Stella McCartney's Milan store celebrated the lighting of the Christmas decorations inviting everyone to bring their Santas' hat around, offering roasted chestnuts, caramelized apples and a serious countdown before hitting the on button.. There is never a bad reason for having a good time! Better than the lights was the oneman orchestra playing outside, and of course the Stella LOVES Milano pin, how could I NOT love that?   ...

Banana Republic has opened its first Italian store in Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and we were offered a  fashion show, a grand tour of the big, beautiful store continued by a party, live music and dj in the nextdoor store Gap. Furhtermore Grey Goose vodka and Ladurée has opened a Christmas boutique in Via Montenapoleone, so I finally got to taste the famous macarons of the French Maison. Colorful, chic and veeeery sweet. but a real must for the upcoming Christmas celebrations of course. ...