Join the pajama party

pic via sugar high love stoned

Ann Demeulemeester  striped suit in Harper’s Bazaar US February 2008 via Fashion gone rouge

This summer take your pajama out for a walk or get inspired by sophisticated loungewear. Delicate silks and wide pants are the key pieces of this chilli cool look that couldn't be more comfortable. Fabric whishes and floats as you walk. Hems are long and pants almost cover shoes, the waist is high, the target are extra long legs.

silk pants

Marc Jacobs - Jalouse magazine  February 2013 via fashionmodeldirectory

Gucci pre collection spring 2014 - via Vogue.it

Celine pants pic via all the pretty things

pic via mila's scrapbook

5 designers bring 5 manicure ideas

Chanel spring 2013 manicure by Miss Lady finger

This Chanel suit is perfect. The proportions are young, colours are fresh, the grid is modern. Its manicure version is also interesting.

4 more nail  ideas after the jump.

Diego Binetti triple tiered pearl manicure via Huffinton post

Ok, this is very unpratical, but it's really different. I mean, who would have thought about stacked fake nails?
I had to show you.

Prada japanese flowers manicure by  MichelleOhtman

Kate Spade spring 2013 via StyleBistro

There are a lot of stylish grid patterns this season but this one by Kate Spade is my favorite. It's simple and comes in bright colours, very picnic chic.

Libertine fall 2013 jewel mani via Huffingtonpost

Why not add studs to nails too? These nails decorated with rhinestuds on a gold base look like a byzantine jewel. Very precious!

Gold shoes to die for

Zara shoes pic via Jamie Fashion

Sergio Rossi shoes

It's Monday again. You're at work with plenty of things to do, but with an eye outside the window. The weather is getting warmer and as the sun enlightens your workspace you're already picturing yourself on vacation. Big sunglasses and big smile, a floaty maxi dress and nothing to do but relax. Wait, what shoes are you planning to wear? If you've been too busy to check out some gorgeous spring shoes let me show you a few exciting pairs with something in common: gold details. I'm particularly taken by the designs with the metal plated heel. Sergio Rossi's shoes have a lot of things going on, colors, patterns and the gold plated heel, but all the elements work well together, they are an outstanding pair of shoes in my opinion. Zanotti never ceases to amaze and if you were tired of seeing studs everywhere (because they've been so popular for a couple of years now) well, you may change your mind watching Tom Ford's  "porcupine" studded wedges. They're awesome.


Di nuovo Lunedì. Siete a lavoro con mille cose da fare ma vi distraete guardando fuori dalla finestra. Basta un po' di sole che illumina la scrivania ed ecco che vi immaginate già in vacanza. Occhiali da sole, un vestito che vi accarezza le caviglie ad ogni passo e un bel sorriso di chi, senza pensieri può dedicarsi al relax. Aspettate un momento, che scarpe indosserete?  Ecco una selezione di scarpe estive con un comun denominatore: il dettaglio oro. Un particolare che, rispetto all'anno scorso è passato dalla punta al tacco. Stampa, colore e oro, le zeppe di Sergio Rossi sono un perfetto mix di trend estivi. Se non ne potete più delle borchie, perchè negli ultimi anni sono spuntate dappertutto, vi ricrederete guardando le zeppe firmate Tom Ford, un'irresistibile cascata di aculei dorati.

Zanotti shoes - Topshop senso metal shoes

Sergio Rossi metal plated heel shoes

Zanotti gold metallic shoes

Fred Butler spring 2013

Tom Ford Studded gold shoes

Western girl

pic via Zara

This winter my ankle cowboy boots took me everywhere. They are perfect with a pair of skinny jeans and a slightly oversized sweater. They give a touch of personality to a casual, relaxed outfit.
This spring we can dare a little bit more and incorporate in our wardrobe other few key items like fringed jackets and bags and  big buckles to evoke the cowboy look. See some inspiration below.

Rodarte - Ralph Lauren - Versace - spring 2013

tassel skirt by H&M trend pic via beeswonderland

h&m trend western boots pic via hearabouts

pic via whothefuckismickjagger

fire red boots by welikefashion

embroidered moto jacket by free people

mango fringe bag

Belle Otero tote bag

studded belt - white belt - 3 set necklace - bull skull buckle - black belt

Western shoes

Celebrate the 150th DIY! Join the Shabby Apple giveaway!

polka dot white and brown dress

Santa Monica multi color polka dot dress

To celebrate the big number of free DIY tutorials  published on Matter Of Style,150 and counting, Shabby Apple, lovely shop of vintage inspired clothing kindly offered a $75 gift card  for one of you, dear readers.
Shabby Apple dresses are girly and delicate and immediately take you in the romantic atmosphere of their photoshoots.

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1. Like Shabby Apple on facebook
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That's why you should follow me on bloglovin (if you want to).
You may have heard that Google reader will disappear soon so if you follow this blog with Google reader or google friend connect you won't be able to read updates like you used to (*sad face*).

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The smart people at Bloglovin also made a time-saving tool that allows us to import all blogs from Google reader to Bloglovin with just one click. Bravo!


Now back to us. Since one of you will win the giveaway let me help you spend the gift card!

The multi colored polka dot dress you see above is my absolute favorite. It's colorful and perfect for spring.

flamingo pink bow top

I like this vintage swim cap, should I DIY one?

leopard top - mint vintage circle skirt - polka dot brown dress - polka dot tankini top

Wouldn't you dance in these dresses?
They just cheer me up so I couldn't resist make these girls dance.

Quick and Easy ways to style long hair

from left pic via allure - all women stalk-glamour

I tried to put together a few quick and easy, but not boring, ways to style long hair.  Fresh looks we can add to our well-tested ones. Fashionable but quick enough to be hair-dos for every day life, time-saving techniques to style our hair and get out in the morning and still easy to learn.

How do you style your hair? Do you have tips and techniques you would like to share?

left pic via all women stalk - wrap around side braid tutorial via Linen lace&Love

Braids can be as easy as the school girl's one or incredibly complicated.
This wrapped around side braid is a good compromise. It's a nice twist of the classic version and it's also doable. Read the how to on Linen Lace&Love.
Isolate the section of the hair you're going to braid. It makes it all easier. Brush the front hair on one side, then braid.

beachy waves by Allure - by Hair and beauty tips

 Wear hair down with natural looking waves. To get this look Allure suggests to spread a salt spray over wet hair with before blow-dry. On Hair and Beauty tips I found a tip to achieve beachy waves with an hair straightener. Divide hair into big sections, twist them and go over with the hair straightener a few times without pressing. It's much quicker than curl each wisp with the curling iron and the result is more natural.

Elie Saab spring 2012

Wrapped ponytail.  Make a ponytail and leave a strand out. Wrap the loose wisp around the elastic band and secure its end on the head with a bobby pin. For a more visible effect wrap more than one strand.

from left : bow bun tutorial by Running on happiness - half way up hair bow tutorial by Hair and make up by steph

Despite the complicated appearance these are very quick and easy tutorials to create an hair bow. Check them out. Bow bun tutorial by Running on happiness - half way up hair bow tutorial by Hair and make up by steph

A twist of the classical bun  read how to make a knot bun  on glamour.com

Outfit and manicure ideas all Easter appropriate

pic via Vintage traffic

Lady-like sweet dresses and sugary pastel hues to match the delicate colors of eggs, bunnies and flowers. Take advantage of  Easter atmosphere to celebrate the arrival of the spring season.

Romantici vestitini in pizzo e accessori color caramella. Un guardaroba nei toni pastello per celebrare l'arrivo della bella stagione.

metallic bracelet - metallic shoes - candy studded bag - feather pink dress

pastel rainbow jacket - pink dress - metallic shoes

Light blue lace dress - crochet jacket - nude perspex heels - teal earrings

Mint lace top - doily lace skirt DIY - silver Miu Miu Bag - scarab necklace

fluffy feather shoe clips diy

sophia webster heels via LeBlow

W Magazine Korea

kool aid  temporary hair dye via Trueblueme&you

Pastel hair have been all over the place for a while and I think they're cool but I'm not brave enough to dye my long hair pink. I was surprised to see on True blue me & you a tutorial on how to dye hair temporary. Read her advices because not anyone can do it successfully.  Quiana suggested on my facebook page to dye a wig, also a pain free solution, also hair clips could be dyed to obtain a shaded effect. I just remembered that talking about how to dip dye hair last year I had found a temporary hair color called color bug. It's a powder, you rub it on hair to color them and it goes away with a shampoo.

Capelli nei colori pastello, un capriccio da togliersi con una tintura temporanea, su True blue me & you troverete un tutorial step by step. Leggete i suoi consigli perchè non tutti i capelli reagiranno allo stesso modo. Quiana suggerisce sulla mia pagina facebook di tingere color lavanda una parrucca, una buona idea che può anche essere sfruttata per le extensions. Un prodotto che tinge temporaneamente i capelli senza spiacevoli conseguenza è color bug, una polvere da spargere sui capelli che va via con uno shampo.

pastel rainbow nails

Tory Burch crystal nails

chick mani via berrypolished - candi coated mani via modelorg- polka dot metallics via flickr - egg mani via Lucystash- roses and bunny mani via hellogiggles -

Nails are easier to change according to the season, here some Easter inspiration.  

Cambiare colore alle unghie è sicuramente più facile, ecco qualche idea sul tema pasquale.