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One Saturday afternoon in August I was eating “Pizza prosciutto di Parma e funghi” and having an ice cold Peroni in Via della Croce. Obviously, I almost choked on the pizza slice seeing this angel glide past. Ok, I jump up and … Continue reading
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I so very much love photography, it is such a strong carrier of emotions. Often when looking at a particular picture it takes me back to the situation, and I can actually recall the feelings I felt taking it. But not … Continue reading
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For a dose of daily fun, please check out and subscribe to www.pounouheartsyou.com! I’m sure you will love the quirky adventures of Pounou & friends (here on Bora Bora). Not only will you have a lovable daily short story to … Continue reading
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…must be one of the cheesiest pickup lines out there, but it was literally what I thought spotting her. I was walking up Via Condotti one day enjoying the sun and the bustle when I caught a glimpse of a … Continue reading
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I love this photo, snapped very quickly, just after she approached her Vespa, casually threw her helmet on, and revved the engine going by me. She looks seriously good with the scarf, the stripes, the boots, and the confident smile. … Continue reading
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Ok, all chix in favor of accessories, raise a hand . Inspired by the magnificent arm parties by my homie Ruya here, here and here, I thought I’d post some mix ‘n’ match combinations of Polynesian, Italian and other arm candy. Which one do … Continue reading
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…is so very hard, but Elisabeth does an excellent job at it. I’m a big fan of the cute variant of chic punk. You know, looking just a little bit bad ass, but then toning that down by sending a … Continue reading
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Waiting for summer…?! Yeah, me too So in the meantime here’s a summer breeze look from to lovely Santa Barbara ladies. I just love how sporty and happy they look, and adore how these BFF’s hold hands in the … Continue reading
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I’m more convinced that if God really chose a place for himself on Earth, it must be one of the Polynesian islands. Never ever have I been met by such breathtaking landscapes, such presence of nature, and such welcoming people. … Continue reading
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I was sitting on the steps next to Palazzo Vecchio in Florence being a little bored as I hadn’t seen anything interesting for a while. Suddenly, however, I spotted Mikaela and her friend laughing and having a great time. Their … Continue reading
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Oh yes Gaja, you rock this style and you look so good in it! I’ve always been a big fan of this very cool, laid back and very chic look. What it needs is a tank top, straight leg … Continue reading
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Hanging around Via Delle Carrozze, Via Frattina and Via Della Croce is very good for fashionista-spotting. Like here for example. It was a sweltering hot day, and still she manages to look so fab. The accessories, fab boots and the … Continue reading
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Dear friends, I’m so happy to be working on a great series of posts from Italy. Everything about that country, the people, the food, the history, the views – is beautiful. And the best part; even if everyone can’t be … Continue reading
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Summer is coming and these are the last days when an overcoat might be needed. Not that I’m particularly sad about that , but it gives me a good reason to post a gorgeous pic from Florence. I love grey, … Continue reading
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I absolutely love Marta’s tapered camouflage pants, boots, and the way she tucked the pants into her socks like the soldiers do (but just an inch or so!). Her loose blouse and the scarf, combined with the big shopper bag … Continue reading
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And by that I mean both her ballerinas, and herself of course! Originally her quirky shades caught my eye, but having taken a look at the her jeans and ballerinas I was just about blown away. Wow, must say they … Continue reading
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And by the way, look at her cool short cut leather jacket!
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I sometimes can get a little shy or intimidated by the looks of a really, really beautiful person I’d like to photograph. I saw Serena’s absolutely STUNNING jacket from a distance, and decided to go ask for a pic. But … Continue reading
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Was strolling around Florence the other day and bumped into Daniela just of Ponte Vecchio. She was wearing a wonderful wool overcoat from Carla G, you know one of those models that look soooo good unbuttoned. Also love shades of … Continue reading
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Ladies, what do you think of her outfit? I think she is absolutely gorgeous. Definitely one cool fashionista. Not only is her hair absolutely stunning, but I must say I really like her style, too. She was hitting the stores … Continue reading
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Yeah! I’m particularly excited about this post. Partially because every chick needs some phone bling, but mostly because this is a collaboration with super fashionista Ruya of fashiononboard.blogspot.com. When I met Ruya in Rome she had the cutest iPhone bunny … Continue reading
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Everything is just so right about this picture. I cannot really grasp how cool she looks. Usually I don’t show cigarettes in my pictures, but it just belongs there, casually in her hand. Like Dean and his 356, I could … Continue reading
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Autumn in Paris… she’s fab, no need to say anything more
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So I bumped into these two lovely ladies one afternoon in Paris. They had been doing marketing promotion at some event, I guess, and were totally cute together. I was so happy with the pics and chatted away as I … Continue reading
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Mmm.. just can’t go much wrong with those lovely Missoni-ish colors and patterns. Particularly the knitwear summer dresses (similar to hers) are just so wonderful. The best part is that they will make any woman glow. It doesn’t matter if … Continue reading
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Textures are a great way of adding a touch to your look. Be careful though, matching textures is even more demanding than proper color matching. A good rule of thumb is to choose a smooth texture for the largest canvas, … Continue reading
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What an absolutely beautiful combination: the leather jacket, the tee shirt and her skin tone, wow! They really blend into each other – very intriguing. Oftentimes people get carried away with print tees and the motifs scream their message drawing … Continue reading
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For all of you NYC lovers, here are a couple of nice things to do: – Peruse the stalls of the street vendors in SoHo, buy somehing, but don’t leave without having a chat with them They are so nice, … Continue reading
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In the midst of this dark, wet and cold winter it felt like some summer feelings would be needed. So had to post this absolutely beautiful picture from a sweltering hot Rome in August. I like so much about this … Continue reading
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Winter and snow are finally here! They are always a good source of inspiration and backdrop for taking pictures, and please have a look at this beautiful chick The lovely west, grey woollen hat, black knee-length boots and the leather bag with a tassel … Continue reading
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Ok so I haven’t met very many superstars before (none in fact ) so can’t say what they are like in general. But I did bump into Pitbull at the American Airlines lounge at LAX some time ago. He was on … Continue reading
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It’s always nice to try new hairstyles so thought I’d post a couple of great do’s I’ve spotted. First up is the fishtail braid. This is a particularly good hairstyle for a sporty and girly look. It actually works much better … Continue reading
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I absolutely love this picture. It is one of these reminders to always stay true to oneself and not care so much about conventional wisdom or what others think. It was another of those greyish days in September, a little … Continue reading
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SmilingStyle.com wishes you all the best going into 2012!! Stay tuned for more exciting styles and posts in the New Year.
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When hitting the mall it’s always nice to the keep your eyes open for what other people are wearing. I find it much easier to get inspired doing that than by browsing the shelves. If you see something nice on … Continue reading
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At the upper end of Via Montenapoleone (no 26 to be exact), you’ll find an awesome outlet for women’s fashion brands. It’s called DMagazine, and it is always a good place to stop by. While browsing the shelves the other … Continue reading
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Once you’ve experienced a Boxer, you’ll be a friend of them forever. As a breed the Boxer is curious, playful, energetic, affectionate and extremely loyal. Some may say they look scary, but I love them and I love the beauty … Continue reading
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I’ve had a lot of earth colors on the blog lately, but just had to post this lovely lady as well! I bumped into her in Le Marais, but she told me she is actually from Los Angeles. I love … Continue reading
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What an everyday supermodel!! And I don’t mean only her looks, but really her personality, and the way she accommodated my request to take her picture. I got so many great pics, and actually fell in love with the sailor jacket, … Continue reading
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I must say I like this look a lot, it is actually very sophisticated, although not too perfect (which again makes it fun and quirky ) Firstly, I think the jacket is wonderful, very clean-cut, good-looking structured material. Looks like … Continue reading
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Bangs and glasses are sooo cute! As an excellent example of this style, please have a look at this lady and get excited!! Sometimes we hear people say that bangs go best with light frames, and that it is better … Continue reading
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Especially now that winter is coming we may need to wear layers. Doing that without looking stuffed is one of the great outfit mysteries. The lady in the picture, however, shows us how to do it. Choosing “light” colors for the layered part of the … Continue reading
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BFFs!! The picture tells it all, no need to say much more
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I was at an event listening to some presentations the other day. During one of the breaks I spotted Anna, and her outfit really made my day. Take a look at the beautiful combinations, and how well it works together. The … Continue reading
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Take a look at this absolutely fantastic combination! I am so intrigued by the effect created by the matching circular patterns. It is beautiful, and actually a little psychedelic Normally I would assume it is by coincidence, but in … Continue reading
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These two quirky chics where out shopping on Champs Élysée. It’s great when people like to have fun in front of the camera and let loose a bit As you’ll see from a number of forthcoming posts, these Indian-inspired wool cardigans … Continue reading
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This lovely lady was having a break in the park. I particularly like the above picture as she is smiling at her sister, who is trying to tell her to behave in front of the camera Obviously, you cannot miss … Continue reading
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Definitely the best picture that week. Manami is an exchange student from Japan, enjoying her time in Helsinki. I hope she sees this and could share with us about the differences in studying in Japan and Finland…?
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Occasionally even the girliest girl has a Tomboy day. For those moments it is good to master the Tomboy style, as it is actually a tough one. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you might end up looking like a chubby … Continue reading
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I met these gorgeous nice Spanish ladies in Milano, and not only once, but twice! They were on an Italy holiday for the weekend. We took the first photos in front of the beautiful La Scala Opera, and the next … Continue reading
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Ok, so here’s a good one: Rather than spending some money every so often on faux leather or plastic handbags made at some sweatshop somewhere far away, or huge amounts of money on the designer stuff, why don’t go for some … Continue reading
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Here it is. The great Las Vegas resort. I visited Cosmopolitan earlier this year, and I just had to write this review. As opposed to much else in LV, it just is beautiful, and actually very very classy. It … Continue reading
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I met Silvia in the Brera neighborhood in Milano the other day. I originally spotted her absolutely gorgeous, leisurely Italian outfit when she was exiting the subway. You know the style that looks so composed, while so absolutely laid back. … Continue reading
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This was one nice forenoon in Spring Street. She was sitting outside one of the hole in the wall coffee shops, having a phone call. I approached her pointing at my camera to get her approval to take a picture. … Continue reading
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I’ve always thought that light shades of grey look especially good on blondes. Like in the picture here; the glasses mix very well with her blonde hair. Of course, the smile does quite a bit, too Whether blonde or brunette, … Continue reading
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Take a look at these colors She was taking a stroll with her mother on Champs-Élysées in Paris. Her scarf, and the hair of course, caught my eye. I just had to stop her and have a chat to understand … Continue reading
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I have some more rubber boots business for you. Check out the chic version of rubber boots I saw in Paris on Champs-Élysées. This is how ladies keep their feet dry and warm . The lady in question was visiting from Switzerland. It … Continue reading
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Autumn is coming and it feels like rubber boots time! Who wouldn’t want to have warm, dry and comfortable feet when the weather is typical rainy. Of course, you could go for a pair of the original Nokian Hai rubber … Continue reading
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This is bar is located at a pretty nice resort. I’m going to write a post about the place if you want…?
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I’ve always liked gladiator sandals very much. Recently though I’ve been bothered by the bad quality of many of them. In many cases the ones you can get $20 just don’t look good on your feet. But take a look … Continue reading
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- Driver’s license / ID: especially in the USA, they always card you if you want to have a drink or a glass of wine. Also good for checking who you are if you forget LOL – band-aid: We LOOOVE high heels, … Continue reading
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Always nice to pop in and dream a little bit. Inside the store was complete chaos. Ladies fighting for sizes, haggling with husbands and so on. Looking at the prices, the only thing I left with was this picture … Continue reading
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Thinking of starting a whole series of photoposts about nice shoes I’ve spotted… Hmm.. What do you think, is that a good idea?
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Ok, what can I say, I think she’s so cute and this outfit works great for her. I particularly like the skull scarf as it adds a bit of edge to her ensemble. There are a couple of good lessons … Continue reading
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How do you like this? I think it looks quite good with a dark outfit that needs to be spiced up a little bit. Found in one of the costume jewelry shops in the NYC Fashion District.
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Having a night off in Paris not knowing what to do? Try one of the cabaret shows. It’s equally fun going alone, with the girls, with a larger group, or just with your hubby. Moulin Rouge in Montmartre is the most … Continue reading
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Oh yes, my friends, PCH is one of the most beautiful routes in the world. Not only because it is actually very beautiful, but also because it resides in a country where, for the most part, you don’t see much of interest while driving (apart maybe from … Continue reading
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Spotted these absolutely great Pumas on an Italian chick in Rome. She was visiting with some friends, just relaxing and enjoying the Roman summer next to the Pantheon. An enthustiastic photo session ensued as the entire group of friends cheered!
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Capturing people while they are busy doing something usually yields more interesting pictures. I like various aspects about this shot: she’s visiting from very far away, traveling alone, taking an easy break with a snack and going over her photos before continuing. … Continue reading
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Having breakfast one morning at the the Orange Inn this lovely lady walked by. She was with a friend, and you could hear the giggle into the coffee shop. The morning sun, her happy laughter and the Aviators made an excellent … Continue reading
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As we prepare for the launch in November, I wanted to share with you where it all started. Sure, I had been longing for, and planning a site of my own for a while. I had taken preparations, and had … Continue reading