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Firmoo sunglasses Giveaway ! 7 winners !

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I already told you how much I like Firmoo sunglasses in my latest post and therefore I am happy to host an amazing Firmoo sunglasses Giveaway here on Fashion and Cookies, perfectly in time for Summer season !.
Before telling you more about this Giveaway, let me tell you something about this eyewear brand.


Firmoo is World's Most Popular Online Eyeglasses Store, with the mission to offer a great variety of unbelievable cheap yet fashionable eyewear (prescription glasses and just fashion glasses) to their customers.
All of their eyewear is directly from affiliate factory, so their price is 85%~90% lower than that in the traditional brick-and-mortar stores, but they look like very expensive glasses !.

I personally love big and "diva" wrap around sunglasses. If you have to wear prescription glasses and want to wear sunglasses anyway, you are supposed to choose a pair of eyeglasses frame on here, and tint the lenses into sunglasses lenses. You may visit http://www.firmoo.com/prescription-sunglasses.html to know how to make Prescription Sunglasses.
The Firmoo website is well organized and very clear. I ordered my sunglasses in no time and also had them very quickly !. Help page for shipping and tracking is here and help page on how to place an order is here, if you wanna know more.

Below, a couple of pics of me wearing Firmoo sunglasses, as you can see they are very fashionable and yet very easy to wear !.

Fashion and Cookies for Firmoo.com
The sunglasses above can be found here
Fashion and Cookies for Firmoo.com
Firmoo sunglasses
The pair above can be seen here

Now, let's talk about this Giveaway. There will be 7 winners, as follows: 

1) For the first prize winner (1 person) the prize is a pair of fashionable sunglasses of choice (as seen on the whole Firmoo.com website), shipping included.
2) For the second prize winners (6 persons): 
6 winners will win $20 sunglasses E-vouchers each. The vouchers can only be used on these Firmoo wrap around sunglasses, there is a wide selection so I am sure you will find something you like :-).

*Note that if there will be less than 50 people entering this Giveaway, only second prizes will be given away (6 $ 20 vouchers), but we know we're gonna have more people entering, right ? :-).

This lovely giveaway is open WORLDWIDE and it starts today until May, 20th.

To enter this Firmoo Sunglasses Giveaway you have to follow the simple rules you find below and fill the Rafflecopter form, as ever !.
The winners will be selected randomly with Rafflecopter and announced on the blog. I will give the e-mails of the winners directly to Firmoo so they can arrange the shipment of your prize and the e-vouchers !.

Now, let's go to the Giveaway rules, they are very simple and quick !

Mandatory rules you'll be asked for:


1) Like Fashion and Cookies on Facebook
2) Share AND like this post on your Facebook wall 
3) Follow Fashion and Cookies on Bloglovin 
4) Visit Firmoo site and comment below this post with the link of what pair of eyewear you'd love to win

More chances to win (this time not mandatory) if you...

- Follow Fashion and Cookies on Google Friend Connect (+1) 
- Follow Fashion and Cookies on Instagram (@fashionandcookies) (+1)
- Tweet about this Giveaway (+1) (can be done daily)
- Follow me on Twitter (+2)
- Add me to your G+ circles and like this post on G+ (+2)
- Follow my Tumblr AND reblog my Giveaway post on Tumblr (+3)
- Follow me on Pinterest AND repin the Giveaway Poster on Pinterest from this post (+3)
- Follow me on Chictopia (+2)
- Follow me on Chicisimo (+2)
- Follow me on Lookbook (+2)
- Post on your blog (if you have one) about the Giveaway (+3)
- Put a link to Fashion and Cookies in your blogroll (+3)
- Write a review of this blog on Alexa (just click on "write a review", it works quickly with a FB account) (+4)

GOOD LUCK !!!

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Baroque pants & nude pumps

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baroque print pants, nude pumps, Zara shirt, Fashion and Cookies

A windy afternoon and a pleasant walk by the sea with hubby. I was in a holiday mood, because it I had just spent two days off from work - sometimes even a couple of days can do so much for your inner peace, just to recharge a bit !.
I decided to go for this blue centered outfit wearing Insight indigo baroque print pants and a denim shirt from Zara. A relaxing blue centered outfit featuring nude pumps.

Un pomeriggio ventoso e una piacevole passeggiata vicino al mare con mio marito. Mi sentivo in modalità vacanziera, in quanto il fine settimana si univa a ben due giorni di ferie - a volte anche pochi giorni possono significare molto per staccare e rilassarsi un po' !. 
Ho scelto un outfit incentrato sul blu indossando pantaloni a stampa barocca indaco di Insight Denim ed una camicia jeans di Zara. Un outfit blu rilassante con pumps neutre.


Insight baroque print pants, nude pumps, Zara shirt, Fashion and Cookies

Zara denim shirt
Insight Indigo Jacquard pants
Fabi nude pumps
Balenciaga City bag

 baroque print pants, nude pumps, Zara shirt, Fashion and Cookies

Balenciaga city cobalt blue, baroque pants, Stella McCartney cat eye sunglasses

I like the cut of this Zara shirt, it has an oriental vibe. The pants are from an aussie brand, I found them in a shop when I wasn't looking for anything, I was actually with a friend and she was the one supposed to go shopping, she "hired" me as personal shopper...but it often happens that I make people buy things and I end up for buying something for me, too !. 
I love those pants, they fit perfectly and aren't too low waisted. I do not like very low waisted pants, I will never ever stop saying it ! There is nothing classy about having part of your ass hanging out when you sit, LOL.

Amo il taglio di questa camicia di Zara, ha un che di orientale. I pantaloni sono di un brand australiano, trovati per caso in un negozio quando ero uscita solo per accompagnare un'amica e farle da "personal shopper"...ma non ho resistito, accade tutte le volte, non solo incito all'acquisto chi è con me ma finisco anche per uscire dal negozio con diverse cose per me !.
Adoro i pantaloni, vestono perfettamente e non sono troppo a vita bassa. Non mi piacciono i pantaloni esageratamente a vita bassa, non smetterò mai di dirlo ! Non c'è niente di bello nell'avere parte del sedere che spunta dal pantalone mentre si è seduti, LOL.

Balenciaga city cobalt blue, baroque pants, Stella McCartney cat eye sunglasses

Stella McCartney Cat Eye sunglasses
Michael Kors rose gold watch
No brand daisy necklace
Tiffany bracelets
Essie "cute as button" nail polish

 Balenciaga city cobalt blue, baroque pants, Stella McCartney cat eye sunglasses

Fabi nude pumps, Fashion and Cookies

The nude pumps from Fabi are very elegant and so perfect for many outfits. I am so glad I went for nude ones, as I was tempted by black ones, too...
I thought my nude Stella McCartney cat eye sunglasses would look good with this look. To keep the blue tones, I opted for my Balenciaga City bag in cobalt.

Le pumps nude di Fabi sono molto eleganti e perfette con molti look diversi. Sono contenta di averle prese in una tonalità neutra, ero tentata anche dallo stesso modello in nero ma queste sono più versatili.
Ho pensato che gli occhiali "da gatta" Stella McCartney in tonalità nude sarebbero stati bene con questo insieme.
Per mantenermi nei toni del blu, ho optato, come borsa, per la Balenciaga City color cobalto.

 Balenciaga city cobalt blue, baroque pants, Fashion and Cookies

Zara denim shirt, daisy neon necklace, Fashion and Cookies

I added a statement necklace to spice things up. The no-brand daisy necklace was my tribute to Spring, with its bright colors. I thought it would look good on a pretty monochromatic outfit.

Talking about necklaces, it's time to find out the winner of Amourxhandmade Giveaway !. The winner, selected randomly with Rafflecopter, is...Maegan Morin from Canada !. Congratulations Maegan, you'll be contacted by Colleen very soon to receive that wonderful necklace !.
Maegan followed all the mandatory rules and also many others rules and also filled in the Rafflecopter form with all the requested info. 
I want to remind you that with giveaways, cheaters won't be allowed to win - so if someone thinks it's smart to say "ok" to every rules and then nothing had been followed, there won't be any chance to win, this because we have to respect all the people following the rules and also the brands giving out prizes, cheating is not useful ;).

Ho aggiunto una collana importante per vivacizzare il tutto. La collana no-brand a grandi margherite è stata una sorta di tributo alla Primavera, con i suoi colori vivaci. Ho pensato che stesse bene "spezzando" un outfit monocromatico.

Parlando di collane, è tempo di scoprire chi ha vinto il Giveaway Amourxhandmade !. La vincitrice, selezionata a caso da Rafflecopter, è Maegan Morin dal Canada !. Congratulazione Maegan, sarai contattata presto da Colleen per ricevere la splendida collana in palio !. 
Maegan ha seguito tutte le regole obbligatorie e gran parte delle altre e ha compilato il modulo di Rafflecopter con tutte le info richieste. Volevo solo puntualizzare che chi partecipa ai giveaways e "bara" indicando tutto come fatto e poi non avendolo fatto, non potrà comunque vincere, questo sia per rispetto di tutti coloro che prendono tempo a seguire le regole che di chi mette in palio un premio, quindi barare è inutile ;).

The winner is...
Amourx giveaway winner on Fashion and Cookies


Indigo blue look, cat eye sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

Indigo blue look, Fashion and Cookies


Ok, I will stop babbling now...I just like to "chat" to you, and often I finish my posts when it's past midnight here, this happens when bloggers also have a daytime job !. Thanks for your comments and visits, see you soon !.

Ok, ora la smetto di chiacchierare, sebbene adori farlo, e spesso finisco per pubblicare i miei post passata la mezzanotte, questo è quanto accade alle blogger che hanno un lavoro durante il giorno !. Grazie per i vostri commenti e per le volte in cui mi venite a trovare quì sul blog e a presto !.

Indigo blue jacquard pants, cat eye sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

  Indigo blue jacquard pants, cat eye sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies


Firmoo sunglasses giveaway on Fashion and Cookies


Do not forget to enter this amazing Giveaway, in collaboration with Firmoo ! There will be 7 winners, the first prize will be a pair of fashionable sunglasses of choice, shipping included, and the other 6 winners will win $20 sunglasses E-vouchers each, to buy sunglasses on Firmoo !. 


This lovely giveaway is open WORLDWIDE and it's up until May, 20th. Check it out and enter the Rafflecopter form you find here !.

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Black and white dress, yellow clutch

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Asos black and white dress, studded loafers, Fashion and Cookies

Happy Mother's Day to every Mum out there !. Today's post is dedicated to my lovely mum, in fact in these pics I am wearing a dress she bought for me on Asos :). They say the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree, and my mum is a lover of fashion and another online shopping addict !.
She loves to browse Asos and other shopping websites, suggesting me some clothes to buy (as if I needed more encouragement !). Her style is pretty basic and she only dares from time to time, but she loves it when I am the one wearing that stands out. She got this black and white dress for me and I loved it. Thank you, Mum !.

Buona Festa della Mamma a tutte le mamme ! Il post di oggi è dedicato alla mia adorabile mamma, tra l'altro in queste foto indosso un abito di Asos che mi ha comprato proprio lei :). Dicono che la mela non cada mai troppo lontana dall'albero, e anche mia madre è un'amante della moda ed un'altra affezionata dello shopping online !. Le piace molto navigare su Asos e altri siti, suggerendomi abiti da comprare (come se per fare shopping avessi  bisogno di ulteriore incoraggiamento !). Mia madre ha uno stile decisamente basic e osa solo ogni tanto, ma ama vedermi indossare qualcosa che si fa notare. Ha scelto questo abitino bianco e nero per me e mi è piaciuto molto. Grazie, mamma !.



Asos black and white dress, studded loafers, Fashion and Cookies

Asos black and white dress
Zara clutch
Carla G studded flats
Sisi tights
Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses

 Asos black and white dress, studded loafers, Fashion and Cookies

Asos black and white dress, studded loafers, Fashion and Cookies

The air wasn't really warm and it had just stopped to pour rain so I decided to wear tights, these Sisi ones are very light and in cotton fabric. I matched this dress with studded loafers also because I had a lot of walk to do and all pics of my outfits are pics of what I wear when I go out, not only staged for the shootings - I am sure my mum would appreciate as she is a lover of flats ;).

Did you get your mom a present for today ? I like to surprise her with something special, but when I run out of ideas for her presents, I have a list of items I know for sure she would love, I am sure everybody has it for her/his mum - we know them pretty well, after all !. Today's set is dedicated to my "easy" list for mum's presents. Do you also have a list of items you usually get your mum ?. I opted for a tote bag, this time !.

L'aria non era proprio calda e aveva smesso di piovere da poco, così ho deciso di indossare le calze, queste di Sisi sono leggerissime e in cotone. Ho abbinato delle scarpe comode anche perché avevo diversi giri da fare e tutte le foto dei miei outfits riguardano cosa indosso davvero quando esco, non sono studiate solo per i post. 
In questo caso ho optato per i mocassini borchiati - sicuramente, avrei avuto anche l'approvazione della mamma, che ama le scarpe basse.

Avete preso un regalo per vostra madre per oggi ? Io amo sorprenderla con qualcosa di speciale, ma quando mi trovo a corto di idee per i suoi regali, ho un elenco mentale di cose che so per certo ama, per andare sul sicuro ! Il set di oggi è dedicato a questa lista ;). Avete anche voi un elenco di regali sicuramente apprezzati da vostra madre ?. Io questa volta ho scelto una borsa !.


My ideas for Mother's day gifts - Fashion and Cookies

Asos black and white dress, studded loafers, Fashion and Cookies

Asos black and white dress, studded loafers, Fashion and Cookies

Michael Kors rose gold watch
No brand necklace

Asos black and white dress, studded loafers, Fashion and Cookies

statement necklace, Fashion and Cookies

You know that I love to add a statement necklace to my outfits, I thought this one would add a nice pop of color to a black and white look.
I added another pop of yellow with this Zara clutch. I love the black profiles it has and love the fact my iPad fits in easily !.

Sapete già che amo aggiungere una collana importante ai miei outfit e ho pensato che questa potesse aggiungere un bel po' di colore ad un look bianco e nero.
Ho aggiunto altro giallo con questa clutch di Zara, amo il fatto che abbia i profili neri e che sia anche un ottimo...porta iPad !. 

Zara neon yellow clutch, Fashion and Cookies

 Asos black and white dress, Zara clutch

 Asos black and white dress, Zara clutch, Fashion and Cookies

Asos black and white dress, Zara clutch, studded loafers

I am pretty proud to say I have a great relationship with my mother, and it is important to me also cause I am a single child and I have no sisters to relate to. 
This doesn't mean I never argue with mom, actually we often do, but we're the best of friends and we pass over it pretty quickly !. I like to go out shopping with her and I know her advice is always for the best, we also share the love for cinema and for some tv-series. She is a retired high school maths teacher so she has always been surrounded by young people.
Sometimes her stubborn temper drives me insane, and I am too sarcastic for her, but she always supports me with unconditional love. If I ever get to be a mother myself, I hope I will do a good job, too !.

Sono orgogliosa di poter dire di avere una bel rapporto con mia madre, molto importante per me anche perché essendo figlia unica non ho sorelle con le quali relazionarmi. 
Ciò non significa che non litighi mai con mia madre, anzi, ma siamo molto amiche e passiamo in fretta "oltre! !. Mi piace molto andare a fare shopping con lei e so che con i suoi consigli cerca sempre di fare del suo meglio, inoltre condividiamo la passione per il cinema e per alcune serie tv. E' una insegnante di matematica di liceo, ora in pensione, ed è sempre stata circondata da giovani.
A volte in suo caratterino testardo mi fa impazzire, e io risulto troppo sarcastica per lei, ma so di poter contare sempre sul suo affetto incondizionato. Se mai sarò madre, spero di fare un ottimo lavoro anche  io !.

Asos black and white dress, Zara clutch

Asos black and white dress, Zara yellow clutch


Firmoo sunglasses giveaway on Fashion and Cookies


Do not forget to enter this amazing Giveaway, in collaboration with Firmoo ! There will be 7 winners, the first prize will be a pair of fashionable sunglasses of choice, shipping included, and the other 6 winners will win $20 sunglasses E-vouchers each, to buy sunglasses on Firmoo !. 


This lovely giveaway is open WORLDWIDE and it's up until May, 20th. Check it out and enter the Rafflecopter form you find here !.

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Fashion and Cookies is on Stylight !

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Fashion and Cookies on Stylight

Among the wide variety of websites and communities that revolve around fashion there are some that are really VERY useful and fun to use...I have found out one that is amazing and I am pleased to announce that I am getting addicted to it ! The name of the website/community is STYLIGHT. Stylight is also a fashion web engine, a way to display your fave items and share your style inspirations, a social network.



After registering (quickly and for free) you can start creating and organizing your boards - the new thing is that in your boards you can add pics but also videos, quotes and clothing and accessories from 70 stores !. 
In my case I think Stylight is perfect to remark an outfit I have already posted on the blog, for example, and also to add alternative items I would have liked to use in that look !. 
In the board I created for my latest outfit (look above), you can see I added high heel shoes, because I said I would wear the black and white dress also with heels and some of you suggested it. Isn't it a nice idea ?. Add to this that by adding our favorite music we can get to know each other better ;).

I am gonna get better and better as more as I use it...it's really fun and I already have plenty of ideas for creating pretty boards !. Let's celebrate our style and everything we like on Stylight...Find me there if you wanna add me or be added, my name is always fashionandcookies, the url to my profile is http://www.stylight.it/fashionandcookies :-)

Tra i vari siti e le community che stanno nascendo intorno al variegato mondo della moda, ve ne sono alcuni molto utili e divertenti da usare...in particolare, ve ne segnalo uno veramente interessante e del quale sto diventando una vera appassionata ! Il nome del sito/community è STYLIGHT. Stylight è anche un motore di ricerca della moda, un modo di "conservare" i vostri articoli preferiti e i look che vi ispirano, oltre ad essere un  vero e proprio social network.

Dopo la registrazione (gratuita e veloce) potete iniziare a creare e ad organizzare boards - la novità è che nelle vostre boards potete aggiungere non solo foto ma anche video, frasi e abiti e accessori provenienti da 70 negozi !. 
Lo trovo perfetto per evidenziare un outfit già postato sul blog, per esempio, aggiungendo anche articoli alternativi che avrei voluto usare per quel look, come ho fatto ad esempio nel board che vedete sopra, aggiungendo scarpe con il tacco al posto dei mocassini. Carino, vero ?. Inoltre, aggiungendo della musica possiamo conoscere meglio i nostri gusti ;).

Ho creato solo poche boards per ora, ma sento che diventerò proprio brava...è troppo divertente e ho già diverse idee per creare delle belle composizioni !. Celebriamo il nostro stile e tutto ciò che ci piace con Stylight...Trovate il mio profilo, se volete possiamo seguirci, il mio nome è sempre fashionandcookies, l'url del mio profilo è  http://www.stylight.it/fashionandcookies :-)

 Fashion and Cookies on Stylight

My first boards on Stylight.it !

Fashion and Cookies on Stylight


Firmoo sunglasses giveaway on Fashion and Cookies


Do not forget to enter this amazing Giveaway, in collaboration with Firmoo ! There will be 7 winners, the first prize will be a pair of fashionable sunglasses of choice, shipping included, and the other 6 winners will win $20 sunglasses E-vouchers each, to buy sunglasses on Firmoo !. 


This lovely giveaway is open WORLDWIDE and it's up until May, 20th. Check it out and enter the Rafflecopter form you find here !.

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Varsity Jacket and parody logo t-shirt

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 Varsity jacket, Giveashit tee, Givenchy Pandora bag, Fashion and Cookies

It's time for a new outfit post, this time it's a very casual one, featuring two hot trendy items for this season. The first one is my new Varsity jacket, one of the hottest trends for Spring 2013. I didn't want a plain one, so when I saw this one, with grey and black print on the sleeves, I understood it had to be mine !. 
Also, it seems wearing "subversive" logo tees is another hot trend, you can see the one I am wearing is a parody of the Givenchy logo...to be forgiven for my mockery, I decided to homage Givenchy wearing my beloved Pandora bag !. Am I forgiven ?.

E' tempo di un nuovo outfit, questa volta molto casual, con due capi trendy per questa stagione. Il primo è la mia nuova Varsity jacket, un capo molto in voga per la Primavera 2013. Non volevo una giacca troppo semplice o con evidenti ricami, così quando ho visto questa, con stampa nei toni del grigio e nero sulle maniche, ho capito che era quella giusta per me !.
L'altra tendenza riguarda le t-shirts "sovversive" con i nomi di brand famosi storpiati...potete vedere la mia,  con la parodia del logo Givenchy...per farmi perdonare la presa in giro, ho deciso omaggiare Givenchy indossando la mia adorata Pandora !. Sarò stata perdonata ?.


Varsity jacket, Giveashit tee, Givenchy Pandora bag, Fashion and Cookies

Oakley sunglasses
Urban Classics Varsity Jacket
Tee-Trend t-shirt
Zara boyfriend jeans
Ash sneakers
Givenchy Pandora bag

 Varsity jacket, Tee trend t-shirt, Givenchy Pandora bag, Fashion and Cookies

Varsity jacket, Zara boyfriend jeans, Givenchy Pandora bag, Fashion and Cookies

 Giveashit tee-trend t-shirt, Oakley mirror sunglasses, Givenchy Pandora bag, Fashion and Cookies

The subversive logo trend involves funny and often, cheecky wordplay over classic brands names. Below you can find a set I prepared with just a few items that are getting very popular. Sadly, I don't think everyone that surrounds me in my everyday life would understand the game and the brand involved in the wordplay...! But who cares, in any case fashion can also be a funny thing instead of taking everything too seriously and, from time to time, being a bit ironic is a positive thing, is it ?.

La moda dei loghi sovversivi comporta giochi di parole sia buffi che, a volte, un po' volgari, sui nomi dei brand. Sotto trovate un piccolo set che ho preparato con qualche esempio molto diffuso. Purtroppo, non credo che tutti coloro che mi circondano giornalmente capiscano il gioco di parole e, soprattutto, quale brand sia la vittima della presa in giro, ma cosa importa...comunque, la moda può e deve anche significare divertimento e  non prendersi troppo sul serio...ogni tanto un po' di ironia non guasta, giusto ?.

Subversive logos, parody logos t-shirts and hats, Fashion and Cookies

Givenchy Pandora bag, Fashion and Cookies

Givenchy Pandora bag, Ash sneakers, Fashion and Cookies

Givenchy Pandora bag, blue mirror sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

Boyfriend jeans completed this casual e outfit, I am getting more and more used to wearing them, and I used to only wear skinny jeans, so this is a big change for me !. I went for  yellow sneakers to add some color - later in the afternoon I changed them to a pair of high heeled pumps but we took no pics, so we only have the comfy version here !.
I think I chose this tee also becose I'd like to feel a bit careless in life, just like it says on my t-shirt, not giving a sh*t about a thing...this because instead, I tend to think too much, to over - analyze and to be very sensitive, even tho I feel much stronger now compared to years ago. What about you ? Can you proudly say you that sometimes you don't give a sh*t ?.

I jeans boyfriend hanno completato questo outfit casual, ne sto diventando sempre più dipendente, proprio io che un tempo indossavo solo jeans skinny, si tratta di un grande cambiamento per me !. Ho scelto un paio di sneakers gialle per dare un po' di colore - più tardi nel pomeriggio le ho cambiate con un paio di pumps dal tacco alto ma non abbiamo più scattato foto, per cui sul blog abbiamo solo la versione comoda !.
Onestamente, credo di aver scelto proprio questa tee perché in generale vorrei essere un po' più menefreghista, fregandomene un po' di più...invece, tendo a pensare troppo, ad analizzare più del dovuto e ad essere molto sensibile, sebbene io mi senta caratterialmente molto più forte adesso rispetto ad anni addietro. Che mi dite di voi ? Potete affermare di riuscire a "fregarvene" un po' ?.

Givenchy Pandora bag, blue mirror sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

Urban trends varsity jacket, blue mirror sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

Varsity Jacket trend, Fashion and Cookies


Varsity Jacket, casual outfit, Fashion and Cookies

 Varsity Jacket trend, Oakley sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

Varsity Jacket trend, Oakley sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

Varsity Jacket trend, Givenchy bag, Fashion and Cookies


Firmoo sunglasses giveaway on Fashion and Cookies


Do not forget to enter this amazing Giveaway, in collaboration with Firmoo ! There will be 7 winners, the first prize will be a pair of fashionable sunglasses of choice, shipping included, and the other 6 winners will win $20 sunglasses E-vouchers each, to buy sunglasses on Firmoo !. 

This lovely giveaway is open WORLDWIDE and it's up until May, 20th. Check it out and enter the Rafflecopter form you find here !.
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Flowers on my mini dress

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Rencontres flower dress, Balenciaga City cobalt blue, Fashion and Cookies

Lately I've been sporting casual outfits and wearing jeans more than ever, but I am always happy when I can wear a cute dress, especially if it's flower printed like this one !.
I've focused on the blue details of the flower print and built the outfit around them, with my Balenciaga bag and suede pumps. Since the air was still kinda fresh, I added cotton tights with a matching color.

Ultimamente mi avete vista spesso con outfit sportivi e in jeans, ma sono sempre felice quando riesco ad indossare un abito carino, specialmente a stampa floreale come questo !.
Mi sono concentrata sui dettagli blu della stampa e ho costruito l'outfit intorno ad essi, con la mia Balenciaga e pumps scamosciate. Dato che l'aria era ancora bella fresca, ho indossato calze in leggero cotone dello stesso colore.


Rencontres flower dress, Balenciaga City cobalt blue, Fashion and Cookies

Rencontres flower print dress
Balenciaga City bag
Philippe Matignon cotton tights
Icone pumps

Rencontres flower dress, Balenciaga City cobalt blue, Fashion and Cookies

Chanel sunglasses
H&M necklace
Tiffany bracelets
BVLGARI ring

Rencontres flower dress, Balenciaga City cobalt blue, Fashion and Cookies

Rencontres flower dress, H&M necklace, Fashion and Cookies

For a change, I kept my hair tied up, also because it was very windy. I love the bright color of this dress, I think it matches my pale skin tone !. Today is sunny and some people are starting to go to the beach, I haven't yet and anyway it takes me a long time to get tanned, I use high protection and I am happy with it because I would get sunburnt very quickly if I didn't. I love the beach but I am not a tan fanatic, what about you ?.


Per cambiare un po' e anche perché c'era un forte vento, ho tenuto i capelli legati. Amo il colore vivace di questo abito, credo stia bene con il tono della mia pelle...che è estremamente pallido !. Oggi c'è un bel sole e diverse persone saranno al mare, io invece non ho ancora iniziato ad andarci e, comunque, mi ci vuole un sacco di tempo per abbronzarmi un po', anche perché uso creme dal fattore protettivo molto alto, devo farlo altrimenti mi scotterei molto velocemente !. Amo la spiaggia ma non sono una fissata dell'abbronzatura, e voi ?.

Rencontres flower dress, Icone pumps, Fashion and Cookies

Rencontres flower dress, Chanel sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

Rencontres flower dress, short flower dress, Fashion and Cookies

Did you go see The Great Gatsby movie already ? I did it, and I have to say I liked it in spite of it not being an awesome movie, there was something missing in it, and I cannot even explain what. Leonardo Di Caprio's acting was outstanding and sets and costumes were stunning !. I am such a movie lover, going to the cinema is one of the things I love the most in life, seeing movies at home isn't the same thing at all, to me...home is for my beloved tv series !. I have to say I am waiting for Star Trek - Into darkness, with great anxiety because I am a trekkie and here in Italy this movie is gonna be out half of June.

Siete stati a vedere Il Grande Gatsby ? Io sì, e il film mi è piaciuto nonostante non fosse eccezionale, credo ci fosse qualcosa che mancava, non riesco neanche a spiegare cosa. Leonardo Di Caprio è stato veramente fantastico, e i costumi e i set erano meravigliosi !. Per me andare al cinema è uno dei piaceri della vita ai quali non potrei rinunciare, guardare un film a casa non è proprio la stessa cosa...la casa è dedicata alle mie amate serie tv !. Il film che sto aspettando con ansia è Star Trek - Into darkness, sono una fanatica di Star Trek e quì in Italia uscirà a metà giugno !.

Rencontres flower dress, Philippe Matignon tights, Fashion and Cookies

Flower mini dress, Balenciaga bag

Flower mini dress, Balenciaga bag, Fashion and Cookies

Less than one day for the end of Firmoo sunglasses Giveaway, stay tuned to know the winners and also for more surprises !.
I really hope the weather will start being good to us, lately it's been really crazy...I still haven't completed my seasonal change, and I am a bit afraid of doing it since I have tons of clothes and little time to organize everything ! Wish me luck, I need it !.

Meno di un giorno per la fine del Firmoo sunglasses Giveaway, restate sintonizzati per sapere i nomi dei vincitori e per ulteriori sorprese !.
Spero che il meteo si decida a fare il bravo con noi, ultimamente è stato veramente da pazzi...non ho ancora completato il cambio di stagione e ho un po' paura di farlo, ho troppi vestiti e troppo poco tempo di organizzare tutto ! Auguratemi buona fortuna, ne avrò bisogno !.

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Wizards of the West $ 50 gift card Giveaway

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Wizards of the West $ 50 gift card Giveaway on Fashion and Cookies

I am always glad when I find out new places to shop for cute items and this time I am glad to introduce you to a lovely online shop, Wizards of the West !. This webshop sells trendy clothes, accessories and jewelry. There are so many nice things I'd like to get from this website, from a cute dress to a lovely clutch, and this online boutique is sponsoring an awesome new Giveaway here on Fashion and Cookies - you can win one $ 50 gift card, to have some free shopping !. 
Note that this webshop only ships to USA and Canada for now, so this time the Giveaway is only open to USA and Canada residents...if you live in another country, anyway, don't be sad cause there will be another completely international Giveaway up soon !.


Please, note that Fashion and Cookies' loyal readers also get a $ 15 free store credit if they register an account within the next 30 days, so what are you waiting for ? You just have to mention Fashion and Cookies to qualify for this credit.

This Giveaway is starting now, up until June, 2nd !. The winner will be chosen randomly with Rafflecopter and announced on the blog. The winner will receive $ 50 credit directly in the registered account, and will be able to shop for free !. What are you waiting for ? Do enter now ! :-)

Wizards of the West $ 50 gift card Giveaway and $ 15 credit on Fashion and Cookies

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It-bags: le mie 5 borse iconiche

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My 5 IT-bags list - Fashion and Cookies


Today's post was inspired by the lovely blogger Giada from The Style Corner. She launched the idea to write a post about our 5 IT-bags. As a lover of bags, I couldn't help but joining Giada and the other fellow bloggers in this task ! The only problem is that we are supposed to list 5 top bags, one for each moment of the day (or night)...and there's more than 5 in my wish-list ! Anyway, I hope you enjoy the post and that let me know your opinion !. Now all I feel like adding is that...gotta catch them all, just like Pokemons !!!.

Il mio post di oggi è ispirato da una simpatica iniziativa di Giada di The Style Corner, una deliziosa blogger che ha avuto l'idea di scrivere un post collettivo indicando le nostre 5 borse iconiche, invitando altre blogger appassionate di borse a fare lo stesso per poterci confrontare sull'argomento. 
Capirete che non potevo non cimentarmi anche io in questo piacevolissimo compito ! L'unico problema è che l'elenco deve essere di 5 borse in totale, una per ogni momento della giornata (e nottata...)...e ce ne sono più di 5 nella mia wish-list ! Comunque, spero il post vi piaccia e sono curiosa di conoscere le vostre opinioni in merito !. Per ora mi sento solo di aggiungere "Gotta catch them all", proprio come se fossero Pokemons !!!.


# 1. Night bag: Chanel 2.55 classic flap in medium size with golden hardware.

Chanel 2.55 classic flap medium golden hardware

This bag is a classic and a dream for many, many women and it's been in my wish-list for a long time now ! I would want a medium or even a jumbo size, because I would surely use them more, since I like to bring so many things with me. Of course this bag would be perfect from day to night time, I think I classified it as a night bag just cause it's so elegant...I think a medium size would be a good compromise and I could carry it with me even for more occasions. 

Questa borsa non ha bisogno di presentazioni, ed è nella mia wish-list da tanto tempo ormai ! Vorrei una misura media o anche una jumbo, in quanto sono abituata a portare molte cose con me e così riuscirei a sfruttarla maggiormente. Premettendo che la userei non solo la sera ma anche di giorno e che in questo post l'ho classificata come borsa "da serata" per la sua eleganza, penso che una misura media sia un buon compromesso e che permetta di adoperarla in più occasioni.

# 2. Formal bag: Cèline diamond clutch.

Celine diamond clutch

Formal events demand small bags, possibly clutch bags, and this one from Cèline is plain beautiful ! I opted for the one in leather and snakeskin, I think it's very modern, with its clean design, and very elegant. I totally see it with a sexy long dress...wow !.


Gli eventi più formali richiedono borse piccole e a mano, possibilmente clutch, e questa di Cèline è semplicemente divina ! Ho scelto la versione in camoscio e rettile, credo sia molto moderna, con il suo design pulito e lineare, e molto elegante. La vedo molto bene con un abito lungo e sexy...wow !.

# 3. Work bag: Saint Laurent Cabas Chyc Large bag in stone grey. 

YSL cabas chyc

The Cabas Chyc is one of my obsessions, the large one would be perfect for work and to add an elegant touch to busy daytime office time. I would like this one in stone-grey cause it would be easy to match and anyway I have also seen that the "older" design (this one) is now only available in grey, black and tan color. I like the new Cabas Chyc but I like this one much more !. I actually fear it will be discontinued soon, before I can buy one...a nightmare !.

La Cabas Chyc è una delle mie ossessioni, il modello grande sarebbe perfetto per aggiungere un tocco di eleganza alle spesso uggiose giornate di lavoro. Mi piacerebbe questa in grigio per la facilità di abbinamento, inoltre ho notato che questo modello (con le impunture che formano una Y), ovvero quello più "vecchio", è ormai disponibile solo in large e in pochi colori. Mi piace la nuova tote Cabas ma non quanto questa ! Anzi, confesso di temere che non venga più prodotta prima che io possa impossessarmene...un incubo !.

# 4. Free time bag: Givenchy Pandora bag in black textured leather.


I am absolutely crazy for Givenchy bags. I love the Antigona, I like the Nightingale...and I love the Pandora. Actually this is one of my iconic bags I am lucky to own ! It's so roomy and I like the way it "changes" when you wear it, it seems to look different all the time !. I fell in love with this bag slowly...I remember thinking so much before buying it, and I didn't regret it at all ! Mine is like the one above, in black textured leather with silver hardware. Perfect with a casual outfit, it looks good also with a dress, and the handle plus the shoulder strap makes it extra comfortable, perfect for walking, for shopping and much more !.

Io impazzisco per le borse di Givenchy. Amo la Antigona, mi piace la Nightingale..e amo la Pandora. Sono l'orgogliosa proprietaria di una Pandora modello large, in pelle nera, con hardware argento, proprio come quella in foto. Si tratta di una borsa spaziosa e camaleontica. Me ne sono innamorata lentamente...ci ho pensato tanto prima di comprarla, ma non riuscivo a togliermela dalla testa, e non me ne sono mai pentita ! E' perfetta con gli outfit casual, ma fa la sua figura anche cou un abitino, inoltre il manico e la tracolla la rendono super comoda, perfetta per passeggiate, shopping sfrenato e molto altro !.

# 5. Summer bag: Balenciaga City in coral with golden hardware.


I love Balenciaga bags, and the City bag has the perfect size to carry my belongings, including my sunglasses and make up, plus coral color makes me think about summer and holidays...that's why it would be a perfect summer bag for me !. I already have a sister in cobalt blue, with rose gold hardware...I would be more than happy to give it a sister in coral, with golden hardware !. Also, Balenciaga bags are perfect for holidays cause they don't take much space into your luggage, they are so light and don't lose their shape ! This one is beautiful, I don't need to add more...I am getting sad because I want it NOW ! :)

Amo le Balenciaga, e il modello City ha le dimensioni perfette per portare con me tutto ciò di cui ho bisogno, inclusi gli occhiali da sole...e il color corallo mi fa pensare all'estate, alle vacanze, ecco il perché sarebbe una perfetta borsa estiva...ho già una "sorella" in blu cobalto, con hardware oro rosa...sarei felicissima di poter allargare la famiglia con una sorellina in corallo, con hardware oro ! Le borse di Balenciaga sono perfette da portare in vacanza perché non prendono troppo spazio in valigia, sono leggerissime e non perdono la forma ! Questa è proprio bella, non devo aggiungere altro...sto diventando triste perché ne voglio una ADESSO ! :).

Now it's your turn to post or anyway to express your opinion...I am very curious !. I hope we can buy them all, one day soon !.

Ora è il vostro turno di farne un post e, comunque, di esprimere la vostra opinione...sono molto curiosa !. Spero che riusciremo a comprare le nostre IT bags, prima o poi !.

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Stripes, lips and perspex heels

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Striped coat, Prada bag, lips printed shirt, Fashion and Cookies

I already told you that I got carried away with the stripes trend this year, and I have got many striped clothes in my closet. Well, let me introduce you to my striped coat, it was love at first sight and I had to buy it !. I paired it with a red lips print shirt from Sheinside, and with my new white pumps with perspex heels. 

Vi avevo già raccontato di come mi fossi lasciata prendere un po' troppo la mano con il trend delle righe quest'anno, e di come il mio armadio sia ben fornito di capi rigati. Beh, è il momento di presentarvi il mio cappottino a righe, è stato amore a prima vista ! L'ho abbinato ad una camicia con stampa di labbra rosse, di Sheinside, ad alle mie nuove pumps bianche con il tacco in plexiglass.



Striped coat, Prada bag, lips printed shirt, Fashion and Cookies

Dive & Divine striped coat
Prada bag
Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses

Striped coat, Prada bag, Fabi shoes, Fashion and Cookies

Replay jeans
Fabi shoes

Striped coat, Prada bag, lips printed shirt, Fashion and Cookies

In these days it feels like winter...it's been raining a lot and it's pretty cold. When these pics were taken, a few days ago, I was so happy I had finally taken my tights off, but it didn't last for long ! I can't wait for the weather to find some balance...it's been too crazy !. 
Slingback pumps are perfect for this time of the year, not sandals yet, nor peep toes, but something in between ! I really wanted a pair with perspex heels and when I found these ones at Fabi showroom I was so happy, plus I can say they are quite comfy !.

In questi giorni sembra quasi inverno dalle mie parti...pioggie incessanti e freddo...quando queste foto sono state scattate, solo pochi giorni fa, ero così felice di aver finalmente tolto le calze, ma è durata poco ! Non vedo l'ora che il tempo trovi un equilibrio, c'è da impazzire così !.
Le scarpe modello "Chanel" (aperte dietro) sono perfette per questo periodo dell'anno, perché non sono ancora sandali, non aperte sulle dita, una via di mezzo ! Ne volevo un paio con tacco in plexiglass e quando ho trovato queste allo showroom Fabi ne sono stata felicissima...sono anche abbastanza comode !.

Fabi shoes, perspex heels pumps, Fashion and Cookies

Dive & Divine cappotto a righe, borsa rossa Prada

Dive & Divine cappotto a righe, borsa rossa Prada

striped coat, white pumps, Fashion and Cookies

I went for my cherry red Prada tote as bag, I think it looks good with this outfit, especially with the lips printed shirt and my sunnies. As I often do, I went for a (no brand) statement necklace to complete the look.

Ho scelto la borsa di Prada color rosso ciliegia, credo stia bene con questo outfit, specialmente con la camicia con stampa di labbra e con questi occhiali da sole !. Come spesso accade, ho aggiunto una collana che si fa notare (no brand) per completare il look.

Sheinside long sleeved lips print shirt, Fashion and Cookies


Sheinside long sleeved lips print shirt, Prada bag, Fashion and Cookies

Sheinside long sleeved lips print shirt, Fabi pumps, Fashion and Cookies

I am still waiting to go to the beach and sunbathe...I have a wedding of a good friend of mine next week and hope it's gonna be a sunny day ! I wanna get sunkissed...instead of only having kisses on my shirt ;-) !. 

Sono ancora in attesa del primo giorno di mare...ho il matrimonio di una cara amica la settimana prossima e spero sarà un giorno di sole, voglio essere baciata dai raggi del sole e non portare solo i baci...sulla camicia ;-) !. 

Sheinside long sleeved lips print shirt, Prada red bag, Fashion and Cookies

  black and white coat,  red Prada bag, Fashion and Cookies
   
Firmoo giveaway winners

Now it's also time to announce the winners of Firmoo sunglasses Giveaway ! We had 106 Rafflecopter entrants, many of them left a comment inside the Rafflecopter form and not under the post...I am sorry but only the ones that left the comment under the post as requested are eligible to win. Let's go with the random results, then !.
The winner of the pair of free sunglasses is...Prerna Sinha ! The other winners win $20 vouchers each to buy Firmoo's wrap around sunnies, and are the following:
Cassie Korando, Josephine Davis, Crystal Rose, Chai Chen, Mateja Novak and Ella C. Parker ! Congrats to all of the winners, I am contacting Firmoo with all your details and you'll hear from them soon !.

Wizards of the West giveaway on Fashion and Cookies

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Parka, sea print sweatshirt and raffia sneakers

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The weather has officially gone crazy...I was longing for light clothes, bare legs and warm, Spring air...instead, it's been windy, cloudy and way cold for this time of the year !. Well, there are days when I don't feel like going out in high heels or "ladylike" clothes...I'll just wear something comfortable and casual, just like in these pics. 
When I am wearing casual outfits, I like to sport something a bit different, just like this sweatshirt and those sneakers. I like them very much and I purchased them myself, even tho my lovely hubby said the sweatshirt has the same print as a well known brand of bed sheets and he used to have the same print I have on my shoes on a bath mat...isn't he adorable ? That's also why I married him ! LOL.

Il tempo è ufficialmente impazzito...non vedevo l'ora di poter indossare abiti leggeri, di scoprire le gambe e di sentire l'aria calda e primaverile...invece c'è vento, è perennemente nuvoloso e freddo per questo periodo dell'anno !. In giorni come questi, mi capita di avere voglia di look casual e comodi, come questo che vedete in queste foto. Quando ho dei look casual, mi piace ancora di più portare capi un po' particolari, proprio come questa felpa e queste scarpe. Mi piacciono molto e li ho comprati io stessa, sebbene mio marito abbia detto che la felpa gli ricordi un lenzuolo di un famoso marchio italiano che inizia con la "B" e la stampa delle sneakers gli ricordi un suo tappetino da bagno...non è adorabile ? L'ho sposato proprio per questo ! :-).



Zara Parka, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Fashion and Cookies

Zara Parka jacket
Oakley sunglasses
Lerock jeans
Crown sneakers

Zara Parka, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Fashion and Cookies

Alfa Omega sweatshirt
Rebecca Minkoff mini zipper bag
BVLGARI ring

Zara Parka, Lerock jeans, Fashion and Cookies

This Parka I bought at Zara was one of the best jackets purchases of this period...it's very comfortable and I've been wearing it a lot, lately. Skinny jeans are from Lerock and tied up hair is because it's been raining on my head, LOL !.

Questo Parka preso da Zara è stato uno degli acquisti migliori fatti da Zara nell'ultimo periodo...è molto comodo e lo sto indossando spesso, ultimamente !. I jeans sono di Lerock e i capelli legati hanno un perché...ha piovuto sulla mia chioma, ahahah !.

Zara Parka, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Fashion and Cookies

Zara Parka, Crown sneakers, Fashion and Cookies

Alfa Omega sweatshirt, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Fashion and Cookies

This sweatshirt got my attention because it has a sea print...and I am totally in love with the sea, I couldn't live without it ! If the weather keeps behaving in this crazy way, I am afraid I will only visit the beach from a distance...come on Spring, we're all waiting for you !.

Questa felpa ha attirato la mia attenzione per via della stampa con il mare...adoro il mare e non potrei vivere senza ! Se il meteo continua ad essere così pazzo, ho paura che vedrò la spiaggia solo da una certa distanza...forza Primavera, ti stiamo aspettando tutti con ansia !.

Alfa Omega sweatshirt, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Fashion and Cookies

Alfa Omega sweatshirt, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Oakley mirror sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

Crown sneakers, Fashion and Cookies

These sneakers are very 80s style ! They are in raffia fabric and have a very colorful print as well as "flatform" sole. They reminded me of the Missoni print, I thought they would be fun to wear...I am sure with time also hubby will get used to them ! Maybe one day he'll ask me to get him a pair...;-)

Queste sneakers sono molto anni 80 ! Sono in rafia e hanno una stampa coloratissima oltre ad una suola "flatform"...mi hanno ricordato la stampa Missoni, ho pensato fossero un'alternativa divertente alle solite sneakers...sono sicura che presto o tardi anche maritino si abituerà ad esse ! Magari, mi chiederà di procurarne un paio anche per lui, la speranza è l'ultima a morire ;-).

Casual look, Crown sneakers, Fashion and Cookies

Sea printed sweatshirt, Rebecca Minkoff zipper bag, Fashion and Cookies

Sea printed sweatshirt, Lerock jeans, Fashion and Cookies

I chose a small bag cause I wanted to have a nice walk without too much weight.
I went for my cross body Rebecca Minkoff mini zipper bag, small but not too much !. Also, I added my mirrored sunglasses cause there was a glimpse of shy sun and I am not used to it anymore...I am starting to become a Vampire ! :)

Ho scelto una borsa piccola perché volevo passeggiare senza avere un peso eccessivo.
Ho scelto la mia borsa mini zipper di Rebecca Minkoff, piccola ma non troppo !. Ho aggiunto un paio di occhiali da sole a specchio per evitare un raggio di timido sole, non sono più abituata, sto diventando quasi un Vampiro ! :)

Sea printed sweatshirt, Rebecca Minkoff green bag, Fashion and Cookies

Rebecca Minkoff green bag, Oakley sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

Shopping tip: Romwe flash sale !

Romwe Leggings Flash Sale! $19.99 for any pair. 3 days only!
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Wizards of the West giveaway on Fashion and Cookies

Let me remind you that Fashion and Cookies teamed up with the fashion webshop Wizards of the West, selling amazing clothes and accessories, for an amazing $ 50 gift card Giveaway, open to USA and Canada residents until June, 2nd ! To enter fill in the Rafflecopter form you find here, and to all of you, stay tuned for more surprises to come soon !

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Grey sweater and a print messenger bag

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Here we are with another casual outfit, with a grey cotton sweater that had been waiting in my closet for a few months, until a sunny and windy day !.
I've been very busy lately, been very busy at work and in my spare time I got totally hooked on Game of Thrones...I've bought the first 2 series on DVD and it's an amazing tv serie ! Do you also watch it ?. When I lack of time, I watch it whilst eating...I am a busy bee !.
Anyway, I think most of the fellow bloggers will relate about the guilt feelings that we feel when we have to neglect our blog and our readers, even if it's only for a couple of days...it doesn't feel good at all, does it ?!.

Eccoci con un altro outfit casual, con una maglia grigia in cotone mélange che è restata ad attendere nel mio armadio per mesi, finché ho finito per indossarla in una giornata soleggiata ma ventosa !.
Sono stata molto occupata al lavoro in questi ultimi giorni...e nel tempo libero sono stata totalmente assorbita dalla serie "Il trono di spade"...ho comprato i cofanetti dvd delle prime due serie, è veramente avvincente ! Voi la guardate ?. Quando ho poco tempo, ottimizzo guardando le serie mentre mangio...sono occupata !.
Comunque sia, credo che la maggior parte dei blogger condivideranno con me il fatto che si provi un certo senso di colpa quando si è costretti a trascurare un po' il blog e i propri lettori, anche se per un paio di giorni soltanto...non è una bella sensazione, giusto ?!.


grey cotton sweater, Zara jeans, Fashion and Cookies

Pull & Bear cotton sweater
Zara bag
Zara jeans
Converse shoes

  grey cotton sweater, Zara printed bag, Fashion and Cookies
Miu Miu sunglasses
No brand necklace

grey cotton sweater, 80s bag, Fashion and Cookies

The printed jeans are from Zara, since I have found out that mid waisted cut fits me perfectly, I've been buying jeans there, too, without even trying them on first, and it's a plus cause I love the shop but hate their fitting rooms.
The cutest thing in this outfit is anyway this Zara printed messenger bag...I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it and had to have it ! It's pretty small but roomy, cause it's pretty deep ! It's very 80s, isn't it ?.  I can almost hear Cyndi Lauper singing in the background !.

I jeans stampati sono di Zara, da quando ho scoperto che il taglio "medio" in vita mi va benissimo, sto comprando jeans senza neanche passare per il (ehm...polveroso e da me tanto odiato) camerino !. 
La cosa che mi piace di più di questo outfit però è la borsa a tracolla, sempre di Zara...me ne sono innamorata non appena l'ho vista ! E' piccola ma profonda, per cui ci entrano diverse cose...inoltre, fa molto anni '80, vero ?. Mi sembra quasi di ascoltare Cyndi Lauper in sottofondo !.

80s bag, Zara printed messenger bag, Fashion and Cookies


Zara messenger printed bag
Tiffany and Fope bracelets
Dior nail polish

casual outfit, Miu Miu sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

casual outfit, Converse shoes, Fashion and Cookies

A colorful necklace and a pair of grey Converse shoes completed this easy, comfy look. I was smiling so much because I was about to go to a lovely restaurant on the beach...eating at the seaside is one of my fave activies ever !!!.

Una collana colorata ed un paio di Converse grigie hanno completato questo look "easy" e comodo. Nelle foto, il mio sorriso è anche dovuto al fatto che mi apprestavo ad andare a mangiare in un ottimo ristorantino sulla spiaggia...mangiare in riva al mare è una delle mie attività preferite !!!.

grey sweater, pink necklace, Fashion and Cookies

grey sweater, pink necklace, Fashion and Cookies

Fashion and Cookies illustration


And now I am proud to show you this illustration made for me by a friend, Ally from New York Can Wait ! She is very talented ! The image has been waiting in my hard disk for a while now, only because I don't change my layout very often, but I totally love it, isn't it cool ? Ally is such a sweetheart and her original, pink, sweet blog turned 3 years today, if you haven't been to her blog before I suggest you to pay it a visit, it's really worth it !. Happy blogbirthday, Ally !.

Vorrei mostrarvi una illustrazione di cui vado fiera, fatta per me da un'amica, Ally di New York Can Wait !  Ha molto talento ! L'immagine è rimasta nel mio hard disk per un po', solo perché non cambio spesso layout, ma la adoro, non è carinissima ?. Ally è un tesoro e il suo blog tutto rosa, dolce e molto originale ha compiuto 3 anni oggi, se non ci siete mai stati vi suggerisco una visitina, non ve ne pentirete !. Buon blogcompleanno, Ally !.


Wizards of the West giveaway on Fashion and Cookies

Let me remind you that Fashion and Cookies teamed up with the fashion webshop Wizards of the West, selling amazing clothes and accessories, for an amazing $ 50 gift card Giveaway, open to USA and Canada residents until June, 2nd ! To enter fill in the Rafflecopter form you find here, and to all of you, stay tuned for more surprises to come soon !

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Hello, June and...May outfits recap !

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May outfits recap on Fashion and Cookies

Are you ready to join me in a "dance of the sun" ? Yes, finally it's June and this cold, rainy, humid weather has to stop ! We have got light dresses to wear, shorts to sport and evenings out to live !. May's weather has been totally crazy, with just a few warm and sunny days.  
Pants took over last month, especially because of the weather - who dared going out with naked legs ? Not me !. As always, what you see in this blog is my real way to dress...love it or hate it, I am not going to freeze over just to look "cool" on my blog or worst, wear something I dislike just because some sponsor gifted me with it, I only wear what I truly like ;). Anyway, it's time to recap my outfits for the past month. As ever, I can't wait to know your fave one !. 

Siete pronti ad unirvi a me in una "danza del sole" ? Sì, finalmente siamo arrivati a Giugno e questo tempo piovoso, freddo e umido deve smetterla ! Abbiamo vestitini leggeri da indossare, shorts da mettere e serate fuori da vivere !. Il meteo di Maggio è stato completamente pazzo, con  solo qualche giorno sparso di sole e caldo. 
Devo dire che i pantaloni l'hanno fatta da padroni lo scorso mese, soprattutto a causa del meteo - chi ha osato andare in giro con le gambe scoperte ? Non io !. Come sempre, ciò che vedete su questo blog è il mio vero modo di vestire...si può amare o odiare, ma non andrò in giro svestita con il freddo, se non riesco a sopportarlo, solo per sembrare "cool" o, ancora peggio, non indosserò mai qualcosa che non mi piace solo perché un omaggio, indosso solo ciò che mi piace davvero ;).
Comunque, è giunto il momento di riepilogare i miei outfits del mese appena trascorso. Come sempre, sono curiosa di conoscere il vostro preferito !.


Romwe striped shirt, Moschino belt, flower jeans


Asos lobster sweater, Firmoo sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies


baroque print pants, nude pumps, Zara shirt, Fashion and Cookies


Asos black and white dress, studded loafers, Fashion and Cookies


 Varsity jacket, Giveashit tee, Givenchy Pandora bag, Fashion and Cookies

Rencontres flower dress, Balenciaga City cobalt blue, Fashion and Cookies


Striped coat, Prada bag, lips printed shirt, Fashion and Cookies


Zara Parka, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Fashion and Cookies


grey cotton sweater, Zara printed bag, Fashion and Cookies


Wizards of the West giveaway on Fashion and Cookies

Only one day left ! Let me remind you that Fashion and Cookies teamed up with the fashion webshop Wizards of the West, selling amazing clothes and accessories, for an amazing $ 50 gift card Giveaway, open to USA and Canada residents until June, 2nd ! To enter fill in the Rafflecopter form you find here, and to all of you, stay tuned for more surprises to come soon !

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Sequin dress and envelope clutch

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French Connection solar heat dress, Fashion and Cookies

How are you doing ? I've been pretty stressed and busy at work and this crazy weather is making things worse with all these changes...anyway, yesterday we had one day of sun and it didn't rain for a few hours, the air got a bit warmer and it almost felt like true Springtime...pure bliss ! I was so happy because I attended the wedding of a dear friend, and therefore the sun was highly needed !. Here are the pics of the outfit I wore for the (daytime) wedding.

Come state ? Io sono molto occupata in questi giorni, e il meteo pazzerello non aiuta l'umore, continuando con i suoi sbalzi...comunque, ieri si è deciso ad accordarci una tregua e non ha piovuto per qualche ora, facendoci quasi illudere di essere davvero in Primavera...ne sono stata molto felice perché ero invitata al matrimonio di una cara amica, e il sole era un requisito indispensabile ! Ecco le foto dell'outfit che ho indossato per l'occasione (il matrimonio era di giorno).



 French Connection solar heat dress, Fashion and Cookies

French Connection "solar heat" dress
Stella McCartney sunglasses
Gucci "Tornabuoni" watch

French Connection solar heat dress, wedding outfit, Fashion and Cookies

Gaia d'Este pumps
By Paprika cluch

French Connection solar heat dress, envelope clutch, Fashion and Cookies

I was brave enough to bare my (very pale) legs with this silky sequin-embellished mini dress from French Connection. I loved the cute retro-style and the shimmering sequins on a pastel grey fabric. An original dress that didn't need many add-ons to be a party number ! I added a neutral colored clutch and a pair of yellow and mud color high heeled shoes, and I was ready to go !. You can see the envelope clutch better in the pic below.

Sono stata coraggiosa e ho scoperto le mie (troppo) candide gambe con questo mini abito ricamato di French Connection. Mi piacevano sia lo stile retrò del taglio e i riflessi cangianti dei ricami di paillettes su una stoffa di colore tenue. Un abito originale che non ha avuto bisogno di molte aggiunte per diventare "da party" ! Ho aggiunto una clutch in colore neutro e un paio di scarpe dal tacco alto, con sfumature gialle e color fango, ed ero pronta !. Potete vedere meglio la clutch a busta nella foto sottostante.

Chanel peridot nail polish, envelope clutch, Fashion and Cookies

By Paprika clutch
Chanel "Peridot" nail polish
Tiffany and Fope bracelets

French connection mini dress, envelope clutch, Fashion and Cookies

French connection mini dress, envelope clutch, Fashion and Cookies

French connection mini dress, envelope clutch, Fashion and Cookies

Daytime weddings celebrations usually last for so many hours...we started eating at around one o'clock and we didn't finish until 6.00 p.m. ! Luckily, there was music and we got to dance, plus bringing the reflex with us meant that we got to shoot a few pics of the newlyweds and of our friends and - later - some others for the blog...;-). This is the advantage of being married to your own personal photographer, ahahah !. Sadly, I have to add I started feeling pain in one of my teeth, and my next event is gonna be less fun...I have to go to the dentist, not looking forward to it at all ! I am such a coward !.

I festeggiamenti per i matrimoni di giorno durano per tante ore...abbiamo iniziato a pranzare verso l'una e non abbiamo finito prima delle 18.00 ! Per fortuna, c'era la musica e abbiamo ballato, inoltre il fatto di aver portato la Reflex con noi ha significato, oltre che foto degli sposi e degli amici, anche altre foto per il blog...
;-). Questo è il vantaggio di essere sposata al proprio fotografo, ahahah !. Devo anche aggiungere che mi sono "infortunata" ad un dente e che il mio prossimo evento sarà meno mondano...ho un appuntamento con il dentista, non ne sono certo entusiasta, sono una vera fifona !.

 French connection mini dress, envelope clutch, stella mccartney sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

French connection mini dress, envelope clutch, stella mccartney sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

French connection mini dress, envelope clutch, stella mccartney sunglasses, Fashion and Cookies

Do you also have a wedding to attend or any other party to go to this month ?. Do you usually plan what to wear with great advance ?. I usually have a few elegant dresses in my closet, I buy them when I don't need them and when I need them I know all I have to do is go into my wardrobe and...choose !. This way it's a lot less stressful, I think, moreover it's easier to find something beautiful when we aren't looking for it...it's a bit like it happens in love...love comes when you least expected it ! I am getting romantic, I think it's still the effect of the wedding !.

Avete anche voi qualche matrimonio al quale andare questo mese ? Pianificate cosa indosserete molto tempo prima ?. Io di solito ho alcuni abiti eleganti nel mio guardaroba, li compro quando non mi servono e quando mi servono so che tutto ciò che devo fare è sceglierne uno !. Credo che così sia molto meno stressante !. Inoltre, credo sia più facile trovare qualcosa che ci piaccia proprio quando non lo stiamo cercando disperatamente, un po' come accade in amore...l'amore arriva quando meno lo si aspetta ! Sto scivolando sul romantico, è ancora l'effetto del matrimonio !.

sequinned mini dress, fashion and cookies


 solar heat dress, cat eye sunglasses, fashion and cookies

Announcement: Wizards of the West $ 50 gift card Giveaway: the winner !

Wizards of the West giveaway winner

It's also time to announce the winner of the lovely Wizards of the West $ 50 gift card giveaway ! The winner, selected randomly with Rafflecopter, is Karrie Smith ! Congratulations, Karrie, I checked and you followed all the mandatory rules and also other non mandatory ones ! I am going to e-mail your contacts to Wizards of the West and you'll get your gift card shortly ! Thanks to all the people taking part in this Giveaway and if you didn't win, do not worry, cause we're going to have new giveaways soon !.

Shopping tips: Romwe Mid-Season Sale !


Romwe is having a mid-season sale ! Over 1000 styles with up to 70% off !
Valid date: 06/01~06/07/2013

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Persunmall summer wishlist

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A walk on the beach - Persunmall wishlist - Fashion and Cookies
A walk on the beach wishlist with Persunmall
Shhh...I am almost afraid to say it loud, but it seems like summer is finally coming here ! It was sunny today, and even tho I was looking at it from my office window, I started dreaming about wearing comfy and fun, colorful clothes. Here's how this summer wishlist was born. I have selected a few items from Persunmall, what do you think ?. 

The first set is perfect for a walk on the beach. I like everything, especially that lovely color straw crossbody bag and those chiffon shorts !. And what about the red lips slippers, that striped tee and that lovely arrow bracelet ?.  

Shhh...ho quasi paura di dirlo ad alta voce, ma sembra che l'estate stia davvero arrivando ! Oggi c'è stato un bel sole e, sebbene lo guardassi dalla finestra del mio ufficio, ho iniziato a sognare di indossare abiti comodi, divertenti e colorati. Ecco come è nata questa wishlist. Ho selezionato qualche articolo da Persunmall, che ne pensate ?.

Il primo set è dedicato ad una passeggiata sulla spiaggia. Mi piace tutto, specialmente quella borsa con il profilo giallo e quegli shorts di chiffon !.
Che dire delle ciabattine con le labbra rosse, la maglietta a righe e quel delizioso braccialetto a forma di freccia ?.



The second set is very 80's style ! It's featuring a transparent bag I would totally use on the beach ! I also love those bold angel wings sneakers, a bit kitsch and therefore, so much fun !. Let me know if there is something you like, too !.

I really hope this nice weather keeps going until the weekend...I need some relax and some fun. This morning I got a bit sad cause I found out one of my Tiffany charms in a bracelet I wear everyday was missing...I started looking for it everywhere, but I lost it :-(. I am gonna order it again, but this is not the first time I happen to lose a Tiffany item...did it ever happen to you, as well ? I hate it when it happens !.

Il secondo set è molto anni '80 ! In particolare, mi piace quella borsa trasparente che userei benissimo sulla spiaggia ! Mi piacciono molto anche le sneakers alate, trash quanto basta per trovarle simpaticissime !. Fatemi sapere se vi piace qualcosa in particolare !.

Spero che questo bel tempo continui almeno fino al weekend...ho bisogno di relax e di divertimento. Questa mattina mi sono un po' intristita perché ho scoperto che uno dei charms in uno dei bracciali di Tiffany che indosso sempre era sparito...ho iniziato a cercare ovunque ma niente, è andato perduto :-(. Lo ordinerò ancora, ma questa purtroppo non è la prima volta che si perde qualcosa di Tiffany...è mai capitato anche a voi ? Odio quando accade !.

Shopping tips: Romwe Accessory fling 


Romwe accessory fling sale, start at $1.99


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Chicnova $30 Giveaway !

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Chicnova $30 Giveaway on Fashion and Cookies

Hello ! Time for a new, lovely Giveaway dedicated to all of you ! Fashion and Cookies is hosting this $30 gift card giveaway to be used on the fashion webshop Chicnova. This giveaway is international, starting now and open until June, 17th !.
The winner will be chosen randomly with Rafflecopter and will have $ 30 directly in the registered account, for some free shopping on Chicnova !. Rules and widget at the end of this post ;).


This webshop has so many beautiful items, of all prices and styles. For my holidays I dream about this dress, isn't it gorgeous ?. Can't wait to see what you like !.

white skinny lace dress on Chicnova fashion


Now, let's go to the Giveaway rules, they are very simple ! You have to fill in the Rafflecopter for below, as ever:

Mandatory rules you'll be asked for:


1) Register an account on Chicnova

2) Do one of these things: Like Chicnova on Facebook OR follow Chicnova on Pinterest OR follow Chicnova on Tumblr

3) Leave a comment below this post with your register email and the link of your favorite item on Chicnova
4) Like Fashion and Cookies on Facebook and share this post on your Facebook wall 
5) Follow Fashion and Cookies on Bloglovin 

More chances to win (this time not mandatory) if you...

- Follow Fashion and Cookies on Google Friend Connect (+1) 
- Follow Fashion and Cookies on Instagram (@fashionandcookies) (+1)
- Tweet about this Giveaway (+1) (can be done daily)
- Follow me on Twitter (+2)
- Add me to your G+ circles and like this post on G+ (+2)

- Follow my Tumblr AND reblog my Giveaway post on Tumblr (+3)
- Follow me on Pinterest AND repin the Giveaway Poster on Pinterest from this post (+3)
- Follow me on Chictopia (+2)
- Follow me on Chicisimo (+2)
- Follow me on Lookbook (+2)
- Post on your blog (if you have one) about the Giveaway (+3)
- Put a link to Fashion and Cookies in your blogroll (+3)
- Write a review of this blog on Alexa (just click on "write a review", it works quickly with a FB account) (+4)

Note - also if you joined this Giveaway on other blogs, I suggest you to join this one anyway so you will have many more chances to win ! GOOD LUCK !!!






90s are back with my vintage Angela Frascone bag

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floral jacket, flatform sneakers, Angela Frascone bag, Fashion and Cookies

Have I ever told you about my insane passion for floral prints ? When I saw this jacket in Pull & Bear I knew I had to have it, and I got it straight away, without even thinking about how I would have styled it. 
Then, a few weeks later, I finally had the chance to wear it with this simple yet crazy, 90s inspired outfit...a floral jacket, a statement necklace, mirrored sunglasses, an old silver bag and a pair of lace flatform sneakers ! If you thought those items could not go together in the same look...here's the proof of evidence !.

Vi avevo mai detto della mia insana passione per le stampe floreali ? Quando ho visto questa giacca da Pull & Bear ho dovuto averla immediatamente, senza neanche pensare un attimo a come la avrei abbinata. Poi, qualche settiamana dopo, ho finalmente avuto l'occasione di sfoggiarla con questo outfit semplice ma originale, ispirato agli anni '90...una giacca a fiori, una collana vistosa, occhiali a specchio, una vecchia borsa argentata ed un paio di flatform sneakers in pizzo...se a prima vista credevate che non potessero coesistere nello stesso look...ecco le prove !.



Pull & Bear floral jacket, flatform sneakers, Angela Frascone bag, Fashion and Cookies

Pull & Bear floral jacket
Zara striped shirt
Jeans West jeans
Angela Frascone Accessories bag
Private PLS flatform sneakers

floral jacket,  Oakley mirror sunglasses, Angela Frascone bag, Fashion and Cookies

Oakley mirrored sunglasses
Chanel "Bel Argus" nail polish
BVLGARI BZero ring
No brand necklace

floral jacket,  Oakley mirror sunglasses, Angela Frascone bag, Fashion and Cookies

I've been keeping this bag for about 20 years and I love it, I remember asking my mom to buy it for me in a nice boutique when I was still a kid ! It's an original Angela Frascone accessories. Angela Frascone was a San Francisco designer and she was famous in the 1990s being the first artist to use vinyl plastic covering over cloth in her designs. She designed many bags and colorful accessories. A New York native, Ms. Frascone attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where she studied dance, painting and photography. She was also a performance artist who appeared at the Whitney Museum of Art. 
In the early 80s she founded Angela Frascone Accessories with her husband, they developed their own technique of submerging her original artwork in a patented polymer resin. Her graphic patterns and striking images in metallic colors became a signature look recognized throughout the fashion world and very popular in the 80s and 90s.
Sadly, not late after her studio in San Anselmo was damaged by the floods that devastated the country in 2005, she was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in 2007. This bag might not be worth a lot of money, but there is the history of a designer and a person that deserves to be known behind it.

Custodisco questa borsa da circa 20 anni e ne sono molto affezionata, mi ricordo ancora quando chiesi a mia madre di comprarmela, ero ancora una bambina ! Si tratta di una originale Angela Frascone accessories. Angela Frascone era una designer di San Francisco, famosa negli anni '90 per essere la prima ad aver usato la plastica vinilica per ricoprire gli abiti nei suoi modelli. Ha disegnato molte borse e altri accessori, stravaganti e coloratissimi. Originaria di New York, aveva frequentato la Visual Arts a NY, studiando danza, pittura e fotografia. E' stata anche una artista con performance allo Whitney Museum of Art. 
Agli inizi degli anni '80 fondò la Angela Frascone Accessories con suo marito, sviluppando la tecnica che andava a ricoprire i suoi prodotti di una resina polimerica, rendendo le sue stampe e le sue immagini riconoscibili nel mondo della moda e molto richieste per tutti gli anni '80 e '90, anche grazie ai loro colori metallizzati.
Purtroppo, poco dopo i danni subiti dal suo studio dalle inondazioni che devastarono San Anselmo nel 2005, le venne diagnosticato il cancro e venne a mancare prematuramente nel 2007.
Questa borsa non sarà di grande valore economico, ma dietro di essa c'è la storia di una designer e di una persona che meriterebbe di essere raccontata.

Angela Frascone Accessories bag, Fashion and Cookies

floral jacket,  Oakley mirror sunglasses, Angela Frascone bag, Fashion and Cookies

giacca a fiori Pull & Bear,  Oakley mirror sunglasses, Angela Frascone bag, Fashion and Cookies

casual 90s inspired look, Fashion and Cookies

The jeans I am wearing in these pics are Jeans West, another "old school" brand I used to wear when I was a little kid, and that I recently saw again in a shop ! I was struck with nostalgia of my childhood and had to buy them !.
Same thing happened with those flatform sneakers...I bought them a couple of months ago, I think they are very cute with the lace details, it looks more evident when wearing colorful socks, thing I did of course ;).

I jeans che indosso in queste foto sono Jeans West, un altro brand della "vecchia scuola" che indossavo da bambina e che ho visto da poco ricomparire nei negozi ! Colpita da un attacco di nostalgia acuta, ho dovuto comprarli !.
La stessa cosa è accaduta con queste sneakers flatform...le ho prese un paio di mesi fa, credo sia carino l'effetto del pizzo che è più evidente con dei calzini colorati a contrasto...cosa che, ovviamente, ho fatto ;).

lace flatform sneakers, black sneakers, Fashion and Cookies

mirror sunglasses, floral jacket, silver bag, Fashion and Cookies

mirror sunglasses, floral jacket, silver bag, Fashion and Cookies
  
no brand statement necklace in green

Chanel nail polish "Bel Argus" is the same color of my mirrored lenses !. I am really in love with this color.
In the pic above you can see my statement necklace better. I am sure also the cat that kept lurking behind me liked this 90s inspired look, LOL !.

Lo smalto Chanel "Bel Argus" è dello stesso colore delle mie lenti a specchio ! Sono veramente innamorata di questo colore. Nella foto sopra potete vedere meglio la mia "collanina".
Sono sicura che anche il gatto che continuava a spuntarmi alle spalle mentre scattavamo aveva un debole per questo look anni '90 ! :-).

Pull & Bear floral jacket, lace flatform sneakers, Angela Frascone bag, Fashion and Cookies

 Pull & Bear floral jacket, Oakley sunglasses,  Angela Frascone bag, Fashion and Cookies


$30 Chicnova giveaway on Fashion and Cookies

Let me remind you that with this lovely international giveaway you can win $30 to use for some free shopping on the webshop Chicnova ! Open worldwide until June, 17th ! Click here to read the rules and to enter !.

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Studded sunnies, metallic sandals and orange clutch

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Asos studded sunglasses, Maison Scotch mixed prints blouse, Fashion and Cookies

Boyfriend jeans have been one of my best purchases so far this year, and you have already seen me wearing them often, both with sneakers and with high heeled pumps. They are perfect because there are so many ways to style them !. Finally, it's warm enough so that I can also wear them with my new metallic leather sandals, just like I did with this "not too casual" outfit featuring a statement blouse from Maison Scotch and a "vitaminic" clutch ;-).

I jeans modello boyfriend sono stati uno dei miei acquisti più azzeccati quest'anno, mi ci sono finalmente convertita e, da allora, mi avete vista indossarli spesso, sia con le sneakers che con le decolleté. Sono perfetti perché ci sono infiniti modi di portarli !. Finalmente,  fa abbastanza caldo per indossarli anche con i miei nuovi sandali metallizzati, proprio come vedete in questo outfit, che è casual ma non troppo, grazie anche ad una blusa particolare di Maison Scotch e ad una clutch "vitaminica" ;-).


Maison Scotch linen blazer, Maison Scotch mixed prints blouse, Fashion and Cookies

Maison Scotch blazer
Maison Scotch print mix silky blouse
Zara boyfriend jeans
Icone shoes

Asos studded sunglasses, studded sunnies, Maison Scotch mixed prints blouse, Fashion and Cookies

Asos studded sunglasses
Zara orange clutch
Collistar white nail polish

 Asos studded sunglasses, Zara orange clutch, Fashion and Cookies

The linen blazer was a purchase from last year, and it's always from Maison Scotch. I love it and it's one of those purchases you never regret, cause it looks good on so many things !.
The leopard printed silky blouse is from this season's collection and it features a round collar, slightly puffy sleeves and a different print on the back (you can see it a bit in the pic below).

Il blazer in lino dal taglio maschile è dell'anno scorso, sempre di Maison Scotch. Lo amo ed è uno di quegli acquisti di cui non ci si pente mai, perché si abbina a così tante cose !.
La maglia effetto seta a fantasia leopardata è della collezione di quest'anno ed ha un colletto tondeggiante, maniche leggermente a sbuffo ed una stampa diversa sul retro (che si intravede un po' nella foto sottostante).

Asos studded sunglasses, Maison Scotch mixed prints blouse, Fashion and Cookies
Michael Kors rose gold watch
Estee Lauder lipstick

Maison Scotch mixed prints blouse, Icone sandals, boyfriend jeans, Fashion and Cookies

Maison Scotch mixed prints blouse, boyfriend jeans, Fashion and Cookies

My studded sunglasses are from Asos, they had to "jump" into my basket as soon as I spotted them on the website !. When I see sunglasses I feel the Elton John in me surfacing and wanting to buy them all ;-).
Those caged metallic colors sandals with contrast color heels are from Icone, you can see them better in the pic below. They hurt my feet, but only at the end of the day...shall I forgive them ?.

I miei occhiali da sole borchiati sono di Asos, sono letteralmente "saltati" dentro al mio carrello non appena li ho visti sul sito !. Quando vedo occhiali da sole particolari, sento l'Elton John che è in me prendere il sopravvento e desiderarli tutti ;-).
I sandali colorati e metallizzati "a gabbia" con tacco a contrasto sono di Icone, nella foto sottostante li potete vedere meglio. Mi hanno fatto male ai piedi, ma solo a fine giornata...li devo perdonare ?.

Icone sandals, Fashion and Cookies

Maison Scotch mixed prints blouse, Zara boyfriend jeans, Fashion and Cookies

Asos studded sunglasses, Maison Scotch mixed prints blouse, Fashion and Cookies

Zara orange clutch, arm candy, Collistar white nail polish, Fashion and Cookies

I went for an orange clutch because I love to use a totally different color that stands out from the colors of the whole look, I think the result is good !. Thank you Mr Zara for providing me with so many pretty clutches that don't cost a fortune so that I can save for bigger IT bags...amen !.
For my blue bangle I don't have to thank any brand for any amazing collaboration, I just have to thank my mom that bought it for me together with another green one that I am gonna wear soon. Unexpected presents are always the best ones ;-). 

Ho scelto una clutch arancio perché mi piace "spezzare" l'outfit con un colore a contrasto, credo il risultato sia buono ! Grazie, Signor Zara, perché mi fornisci di tante clutch belle che non costano una fortuna in modo che io possa risparmiare per IT bags di dimensioni maggiori...amen !.
Per il mio bracciale blu non devo ringraziare alcun brand per qualche collaborazione, ma solo mia madre che me lo ha comprato insieme ad un altro di colore verde che vedrete prossimamente. I regali inaspettati sono sempre i migliori ;-).

Zara orange clutch, boyfriend jeans, Fashion and Cookies

Zara orange clutch, leopard print blouse, Fashion and Cookies

Zara orange clutch, leopard print blouse, white nails, Fashion and Cookies

White nail polish is one of the hottest trends for nails this Spring/Summer, and I love it ! The nail polish I have on my nails in these pics is from Collistar (French white, from their gloss gel effect collection) and it's a chalk white. A bit tricky to apply on the nails, just like every white creamy nail polish, but I love the result ! Do you also have a white nail polish or do you plan to buy one ?. 

Lo smalto bianco è uno dei trend unghie per la Primavera/Estate di quest'anno, e io lo adoro ! Lo smalto che porto in queste foto è di Collistar (Bianco French, dalla collezione gloss effetto gel) ed è proprio un bianco gesso, non facilissimo da applicare, come spesso accade con gli smalti cremosi e bianchi, ma il risultato mi piace ! Avete anche voi uno smalto bianco o pensate di comprarne uno ?. 

studdes sunglasses, leopard print blouse, Fashion and Cookies
    
studdes sunglasses, leopard print blouse, boyfriend jeans, Fashion and Cookies

Shopping tips: American National Day Sale at Romwe!

romwe national day sale

American National Day Sale at Romwe!
Time: 06/11/2013– 06/15/2013

Reminder: Chicnova $30 giveaway !

$30 Chicnova giveaway on Fashion and Cookies

Let me remind you that Fashion and Cookies is hosting a lovely international giveaway: you can win $30 to use for some free shopping on the webshop Chicnova ! Open worldwide until June, 17th ! Click here to read the rules and to enter !. Don't miss the chance !.

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Top 5 things that make your outfit pics look bad

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They are around us. Everywhere. More and more often, it happens to bump into people looking a bit suspicious, walking pretty fastly in public gardens, on the beach or in the streets. Often, they are in a couple, a boy and a girl. They act like if they share a secret, and it seems other people are just annoying to them. It seems like those boys and girls can't wait to be alone, possibly to be in each other's arms, in beautiful places, narrow streets...do they share a love story ? They sure look kinda mysterious.
Suddenly, from under the guy's jacket  there is a reflex camera showing up...and she is opening her trench, only to reveal a statement outfit...After a first moment, it's not too hard to realize they are looking for a good spot to take pics, and that they have a blog, too ! It's the begging of a quest for the corner with the best light and the coolest background, and they are ready to fight for it using their reflex and her bag as swords ! She is posing like a pro and he's shooting like mad, they are a perfect team, only to turn into shy and embarassed lovers as soon as somebody passes by !.

Loro sono tra noi. Ovunque. Sempre più spesso, accade di imbattersi in persone dall'aria sospetta, che camminano velocemente nei giardini pubblici, al mare, o per la strada. Spesso, si tratta di coppie, un ragazzo e una ragazza. Si comportano come i depositari di un segreto, e come se le altre persone costituissero solo un impiccio. Sembra che la coppia non veda l'ora di trovarsi da sola, magari uno nelle braccia dell'altra, in posti belli, stradine strette...condividono una storia d'amore ? Hanno l'aria sicuramente misteriosa.
Improvvisamente, ecco da sotto il giubbotto del ragazzo spuntare una reflex...e lei si apre il trench, rivelando un eccentrico outfit...Dopo un primo momento, non è difficile capire che sono lì per trovare un buon posto per fare foto, perché anche loro hanno un blog ! Inizia la ricerca dell'angolo con la luce giusta e lo sfondo più cool, che può diventare conteso a colpi di reflex e di borsetta !. Lei posa come una professionista, lui scatta all'impazzata, sono un team perfetto, solo per tornare timidi e imbarazzati innamorati non appena qualcuno passi dalle loro parti !.




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Zara blazer | Asos t-shirt | Asos pants | Icone pumps | Balenciaga bag | Miu Miu sunnies

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When I bump into people taking pics and it's obvious that they are meant to be posted on a fashion blog, I try to play the indifferent one...then I hug my husband and with a soft smile on my face I whisper in his ear: "let's find another place...", LOL !. I am a bit amused but I respect the others' privacy, because I know that being an outfit blogger can be hard...there are a lot of difficulties, let me share with you what are the 5 worst things for a fashion blogger's pics, and let me know your opinion !.

Quando mi imbatto in gente che scatta foto con l'evidente intento di postarle su un fashion blog, faccio l'indifferente...poi sussurro all'orecchio di mio marito "troviamo un altro posto..." ! Ne sono un po' divertita, ma rispetto la privacy altrui, perché so che essere outfit blogger può essere dura...ci sono diverse difficoltà. In particolare, ecco quali (secondo me) sono i 5 peggiori nemici delle foto di una fashion blogger, ci tengo a conoscere la vostra opinione in riguardo !.

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Zara orange blazer, Balenciaga cobalt blue, Icone shoes, Fashion and Cookies

The 5 things that make your outfit pics look bad:

1) The annoying group of people staring at you when you are taking pics - I don't know whether that happens to you, but I hate it when people stops and stare, it makes me nervous and I end up looking tense, so we always try to find places where there is nobody, not easy at all !;
2) The weather: not fun to take pics under the pouring rain, or with a strong wind that makes you look like cousin IT (or, as I often say, turning myself into a Joey Tempest from Europe's lookalike ) !;
3) Bad judgement on the outfit: sometimes you'll think that outfit was such a good idea, unless regretting it later, when you see the pics...and you will be thinking "was I crazy to think it would work ?";
4) The lack of attention to details: sometimes you'll take all the pics with your open trousers, or with a price tag hanging from a sleeve. You will curse yourself for wasting all that time and energy to have pics with a sweater worn in the wrong way, and you will ask to your photographer whether why wasn't he playing attention to you during the shooting ? (Done it...and the reply I got was "I am only able to do one thing at a time, so I was already taking pics, therefore I didn't notice !" - hubby is too smart, I couldn't reply to that !);
5) The light: a bad light can ruin all your pics...sometimes I was almost forced to have pics taken with too much sun, and they didn't turn out as good as those taken at sunset, for example. See the pics in this post, taken after having lunch, with a strong sunlight...but since there was nobody staring at me, the weather was good and the look wasn't that bad, also I had no weird things happening to my clothes, I chose to publish them anyway !.

Le cinque cose che rendono brutte le vostre foto outfit:

1) L'irritante gruppetto di persone che si ferma a guardare mentre vengono scattate le foto - non so se accada anche a voi - non sopporto quando la gente si ferma a guardare, mi innervosisce e si vede anche in foto, così cerco sempre di trovare un posticino tranquillo per scattare in libertà, non sempre impresa facile !;
2) Il meteo: non è divertente scattare foto sotto la pioggia battente o con un vento così forte da tramutare i vostri capelli in quelli del cugino IT (o, come dico spesso io, nella sosia di Joey Tempest ai tempi gloriosi degli Europe !);
3) La cattiva percezione del proprio look: a volte vi sarà capitato di pensare che quell'outfit fosse stupendo ed una buona idea, solo per pentirvene dopo, una volta viste le foto...avrete pensato "dovevo essere impazzita per pensare che potesse funzionare davvero ?";
4) La disattenzione verso i dettagli: a volte tutte le foto scattate mostreranno che avevate i pantaloni aperti, o la targhetta del prezzo che pendeva da una manica. Vi maledirete per aver sprecato tempo ed energia per avere delle foto in cui la maglia è indossata male, e chiederete come mai il vostro fotografo non si è accorto di nulla ! (Fatto...e se il vostro fotografo è paraculo diplomatico come il mio, vi sentirete rispondere "posso fare solo una cosa alla volta, stavo già scattando le foto, per cui non mi sono accorto di altro !" - il maritino sa bene come rispondere ! LOL );
5) La luce: una cattiva illuminazione può davvero rovinare tutte le foto...a volte, per forza di cose, sono stata quasi obbligata a fare le foto con troppo sole, e sicuramente non sono venute bene come quelle scattate al tramonto. Le foto di questo post, ad esempio, sono state scattate dopo pranzo, con troppa luce...ma siccome il gruppetto di persone non si è presentato, il meteo era ottimo e il look non mi sembrava così osceno, né tantomeno avevo dimenticato di controllare cose strane circa i miei abiti, le sto pubblicando ugualmente !.

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Now that I think about it, there is also a 6th enemy for an outfit blogger pics...sadly, sometimes it's the blogger herself/himself ! Yes, I personally think extreme duck faces, acting like if we were top models or just taking ourselves too seriously turns out to be ridiculous and annoying. I think the best thing is to keep our feet on the ground, even if they are wearing sky high shoes ! ;) 
Of course, having fun is always the most important thing...in spite of people staring, of the weather, bad outfits ideas and poor styling, in spite of bad lighting, irony can do much, don't you agree with me ?.

Ora che ci penso, c'è anche un 6° nemico per le foto di una outfit blogger... è triste, ma può essere la/il blogger stessa/o ! Sì, personalmente sono convinta che le "duck lips" estreme, i comportamenti da top model che si prende troppo sul serio possano risultare ridicoli e anche fastidiosi. La cosa migliore è tenere i piedi per terra, anche se calzati in scarpe dal tacco vertiginoso ! ;-)
Ovviamente, divertirsi è sempre la cosa più importante...nonostante le persone che guardano, il tempo, gli   abbinamenti improbabili e le disattenzioni, nonostante la cattiva illuminazione, l'ironia può fare molto...non siete d'accordo con me ?.

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Paisley print dress and...a bag for all seasons !

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I've always been very attracted by prints, and when I saw this paisley print dress on Asos I thought it would be so nice to wear, I loved its colors and also the easy shape. This little daytime dress was enough to make me feel like using my Marc by Marc Jacobs bag again, I had been neglecting it for quite a long time now, and I found out also this bag can be a bag for all seasons !.

Sono sempre molto attratta dalle stampe, e quando ho visto questo abitino a motivo cachemire sul sito di Asos, ho subito pensato che sarebbe stato carino da indossare, sia per i colori che per la forma morbida e facile. Questo abito da giorno è stato capace di farmi tornare la voglia di usare la mia borsa Marc by Marc Jacobs che avevo trascurato da un po' e ho constatato che anche questa borsa può essere una borsa per tutte le stagioni !.



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Asos mirrored paisley print dress
Chanel sunglasses
Tiffany bracelet
Chanel "Bel argus" nail polish

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Marc by Marc Jacobs "Too hot to handle" tote
Icone sandals

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Usually, I'd think a burgundy bag is not appropriate for spring/summer, but I do think it depends on how you style it. I think this Marc by Marc Jacobs "Too hot to handle" tote bag is a good add to this outfit, because the color matches the dress and also the shape of the bag is a bit 70s style, just like the dress is !. 

Solitamente, penserei che una borsa color burgundy non sia appropriata per la primavera/estate, ma credo dipenda da come viene usata. Credo che questa borsa modello "Too hot to handle" Marc by Marc Jacobs stia bene nel contesto di questo outfit, perché il colore si sposa bene con quelli dell'abito e ha una forma un po' anni '70, proprio come il vestitino. 


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 paisley print, asos dress, marc by marc jacobs too hot to handle, fashion and cookies

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paisley print, asos dress, marc by marc jacobs too hot to handle, fashion and cookies

I chose Icone sandals with colored rhinestones, adding fun to the outfit, and I added a statement necklace. This outfit was easy and fun to wear, also with my pale white legs !. I've just started going to the beach in my spare time, so hopefully I will get a bit of tan, with time (always using sunscreen, of course !).

Come scarpe ho scelto i sandali Icone con pietre colorate ed ho aggiunto una collana particolare al tutto. Questo outfit è stato comodo e facile da indossare, anche con gambe bianco pallido !. Ho finalmente iniziato ad andare in spiaggia nel mio tempo libero, per cui prima o poi riuscirò ad abbronzarmi anche io (ovviamente, sempre con protezione solare e con moderazione !).



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paisley print, asos dress, marc by marc jacobs too hot to handle, fashion and cookies

Do you plan to go to the beach anytime soon ? What did you plan for your holidays ?. I am curious to know !.
One of my plans for the coming week is going to the movies to watch "Star Trek - into darkness" (only recently out here in Italy). I would have gone already since I am a trekkie, but I didn't want the 3d version and it seems for the first week here in Italy it is only possible to watch it in 3d. I am not a fan of 3d, it sincerely gives me headache and it annoys me, therefore I have decided to wait for one week to see it, in spite of my total lack of patience !.

Pensate di andare al mare presto anche voi ? Che programmi avete per le vostre vacanze ? Sono curiosa di sapere !.
Uno dei miei piani per la settimana è andare finalmente a vedere "Star Trek - into darkness" (uscito nelle sale solo da poco in Italia). Ci sarei già andata dato che sono una accanita fan di Star Trek, ma non volevo la versione in 3d e pare che per la prima settimana di programmazione, quì in Italia, sia uscita solo la versione 3d. Non sono una grande fan di questo tipo di tecnologia, mi provoca emicranie e così ho deciso di aspettare un'altra settimana per vederlo, nonostante io sia molto poco paziente !.


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My new bandeau bikinis

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How are you doing ? I am enjoying a few days off from work and finally going to the beach ! On Monday I will be back to usual office life, but I am lucky enough to live by the sea anyway, so I can take advantage of my free time and run to the beach !.
I thought about showing you a few new bikinis :). They all are bandeau bikinis, this kind of swimsuit is the most comfortable for me and I keep using it, I already told you this last year !. Let me know what is your favorite one among my purchases.

Come state ? Io mi sto finalmente godendo qualche giorno di ferie e sto andando al mare ! Lunedì sarò al ritorno alla solita vita tra le quattro mura dell'ufficio, ma è una fortuna vivere vicina alla spiaggia, così posso scappare subito in spiaggia non appena ho del tempo libero !.
Ho qualche nuovo bikini da mostrarvi, sono tutti a fascia, per me questo modello è il più comodo e continuo a preferirlo, come vi avevo già detto l'anno scorso ! Fatemi sapere quale preferite tra i miei acquisti.



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# 1. Missoni style ! (Tezuk) - I also have the poncho with this print, it's lovely 

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# 2. Python style (Tezuk)

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# 3. Strong coral  (Tezuk)

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# 4. Neon yellow (F**k Project)

Chicnova  $30 giveaway: the winner !
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It is also time to announce the winner of Chicnova $30 giveaway ! It's Chai Chen ! I checked and she did all the mandatory and also the non mandatory entries :) Congratulations dear, I already contacted Chicnova and you will get the gift card shortly ! Thanks everyone for entering this Giveaway and stay tuned because more surprises will come soon !.

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