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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Roman Holiday

Following Flora's lead, this Eternal Intern also has a Christmas wish list to share...

I want to be...
In Rome, the Eternal City.  I was there years ago and have always maintained a small obsession with this citta!  The juxtaposition of ancient and modern, the sound of Italian, the food, the well-dressed men and women.  What's not to love?



With...
Il mio fidanzato.  He has never been to Rome and I am sure he would love it.  This summer we took a marvelous little trip around Italy (Venice, Florence and the Cinque Terre), but Rome just wasn't in the cards.  I think my next trip will be to Rome and then down the Amalfi Coast... another must-see!

Wearing... 
As much as I love Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, her look lacks the vava voom that comes to mind when I think of Rome.  My Roman wardrobe is inspired by the italian Cinecitta screen sirens.  I would have to channel Sophia Loren, or even Brigitte Bardon in Le Mepris.  Thick liquid liner is a must, espadrilles and of course, Brigitte's trademark "choucroute" hairstyle!



Looking at....
The beautiful people going about their glamourous business.  Chic women in pencil skirts and stilettos driving Vespas and businessmen passionately discussing important matters over espresso.



Sipping a.. 
Fellini.  For me a Fellini is Strawberry puree and Prosecco, a heavenly combination!  I remember drinking them watching the sun set over the Lago di Como in Cernobbio, Italy.  Delizioso!

Then I open... 
The custom calling cards and matching stationary I ordered from Kate's Paperie, a new Smythson day planner so I can start planning for 2010, a fur muff (I am dying for one!)...

Bisous, Ophelia


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1 comment:

  1. Ophelia! Your post is so inspirational! I want to fly to Rome tonight!
    Is that you with the Vespa...how I wish I was there!! Riding a Vespa through Roma!
    Am loving you glamorous stylish inspirations...
    Giorgia

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