Look of the day: Smile to the world and the world will smile to you

A smile is the prettiest thing a girl can wear.
Words of wisdom.
You can have the most precious bag or the most wonderful dress but without the right positive attitude they are only material stuffs. Is it you the one that makes everything special and with a smile the whole day becomes happy. Happy for you and for the people that will cross that beautiful smile.
In order to make the world a better place to live, isn't a good idea put a smile upon our faces? I truly believe that and I definetely will do it always, it's a promise that I do to myself.
And just because Valentine's day is just around the corner at the bottom of the post my sweet suggestion, for her and for him <3
Hope that you will like it, let me know what you think!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Pictures by SONY DSC-RX1 by Isabò

Charlotte's Dress

Hello beauties
as I told you several times I love animals, especially dogs, and my life is definetely more wonderful since I share it with my doggie Audrey.
I always search for her the best food, accessories and some warm hoodies during cold times and I'm looking for stylish and elegant stuffs, not ridiculous or too banal, and my favourite brand is Charlotte's Dress !
A pure love for dogs and a passion for exquisite fabrics and contemporary but refined prints are the basis of the philosophy of the brand, where glamour, comfort and convenience become the real key-words.
Muse of the collection is always the red poodle Charlotte, she is the source of inspiration for the sweet and fashionable hoodies, for the sparkling collar or harness, for eco-leather leash or also for the precious ceramic dog bowl and the soft doghouse.
Charlotte's Dress is the answer for all those people who want to give a comfy but elegant look to their dogs and also be sure that the stuffs are synonimous of safety and excellent and detailed materials with the strong warranty of made in Italy.
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Look of the day: The light

The light. Soft or intense, the most important thing is to be surrounded by it, it gives strenght and positivity to the whole day.
A little walk with the sunshine on my face and the wind at my back it's the best way to give a pop of freshness and joy, to see everyhting clear and to pull out all the doubts and to take every decision in the most easily way.
A precious optical coat by Christian Lacroix for Desigual, my favourite earrings by my beloved Giulia Boccafogli, my bag of the moment by Francesca Evangelista and the brand new baroque shoes by Sammydress are my friends during that moment. Despite of the wedge, these shoes are really comfortable and easy to walk in, I would never thought but it's so true!
Hope that you will like it, let me know what you think!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Pictures taken with SONY DSC-RX1 by Isabò

Caudalie Beauté Le soins hydratants corps

Imagine.
A tipical Spring day in the France countryside, the sun shining, a warm breeze that caresses your hair and a scent of flowers all around. When you open the window, a field of white blooms is in front of you and nothing can make you happier. You enjoy a sweet breakfast on the terrace and after it's time to take care of your body with the best beauty products that Caudalie dedicated to us for this Spring time.

The Baume Gourmand Corps is a smoothy and delicate butter for the body. A whipped cream consistence and a 95% natural recipe, this vine body butter leaves the skin silky and makes it healthy and hydrates. The scent is both sweet and slightly acid, thanks to the bitter orange, orange-flower and orange wood, created by Olivia Giacobetti, who has already made the Crème Tisane de Nuit and Premier Cru. Never without it!
The Soin des Levres is a lip conditioner that protects and hydrates dry and sensitive lips. The ingredients are 99% natural extracts from vine and grape, it leaves lips glossy and juicy. The scent is a mix of sweet orange, nectarine and vanilla, created by Olivia Giacobetti too. Very interesting and useful!
The Soin Corps Nourissant is a nourishing body lotion very intense that leaves the skin very ( but very very!) soft and mellow all day long. It's a very delicate cream, silky and not oily so perfect to be used also during hot Summer days, very easy to be absorbed and 93% natural. The scent is so enchanting and with a slightly acid note given by lemon matched with lavender and sandal. My IT product, I carry it always in my bag!
The Crème Gourmande Mains et Ongles is an hand and nail cream sold every 2 minutes in France and must say that is miraculous. The skin is super soft every moment of the day and nails are nourished and healthy. The texture is soft and it is absorbed easily and the scent is sweet and slightly acid, thanks to the bitter orange, orange-flower and orange wood, created by Olivia Giacobetti again. The very best hand cream ever!

I tried them and I highly recommend them to you, they are the most valuable and helpful products at the moment in shops. Caudalie is been ages my favourite beauty brand ever because their products are created with about 93% natural ingredients and all of them made my skin soft, silky and with a delicate scent, and this collection is more than words, it's larger than life.
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Sony DSC-RX1

Hello beauties
today I've prepared for you a technology post about a real jewel of photography sector, the SONY DSC-RX1 !
This cyber-shot camera is a compact with excellent and high level features, such as the CMOS Exmor full frame sensor and the Carl Zeiss T 35 mm f/2 lens. Called it compact camera diminished it because it's a real small reflex that takes perfect and high quality pictures.
DSC-RX1 has a minimalistic and essential design, a magnesium body, a bright and large LCD screen, five personalized buttons and has not unnecessary elements. Thanks to the opening ring on the lens you can control the preparation and the focus sleeve allows you to choose in almost a second the modality you prefer.
The anti-aliasing filter let you shoot clear pictures and automatically erase moiré effects and chromatic artefacts and the SteadyShot function reduces out of focus also in inadequate light conditions!
I'm in love with this camera, I'll never be without it because it has reflex features in a small and more comfortable shape!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

The Wedding

Hello beauties
today there's a special post for you dedicated to one of a girl most important day and it's written by one of my oldest collaborator, the sweetest Catherine Moraru!
She wrote some article for my blog last year and we continue our partnership this year, I'm definetely super happy but this is not the only news of this part of the year... Stay tuned because next days there will be big surprises <3
Hope that you will like it, let us know your thoughts!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Look of the day: Aloha

Hello beauties
I love pastel colors but definetely my favourite combo is the eternal black and white one, it's so classy and always chic.
A warm and comfortable black coat by Gazèl and a skater dress by Ax Paris matched with some giant size sunnies by Vogue Eyewear new collection and my beloved bag by Francesca Evangelista do all to make me feel like a glamourous girl <3

Must confess that I love so much this kind of fashion, a lil' retrò sometimes and always sophisticated, it reminds me Audrey's style.

Which is your favourite one? In which one do you feel the best or do you really feel to be yourselves?

Hope that you will like it, let me know what you think!

Bisous

yours Carolyne O'

Pictures taken with SONY NEX-3n by Isabò

January My Beauty Box

Hello beauties
as some of you already know, I'm a huge fan of make-up and beauty products and, since I'm the My Beauty Box Blogger Ambassador, my passion is growing very fast. 
Today I introduce you to the the very first box of the year, the January one, "Be My Valentine" edition created to make every girl feel wonderful and special with all these products.

FREE AGE Lip pencil: A soft pencil with mat effect that defines perfectly lip shape and, thanks to its ingredients, it prevents ageing. Mine is in plum shade, matchy matchy with the lipstick. Recommended, the texture is fantastic.
FREE AGE Diamond lipstick: I personally adore Free Age lipsticks because they last long time, have a creamy texture, the shade is very intense and it hydrates lips. In eight different shades, I found a plum color that make lips very sensual. Highly recommended.
FREE AGE Shine polish: A multivitaminic complex makes this polish one of the best available in shops at the moment. The finish is brilliant and covering, dries very fast and lasts for a long time without chiping, the brush is flat and so the coat results very homogeneous. Mine is in a dark shade, an intense plum like pencil and lipstick. 
DELAROM Face Cremè Revitalitè: A soft cream that absorbs easily, gives brightness and a firming effect to face skin prolonging youth. Full of green elements such as macadamia oil, cyathea cumingii and karitè butter. Very recommended, my skin seems born again!
DELAROM Gel nettoyant: For every day use, this gel is very delicate and perfect for every kind of skin, it removes impurities and make-up residuals. The main ingredients are jojoba pearls, white nettle and desert date and make the texture very soft and not unctuous. Recommended.
EQUILIBRA Karitè intensive nourishing body cream : this intense body cream nourishes and hydrates skin, perfect for dry ones. It doesn't oil and it can be absorbed very easily.

With the purchase of the box, My Beauty Box will send you a coupon of 10 Euro that can be used for a dinner out with your soul mate or a close friend, you can buy yours here!

Did you try any of these products? Will you like them?
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

IT designer: Paula Cademartori Pre Fall 2014/2015

Hello beauties
how was your weekend going? Hope very fine and relaxing!
It's still Winter and Spring, if I look outside my window, is just like an illusion but when your favourite bag designer comes out with the new Pre Fall 2014/2015 collection no seasons can stop me!
As I wrote here, Paula Cademartori is one of the most talented designer of these last years and definetely the one I admire the most. The Pre Fall collection is strong of the old glories of Maison Cademartori such as Faye, Petite Faye, Sylvie, Petite Sylvie and Kate reinterpreted with new prints and colors alternated with the iconic color block and studs inserts. Their creations were the IT bags and the most worn during the last four Fashion Weeks and I'm sure that, for the upcomings, she will repeat these big numbers.
A new sort of vernis matelassè will be the main charactere of the F/W both in dark than pastel colors... One of the greatest thing that I appreciate about Paula's talent is that she is able to bring Summertime taste also during Winter days thanks to the bright shades used.
When you put all your love, deep passion and strenght in what you do also the people around you will feel what move you inside, and this is one of the key of Paula's success that will last for many years. Congratulations for your dreamy and creative genius.
Use my special hashtag #cademartoriteam to tweet or post on Instagram pictures dedicated to this talented designer and her bags.
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Look of the day: Audrey

Hello beauties
some of you already know that I have a huge passion for all animals, especially dogs, and that I share my life with my love Audrey, who I found abandoned on a street almost 2 years ago.
I take care of her like a lil' child, I search for her only the best food and stuffs created and about her security and "fashionable lifestyle" all my trust goes to 26 Bars and a Band, the leading brand that produces the best pet accessories and clothes!
Their dog harness and retractable leash are very innovative, safe, funny and bring happiness to puppies and their owners. Awesome 26 Bars and a Band products were featured on Elle magazine and won several importan awards such as "Product of the year", " Editor's pick" and "Most innovative retractable dog leash" and since 2010 they have the exclusive line of licensed Paul Frank ( the iconic sweet monkey! ) pet products.
In 26 Bars and a Band shop you can also find collars, charms, tee and matching sets very sweet and with exquisite materials and techonology used. For Audrey I choose a pink harness ( I don't like collars because they give me the idea to strangle :( ) with its matched leash here and I'm so in love with them because the last one has a button that stops the lead that is very functional and the print is super lovely!
I know that many of you have a dog so I'm sure you will find in 26 Bars and a Band loads of products that will steal your heart!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Pictures taken with SONY NEX-3n by Isabò and Audrey doesn't like to be portrayed :D

Look of the day: The best is yet to come

The best is yet to come.
The most important sentence to repeat to ourselves always, especially when you are passing through a dark moment, the future will be bright. Positivity and be grateful are the keys to achieve success in life in every sector.
One of my eternal passepartout is definetely the leather jacket, perfect to be styled both with trousers than dresses, and few days ago I matched it with a Gazèl green and petroleum blue dress.
I particularly love Gazèl clothes because they have perfect fit, exquisite fabrics and shapes that seem to caresse the body, enchanting it. The scarf and the bag give a touch of glam to the whole look, in contrast to the rock soul of the jacket.
Hope that you will like it, let me know what you think!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Look of the day: Relax

Sun. Breeze. Sunset. A grass.
Some moments all dedicated to free the mind and to relax, in simply clothes that make us feel always glam and not banal.
I love taking a walk in the countryside to empty my head and only hearing the sound of lil' animals and wind. All the thoughts and solutions truly come out and they can find their ways to express.
A so warm and particular white faux-fur coat by K-Way, fluffy as a peluche, a fresh pop of color given by Wholesale oxford shoes and my inseparable and beloved Gas Pop-Up jeans and Maiden-Art necklace.
Do you know that special feeling when you are alone and you open your heart without comfortable lies and you find the truth? It's the feeling after which you feel invincible.
Hope that you will like it, let me know what you think!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Look of the day: Life is a flower

Hello beauties
how was your week-end going ? Did you do anything cute?
I had quite relaxing days and I enjoyed so much the wonderful sunnies moments that bring me lot of positivity and fresh energy.
I love flowers, especially the white ones, and when I saw for the first time this Gazèl dress I completely fell in love with it, both for the print and for the soft shape. 
I matched it with Sisley coat, my oldie but always so goodie Gucci bag and my beloved Armani pumps with a little bow on the toe.
Sun and flowers. They are enough to make my day more than special and happy.
Hope that you will like it, let me know what you think!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Pictures taken with SONY NEX-3n by Isabò

Look of the day: Less is more

Less is more.
To stay classy and chic with simple clothes.
A little back dress, with an exquisite fabric in a skater shape, matched with a fierce pochette, both by the elegant 100% Italian brand Gazèl, and a warm Manila Grace faux fur coat that gives an allurme of charme to the whole look.
I love eternal pieces that are a sort of passepartout that save you in every situation from the easiest to the most particular one, it's not a matter of wearing an exagerate and "too much" dress, it's important to feel fabulous with simple garments and less accessories.
Hope that you will like it, let me know what you think!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Pictures taken with SONY NEX-3n by Isabò

Summer IT bags: Coccinelle S/S 2014

Imagine a soft wall of flowers. A wall of wonderful and scented roses and peonies.
Imagine an elegant woman, a positive soul with a smile on her face, who carries happily her new bag that will become her new best friend. 
Now think about a talented photographer, known worldwide for his undiputed genius.
Mix all together and you will have the new breathtaking Coccinelle ADV campaign for the Spring/Summer shoot by Billy Kidd, famous American fashion photographer, with top model Giedre Dukauskaite.
Dedicated to a woman who knows both her cosmopolitan and metropolitan sides and likes to play with them and to match. The return of the iconic Celeste bag and the moderization of solid shapes such as the clutch, the postman or the shoulder bag and the shopping tote. With the best and exquisite materials used, Coccinelle has invented new structured bag with fresh color block, refined prints, black and gold and perfect S/S colors like yellow, green, pink and orange.
I'm so enthusiastic about this campaign, I find it very chic and with a strong touch of eternal elegance. That elegance that is pure and delicate, that will last forever.
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Look of the day: Take it easy

Hello beauties
how was your week-end going? Hope everything was great, did you do anything cute?
I read a gorgeous book, enjoyed some free time, took a walk in the countryside and as icing on the cake a dinner out <3
Sometimes we need to take everything easy, just relax and do whatever our mind and soul want in a comfy but particular look that make us feel simply glamorous.
I wore a very eye-catching Manila Grace coat, so cozy and warm, and a green blazer by Manila Grace too. My fave jeans ever by Gas and pumps by Armani closed the look.
Hope that the week ahead will be full of great news and positivity for you <3
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Pictures taken with SONY NEX-3n by Isabò

Look of the day: Please don't stop the rain

There's always an atmosphere full of pathos when it rains.
Sometimes sad, sometimes mysterious and sometimes what you need to empty your mind from unnecessary things and focus yourself on the important ones.
When it rains I take out of the closet a trench, my favourite is by LEROCK, one of my beloved Italian brands, that has a detail of studs on the neck, I put a little black dress under it and I carry my lovely Francesca Evangelista clutch with me. As icing on the cake my Armani pumps with bow closing the look.
Rain, love and warm feelings... I have all that I need.
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Pictures taken with SONY NEX-3n by Isabò

IT designer: Paula Cademartori

Hello beauties
if you follow my Pinterest account ( here ), you already know that daily I give birth to some #bagporn and #shoesporn pins, where I show you my favourite pieces from famous worldwide brands or new designers.
My IT bag designer of the moment is definetely Paula Cademartori, born in Porto Alegre but Italian since 2005. 
For the S/S pre-collection you must free your mind and think about a magic place, a special villa surrounded by an enchanted garden, a place named Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza in Varese, Italy. Think about the particular light used by American artist Dan Flavin. Put these elements together and the result is a a brilliant, artistic and glamorous collection. Precious material used and the beloved shapes, such as Faye, Petite Faye, Silvye, Petite Silvye, Kate, Tatiana, Carolina, Georgia and Petite Clara, are a guarantee of success but this year two other girls will come to the Cademartori family... Alice and Daisy.
Studs, color block, monochrome, ayers leather, folk touch , exotic lines are the main character of this brethtaking collection by one of the most promising new luxury designers.
My final verdict about Paula Cademartori pre-collection is extremely positive, I was very exctited about it because I was sure that I would adore it. The passion and the pure love for her job can be clearly seen through her pieces, when you touch them you are passed by shivers of bliss and the eyes are gratified by fascinating shapes, but the most wonderful thing is the feeling of a dream that come true. The strenght of a woman to follow her dream through pains and difficulties, to transform an utopia into a beautiful reality and to become a successful and appreciated worldwide business woman.
Congratulations for another fabulous collection and for have created Faye, the most perfect bag on earth.
Use my special hashtag #cademartoriteam to tweet or post on Instagram pictures dedicated to this talented designer and her bags.
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Look of the day: Red passion

Hello beauties
I must say that one of my favourite color in dresses is without doubt black, so versatile and so easy to style with every other color or print.
One of my fave black dress of the moment is by Manila Grace because I like so much its soft shape, very fascinating, and the big round neck that can be also wear taking one shoulder out. I matched it with my beautiful Grevi hat, 100% made in Florence since 1875, and my super duper beloved Me-Dusa red coral bag ( you saw the green one here ).
I love the fusion of these three "elements" together, black red and leo.
Hope that you will like it, let me know what you think!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Pictures taken with SONY NEX-3n by Isabò

Look of the day: Treasure

Hello beauties
at the end of December I told you that I became fashion contributor for luxury web-magazine Gilt Magazine and from few days ago I'm also in The Old Now by Laura Renieri team! Prepare yourselves because so soon there wil be reveal lot of other news <3
Probably I already told you several times that I'm coat-addicted, I have so much of them that at the moment I can't remember how many they are :[ It's not a matter of colors, because I like in neutral ones but also in bright or with prints, the important thing is that they must be slim, I'm not a huge fan on me of the oversize.
This lil' coat is by Manila Grace and I like so much its fitting, it's perfect to be worn both with dresses/skirt and trousers. I matched with a little black dress ( not seen in pics ), pumps, a fux fur collar that gives strenght to the whole look, Prada sunnies and bag to go out for a family lunch. Speciale guest of the post is Roy, this boy is 16 years old and he's still so cute :DDD
Hope that you will like it, let me know what you think!
Bisous
yours Carolyne O'

Pictures taken with SONY NEX-3n by Isabò