luxury – Mirror Mirror by Aiana J

5 Ultimate Style Tips to Learn from Stylish Italian Women

Italian Women are considered Epitome of being Stylish, when it comes to style few can match up to an Stylish Italian Elegante Signora.

Think Monica Bellucci or Sophia Loren…every Italian Lady is a Fashionista in her own right…always Graceful and Well Dressed and we can learn a thing or two…or maybe 5…from them…here we go….

1. Love Thy Heels: Stylish Italian women Love their Heels and Rock them. Italian Women believe that flats belong to beaches and trainers to the gym. Heels add to their Height and make their Walk even more Elegant. Heels are Sexy ,Sexy is Stylish and they sure know how to make most of their Stilettos.

2. Statement Pieces : They understand the value of a Statement Accessory , be it their Bag, Belt, Scarf or a piece of Jewellery , a Signora would know how dress around it, neither do they overdo nor do they under do…..a Statement Piece is just a Perfect Conversation Starter and says a lot about their Style Quotient….

3. Right and Sexy Lingerie : Talk with any Italian Lady and she would tell you the Importance of the Right Lingerie that Fits and Supports well & is Sexy at the same time. They get their Bras, Knickers and Spanx right, after all looking Fashionable and Sexy starts inside out….right!!!

4. Invest in Quality Basics : A Pair of Sunglasses or a Bag or their Dresses, Italian women know how significant are good quality basics. They Mix and Match Quality Basics …..think…. Tank Tops, Shirts, Jacket,Little Black Dress, Blazer,Chic Sunglasses, Dark Denims, Red Lipstick, Cashmere Sweaters, Pencil Skirts, Fedora Hat…….

5. Everyday is Stylish Day : Italian Women Don’t Believe in only Dressing up for Special Occasions and they Do Not Save Their Clothes and Accessories for special days.They Celebrate Style and Fashion everyday and are always Well Turned Out. This I feel is the Best Thing that we can Learn from Italian ladies….they Live and Dress up for the moment….their Life is a Red Carpet….and they are always dressed to show up…..They Celebrate Themselves Everyday ………..

……Dress up like there is no tomorrow, Love Yourself and be well turned out always….these are some of the takeaways from the Stylish Italian Women….Have Fun Dressing Up…

Ciao for now…and for all your style queries I am here……write to me about all your fashion and style whys and whats, your STYLE DOCTOR signing off…keep them coming……

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8 Fragrance Tips &Tricks You Should Definitely Know….

No matter how well you are dressed, or if you have got your Shoes, Makeup, Clothes bang on, ‘if thou doesn’t smell nice the impact isn’t wholesome and complete’ …right…!!!

It is always pleasant to meet someone who also smells nice, with nice I am definitely not implying the after aroma’s that stay and is a too much of a overdose of a fragrance..;-) I have put together some Do’s and Don’ts and some Tricks and Tips for a Fragrant You ….Here We Go...

1. Do not store your fragrances in your bathroom or other damp or warm places , the heat and humidity tend break down the perfume and bring down the texture of the fragrance. Instead store them in a dry and cool place.

2. When testing perfumes to buy, always wait till your skin has dried before your smell, as the first fragrance you smell is the First Note of the scent which disappears fast.

3. Just after taking the shower, before dressing up, is the best time to spray the perfume as the moisture in your skin will lock the scent. Also it prevents the delicate clothes and jewellery from being stained by the perfume.

4. This is my favourite tip, just rub some vaseline on your pulse points before you dab or spray your perfume on them, this makes the scent last much longer…you have to try this…

5. Spray a little perfume on your hair brush before combing your hair, voila……your hair would be lightly and pleasantly scented….

6. How about creating your own custom scent… try spraying a couple of fragrances on the blotters, smell and see if you like it, once you have found what you like test it on your skin as the perfume may smell a bit different once applied, if you like what you created…taadda…you have your own custom perfume ready.Just make sure that use the stronger fragrance before you layer it with the lighter one so that the former scent doesn’t overpower the later.

7. When out or travelling you can keep cotton swabs sprayed with perfume handy in a small zip pouch in your handbag, they can be used for q quick touch-up throughout the day. I feel its much easier to carry cotton swabs than a perfume bottle.

8. I spray a bit of my favourite perfume in my dresser drawers, line them with tissue and my clothes have a hint of my favourite fragrance…..it is my trick to fab smelling clothes even when I take them out from the drawer….

…have fun with your perfumes and creating your own signature scents…write to me about all your fashion and style queries, your STYLE DOCTOR signing off…keep them coming…

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