Goodbye May, Hello June.

 Optimism. 

   I can't believe it is June already. The last days of May didn't go as well as I wanted them to, but they made me realize a couple of things that I, and most people I believe, usually take for granted. First, one must never be alone. No matter how bumped you are, there is always a hug and a good laugh with your loved ones that can make you feel better. Second, optimism. A friend last night said that it wasn't June that started not so well, but May that ended that way. I found it very inspiring. We should always try to preserve our inner hope, and put the bad things behind in order to live our lives.

   So, summer is officially here and that alone is a hopeful fact. Welcome, June!

 

I am wearing: 

dress  H & M Trend

necklace  H & M Water Collection

ballet flats  ZARA

bag  OYSHO 

Food in Italy.

 Yummie!

   The last one of the Italy posts. Belated, I know. Still, if you have ever been to Italy, you propably know what I am talking about. Mouth-watering treats everywhere around. Soft ice creams, delicious pasta, hot buns from little bakeries, pizza-pizza-pizza everywhere, aperitives for the evening and outdoor fruit and vegetable markets to capture with your photographic lens, are some of the beauties to fall in love with. Enjoy the photos and if you are a greek reader, wanting to read more on my food experience in Italy, be sure to head over to I bake your pardon, where Danai, was kind enough to host an article of mine! So happy about it :)

Love in Italy.

   A small but significant post. I love noticing love around me, even when I am not photographing. Noticing these little details of affection, a hug, a kiss, holding hands, a smile, a small gesture. Wish I had more of these images. They are a favorite photographic theme of mine. 

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Whimsical Italy.

   Pretty corners everywhere.

   That's one thing you must know about Italy. There is beauty everywhere. Whimsical spots can be found in every corner. Pretty little flower pots in every balcony, well-crafted doorbells and signs, old-fashioned lamps on the walls, bicycles, warm colors and traditional touches anywhere you look around. 

   I always find myself smiling when certain little details are crossing paths with my footsteps. They can brighten up any gloomy day. 

Style in Italy.

Peoplewatching.

   Introductory note: Please, wait  a minute and don't jugde me from this subtitle. I will get back to it later on.

   If you are following Red Rose Cheeks on facebook, you propably already know where I have been the last couple weeks: Italy. Ahh, Italy! What can I say about the beauty of it, the food, the ice-creams, the people? If you have ever been there, you might as well understand what I am talking about. It has this undefined 'aura' that you just feel. On my latest post on facebook I told you (maybe 'warned' is a more suitable word here) that my massive number of photos taken on my trip required a series of different posts, divided by theme. Therefore, we will talk more about Italy in each post. 

   Now, back on that subtitle. I thought of the word "peoplewatching", inspired by the term birdwatching. I thought of it as an alternative outdoor activity. Heh, I am obviously kidding. Or not? Dou you happen to do this? I like watching people passing by, noticing what they wear or how they wear it, and mentally memorizing the details that I would like to incorporate in my clothing one day. I believe it's something of a "Sartorialist" bug, or of any other streetstyle blog. After all, what's the difference between scrolling down and down a streetstyle page and live-watching people's clothing choices on the street?

   So, here it is, my first (of many to follow) post from my vacation in Italy. It is the first partly streetstyle post I have ever done, so go easy on me and let me know what you think! 

   What I loved about style there? The fact that older people were nicely dressed. With their trench coats (we experienced mini showers all day long) and their hats. I loved the fact that they wore hats. I wanted to photograph every person I saw wearing a hat! And carrying an umbrella. And riding a bicycle... I loved that for the first time I walked in an exlusively Miu Miu boutique (you know my passion for this brand!). By the way, did you know that there is a Gucci museum in Florence? And a Salvatore Ferragamo museum? I also loved the fact that women dress chic, wearing simple clothes but adding just one expensive touch , but not in the obvious, extravagant way; always in muted style. And, of course, I couldn't leave out those two sweeties wearing their colourful raincoats, brightening up the streets of Florence!

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