The Italian Essence

Your best friend during hot weather is Linen - made from the fibres of the flax plant, it is strong and absorbent, comfortable and keeps you cool. Don’t worry about it creasing - this adds to the look, in my opinion. A linen dress is a real staple for hot weather, whether you are working or on holiday, especially if you are a fan of minimalist or natural styles. Choose a lighter colour for the day and a darker colour for the evening and dress up or down with your accessories

When you are choosing a neckline you should not only look at your bust and neck, but also at your face shape. If you would like help in finding your face shape, or body shape, click Most people will have heard that the right neckline will make your chest area look smaller or bigger, but not many will realise that it also makes a difference to your face and wearing the right neckline for your face shape can be very revealing. The same way as your body shape can be enhanced by

So many of the clothes I own are geared towards my life in Italy. Linen dresses and shirts, long flowy skirts, Tshirts, white jeans and ankle length trousers, strappy sandals or mules. These are the clothes I love and the clothes that make me smile when I put them on in the morning. They make me feel free, happy and they tell the outside world exactly who I am. So, it has been quite a struggle to keep dressing for "me" during this grey, wet, cold winter. I think a lot of p