When In Rome ...

Tucked away only a few steps from the
beautiful Piazza Navona is this promised
land of pasta, an Epicurean's Mecca,
where local and visiting noodle
aficionados flock to. Come here to stock
up on de luxe Italian oils and one-of-
kind artisan noodle creations. It goes
without saying that these artistic pasta
designs are handmade and oils sourced
from independent boutique producers.
 
Buon Appetito!

Pastateca
Via della Vite 44/45
00187 Roma

Doll Up For The Weekend!

This family-owned studio is dedicated to providing women beauty-enhancing cosmetics, individual service and a "try before you buy" philosophy. The long-established Merle Norman line offers plenty of tried-and-true products, addressing the full spectrum of skin care and color needs for all women.

*Photo: Merle Norman
*Established in Los Angeles, Since 1931

Higher Than The Empire State

"I like to create a very complicated shoe that looks very simple."

"It took me fifteen years to really understand shoemaking, and I'm still learning." 

"Before me, there was no toe cleavage at all."

Manolo Blahnik

As seen at Harrods, London. We love them!

Walk 'em with Grace!

"I would hate for someone to look at my shoes and say 'Oh my God, that looks so comfortable!'..." Christian Louboutin

C'est la vie!

Life is a rollercoaster. With all its ups & downs, unpredictable turns, stunning adventures, and amazing scenarios, we don't have a choice but accept it as it evolves ahead of us. Celebrate your life, seize the moment! At the end of the day you'll be proud you lived this suspension-packed one-man-show to the fullest. Happy Thursday!

A Lemony Temptation

Campania, in the south of Italy, is where this refreshingly tingling, and to the core citrusy concoction's traditional recipe has its origin. Customarily, it is made from the zest of Femminello St. Teresa lemons. The yellow and wrinkled skin is the essential ingredient of its lucky production -- ad water, spoons of sugar and some alcohol. In Bella Italia, it is consumed before or after meals, as aperitif or digestive drink.

Here an impression from a cordial joint in Rome.

We love this lemony temptation! Cheers!

Kate's Fancy Robes

Attention Glamazons!

May I introduce you to one of Kate Middleton's favorite fashion designers? Jenny Packham, a British dressmaker, known primarily for her bridal gowns and ready-to-wear collections has been inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge for quite some time. Her lovely designs are all over the yellow press ever since Catherine became a devoted client. These are two sparkling -- and on sale! -- examples as seen at Harrods, London.

Let's glam things up -- today and everyday!