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Took a quick stint to Spain for some R&R at the beaches. On my way back run into Geo in Málaga. An outfit just doesn´t get any cooler than this. Also love the matching watch, iPad and shoes. Perfect without … Continue reading
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Whoa, it was a scorching hot day in Vegas, and so was her outfit! 🙂 I met this lovely lady on the Strip in front of Planet Hollywood hotel. There were many tourists there in their dull shorts and Crocs shoes so … Continue reading
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I love when friends get together for just chatting or hanging out. It gives you so much energy and positive things to think about. I met this gorgeous pop of color lady at the Marilyn Café. Patricia was just hanging … Continue reading
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You know, I just took a moment to reflect on past times. When I started this website, never could I imagine what a journey it would take me on. I’ve travelled to so many places, had such fun, but most of … Continue reading
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Dear readers, please let me introduce a true Italian Fashionista, the fashion blogger Fabrizia of Cosa mi metto??? I’ve been a fan of Fabrizia’s very feminine and colorful style for a longer while, so I decided to drop her an e-mail … Continue reading
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Love it! Met this lovely lady in Rome. Fun and quirky!! J She really knows how to rock a perfectly clean look and outfit. Simple black and white with a little edge. The red lipstick and black glasses complete the … 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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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 … 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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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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And by the way, look at her cool short cut leather jacket!
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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 … 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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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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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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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 … 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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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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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 … 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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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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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 … 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 … 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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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 … 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 … Continue reading
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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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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