The Italian Essence
The Italian Essence Salon
Come inside. Stay awhile. Let's talk style.
There is something wonderfully Italian about a salon.
A place to gather. To exchange ideas. To be inspired. To talk about clothes, beauty, life and the little things that make us feel more like ourselves.
The Italian Essence Salon is just that.
A small, intimate online gathering for women who love Italy, love beautiful clothes, and want to develop their own sense of Italian-inspired style — without becoming a copy of someone else.
This isn't another course to work your way through and it isn't about buying more clothes - it's about learning to see what you already have differently.
Once a month, come and spend an hour with me.
Each Salon will have a different theme inspired by Italian style and the way Italian women approach getting dressed.
We might explore:
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The art of creating a beautiful outfit from simple pieces
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How to make your autumn wardrobe feel effortlessly Italian
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The Italian approach to colour
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Dressing for yourself rather than your age
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How to make jeans feel elegant
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The secrets of bella figura
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Accessories that transform an outfit
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How to stop shopping and start styling
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Creating that wonderfully elusive feeling of sprezzatura
I'll share ideas, inspiration and practical styling guidance — and we'll leave plenty of time for your questions.
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Bring a wardrobe dilemma.
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Bring something you don't know how to wear.
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Bring the pair of trousers you've almost given up on.
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Or simply come with a glass of something lovely and enjoy an hour of Italian-inspired conversation.
Just 20 women. No more.
I want the Salon to feel like a real conversation, not another online webinar.
That's why I'm keeping each Salon deliberately small, with just 20 places available.
It means there is time to ask questions, share your wardrobe dilemmas and have a genuine conversation with me.
And, of course, you can simply sit back, listen and enjoy the inspiration if that's more your style.
This is where you get my eye.
You can watch my YouTube videos.
You can save beautiful outfits on Pinterest.
You can read about Italian style.
But there is something different about being able to say:
"Elinor, what would you do with this?"
That's what the Salon is for.
I'll share the way I look at clothes — the proportions, combinations, details and little styling decisions that can make an ordinary outfit feel completely different.
Not so that you can dress exactly like me.
So that you can become better at dressing like you.
The Italian Essence Salon is for you if...
You love Italy and want to bring a little of that feeling into your everyday life.
You are tired of constantly being told what women over 50 should wear.
You have a wardrobe full of clothes but often feel you have "nothing to wear".
You want to shop less and style better.
You'd love a little expert guidance without committing to personal styling.
And, perhaps most importantly, you want to enjoy getting dressed again.
A little more Italian. A little more you.
The Italian Essence isn't really about clothes.
It's about how you feel when you put them on.
It's about confidence without trying too hard.
Elegance without perfection.
Personality without following every trend.
And discovering that perhaps the woman you've been looking for isn't an Italian woman at all...
She's you.
Come and join me in the Salon.
The first Italian Essence Salon — £19
One intimate live session • Just 20 places • Italian-inspired style • Practical guidance • Your questions • A little dose of La Dolce Vita