How to dress like an Italian woman when it's hot.

... complete with fan, cigarette, and chic silver jewelry that always looks great against a good tan.

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Things on white silk.

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1928 Porcelain Rose Pearl Drop Earrings.

I always loved the porcelain rose collection from 1928 Jewelry... It finally dawned on me that it's possible to incorporate "antiquey" pieces and make them work with my wardrobe. This pair of earrings is next on my wish list.

Today's style inspiration.

Monica Bellucci in Malèna, 2000.

A bride for June.

Cristina and Jaime's wedding in Seville, January 18, 2018. Dress by Sevillian designer, Carmen Maza.

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Casuale, nº3.

Grand Hotel Tritone. Praiano, Italy.

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Sunlight.

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Brown crocodile sandals.

Staud Billie Wedges.

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Roses for June.

Rose garden at The Huntington Library, California.

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Lecce, 1988.

Fashion and Baroque, photographed by Ferdinando Scianna. Lecce Cathedral, Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption. Lecce, 1988.

Sophia Loren, 1989.

Sophia Loren on the front cover of Sunday Mirror Magazine, March 5, 1989.

Medieval decor.

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Sicily, 1987.

Marpessa Hennink at Solunto, photographed by Ferdinando Scianna for Dolce & Gabbana. Sicily, 1987.

Armani suit.

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Dolce & Gabbana Sicily 58 bag.

My aunts all carried a bag just like this in the '60s. I think it's ultimate Italian lady handbag.

Sleek Gucci.

Aileen Klein trousers, Gucci vintage shoes.

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Goldtone.

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