meraldia: October 2009

The Project: Pearls...Pearls

After my laziness during the weekend I decided to start creating again. I watched many old films these days (East of Eden, Giant, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) and I was in a very 1950s and 1960s mood. So, I was inspired by the most elegant woman of those days, Jackie Kennedy Onassis who loved wearing pearls.

Style icon: Jackie Kennedy Onassis wearing pearls

I chose many freshwater cultured pearls in different colors and made a long, long, necklace that can be worn in many different ways such as this ...

...or this

or even this...

...why not as a bracelet as well!

Because some times, a simple black dress and a few strands of pearls are enough for an elegant outfit!

Weekend: It's Time to Relax

Weekend at last! It was a very tiring and stressful week so today I wanted so much to relax. I did absolutely nothing and I enjoyed it! Last night I went to bed early, I got up early and I spent the whole morning in my balcony reading The Moon Is Down by Steinbeck, my favorite author.

I needed a simple outfit for this relaxing day: jeans, white shirt and a pearl necklace.

Tonight I won't go out. I will watch (again) East of Eden and I will go to bed early.

Style Icon: Marion Cotillard

Marion Cottilard: great actress and great outfits

Elegant...

...Classy

...glamorous

(photos via style.com)

...and the new Lady Dior

Isn't she inspiring?

Meet the Relatives: Dress Code

So, what is the dress code for formal dinners with your boyfriend's family?

Last night I had to attend a formal dinner at my boyfriend's house with all his relatives. Aghh. I hate these occasions. For the whole week I was looking again and again in my closet, trying many outfits. And certainly I could not wear something like these...

...Or even this

(photos:style.com)

I could imagine his aged aunts whispering while drinking herbal tea about my aggressive outfit. At last, I decided to wear this:

Skirt and tee by Esprit, scarf Benetton and handmade (by me) bracelet.

Coming soon: How I made my bracelet step by step! See you soon! Have a stylish weekend!

PS: the dinner was very booooooring.. as expected!

Autumn days in the countryside

As I have said again, I live for a weekend! Especially when I am out of town I feel very relaxed. This weekend I had a wonderful time as I visited my mum's relatives at the country. I stayed in their home built in the traditional way.