Can’t believe it’s Friday again/finally! Time flies. Just one more week until SPRING BREAK! I am escaping to one of my favourite places in the world: Milano (the capital of CHICISTAN). What are your plans?

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This picture of Garance’s new heels reminds me of Milan so much! Probably because camouflage prints and Prada heels are essential components of the Milanese signature style;-).

This mini version of the Chloé Elsie bag belongs to Aura Sansone, fashion editor at Vogue Nippon and honorary citizen of Chicistan.

Love the double-denim look! So easy.

Another element of the Milanese style kit: a Fendi logo bag.

Aura again. Captured by the Sartorialist in the streets of Milan.

Pics: Mr. Newton, The Sartorialist, Stockholm Streetstyle, vogue.com

Just window-shopping! Unfortunately, all shops were closed on Sunday. I will definitely have to come back soon for some serious splurging because Como has the best boutiques!

For me this place holds a lot of memories and emotions as it used to be my weekend escape from Milan’s big city jungle. I tend to get real sentimental everytime I’m there. Lake Como is one of these timeless places that never seem to change.

The beautiful facade of the Palace hotel facing the lake. So beautiful!

Since Stella McCartney brought back the snake print (check out her pre-fall collection!), I’ve been wearing this Zara silk number to death. I recently found it on a pile of stuff that I was going to throw away. It has a beautiful ruched cleavage with a little bow. Thanks Stella for “recycling” this trend sooner than expected;-)! Mixed and matched with my new Missoni kitten heels, my Chloé Elsie bag that I got last winter and a vintage belt.

One thing I’ve learned is that EVERYTHING in fashion will come back. In this case: the skinny belt. My mom bought this one like 20 years ago.

Dress:  ZARA

Belt: Vintage

Bag: Chloé Elsie in burgundy

Shoes: Missoni

Sunnies: Rayban

Che bello! Have a good week everyone!

After New York and London, the social media hype has reached Milano, too. The following fashion houses are showing their new collections for Fall to a larger audience than just the likes of Anna dello Russo:

Prada: today(!!), 7 pm CET @ prada.com

Jil Sander: 26.02, 7.45 pm CET @ jilsander.com

Gucci: 27.02, 5.45 pm CET @ facebook fanpage

Dolce & Gabbana: 28.02, 1 pm CET, exclusively on the iPhone.

After Raf Simons’ last collection for Jil Sander, I’m really excited to see what he came up with this time!

Enjoy!

Picture by Jak&Jil

During my year in Milan 10 Corso Como used to be my favorite saturday-afternoon-hangout. Not necessarily for shopping but more to be INSPIRED. The music, the fashion, the people – all major trends could be spotted here. Carla Sozzani, former VOGUE editor and Italy’s style pope, founded this place almost 20 years ago. It is a beautifully designed concept store that hosts a great selection of designer fashion, furniture, design objects, music and books. Hidden away from Milan’s tourist area with its flashy designer-temples, 10 Corso Como has established as one of Europe’s most influential TREND BOUTIQUES. Alaia, Louboutin, Marni, Balenciaga…of course all these big names come with a hefty price tag! Luckily, the store now decided to cooperate with Net-a-Porter’s online-outlet “The Outnet” to sell one-of-a-kind pieces from past collections. Good for us!

Here are some of my favorites:

These Alaia suede pumps are my personal shoe-dream! Black suede, silver studds and an elegant classic shape make them worth the investment (564 €).

Perfect for going-out: cropped silk-blend pants by Balenciaga. Can’t go wrong with that at 275 €.

I fell in love with the details of this classic-cut trenchcoat by Charles Anastase (668 €).
Also part of the 10-Corso-Como-selection at the Outnet: Marni, Prada, Bruno Frisoni, Christopher Kane, Bottega Veneta and MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela.
Happy shopping;-)!