tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49077294240793718112024-03-19T00:35:13.459-04:00 Serena, Italian StyleSerena Italian Imports celebrates the love of all things Italian. We specialize in bringing you fine Italian costume jewelry, imported home goods and small leather goods. Let us tell you, through words and photos, all about our wonderful experiences there- and our wonderful experiences in life.Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-45118498398167336072012-10-16T12:42:00.000-04:002012-10-17T06:44:27.543-04:00Hotel degli Orafi in Florence<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My favorite hotel in Florence is the charming Hotel degli Orafi. I have stayed there about 10 times in the past six years, usually for about a week at a time.There are many reasons why I like this hotel so much, and I’m excited to share them with you.<br />
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First of all, the location is idea. It is situated on the lungarno, between the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi galleries. Everything is within walking distance, whether you want to go across the river, or in the other direction, towards the Duomo and beyond.<br />
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Their staff is consistent; I see the same familiar faces each time I visit. Even the housekeeping staff stays the same. Each person I have encountered is warm and friendly. It really feels like home to me.<br />
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No matter how tired and stressed I am from overseas travel, as soon as I get into my room, which usually is room 403, sometimes 401, I feel completely at home. The décor is calming, sheets are crisp and clean, and the view—well, you can’t any better than this.<br />
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Each of the rooms that I stay in overlooks the Arno and has a perfect view of the Ponte Vecchio and the Vasari Corridor. One can gaze out the window and imagine Renaissance daily life.<br />
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It is said the memory of a particular scent makes a strong impression. Hotel degli Orafi takes care of that as well. In each bath, they provide a room freshener by the <a href="http://en.drvranjes.it/" target="_blank">Ancient Pharmacy of Dr.Vranjes</a> , in the scent Terra. This scent is warm and rich, and this time I purchased some to bring home, so that I may have the same scent in my own home.<br />
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Other touches include free bottled water daily in the frigo bar, a beautiful breakfast room-although I do get room service and watch the local news over tea, croissant and yogurt- and nightly turn down service which includes candies and a weather report for the following day.<br />
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You can read more about the history of Hotel degli Orafi <a href="http://www.hoteldegliorafi.it/english/" target="_blank">here</a>, which by the way, is where A Room with a View was filmed.<br />
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And here are a few of my photos:<br />
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We recently spent 5 glorious days in Venice and were fortunate enough to be there, just by chance, when the 2012 Vogalonga took place. Probably just like we did, you are asking yourself, <br />
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The Vogalonga is a celebration of all types of watercraft, which takes place in Venice every May. It began in 1974 on Saint Martin’s day, when a group of people interested in Venetian rowing got together for a regatta. Since the world was turning more and more towards motorboats, these lovers of Venetian traditions wanted to show their commitment to the older traditions and encourage others to do the same.They instituted a non-competitive regatta, the first of which took place in May 1975.<br />
500 boats arrived that year, carrying 1500 participants, and nowadays there are about 1500 boats with over 5000 participants. It is an exciting day in Venice! The event, whose participants were originally only Venetians, has grown to include lovers of their oars from other parts of Italy, Europe, and beyond.<br />
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Early in the morning, from the windows of our hotel room which opened onto the Grand Canal, we got to see all the boaters travelling towards Piazza San Marco, where the regatta begins. There were sculls with crew teams, individual kayaks, and gondolas. The celebration of color and camraderie was so exciting on that glorious late May morning, and even as tourists and onlookers, we really felt that we were participating in an extraordinary happening.<br />
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Here’s a short video, taken from our window, of the rowers heading towards Piazza San Marco at about 7AM:<br />
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Written by a dynamic duo- identical twin sisters- one on the east coast and one on the west, we get a peek, well really more than a peek, into how to put outfits together for work, how to accessorize them, and we learn how to create one’s own style even in a conservative work environment. <br />
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Many of their blog posts are not work related; some feature and discuss the merits of great party dresses, or hand bags, or how to stay fashionably warm and cozy.<br />
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I really like that Katie and Regan showcase new and interesting finds, sometimes comparing a designer bag with a similar knockoff. And there are themes to some days-stripes, or workout gear for example- I’ve found some great pieces. And there are always links and clear info.<br />
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Oh, and make sure to check out their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/CardigansandCouture">Facebook page</a>, where you can join all of their other Facebook fans! You’ll find blog posts there and other useful info.<br />
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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-20962022171417076972011-10-12T02:54:00.000-04:002011-10-12T02:54:32.775-04:00Florence, Home away from Home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">After a very misty early AM, the streets are waking up. It's 8AM, I've had my usual room service of yogurt, brioche and tea, and am watching the local news. This hotel room has become my home away from home over the years. It is consistent, comfy and nurturing. <br />
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I'm also looking through my favorite fashion magazine, Grazia. The local magazine stand, known as an edicola in Italian, is one of my usual stops on my first day, where I load up on Italian fashion and news magazines. I've been reading Grazia for over 30 years. It's full of glossy fashion photos of this season's trends, and has interesting articles. This edition is heavy- I think in a pinch I could use it to do some bicep curls!<br />
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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-84689684753751041522011-09-19T19:51:00.000-04:002011-09-19T19:51:08.814-04:00Counting Down The Days<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">In three short weeks we’re headed once again to the luscious city of Florence, Italy. Even though here at home we are just starting to think about our winter holidays and gift ideas, we’ll be thinking ahead and buying goodies for all of you for spring/summer 2012. <br />
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I am so excited to be returning to Italy, as Florence really is my home away from home. A week there sounds like a lot, but we are already pretty booked, and I am hoping to have enough time to fit in all of my cultural visits (and some personal shopping, too!)<br />
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On the business side, there will of course be a visit to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpqOlILtSsA">Angela Caputi’s showroom</a> to see once again her fabulous fashion jewelry. There, we’ll have a chance to view her spring/summer 2012 collection and place an order. And if we see any special 2011 holiday pieces, we’ll order some- which make great gifts for women.<br />
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Florence is full of exhibits and events this time of year, and there are also weekend fairs “in campagna”, in the countryside. The fresh fall crisp air, especially outside the city, is a delight. I hope to spend time with my Florentine friends away from the city, at least one day, and have a chance to reconnect with them.<br />
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We will be in touch from there, with photos and great stories to tell.<br />
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In the meantime, if you’d like to help us make space for new merchandise, help yourselves to a 15% discount by entering code FLORENCE upon checkout. Valid through October 1.<br />
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My favorite products are the Calendula Face Cream (one of the best face creams ever), Crema Viso Protettiva (for sensitive skin), and their potpourri. Other products I buy there are bars of soap (great for gifts), bath salts, and talcum powder, usually in their trademark melograno (pomegranate) scent.<br />
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But wait a minute, I can just order these online from their US distributor and have them shipped to my home! I have known this for a while now, but kept telling myself that I still needed to carry all these heavy (because I stock up for at least 6 months...) items back home directly from Florence, usually causing my bulging suitcase to be over the allotted weight limit.<br />
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So why the hesitation to just go ahead and order these products online? Does their easy availability from anywhere in the world make them less special? Does taking away the exclusivity make the products any less effective?<br />
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Of course the face creams are just as effective- on the other hand, yes, maybe these Italian products become less magic because anyone can buy them, and the allure is taken away a bit. Nevertheless I still adore them. I’ve given in, and am now anxiously waiting for the UPS man to knock on my door. Most probably I’ll still stop at the Farmacia on our next buying trip, just to get that unique feeling, and maybe even <a href="http://www.museumsinflorence.com/foto/farmaciasmn/prodotti.html">pick up a few new items to try</a>.<br />
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Above you'll find a few photos of what the Farmacia looks like; and <a href="http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/heaven-scent.html">here is a link</a> to some information. This shop is definitely worth a visit when you are in Florence, and will allow you to take a step back in time and imagine yourself back in 15th century Florence.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.serenaimports.com
http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-2656815807072088142011-07-26T22:44:00.000-04:002011-07-26T22:44:26.472-04:00What to do in Paris- Serena's Top Ten<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Here’s my list of 10 really fun things I did on our recent Paris jaunt.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Next time you are in Paris, try to experience them! I know, I haven’t mentioned any museums, and there are so many fabulous ones to visit over and over again.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: black;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Take an evening </span><a href="http://www.bateaux-mouches.fr/en"><span style="color: blue;">Bateau Mouche</span></a><span style="color: black;"> ride along the Seine. This takes a little over an hour and is delightful. Try to time it so that they sun is setting while you are on the boat. </span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: black;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Go up to the top of the </span><a href="http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/"><span style="color: blue;">Eiffel Tower</span></a><span style="color: black;">. We did this very late, around 10:45 pm and I think we got the last elevator ride up. And fortunately we did not have to wait in line at all. It happened to be July 13<sup>th</sup>, the evening before Bastille Day. At 11PM there were fireworks all around the city, which we were able to enjoy from atop the tower. An extra treat.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: black;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Take a walk around </span><a href="http://gofrance.about.com/od/paris/a/ilesaintlouis.htm"><span style="color: blue;">Ile St. Louis</span></a><span style="color: black;">, the smaller of the two islands in the Seine. It’s a quiet area, with interesting shops and restaurants. Make sure to stop for ice cream at Berthillon.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: black;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Have dinner at one of the restaurants in </span><a href="http://goparis.about.com/od/sightsattractions/ss/MaraisTour_6.htm"><span style="color: blue;">Place du Marche’ Ste. Catherine</span></a><span style="color: black;">. This plaza is in a residential area, with a park in the middle and restaurants surrounding it. It’s a bustling place for local Parisiens to meet and spend an evening, and you’ll see young and old enjoying each other’s company.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: black;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Walk through </span><a href="http://www.parismarais.com/place-des-vosges.htm"><span style="color: blue;">Place des Vosges</span></a><span style="color: black;">, the oldest park in the city, or go and sit on the grass and relax a bit.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: black;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Visit </span><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paris/img/montmartre.sacre-coeur.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paris/hist/buttes.html&h=541&w=785&sz=77&tbnid=wCh6qv_S-tO-gM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=131&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmontmartre%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=montmartre&docid=C0UF6IC5nfoS7M&hl=en&sa=X&ei=jgsvTpSeNYnHgAeqyMCmAQ&sqi=2&ved=0CEMQ9QEwAw"><span style="color: blue;">Montmartre</span></a><span style="color: black;"> for a few hours. It’s an easy metro ride from the city, and be ready to climb lots of steps. The church of Sacre Coeur is beautiful and there are some pretty streets all around the area. Shops are a little touristy but you may find some treasures to bring home.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: black;">7.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Eat some macarons from </span><a href="http://www.dalloyau.fr/en/dalloyau-house"><span style="color: blue;">Dalloyau</span></a><span style="color: black;">. There are a few branches of this patisserie around the city. You can buy a box of them to take home, too, which is what I did. They are pricey but worth each bite.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: black;">8.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Try a variety of </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/French%20cheeses"><span style="color: blue;">French cheeses</span></a><span style="color: black;">. The window displays in the cheese shops are works of art, and each cheese has a different taste. A taste test is always fun; and get some great bread to go along with the cheeses.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: black;">9.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Walk through the </span><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=jardin+du+luxembourg&hl=en&rlz=1R2GGHP_enUS435&biw=1536&bih=730&prmd=ivnsbm&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=YQwvTumIGLO00AHk9tTdAQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&sqi=2&ved=0CCAQ_AUoAQ"><span style="color: blue;">Jardin du Luxembourg</span></a><span style="color: black;">. The flowers and gardens are breathtaking. We were there on Bastille Day and families and lovers were out and about taking it all in.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="color: black;">10.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">Sit at </span><a href="http://www.parisperfect.com/blog/2011/03/paris-cafes-theres-nothing-more-parisian/"><span style="color: blue;">outdoor cafés and brasseries</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and get a little lunch, or stop for tea. You will get a taste of what the real Paris and Parisiens are all about.</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
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<small>I love dressing this way- light, no fuss, without major decisions to make. The summer season is so short, so make sure your clothes are fun and light and make you feel good, inside and out.</small></div><small></small><br />
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$65 - stylebop.com<br />
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€19 - placedestendances.com<br />
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£9.99 - hm.com<br />
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$168 - anthropologie.com<br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36807376" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/36807376.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36807376" rel="nofollow">Travel tote bag</a><br />
$295 - serenaimports.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=38796131" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/38796131.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=38796131" rel="nofollow">Tote handbag</a><br />
$295 - serenaimports.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=38779523" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/38779523.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=38779523" rel="nofollow">Anchor necklace</a><br />
$43 - serenaimports.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=38779458" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/38779458.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=38779458" rel="nofollow">Stretch bracelet</a><br />
$29 - serenaimports.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=38779497" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/38779497.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=38779497" rel="nofollow">Sterling silver stud earrings</a><br />
$21 - serenaimports.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=26225560" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/26225560.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=26225560" rel="nofollow">Laurafallulah button jewelry</a><br />
£4 - hannahzakari.co.uk<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=38779364" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/38779364.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=38779364" rel="nofollow">Stretch bracelet</a><br />
serenaimports.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=35069005" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/35069005.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=35069005" rel="nofollow">Yves Saint Laurent Eye Pencil - 10: Purple Silk</a><br />
$28 - barneys.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33382924" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/33382924.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33382924" rel="nofollow">stila cosmetics - long wear liquid lip color</a><br />
stilacosmetics.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33094596" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/33094596.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33094596" rel="nofollow">Zoe Karssen Top Have Fun White</a><br />
€60 - welikefashion.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=34201309" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/34201309.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=34201309" rel="nofollow">Beach Towel</a><br />
£6.99 - hm.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div></div></small></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.serenaimports.com
http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-20592285796588968242011-07-20T11:46:00.000-04:002011-07-20T11:46:12.608-04:00A Trip To Paris<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG6s2WZKWmjKh1wIKamgWnKD1COE8rNOvWPcxL3ZmcOvd95FRQht-cynbGPO6bm2wuHIMjL0oWFWlIdrVO6pu_Jpy6p3SXoFBtBI3SQxyFIxmqB4oiX9isRlaMyG3tEY2mH4ezzAt6jMs/s1600/100_1325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG6s2WZKWmjKh1wIKamgWnKD1COE8rNOvWPcxL3ZmcOvd95FRQht-cynbGPO6bm2wuHIMjL0oWFWlIdrVO6pu_Jpy6p3SXoFBtBI3SQxyFIxmqB4oiX9isRlaMyG3tEY2mH4ezzAt6jMs/s320/100_1325.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfeX45HKHt_QvcWAwIyDxopi1ZsQu3mDLnE63SUDrPIy_D-vfat2VMKMi8XItF0hijm1K7FvP3z0ewR6ONX5ZlRFxBBuUurkxjvWOBNMxuu3VvsqRUbKF31c9fO58O1SBJ2K6nZaRYCaO/s1600/100_1317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfeX45HKHt_QvcWAwIyDxopi1ZsQu3mDLnE63SUDrPIy_D-vfat2VMKMi8XItF0hijm1K7FvP3z0ewR6ONX5ZlRFxBBuUurkxjvWOBNMxuu3VvsqRUbKF31c9fO58O1SBJ2K6nZaRYCaO/s320/100_1317.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I adore Italy, of course. But when the opportunity arose to celebrate my aunt’s special 80th birthday in Paris with her and with her 3 daughters, I jumped at the chance. My husband and I had spent a week in Paris a few years ago, and it is such an interesting city to experience.<br />
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It was easy for me to quickly get my bearings, and there’s no better way than having a trusty map- I had a Michelin Paris Poche and a more local area map that the hotel gave me. Just walking and following along with a map is the best-and it’s great exercise for the brain. In this age of heavily relying on our GPS devices, we all sometimes forget to follow our own senses of direction. <br />
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When I travel, I must experience the city, not just be there. My eyes are everywhere- what do people look like, how are they dressed, what are they doing, how do they interact? Life abounds in the cafés, at every hour, weekday and weekend. Friends are meeting, chatting, eating, embracing, strolling. <br />
A few latest fashion trends, some of which we also see in the States, but some uniquely European, are: painted toenails everywhere, so fun, in all shades of red and orange, strappy gladiator sandals, some with zippers in the back, cross body bags, scarves with every kind of summer outfit, scarves on men, thick-rimmed eyeglasses, especially in black.<br />
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Fortunately, my favorite Italian jewelry designer, Angela Caputi, has a small boutique in Paris, so I visited her shop and chose a rich and warm fall collection of her jewelry due to arrive in September. Look for deep, rich reds, warm greens, greys, beiges and more.<br />
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Next time I’ll tell you my ten favorite places and sights in Paris.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.serenaimports.com
http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-50961791482169410782011-06-30T19:53:00.001-04:002011-06-30T19:53:31.627-04:00Go For The Red, White And Blue<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='position:relative;width:400px;height:400px;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/go_for_red_white_blue/set?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed&id=33385678'><img force='1' border='0' height='400' title='Go For The Red, White And Blue' src='http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/33385678/id/sBhqKHSj4BGYysCXQlk6IA/size/e.jpg' alt='Go For The Red, White And Blue' width='400'/></a></div><br/><div><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/go_for_red_white_blue/set?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed&id=33385678'>Go For The Red, White And Blue</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed&id=2499938'>Serena Italian Imports</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/satin_flats/shop?query=satin+flats'>satin flats</a></small></div><small><div style='padding-top:16px'><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=27406961' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/27406961.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=27406961' rel='nofollow'>A L C striped tank dress</a><br/>£385 - women.fashionbeans.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=37163832' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/37163832.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=37163832' rel='nofollow'>Sonia by Sonia Rykiel printed top</a><br/>£85 - net-a-porter.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33254484' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/33254484.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33254484' rel='nofollow'>TopShop denim jacket</a><br/>$80 - topshop.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36299903' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/36299903.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36299903' rel='nofollow'>Stella McCartney satin flat</a><br/>£184 - theoutnet.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=28868219' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/28868219.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=28868219' rel='nofollow'>Steve madden heels</a><br/>$90 - stevemadden.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36807376' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/36807376.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36807376' rel='nofollow'>Tote handbag</a><br/>$295 - serenaimports.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36807386' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/36807386.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36807386' rel='nofollow'>Tote handbag</a><br/>$295 - serenaimports.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=32243465' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/32243465.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=32243465' rel='nofollow'>Movado crystal jewelry</a><br/>$350 - nordstrom.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=35501085' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/35501085.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=35501085' rel='nofollow'>Yellow necklace</a><br/>$245 - serenaimports.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36335022' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/36335022.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36335022' rel='nofollow'>Cuff bracelet</a><br/>$250 - serenaimports.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=35675532' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/35675532.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=35675532' rel='nofollow'>Ariella Collection stackable ring</a><br/>$68 - 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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-47982557987767433312011-06-22T14:50:00.003-04:002011-06-22T20:28:09.346-04:00That Special Find? Buy It When You See It !How many times have you been somewhere, your one and only time being there, and not bought what you really wanted? I used to have so many regrets upon return from a trip- years ago. So now my mantra is: buy it.<br />
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I would obsess and obsess about the wallet, the Italian jewelry, the outfit, the leather pocketbook, the boots---oooh the boots-and I’d end up calling overseas, reminding the salesperson who I was, and describing the item- and then would pay to have the item shipped to me. And I couldn’t rest until it was done- anyways- no more of that craziness- I just buy it when I see it.<br />
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It was impossible to let go of desiring that special something, whatever it was. But that feeling has mellowed somehow now. First of all, aging is kind of good to us in that way. It seems to either enhance or diminish certain idiosyncrasies. The ones it enhances we just have to live with; and the ones that aging diminishes, well, be thankful.<br />
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Nowadays, even though it is certainly true that we enjoy a global marketplace, and that stunning Italian necklace or soft leather pocketbook you passed up could possibly be found online, better to be safe – and then enjoy the excitement of unpacking when you get home.<br />
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$53 - serenaimports.com<br />
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$260 - neimanmarcus.com<br />
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$49 - serenaimports.com<br />
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$100 - serenaimports.com<br />
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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-70478364003065519342011-06-08T16:52:00.001-04:002011-06-08T16:52:32.529-04:00Neutrals with a Splash of Color<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div><div style='position:relative;width:400px;height:400px;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/neutrals_with_splash_color/set?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed&id=32424864'><img force='1' border='0' height='400' title='Neutrals with a Splash of Color' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkt1ellPaEdTNEJHTDZsaVhaWmJWamcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg' alt='Neutrals with a Splash of Color' width='400'/></a></div><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/neutrals_with_splash_color/set?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed&id=32424864'>Neutrals with a Splash of Color</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed&id=2499938'>Serena Italian Imports</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/low_rise_jeans/shop?query=low+rise+jeans'>low rise jeans</a></small></div><small><div style='padding-top:16px'><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=35586215' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/35586215.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=35586215' rel='nofollow'>Long sleeve sweater</a><br/>$925 - net-a-porter.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=34047586' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/34047586.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=34047586' rel='nofollow'>Citizens of Humanity low rise jeans</a><br/>$410 - boutique1.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=34280226' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/34280226.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=34280226' rel='nofollow'>Rough Justice t strap high heels</a><br/>$250 - heels.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36335022' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/36335022.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36335022' rel='nofollow'>Bracelet</a><br/>$250 - serenaimports.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36335549' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/36335549.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36335549' rel='nofollow'>Bracelet</a><br/>$250 - serenaimports.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=35794100' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/35794100.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=35794100' rel='nofollow'>Betsey Johnson crystal earrings</a><br/>$50 - betseyjohnson.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=29859231' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/29859231.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=29859231' rel='nofollow'>Chanel - Hydrabase Lipstick - No.170 Gipsy Scarlet 3.5g/0.12oz</a><br/>$38 - yesstyle.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33319056' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/33319056.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33319056' rel='nofollow'>Z Gallerie - Sakura Flower - Marigold Set of 3</a><br/>$39 - zgallerie.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33376078' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/33376078.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33376078' rel='nofollow'>Orchids in Round Mosaic Mirrored Planter - Topiaries And Silk Plants -...</a><br/>homedecorators.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36334971' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/36334971.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2499938&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=36334971' rel='nofollow'>Annalisa Miniutti beige leather handbag, italian imported leather...</a><br/>$285 - serenaimports.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p></div></small></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.serenaimports.com
http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-75402958126252973512011-05-23T18:58:00.002-04:002011-05-23T19:00:33.102-04:00Summer in the City<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><div style="height: 400px; position: relative; width: 400px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/summer_in_city/set?.mid=embed&id=31825707"><img alt="Summer in the City" border="0" force="1" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkFySFRKcENGNEJHdG1yVndMbFRZM1EAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Summer in the City" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/summer_in_city/set?.mid=embed&id=31825707">Summer in the City</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=2499938">mhshaw</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fitted_dresses/shop?query=fitted+dresses">fitted dresses</a></small></div><div style="font-size: 0.75em; padding-top: 16px;"><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.mid=embed-imagelist&id=32447569" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/thing.32447569.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.mid=embed-imagelist&id=32447569" rel="nofollow">Rabens Saloner fitted dress</a><br />
134 EUR - youheshe.com<br />
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$56 - topshop.com<br />
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$115 - serenaimports.com<br />
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$275 - serenaimports.com<br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33456648" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" force="1" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/thing.33456648.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; margin: 0px 8px 8px 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 2px; padding-right: 2px; padding-top: 2px;" width="50" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.mid=embed-imagelist&id=33456648" rel="nofollow">R J Graziano gold bracelet</a><br />
40 EUR - stylebop.com<br />
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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-77053318512101941192011-05-09T18:30:00.000-04:002011-05-09T18:30:41.408-04:00Cleaning Out The ClosetI spent three hours in my closet the other day. No kidding. Out with the old, in with the new. Even though trying on clothes, and deciding what stays and what goes can be tiring and a bit tedious, the end result is so satisfying. It has been proven to me over and over again: less is more.<br />
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I usually end up with two piles, plus a cleaned out closet. One pile is “get rid of it, you’ve never even worn it –aka “you’ve worn it a million times, time to go” and the other pile is “Not ready to get rid of this yet, guess I’ll decide next year”. I try to keep the latter pile as small as possible, and try to be brutally honest.<br />
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Here is where the fun begins- time to put outfits together and be creative. Can I wear last year’s top with a new scarf or a new Italian necklace? How about those tight Italian jeans with this year’s new wedges? What about that 10 year old dress from Florence? What can we do this year that's new? I love letting my own style and personality come through in my choices. Mixing designers is one way; I also like layering and mixing textures. <br />
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The easiest way for me to dress is to keep my clothes neutral and add pops of color with accessories. I do this with scarves, belts, Italian jewelry, a watch, sometimes an Italian handbag. But I’m careful to never overdo it. <br />
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And really, in addition to all of the great fashion items of this season, one of the best accessories is a great lipstick, and THE best accessory is a smile. Try it on- you’ll feel great.<br />
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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-92165758601008656712011-04-27T12:52:00.005-04:002011-04-28T12:55:44.951-04:00Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Women we LoveLooking for Mother’s Day gift ideas? I know, it can be a tough one. Does she like <a href="http://www.serenaimports.com/New-Angela-Caputi-Jewelry/">chunky necklaces</a>, <a href="http://www.serenaimports.com/Angela-Caputi-Multistrand-Green-Necklace.html">beaded necklaces</a>? Maybe<a href="http://www.serenaimports.com/Ercole-Moretti-c-255/"> Murano glass jewelry</a>? The truth of the matter is, the lucky recipient adores you. And she’ll no doubt love whatever you get her because you are an important person in her life.<br />
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Just the fact that you’ve put thought and care into getting your mother or sister or loved one that perfect gift is enough for a woman to get all choked up. Take it from one who knows. I’m the type that gets all teary eyed just spending more than 30 seconds in the Hallmark aisle at CVS.<br />
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Please visit us at <a href="http://www.serenaimports.com/">Serena Italian Imports</a>!<br />
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For a few creative gifts, here’s a collection of Italian jewelry and other Italian ideas that might help.<br />
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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-27463285915289572662011-04-17T12:45:00.001-04:002011-04-17T12:47:07.703-04:00The Excitement of Seeing the UPS Man!Even though I don’t have the pleasure of meeting all of my clients in person, they have become very important people in my life; I do feel like I know them. And there are so many more that I’d like to get to know. Italian jewelry and Italian handbags have connected me to people all over the world.<br />
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So when we choose Italian merchandise to import, we are thinking of our clients and what we think they might like for the season. They are always with us!<br />
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I’m thrilled when I see the UPS man at our door with our boxes. I can’t wait to present the new merchandise to my dear clients. And all the better that the arrival is from Italy- kind of like when we were little and stood at the window waiting for the long distance relatives to arrive! <br />
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Our newest line of Italian jewelry is carried in the US only by Serena Italian Imports. It’s light, delicate and perfect for spring and summer. The colorful stretchy bracelets have Swarovski beads - and no worries about wrist size. Included in this line are also simple Swarovski beaded necklaces and stud earrings.<br />
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Let us bring Italy to you- and we hope you feel the same sense of excitement when YOUR package arrives from Serena. <br />
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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-83448966168348634852011-03-21T13:05:00.000-04:002011-03-21T13:05:31.281-04:00A Blog that I Love- to Share with you from Serena Italian Imports<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">There are never enough hours in the day to play in our closets and put outfits together- and of course there’s never enough time to scour the stores looking for great pieces, italian accessories or otherwise, to add to our wardrobes. Here’s a blog that I love which helps with both issues: </span><a href="http://www.fabulousfloridamommy.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">www.fabulousfloridamommy.blogspot.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">This active, upbeat Florida mom does the work for us! You’ll find individual pieces of clothing, shoes and accessories, and often you’ll find entire outfits put together. The best part is that she provides links to each piece of merchandise, including coupons and special sales, so you can very easily purchase whatever you want. Inexpensive pieces are sometimes mixed with more pricey items, but in general everything is reasonable (except for a tiny splurge item every once in a while!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I think this Fabulous Florida Mom provides a wonderful service to those of us looking for trends, time-saving information, and casual looks. And for women who do like a little help putting things all together, take advantage of this. It’s like having your own personal shopper online. </span></span><br />
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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-17351264676203943242011-01-18T15:31:00.000-05:002011-01-18T15:31:42.190-05:00Top Ten Tips-How to Fit Right In During Your Italian VacationWe all love italian travel, and we want to be comfortable. But even though we are proud to be tourists, and are adventurous, we also want to try to fit in and present some semblance of style and sophistication in our actions and in our dress. Here are a few tips:<br />
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1.Be polite. In shops and restaurants you will almost always be greeted with “Buongiorno” or “Salve”. Respond in kind! And when you leave, grazie, buongiorno, buonasera or ciao go a long way towards showing kindness and respect.<br />
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2.Try to learn how to correctly pronounce a few italian words before you travel: grazie, prego, per favore, mi scusi are musts. And maybe even learn how to say a few favorite wines or foods like formaggio, pane, vino rosso, or vino bianco.<br />
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3.Stick to wearing neutral colors in the cities, adding a little color for accent. Leave your hot pink tops at home. <br />
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4. Men- wear long pants, no matter how hot it is! Shorts are great for the beaches, but not the cities. Baseball caps and fanny packs should be left at home.<br />
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5. Women- wear a scarf around your neck, no matter what the season! Wool,pashmina,or cotton; and in the summer throw a cute long linen one around your neck and let it drape.<br />
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6. Enjoy your cappuccino in the A.M. Italians don’t drink cappuccini after a meal or in the afternoons. But a caffe’, an espresso, anytime. Have one standing at the local bar with a little panino.<br />
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7. Order a salad after your main course, not before. Unlike in the States, a salad is not an appetizer. But try pinzimonio, a raw veggie antipasto, instead!<br />
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8. Eat where the locals do. Try to delay dinner until 8:30 or so, that way you'll be able to dine with Italians. And try to get away from restaurants surrounding tourist attractions. There’s a fair chance they are mediocre and overpriced.<br />
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9. Buy something Italian to wear in your first few days. A scarf at one of the open markets, a piece of Angela Caputi jewelry,a belt,or a pair of gloves- and wear them right away!<br />
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10. Try to “fare la bella figura”, having an air of what appears to be unstudied sophistication and fine aesthetic sensibilities. It's lots of fun! <br />
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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-91867037649058226722011-01-03T14:39:00.004-05:002011-01-03T14:44:59.896-05:00Some New Year's Thoughts From Serena Italian ImportsTanti auguri!<br />
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Those of us who are small business people, whether we sell Italian handbags, Italian jewelry or anything else, are seeing signs that the worst is over and that 2011 will be a prosperous and fulfilling year for all of us.<br />
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Looking back at the past few years, wiser now, albeit a bit greyer, we must realize that whatever our circumstances may be, we’ve all been through some unbearable times- as individuals, as families and as communities.<br />
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As I’ve gotten older, I realize more and more that nothing lasts forever. And this is true for both extremes- the fabulous highs and the “in the pits” lows. This realization and acceptance is very liberating to me. I can enjoy and appreciate the highs while they exist, be they personal or professional - and accept them just for what they are. I’m able to stop striving for perfection in every area of my life, because it’s an unattainable goal. And I can give up thinking that true happiness only occurs when every area of my life is in harmony. Why did it take me so long to figure this out?!<br />
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What remains is a substantially calmer place, warts and all. So businesses carry on, and we make space figuratively and literally for 2011.We plan with realistic hopes and dreams that this coming year be successful. In the spirit of making space for the New Year, we have sale priced a large selection of <a href="http://www.serenaimports.com/home.php?cat=263">Angela Caputi</a> jewelry. So have a look and give yourselves what you really wanted for the holidays!<br />
Our best wishes to you for a year of good health and happiness.<br />
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Un bacione a tutti. <br />
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http://serenaitalianstyle.blogspot.com</div>Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03141615584615974478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907729424079371811.post-51982819818544732152010-12-06T12:25:00.001-05:002010-12-06T12:36:32.832-05:00Angela Caputi Chain Link Bracelets Connect the World Link By LinkOne of the aspects of my career which I like the most is that it affords me the possibility to interact with people worldwide. We get requests for our Italian jewelry, Italian handbags, and Italian accessories not only from the US, but also from several countries in Europe, Australia, Canada, and other parts of the world.<br />
Recently, a woman from British Columbia found our website and was looking for a specific Angela Caputi bracelet. She had seen it, worn by Viviana Volpicella, in a stunning photo taken in Milan, seen <a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/92510Viv_8078Web.jpg">here</a>. And by the way, if you don’t already follow <a href="http://www.thesartorialist.blogspot.com/">The Sartorialist Blog</a>, do yourself a favor and start looking at it. The daily photos of people give us a glimpse at individual styles worldwide. Who knows, you may even start incorporating new flair into your own style, and get some fashion tips.<br />
The following day, we received a message from a woman in Virginia, once again sending us a link to that same photo. And today, Minnesota and Australia! A picture says a thousand words!<br />
Fortunately we carry this <a href="http://www.serenaimports.com/product.php?productid=17669&cat=0&page=1">Angela Caputi bracelet</a>, and offer it in several colors. <br />
There are some classic designs by Signora Angela Caputi that endure year after year, that are simple and well-priced. They also are easy to wear, and go with just about anything. Three easy pieces that come to mind are her <a href="http://www.serenaimports.com/home.php?cat=10">Circle Bangle, Click Bracelet and Chain Link Bracelet</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.serenaimports.com/">Serena Italian Imports</a> carries all of these. They make great holiday gifts and are loved by everyone.<br />
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