Esprit Wishlist

Hi dolls! 

How’s your summer going? Are you basking in the sun and bathing in the sea these days? I went to the beach for several days and sang Elvis’ Blue Hawaii by the shore J I’m planning another mini trip and I’m already thinking about what to pack in my suitcase. I want to take classy, comfortable, feminine and fun clothes…..and you know the perfect brand specialized in these kind of clothes? The fashion brand Esprit.

I’m sure you all know Esprit. Esprit= high-quality, classy clothing. It’s an international fashion brand available in over 40 countries. They offer timeless attire and must-have basics for women, men and kids. They also sell accessories including footwear and bags. Esprit is a stylish brand that proposes collections including latest trends and trends that never go out of fashion! If you visit their store now, you’ll see that checkers are among the top trends offered at Esprit. I love checkers and gingham so I obviously had to include these two items in my Esprit Wishlist:

The blouse below is just perfect for a vintage-style summer! The checkers, the collar and the frilly sleeves make it adorable. I’m sure Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot would love it too! J It’s very versatile because you can wear it with a pair of jeans, a pencil skirt, a flared out skirt, shorts….

Gingham Check blouse in 100% cotton 

This floaty skirt with small checkers is also on my wishlist because again, 

it can match with tops of almost any color and style!

At Esprit, you’ll also notice flamingo prints and you gotta love flamingos! This cute top by Esprit is 100% cotton and it’s also available in pink and light grey:

Top with an embroided front from Esprit 

Coz I can’t get enough of flamingos, here’s a turquoise bag by Esprit with flamingos and palm trees all over! The material is sturdy and shiny and the compartments make it very handy. Isn’t it flamingotastic?? :-)

Rucksack with Flamingo Print

What else is summer synonymous with? ICE-CREAM! That’s why I couldn’t resist and had to add this striped Esprit t-shirt depicting an ice-cream/popsicle for every day of the week. Sounds like a realistic plan to me! ;-) There are sparkly sequins on the ice creams too! <3

Ice-Cream T-shirt

Here are three retro-style dresses from Esprit that I would love to own:

1. Floaty stretch crepe dress                    2. Flared dress in 100% linen      3. Delicate chiffon dress with retro polka dots

In case you haven’t noticed, I love polka dots. You just can’t go wrong with polka dots! The first dress on the left is made out of stretchy crepe and I think it’s a must have dress that every woman’s wardrobe needs. A wardrobe also has needs, you know! The second dress is very unique and eye catching, made of linen which is very summer appropriate. The third dress is made of chiffon and it has a belt that ties into a beautiful bow….simply irresistible! These three dresses have that vintage flair and I love how you can wear them during the day with flats as well as at night, with a pair of heels. 

Another style that I think will never go out of style is the off-the-shoulder top. These kind of tops are also known as peasant style, gypsy style or Mexican style and I love this version by Esprit. White goes with everything and it’s 100% cotton with a lovely embroidery on the frilly upper section:

Off the shoulder blouse in 100% cotton

You know what I’d wear with the tops I just showed you above? 

These high-waisted denim shorts by Esprit.

Check out those buttons…perfect for a pin-up/rockabilly look!

Denim shorts 100% cotton 

Denim lovers, as if the above shorts aren’t adorable enough, here is a beautiful denim pinafore dress by Esprit. It’s light blue and it has the adjustable shoulder straps that make my heart soar!

Denim pinafore:

Below is another denim dress from Esprit, dark blue, with buttons that run down the center, pockets and compared to the above denim dress that slightly flares out, this dress is more figure hugging, emphasizing your curves. Oh, I think I’m going to buy this dress ladies!

Button placket strap dress in stretch denim 

Last but not least, the perfect bag for going on holidays is the…..

Printed Canvas Tote Bag

So ladies, do you shop at Esprit? Which are you favorite pieces? The items on my wishlist are just a few beauties from Esprit but they offer so much more that you should definitely check out.  Enjoy your summer and stay classy and fresh wearing Esprit!

Timeless Essentials for your Wardrobe

Hi dolls,

I'm sure that by now you're aware of my love for mid-century fashion. History, or in this case, fashion, always repeats itself. So many styles and pieces that become trends nowadays are actually trends from way back. The flared out skirt, the pussy bow blouse, the wiggle dress, high waisted pants, polka dots etc. never go out of fashion because once a classic, always a classic!

For timeless, classic and classy clothing, Esprit is the perfect brand. When I lived in Rome, I used to go to Esprit in town but now where I live, there aren't any Esprit stores nearby. Luckily, this company has an on-line shop so one doesn't even need to step outside to purchase the perfect wardrobe staples! Here are a few of my favorite items and my recommendations for building a timeless wardrobe:

This denim jumpsuit is sooo reminiscent of the 1940s. Very factory girl! :)

These classic lace-ups are perfect for the jumpsuit. The beautiful nude color makes them so versatile. I'd wear them with anything!

Every lady needs a little black dress and this one is special because of the gorgeous bow, emphasizing your waist:

Coral keeps on trending and this gorgeous dress will brighten up anyone's mood!

This dress below is so cute and playful! Polka dots and tulle? A perfect match!

Speaking of polka dots, this taupe colored dress is perfect for the office, 

the day time, a night out....it's a real classic and it's also available in navy blue. 

A black skirt is another essential and I particularly like this one 

because of the pretty pleats and the way it flares out:

You could wear this classy pussy-bow blouse with the black skirt. If you zoom in, you'll notice they're not polka dots but little diamonds on the shirt! I just love ribbons, bows and pussy-bows; they're so lady-like and chic. Almost every lady wears this kind of blouse in the period drama, Mad Men (set in the 1960s):

Another must have top is this timeless striped tee (available in many other colors). Can you imagine how good it would look with the black, flared skirt?? Again, stripes never go out of fashion. Think Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot....and most importantly, Elvis in Jailhouse Rock ;)

Last but not least, for the love of polka dots, here's a funtastic mod-style dress. Black and white is always right! :)

 Hope you enjoyed my selection! There are so many more beautiful pieces available at Esprit, including accessories like hats, belts, bags and even socks (yes, polka dot socks!!!). I'm always on the lookout for vintage reproduction (retro style) clothing; a classic and timeless wardrobe is one of my dreams so I'm glad to know this can become a reality now! 

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Ciao bambole, 

Sicuramente ormai siete consapevoli del mio amore per la moda vintage/retrò, soprattutto degli anni '50. La storia, e in questo caso, la moda si ripete sempre. Moltissimi stili e capi che andavano di moda in passato ri-diventono dei trend. La gonna svasata, la camicia con fiocco, il vestito a tubino, i pantaloni a vita alta, i pois......non vanno mai fuori moda perché: una volta un classico, per sempre un classico! 

Per avere un guardaroba classico, di classe e senza tempo, Esprit è la marca perfetta. Quando abitavo a roma andavo direttamente al negozio ma ora non avendone uno vicino, mica mi dispero: vado direttamente al negozio online (quì)! I capi che vi ho fatto vedere in questo post sono alcuni dei miei preferiti e sono dei capi essenziali per creare un guardaroba raffinato e senza tempo.