Chic in Milan

The fashion flock have moved onto Paris but let's take a minute to review some street style looks from Milan. The main problem with most street style looks is that people are trying too hard.  I've chosen these ensembles because they actually look relatable, even the colorful ones.  And while most of us wouldn't leave the house in a crop top you could replicate a similar look with a longer tank or throw a blazer over a crop top for a more modest look. 

I need this dress in my life!

I also need leather leggings and picked out this pair from Vince. 

For the record, I don't advocate smoking. One reader accused me of being a smoker because I posted pictures of people smoking which I am not.  People in Europe smoke, that's just the way it is.  

The clutch is the bag of choice during this fashion month.  I'd carry one too if I had a car and driver to stove all my other stuff but until then, I'll continue to carry a tote. 

This is one of my favorite looks. 

This is the most covered up I've ever seen Anna Dello Russo!

The colorful mirrored sunglasses in many of the pics are from Spektre. 

While every street style photog snapped the girl in the red dress, I think the girl on the right looks chicer!

Ciao Milano!

Photos from Tommy Ton, Phil Oh, Harper's Bazaar and The Cut

I Am Love: Villa Necchi Campiglio

I saw the Italian film I Am Love this past weekend and it was as gorgeous as I thought it would be. I'm not sure the actual story will appeal to everyone but it's worth seeing for the beautiful interiors. The Recchi family live in Milan in a fabulous villa that is actually the Villa Necchi Campiglio. As you can see by some of the photos, the producers took out some of the furnishings for a sleeker look befitting an "haute bourgeoisie" family. The Villa Necchi Campiglio was constructed from 1932-1935 by Milanese architect Piero Portaluppi in a style that is referred to as rationalism but also continues on with many luxurious details of the Art Deco period. I really loved all the woodwork, sliding doors and built-ins in the film and especially the lower level kitchen area. There seemed to be a bit of an upstairs/downstairs theme going on in the movie which was interesting as well. In the film, there was also a gate house that guests had to enter before walking up to the main house which creates a courtyard for the pool and garden in the front of the house. Definitely not what we're used to in the US but absolutely gorgeous! Villa Necchi Campiglio is open to the public and I definitely suggest that you put it on your list of places to see when visiting Milano! Ciao!