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Fendi Mini Mama Shoulder Bag

14 March, 2020

Fendi has created a fabulous bag; made of red patent leather with gold hardware, tonal stitching throughout and a chain strap, this shoulder bag can add a dash of style to your casual look. It goes with everything and has…

Rome marathon – Richard Whitehead wins at his greatest challenge

14 March, 2020

If Oscar Pistorius lost his attempt to participate in the Olympics, this time round Richard Whitehead has won his most important race.Richard is 32 years old and despite having undergone an amputation of both his legs, thanks to his prosthetic…

Luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodations in Rome: Villa Laetitia

14 March, 2020

Time magazine has just praised it as one of the nicest and most comfortable boarding houses in Rome and it’s therefore very probable that from now on Villa Laetitia in the Prati district will received thousands of availability requests from…

Italian people: Riccardo Patrese, taking a spin with a formula one husband

14 March, 2020

As we said on Monday, going to an Italian football match, notably that of Inter at Milan’s San Siro, is a lesson in the Italian character and body language in particular. Anything from the hands behind the head in exasperation,…

Trekking in Italy on the Isle of Elba

14 March, 2020

From April 3 to May 10 on Italy’s Isola d’Elba, the Festival del Camminare will take place; a festival dedicated to trekking on the island that was the first exile for Napoleon, organised by the Arcipelago national park of Tuscany.The…

Easy pasta recipes: spaghetti, peas, tomato and mozzarella

14 March, 2020

We’ve already looked at tricolour recipes, and here’s another one to celebrate the Italian flag on a plate. This pasta dish uses tomato, mozzarella and peas to create the red, white and green “tricolore”.The easy pasta recipe uses: 380 grams…

Naomi Campbell and Vladislav Doronin more wedding rumours

14 March, 2020

Rumors on the internet ran rampart this week saying that Naomi Campbell and Vladislav Doronin will get married at Palazzo Marino in Milan. According to some sources the former top model wants to rent the famous Teatro alla Scala and…

Bat boxes in Rome to fight mosquitoes in the Italian summer

14 March, 2020

Rome might be turning into a Dracula city this summer in Italy with bats being bred and installed around the city to combat mosquitoes. Apparently each little bat eats up to 2000 insects a night, making them an effective solution…

Ferrari California promotional video

14 March, 2020

Up to now the new Ferrari California has been showed in videos and photo galleries all around the world, but we are still impatiently waiting for the real model to put in an appearance somewhere. Anyway we must make do…

The world's best hotel swimming pools : Hotel Caruso comes top of tripadvisor poll

14 March, 2020

According to a tripadvisor poll the world’s most beautiful swimming pool can be found at the Hotel Caruso in Ravello. With an unique and incomparable view over the Amalfi coast, the hotel has always been a great favourite with celebrities;…

Roberto Cavalli metallic suede clutch

14 March, 2020

This Fuchsia metallic suede clutch with gold serpent handle by Roberto Cavalli will make you feel cynosure of all eyes; the bag also features a zip fastening across top and gold satin lining. Price: £400

Italian cooking: Testaroli from Lunigiana

14 March, 2020

Does the name testaroli sound a bell with you? Probably not, as for me I got acquainted with it only a few weeks ago when I had the chance to visit Lunigiana in Liguria and taste this delicious dish for…

Pierdavide Carone new single and video clip

14 March, 2020

Italy’s new talent Pierdavide Carone, young singer songwriter from the finals of talent show ‘Amici’ on Italian television, appears in this video clip of his new song “Mi piaci, ma non troppo”- “I like you, but not too much”. The…

D&G; Resort collection 2010

14 March, 2020

Apparently Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have drawn their inspiration for the new D&G Resort collection 2010 from the Gossip Girl series and the most famous heiress in the world, Paris Hilton. A collection made up of mini dresses in…

De Laurentiis Italian football club president criticises English lifestyle: English women don't use bidets

14 March, 2020

A few days ago the president of Naples football Aurelio De Laurentiis, in reaction to possible offers from UK football clubs for Italian players, castigated his team with public comments regarding their contracts and the English lifestyle.The Gazzetta dello Sport…

Mauro Lecchi luxury Lamborghini power yacht

14 March, 2020

Surely the height of indulgence would be to produce a luxury yacht off the back of an Italian exotic supercar? Mauro Lecchi has done just that, making this version of a Lamborghini power yacht. The model is 50-foot long and…

Vintage Alfa Romeo museum

14 March, 2020

Here’s a look at some shots of a new Alfa Romeo museum in Italy. The collection of vintage Alfas has been put together by the Cozzi family, and includes models from 1931 to 1999. The Cozzi family has the oldest…

Prince Emanuele Filiberto dimisses divorce rumours

14 March, 2020

To quench divorce rumours, Prince Emanuele Filiberto and her wife French actress Clotilde Courau have publicly reaffirmed the solidity of their marriage. The young prince who apparently loves to play the field said that such lies are unworthy of attention,…

Francesco De Gregori's new album out on 23rd May

14 March, 2020

Just a few days ago Francesco de Gregori’s official website announced the release date for his new album “Per brevità artista”. According to them the album is set to hit stores on 23rd May. On his website one can also…

Taking a walk through the streets of Otranto: Italy's most Eastern city

14 March, 2020

I did walk down the back street you see in the picture and if I’m not wrong I bought some souvenirs too, you know, for my family. Something I’m usually inclined to put off indefinitely, really, I find it so…

E-vai electric car sharing in Milan: driving in Italian traffic

14 March, 2020

If you want to throw yourself into the jungle of Italian traffic, but be environmental while you’re at it, the Milan transport system has introduced an electric car sharing scheme for the city. The scheme is in its teething stage…

Italian stars on the beach: Bud Spencer strips off and enjoys his summer

14 March, 2020

Time flies and even Bud Spencer can’t change that unpalatable truth I‘m afraid ! The Italian actor who turned 78 just a few months ago has been snapped in his bathing suit as he was enjoying his summer holidays on…

Italian singer Laura Pausini and friends for Abruzzo

14 March, 2020

A few weeks ago the Abruzzo region in Central Italy was devastated by a powerful earthquake and now Laura Pausini, one of the most famous Italian singers in the world is trying to raise money for its victims by organising…

Hotels in Rome: Raphaël hotel in Piazza Navona

14 March, 2020

Located just behing the famous piazza Navona in Rome, the hotel Raphael is a superb hotel that delivers five star quality, offering guests the very finest luxury accommodation and facilities without the premium five-star price tag! A night there will…

Milan Fashion week : Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2009/10 men's collections

14 March, 2020

Roberto Cavalli has designed a collection which someone I’m sure will find a bit over the top; but we must bear in mind that before becoming a fashion designer, Mr Cavalli was a talented painter and though many years have…