What To Pack This Summer For Capri

Capri has to be one of the most glamorous places on earth.

Perched prettily in the Gulf of Naples with a view along the Amalfi Coast, (from Villa Jovis) Capri is all spectacular views, sapphire blue ocean and glamour for days.

From the top of the world at Villa Jovis, looking down at the water surrounding Capri

I always think about Jackie O in her heyday walking around Capri town buying sandals. In fact every time I go to Capri I buy sandals from the same store Jackie O did! (read about it here)

When you are packing for your trip to Capri there are some key elements to keep in mind.

Capri is luxe casual. It is the epitome of chic, but effortless chic. 
Cottons and linens wear beautifully on this sunny island, lightweight fabrics that move with you when you walk. 

Here is my list of what you should be packing to take to Capri this summer.

Ideal staple items to base your wardrobe on are a great pair of wide legged, flowy white linen pants like my favorite Cool Breeze Wide Leg Linen Pant  from Nic and Zoe. Pair them with a sapphire loose fitting tank.

A maxi sundress is a must on Capri. I love this Quintana maxi from Sky, available at Revolve.com

Abandon your black and your beige - they look out of place and dull on Capri. Channel some 60's glam with some Pucci instead.

Leave your heels at home, trading them in for a chic flat sandal. I like to buy world famous Capri sandals at Shettino on via Roma just beyond the piazzetta in Capri town.

Dolce and Gbbana retro style bikini

Malibu Barbie swimwear looks crass in a place as fabulous as Capri. Opt instead for a vintage/retro style bikini or maillot. 

Dolce and Gabbana vintage style maillot

Protect your face with a wide brimmed hat like this one from Revolve Clothing. (I found Revolve via the fabulous @rachelzelic on Instagram)

Sunglasses are a must on an island, and glamorous, chic sunglasses are essential on Capri.
 Leave your traditional aviator styles at home, instead wear an oversized pair like the Dior Twisting 58mm glasses

or something uber-chic and new like Dior So Real sunglasses.

Makeup needs to be so minimal it borders on non-existent. A full face of makeup looks redundant on a sun drenched island, so stick to the basics. A gold tinted dry oil, like Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or 

keeps your skin hydrated and gives you a fabulous glow. Use a waterproof brow product so that you can swim and still have brows, and a blockbuster lash building waterproof mascara is a must. My favorite for years and years has been DiorShow Blackout Waterproof. 

If you want some extra bronzing use a gel bronzer so that your skin looks fresh.

Top off your Capri summer makeup with a bold pop of lip color like Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lip in Venezia

Don't forget your hair. You can't be blown out perfection on an island, even a super glam island - it just looks like you're trying too hard. Instead embrace your curls or waves with Ouidad. Before you dive into that beautiful sapphire blue Mediterranean sea coat your hair with Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturizing Conditioner. 

It will protect your color and keep your hair super soft. When you get out of the water, towel dry then spritz it with Ouidad Botanical Boost Curl Energizing and Refreshing Spray. 

If you are a curly girl it will help give you bouncy, shiny curls instead of post-ocean frizz. if you are a naturally smooth haired girl or a Brazilian Blow Out smooth haired girl your hair will be soft and glossy and shiny. I just got both of these in travel size, ready for summer in Capri.

Amal Clooney And Sideshow George ~ One Year And Counting

On yesterday's flight home from Australia I was reading 
Grazia Magazine's article about Amal and her 'arm candy' George. 
All the newsstands had pictures of her killing it in a green Versace dress this week, and there was also mention of their one year wedding anniversary.
I can imagine these two going the distance. He always seems both in absolute awe of her, and as though he is endlessly chasing her to keep her interested in him.

I just love Amal. Quite apart from the fact that she is brilliant and accomplished and is at the top of her international game in a non show biz career, she has a flawless sense of style. Personally I think she is already becoming iconic.

I also love that George (The Chairman) is so completely eclipsed by her. In any photo of the two of them your eye is immediately drawn to her. Every time I see them I think "it's Amal and Sideshow George". 
But don't you just love how proud he looks? One year on and he still looks as though he can't quite believe he actually got her. 


Interestingly she also manages to steal the spotlight from Cindy Crawford in any photograph, even though Cindy has spent 30+ years training our eyes to land directly on her.
The Gerbers and the Clooneys spend so much time together - do you ever wonder what Cindy and Amal talk about? Amal is fashion. I can't imagine her being overly interested in talking about it endlessly. Who knows, maybe Cindy can talk human rights and international politics?

Anyway, here is a quick look at what Amal has been wearing this week.

At the O Brother Where Art Thou 15th Anniversary, in Versace.
(photo credit Splash News / Pop Sugar)

Where does your eye go? Straight to Amal

 Amal in New York wearing red Dolce and Gabbana

photo credit Felipe Ramales/Splash News 

Amal and George leaving a restaurant on Portobello Road, she is wearing Dolce and Gabbana.

photo credit Splashnews

All images in this post were taken from Amal Clooney Style, a fabulous blog devoted to what the divine Mrs Clooney wears. For a complete breakdown on Amal's outfits and accessories, check out Amal Clooney Style here 

Read the Grazia Magazine article here

Coveted, March 2015

I'm always planning another international trip, and as such am always looking for perfect travel items.

This month's coveted list make up the perfect travel pieces. They are gorgeous, modern, and some of them are timeless...

The Coveted List March 2015

Clockwise from left:

Rag and Bone Classic Tee. Perfect to travel in, chic with white pants, maybe the most perfect tee I have ever found. 

Available at Nordstrom.com

Chantecaille Rose De Mai Face Oil. I'm obsessed with face oils, and this one is sensational. Super hydrating and nourishing it leaves a luxurious texture to the skin. Rich in vitamin C it is also anti aging and has healing properties. Available at Nordstrom.

Ellis Faas Hot Lips. I always travel with Ellis Faas products. Their unique bullet packaging is ideal for your handbag or your travel bag, and the products themselves are amazing pro makeup artist quality. Hot Lips are super pigmented, so a little goes a long way. They are non greasy, long wearing, and don't dry out your lips. I adore fuchsia lips so am coveting their L403 Bright Fuchsia shade.

Dolce and Gabbana Sunglasses. I've been wearing aviators the past couple of years and want to change it up. I love these animal print glasses, and also their floral sunglasses. 

Prada Backpack. I am a Prada girl through and through. I normally shop at the Prada outlet in Montevarchi where prices are 75% off, just as the items are arriving in the stores here. It's brilliant! This Prada soft calf leather backpack is a timeless piece that is perfect to travel with and will also look chic running around town. I would love it paired with the Rag and Bone Classic Tee, a pair of white linen pants and a nude wedge or platform shoe. In a perfect world that would be my spring/summer uniform this year :))

Get the Spring 2015 Makeup Looks With These 3 Products

Wondering what makeup items you need to buy to keep up with the new spring 2015 makeup trends? Yesterday we looked at 

4 Exciting New Makeup Trends For Spring 2015

Today I've narrowed it down to 3 super fabulous and endlessly versatile products to help you pull off all the best looks for spring 2015. Check them out here:

At Dolce and Gabbana Pat McGrath used Dolce and Gabbana lipsticks in Ultra and Amethyst. Also check out Dolce and Gabbana lipsticks in Lust and Orchid for the perfect Spring 2015 pout.

 Try Chantecaille's amazing gel liner pencil to get that perfect winged eyeliner. This is the first long wearing gel eyeliner to be housed in a pencil. It's also smudgeproof and waterproof.



For both your sexy smokey eye and youe soft brown spring eye choose the endlessly versatile 
Lorac Pro Palette.

4 Exciting New Makeup Trends For Spring 2015

We normally think of spring makeup being about glowy, bronzey skin, soft glossy lips and pastel eyes. 
Not so for spring 2015! This year they are shaking it up with trends not ususally associated with spring. Check out four of my favorites below:

4  New Makeup Trends For Spring 2015

winged eyeliner at Oscar de la Renta

Winged eye liner is in for spring, in all it's modifications from a pretty flick seen here at Oscar de la Renta to heavy liner at Saint Laurent.

Lips strayed from the usual soft pinks to deeply bitten berries at Dolce and Gabbana (check out the quintessential winged liner. It literally does not get better than this!)

exquisite berry lips at Dolce and Gabbana

and bold, flaming orange-reds at Zac Posen.

flaming lips at Zac Posen

Brown eye shadow is in this spring, 

brown eye shadow at Gucci

but rather than heavy, dull browns they were copper and gold based browns that lit up pale eyes.

brown eyeshadow at Paul and Joe

Also unusual for spring, smokey eyes are in. Sexy, sultry, bad girl smokey eyes at Tom Ford

smokey eyes at Tom Ford

and boho chic at Sonia Rykiel

smokey eyes for spring 2015 at Sonia Rykiel

50 Shades Of Lingerie

I'm going to a screening of 50 Shades Of Grey tonight. I read that there are no fabulous underpinnings in the movie, but even so I'm thinking Valentines Day this year will be all about 50 Shades of Lingerie.

Valentine's Day lingerie from Agent Provocateur

So without the movie to provide glorious lingerie I went googling to find some interesting undies to write about, and I found this article on Vogue.com  
It's well worth a read, with some 50 Shades worthy naughty pieces paired with some hilarious quotes.

Threesome
"If you’re planning a threesome for V-Day, you might as well go all-out and wear a pink lace jumpsuit with matching stilettos. It’s important to always be the best dressed person at the orgy."

The Breathless Guide To Valentine's Day Lingerie, One Night 11 Looks by Karley Siortino (click here to read the full story)

Matching bra and panties by Dolce and Gabbana

"If her panties match her bra when you take her clothes off, it wasn't you who decided to have sex....."

Kate King For Harpers Bazaar China September 2014

I just love Kate King.

She always makes me think of Dolce and Gabbana.

I also love editorials that feature movement and color,

and the Kate King editorial London in Color

in the September 2014 issue of Harpers Bazaar China

is full of both.

Lensed by James Meakin.