprise in that all the garments are made downtown Los Angeles with organically sourced cotton. The workers are paid a fair wage - reason why the clothes

The Origins of Yoga

2010-02-12T13:55:00.004Z

I continue my mini-lectures on the philosophy of yoga as I learn it myself with an overview on the origins of yoga. The question is how old is yoga and how does it evolve? The origins of yoga can be traced through the sacred Hindu scriptures. In the Upanishads, texts belonging to the late Vedas and composed around 800 BCE, life is perceived as an arena of suffering and grief, and this notion

Sandra Suy

2010-02-12T13:52:00.000Z

From the header doesn't come as a surprise that I am an admirer of Sandra Suy's fashion illustrations. She is such a talented artist from Barcelona. Her style is ethereal and her choice of colours (passion colours against muted backgrounds) sublime. When the time comes, I will make sure that my new home's walls will be adorned by her creations. I could have posted her entire portfolio... All

Arctic Winter

2010-02-12T13:51:00.000Z

Woolrich is possibly the most popular parka in Italy, and it has been so for the last ten years. It has replaced the Barbour trend of the 90s and completely overshadowed the short-lived fashion trend of Belstaff motorcycle jackets. It has become so popular that Italy is its major distributor. Its signature arctic parka with furry hood (it's coyote fur, if you were wondering) has been redesigned

In Search of the Perfect Yoga Bag

2010-02-12T13:49:00.001Z

I have been looking for the best yoga mat bag on offer, roomy enough to fit also my yoga gear as I am sick of running around with two bags constantly entangling one into another. An all-in-one bag would be the solution but it is just too hard to find. Here are a few that caught my eye but didn't steal my heart. My quest continues... Orla Kiely retro looking bags look well refined and sturdy.

Alexander McQueen R.I.P.

2010-02-11T16:30:00.002Z

I was (and still am) in shock when I read the tragic news of Alexander McQueen's death. Rarely I am so affected by celebrities' misfortunes, but McQueen, one of my favourite designers, was a genius who never stopped amazing me with his creations imbued with intellectual and cultural references. He will be missed. I will miss him. Here three outstanding pieces from his (anatomical, alien, reptile

Is Yoga a Religion?

2010-02-11T14:45:00.003Z

Because this is how I spend most of my free time, when I am not working or blogging, I thought I would share an edited version of my contemplations on the philosophy of yoga. After all, yoga is a life style and one that can radically change your outlook to life. I very often get questions like "is yoga a religion?" or "what is the difference between yoga and a religion?". So, here a succinct

Kirtan Event

2010-02-11T13:28:00.001Z

How exciting! My lovely friend Vlad and I have just booked Deva Premal and Miten's concert in May. Yes, in May. In London you plan everything months ahead. It spoils spontaneity, but avoids disappointments. Besides, it is good to get to the day without having to pay for it. I discovered Kirtan last year {remember my post about Dave Singer?} and I am going to have a full day of chanting with my

Meri Meri Cute Kittens

2010-02-10T19:26:00.002Z

What's cuter than kittens OR cupcakes? Kitten Cupcakes! Spotted on Babyccino.

Fashion Duo :: Choco-licious

2010-02-10T18:34:00.000Z

Joseph Sweater + Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent

Fashion Duet :: Mikli & Tibi

2010-02-09T22:25:00.007Z

I had an eye test yesterday and was recommended to wear prescription glasses more often, especially when working on the computer. I own a pair of Philippe Stark for Mikli frames, and I love them to pieces but not as much as my first Alain Mikli pair. Both of them were/are red, in acetate and bold. I am now thinking of getting a new pair. I would like to say, this time I will go for a lighter

Spice up your LOVE Life

2010-02-08T22:50:00.004Z

Booty Parlor is a fast growing sexy beauty + lifestyle e-shop with one clear mission in mind: to make women not just look sexy, but feel sexy and fabulous, no matter their age {young or mature}, stage of life {single or mum} or life style {housewife or careerist}. With this concept in mind, Booty Parlor {and its funders} are leading a sex(y) revolution: not only they sell a large variety of juicy

Spring Eco-Trends :: H&M Organic Garden Collection

2010-02-07T10:00:00.002Z

It's organic, it's ethical, it's affordable, it's colourful, t's hippie, it's adorable. The new H&M Garden Collection is in store from March... And I already LOVE it!

Colour of the Year 2010

2010-02-04T17:25:00.001Z

Several bloggers have been riveting about the beauty of the colour of the year according to Pantone: turquoise. I couldn't agree more. This Adam dress is oh so pretty in its simplicity. It is all about THE colour indeed.

Fashion Duo :: More Lilac

2010-01-30T20:46:00.000Z

Fifi Lapin Tee and Opi Nail Varnish

Beauty :: Nails Inc.

2010-01-30T20:24:00.007Z

I have always considered manicure an indulgence as the effects are usually short-lived. I have had two manicures in my life, both average: the first was a present from my then boyfriend and the second was in my wedding's eve. In both occasions I went for a neutral colour. Inspired by my cousin I decided to try acrylic nails and booked an appointment with Nails Inc, admittedly the only beauty

Spring Trends :: Orange, Magenta and Apple Green Palette

2010-01-30T18:04:00.001Z

While I was killing some time before having my first proper manicure (I have got to tell you all about it!), I popped into Ted Baker, as they sometimes have in store (literally and metaphorically) tasteful surprises. I adored the orange, magenta and apple green palette. How lovely would it be to pair this ruffle dress with a pair of feathered Loboutins? I find the model's side bun very cute

Fashion Duo :: Dreaming of a Free-Style Summer

2010-01-30T17:28:00.003Z

In this sunny and freezing London Saturday I am dreaming of a free-style Summer in Italy , by the beach, with my parents and friends. I am a big fan of the most stylish bunny on earth and LOVE this newly launched tee. New Fifi Lapin tee and turquoise sandals by FRYE Jacey

Inspired by VOGUE :: Total Lilac

2010-01-29T00:08:00.004Z

February issue of VOGUE UK shouts Spring from every pore {involuntary synaesthesia}. The cover colour, lilac, is, by antonomasia, associated with Spring blossoming: it flowers in May and symbolises LOVE. This Melissa peep-toes designed by Vivian Westwood are embellished by a giant green ball which makes these sling back whimsical and fun. They would be perfectly teamed with this cute Camilla

Fashion Duo :: Cipria

2010-01-28T17:12:00.003Z

Tina Kavalis Fringed dress & Miguel Ases Teardrop Earrings

Mummy & Me

2010-01-28T16:30:00.001Z

Fashion Gone Rogue & Let Them Eat Cake Someone may find the like-mother-like-daughter trend initiated by Kate Holmes too soppy and, at times, pathetic. To me, so long as it doesn't overstep the mark {I would never put my baby daughter in heels}, it can look rather cute. It exudes a symmetric, and therefore pleasant, visual effect. Besides, with the due adaptations {coordinated but not identical!

Eco Fashion :: Biker Duo

2010-01-19T22:43:00.000Z

Where Knee-boots hand-made in a fair trade factory in India + Elsom Skinny ORGANIC jeans from Fashion Conscience

Design Duo :: Karmic Mood

2010-01-18T23:36:00.000Z

I am completely immersed in the study of the yoga tradition which inspired this design and fashion combination. I can't decide whether this colour is pink or purple. Elle Deco, as seen in Mimi and Meg + Tory Burch Tunic

I Love Colours!

2010-01-17T23:30:00.001Z

Organic cotton pants by Omnitom

Sunday Art :: Lucia Portret

2010-01-17T13:39:00.000Z

Portrait of Monica Vitti by Lucia Portret

New Year Poem :: The Trees

2010-01-16T22:20:00.001Z

The trees are coming into leaf Like something almost being said; The recent buds relax and spread, Their greenness is a kind of grief. Is it that they are born again And we grow old? No, they die too. Their yearly trick of looking new Is written down in rings of grain. Yet still the unresting castels thresh In full grown thickness every May. Last year is dead, they seem to say, Begin afresh,

Yoga Holidays :: Wine & Yoga in Provence

2010-01-16T21:33:00.005Z

I would like to complete my yoga teaching training with a yoga holiday, ideally in India, but more likely in Europe. I am planning to review a few places I have been short-listing for location, style and good value. My husband and I have been invited to spend a week of yoga and wine tasting in La Madalene, a beautiful mansion in Provence. My friend spent a yoga week there in 2009 and came back

All-in-one

2010-01-14T15:17:00.009Z

I am not at ease with the phrase *yoga fashion* because it can be perceived as an oxymoron. Fashion is, alas, very often associated with appearance, stardom and superficiality, all principles antipodean to the yoga values. But for me style is the exploration of a mood and the playful experimentations of alternative dimensions of life; in other words, a form of art, in the same way the art of yoga

Valentine's Day IDEAS

2010-01-14T12:16:00.001Z

I have always been reluctant to celebrate Valentine's Day, but with time I have softened my views. I certainly won't buy a cheesy card, let alone a present, or pathetically sit in a restaurant surrounded by decines of other couples, but I will be up for some alternative and meaningful way of celebrating love in its wider acceptation. In 2006, I had a lovely Valentine's night at the Tate Modern

Scent of Rose

2010-01-11T22:21:00.002Z

While 2009 has been a fantastic year, all in all, 2010 has had a slow start and too many nostalgic looks into a long gone past. To lift my spirits, I have booked a few treatments this month and got myself two rose scented gifts: a candle and a Dr Hauschka body oil. Rose is my comfort zone fragrance: it's delicate and yet penetrating, sweet without being nauseating. These colourful candles

Things I learnt and/or realised in 2009

2010-01-11T11:25:00.002Z

1. It is vital to have the right ski boots. 2. Olio 31 is a fantastic cure-all. 3. I need to be very patient in life. 4. Skinceutical products are really efficient. Check them out here. 5. Peonies only grow in May and June. 6. I am the happiest chick when I travel, do yoga and go to exhibitions. 7. I don't like being alone and need to feel part of a community. 8. I am a hippie girl.

Nude & Black

2010-01-10T16:12:00.001Z

First row: Shakuhachi and Costume Dept Second row: Whistles Available at www.asos.com

Same swimsuit, different model

2010-01-09T14:35:00.000Z

Lindsay Ellingson (left) and Candice Huffine (right) both wearing a Gucci cut-out swimsuit. Read full post on curves ahead in one of my favourite blogs: Superqueen's.

A Sparkling New Year

2010-01-03T19:51:00.004Z

A new decade has just started. Happy new year to you all! I had one of the best new year's eve of my life partying in the Austrian Alps with an international group of 20 friends. After a day spent on the slopes {by far my best skiing performance in years}, we had a delicious home-made dinner, Secret Santa presents' exchange, fireworks, cigars, board games and plenty of loud music until dawn.

The present I gave and those I received

2010-01-03T15:22:00.002Z

You might think I gave my better half a so-called *boomerang* present, but it was a cooking tool he has wanted since our trip to Morocco in 2005: a red flame tagine to prepare meat and veggies stews in the Moroccan manner. Can you detect a theme here? I got two very funny cat books to add to my collection of illustrated fairy tales. The two books could not be more different: T.S. Eliot's

Eco Fashion Ideas :: Puff Clutch

2009-12-23T10:50:00.002Z

I really love the industrial touch and feel of this clutch bag by Escama. It's made of recycled pull tabs ably crocheted together.

Late Shopping Ideas :: Le Beret

2009-12-23T01:19:00.000Z

Order and customise your beret at Gina Foster Milliner. My favourite: the oversized beret with flower on the second row.

Late Shopping Ideas: the ubiquitous head band

2009-12-23T01:10:00.002Z

I really thought head bands were one of my momentary fixations but they still excite me big time, being it glamorous and sophisticated like Jennifer Behr's or whimsical and sassy as ban.do's. Ban.do Heart Collection, Sequin Starfish $35, Giant Sequin Heart $35, Giant Bow $50 This model exudes an instant feel-good factor. I saw her in a post by La Chica del Solitario and couldn't stop

Late Shopping Ideas :: Trunki for Globetrotting Toddlers

2009-12-23T00:09:00.001Z

I presented my friend's baby with one of these Trunkies. I see them in airports all the time and thought it would be perfect for baby Adriano, an almost one year old baby born in the UK from Italian and Brazilian parents. He is bound to be a travelling trotter, and I really hope he and his mother will make good use of this multi-use trolley which also serves as a tricycle and chair.

Last Minute Shopping Ideas :: Scotch and Soda Pull

2009-12-22T18:09:00.001Z

Scotch and Soda Pull, now discounted at 39 Euro (plus delivery and taxes)

Hitchcock and his Heroines

2009-12-22T10:07:00.015Z

Rebecca I have recently discovered myself a huge fan of Hitchcock films, and their cunning heroines. I am working my way through the whole series {67 odd films} and, so far, I have loved each and every of them. Suspense is the intrepid anticipation that something potentially dreadful is about to happen. Past, on the other hand, also plays a key role: it’s the source of mystery, psychological

My 2009 Status Updates Collage

2009-12-21T10:44:00.000Z

Animal Beanie

2009-12-19T00:26:00.001Z

I was looking for a cat ear beanie when I bumped into deLux animal beanies and I couldn't help to post my picks. Apart from the panda hat {my favourite ever}, I love the raccoon with tail. Clockwise from top left: Chihuaha; Happy Bear; Owl; Frog; Mouse; Raccoon. Which one would you buy/wear?

Last Minute Gift Idea :: Panda Beanie

2009-12-18T23:40:00.002Z

This fair trade Panda Beanie by deLux is made in Nepal with NZ 100% wool.

Last minute gift ideas :: LOMOs {from £35}

2009-12-18T16:52:00.004Z

The countdown to Xmas is on: -7. Yesterday it was my niece's 6th birthday, and today my younger cousin turned 19. Two Christmas angels! Because I am pretty sure that my older niece {who is only 7} won't be browsing my blog, I feel free to post the present we bought her: a Lomo camera. I would be so excited to be getting one and I hope she will equally appreciate this gift, aimed at stimulating

Casual Chic Look for a funky New Year's Eve

2009-12-18T15:07:00.000Z

Forget pretty dresses and go for a casual-chic look which mixes denim, sequined sweat pants and killer heels. Photo by jennasauers + Trousers by Haute Hippie

Ice Skating at Xmas Time

2009-12-17T21:10:00.002Z

The other day I went ice skating in Somerset House. It is such a great setting with such a great company {my colleagues and friends} that I can forgive the over-price, over-crowd and rigid time slot. I will have one more opportunity to polish my skating skills in January when we will go skating again for Amanda's birthday/Befana Day {Epiphany}. This time in Canary Wharf, amongst the skyscrapers.

Sylvia Plath Series

2009-12-17T13:00:00.000Z

Totally in awe for Justin Fitzpatrick's series on Sylvia Plath! The sense of anguish and the mythological references permeating Sylvia's poems are visually conveyed in these portaits. The geometrical enclosures and oniric atmospheres are reminiscent of De Chirico's works. I am sure Justin was familiar with Sylvia’s admiration for De Chirico: her art-poems are directly influenced by the Greek/

Yoga Fashion

2009-12-16T16:09:00.002Z

I could live in yoga pants. Om Girl's are my favourite ever.

See-through Jumpers

2009-12-16T15:14:00.000Z

Whistles have recently revamped their website. Have a look at these see-through jumpers.

ickle and Lardee's Shower Gel

2009-12-15T17:38:00.006Z

Not sure why I was inspired to write a post about toothpastes when I have to study a whole book on yoga philosophy. I suppose this is my way of digressing and deferring duties. Or I just wanted to share with my fellow bloggers my empirical expertise on the subject. I hope to be of help to ickle and Lardee to chose the right shower gel! Jokes aside, oral care is for me of paramount importance.

Gift Ideas :: For Her {£30 or less}

2009-12-14T17:40:00.002Z

Marc Jacobs Lola Solid Perfume Ring, £27 Dyptyque Solid Perfum, £30, as seen on Dallo Spazio

Primrose Hill X-mas Brunch

2009-12-13T22:25:00.004Z

More Unconventional X-mas Trees

2009-12-13T11:12:00.000Z

As seen on Design Tag and Mimi & Meg

Gift Ideas :: For Girls {under £20... or £65 : P}

2009-12-12T18:14:00.002Z

American Apparel EARMUFFS & Fox Chantelle Earmuffs

Gift Ideas :: For Him {under £25}

2009-12-12T17:34:00.000Z

Christy's Western Shape Trilby

Gift Ideas :: GIFT TAGS

2009-12-12T16:15:00.001Z

I don't see very much the point of sending Xmas cards on their own, especially with an empty content. A card should be sent with a meaningful message or to accompany a gift. In Liberty I found retro safari-inspired gift tags which make an eco alternative to the booklet format cards - unless of course you have a lot to say or write. Their design sets me in the mood for old-fashioned travel.

A Renewed Interest

2009-12-12T00:26:00.001Z

My yoga pal Lynne is a talented and multi-task lady. As well as being a yogini, she is an actress, a ski instructor, and a knitter. Between an asana and the other she was knitting a blanket for her grandmother using circular needles. She reminded me that I also like knitting and rounded needles just seem so discreet that I could knit everywhere with them - in the bus, at my lunch break or indeed

Snow Queen

2009-12-11T23:35:00.005Z

I already mentioned that we are going skiing for New Year. This will be our first proper skiing holiday in over a decade. I am so excited, I can't wait. We will be an international group of mates, namely 17 people and 7 nationalities: 4 Italians, 3 French, 4 Austrians, 2 Germans, 1 Turkish, 1 Chinese and 1 English. It is the same crowd {with some additions} we spent New Year in Finland two years

Roman Visit

2009-12-11T21:13:00.002Z

Last week I spent a few days in Rome for my cousin's graduation ceremony. She completed a degree course in communication studies in less than three years. Admirable. We celebrated with a fat dinner, a six course affair, and she received top class presents, including a stylish trolley, a trip to Amsterdam, a posh pen by Campo di Marzio, a Calvin Klein handbag and, last but not least,

Dress to Impress

2009-12-11T17:37:00.001Z

ery nice party frock!