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My name is Vittoria and I write a blog about fashion, food, shopping, celebrity style, and all the other beautiful things that I love.
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{things i wore} leather jacketIts so hard to find the right leather jacket. In my experience theyre either too long or too short, have too much hardware or too little, and fit too uncomfortably tight or too unflatteringly ... 17 h ago Like {things i made} pollo alla cacciatoreTo me, winter meals have to be two things: hearty and warming. With complex flavors built from simple ingredients like onions, rosemary, and tomatoes, this dish has both of those qualities and... 1 day ago Like {things i liked} katharine mcphee & a white dress[Photos from The Fashion Spot] Something about this outfit really caught my eye. Its simple and elegant and yet has enough detailing to make it personalized and unique. I love the ankle straps... 2 days ago Like {things i learned} a big win for big blueMy interest in any major sporting event increases exponentially when one of the competing teams is from New York. Thats why I was so excited for Super Bowl Sundays Giants versus Patriot... 3 days ago Like 2 people like this {things i learned} diy dinner scheduleA few months ago, I decided I was tired of guessing how old the leftovers in my fridge were. You might be familiar with the scenario: "Did we have pasta on Monday or Wednesday?", &qu... 6 days ago Like {things i made} sun-dried tomato hummusI dont really watch football–I cant learn enough of the rules to get actively involved–but since I love having any excuse to cook for a group of people, Super Bowl Sunday is my kin... 02 feb 12 Like 1 person likes this {things i liked} kim kardashian & quilted boots[Photos from The Best Fashion Blog] Im not ashamed to admit that I love seeing an ultra glamed-up Kim– after all, I appreciate eyeliner, sky-high heels, and pricey accessories just as mu... 01 feb 12 Like 2 people like this {things i wore} sienna ray & co.’s makayla bagAnd here it is…my contribution to Sienna Ray & Co.s [wander]lust projec!. For those of you not familiar with this endeavor, the designers behind the gorgeous line of handbags have se... 31 jan 12 Like 1 person likes this {things i covet} yellow-gold & champagne diamond pavé ball ring by sydney evan[Photo from Sydney Evan - $8,140, available here] "Champagne" and "diamond"– the pairing immediately has me thinking swanky and sophisticated, adjectives that ... 30 jan 12 Like 1 person likes this {things i liked} jenna dewan & a colorful scarf[Photos from Just Jared] Tank tops and jeans–oh how Im counting down the days until the weather gets warmer here. Jenna Dewan–wife of Channing Tatum, who very sweetly said at the G... 27 jan 12 Like 1 person likes this {things i made} orange cranberry apple cobblerTo be completely honest, Ive never liked cranberries. They pop when you bite into them, are tart in most cooked things, and are so unexpectedly bitter when raw. But all that changed this year ... 26 jan 12 Like 1 person likes this {things i learned} bombottini citrus candies by cedrincaI was pretty upset this past week when I learned that Godiva chocolates contain a whole host of artificial ingredients and hydrogenated oils–oh how Ill miss their truffles. It got me thinking a... 25 jan 12 Like 2 people like this {things i covet} belted leather skirt by chloé[Photo from Net-A-Porter - $2865, available here] Some things I covet–a +$4000 tote bag, a +$2000 dress, a +$700 coat–though extravagent, do at least have the veneer of being somew... 24 jan 12 Like 1 person likes this {things for you} giveaway – win a makeup clutch & necklace from mark[Showcase Color & Clutch To Go, mark, $20, available here] [Mixed Media Necklace, mark, $18, available here] When I find products I like, I love nothing more than to share th... 24 jan 12 Like 1 person likes this {things i wore} tassel necklaceWhile every look every day cant be inspired by someone as characteristic as Rachel Zoe, sometimes its fun to borrow style ideas that work. I was in fact thinking of her–read: fur vest, w... 23 jan 12 Like 2 people like this {things i liked} lea michele & over-the-knee black boots[Photos from The Fashion Spot] Oh, Ive been there Lea Michele. I cant tell you how many times Ive headed out the door in head-to-toe black: boots, accessories, and the biggest sweater I can pu... 20 jan 12 Like 3 people like this {things i learned} oaxacan wood carvingsWhen it comes to home decorating, there is nothing I love more than filling my shelves–and end-tables, dressers, walls, etc.–with knick-knacks that have interesting stories attache... 19 jan 12 Like 1 person likes this {things i wore} rouched leather clutchI used to think of clutches as inherently formal but some time ago I broadened my horizons by wearing them with more casual looks. This bag by Louloubelle is one of those perfect pieces that can go b... 18 jan 12 Like 1 person likes this {things i covet} steel intrecciato nappa brick bag by bottega veneta[Photo from Bottega Veneta - $4400, available here] There is something special in the simplicity that is a Bottega Veneta handbag. I always think Ill get bored by the general sense of r... 17 jan 12 Like 2 people like this {things i made} hot spinach and artichoke dipIm always looking for ways to impress at parties, and nothing is more perfect (and easy) to serve than dips and accompaniments. Spinach and artichoke dip is an appetizer menu staple and favori... 16 jan 12 Like 1 person likes this {things i wore} riding bootsWhen you live in New York City, sometimes you feel the need to get away from its hustle and bustle for a while. I recently spent a lovely weekend in Pennsylvania– NYs less hectic and thereby mo... 13 jan 12 Like {things i made} cinnamon-raisin soft pretzelsI recently had a craving for sweet pretzels, but didnt want them to be loaded with the greasy, buttery guilt that would accompany such treats from a bakery or stand in the local mall. This rec... 12 jan 12 Like {things i liked} charlize theron & a green dress[Photos from Upscale Hype] Charlize Theron stepped out for a brunch in Palm Springs, California in a gorgeous green dress from Reed Krakoff–pre-Fall Runway 2012 of course. I appreciate t... 11 jan 12 Like {things i learned} hand-painted glass bottleMy love for Missoni lies largely in its use of colorful geometric patterns (for the manifestation of this obsession in my clothes you can check out some of my past outfit posts). Since I can D... 10 jan 12 Like {things i covet} mikhaila wool coat by diane von furstenberg[Photo from Jules - was $745, available here] When the temperatures drop–a situation that lasts for months on the east coast–it seems like no matter how detailed an ou... 09 jan 12 Like |