Julia Restoin-Roitfeld ❘ Glowing

News broke this past week that Julia is expecting her first child with boyfriend Robert Konjic. In this pic, Julia just glows outside the Rodarte SS12 show in a lovely floral mini. Love her accessories, the black with gold hardware adds a touch of chic-edge to the ladylike look. Congratulations to the gorgeous couple!

Palazzo Pants

As I was doing my on-line reading this morning, I came across a great article about Palazzo pants over at Another. I adore palazzo pants. For me they are the epitome of chic. My mother-in-law has the most amazing pair of off-white ones with black polka dots. Her friend made them for her. I'll ask her if I can borrow them for a post. You'll love them. In the meantime we can enjoy these lovely floral ones by Topshop.

Floral forces and the season's clog

Here's another fun mix of military-inspired and florals, this time accessorized with Andrea's stylish clogs and lovely smile.

Personality

Vanessa's ladylike look is fun, full of delicious details and blooming with personality. Her straw boater and vintage handbag are totally enviable, and her woven sandals are a really nice touch.

shaved and more

Another hairstyle that has maintained its allure among the P.Y.Ts of Milano is the cut made popular by "it girl" Alice Dellal a few seasons ago.

I also love the way Charlotte interprets this season's trends. To add to my previous post, denim and florals are huge in Milan right now. I personally am still living in the denim shirts and jacket that I picked up from the Gap back in April. I love them and wear them daily even with the rising Summer temperatures. I mean, long live the denim jacket- I practically O.D.'d on my Helmut Lang version with the extra long sleeves back in 2000.

Another favorite trend of mine from the current season is the return of vintage structured/ladylike handbags like the one Charlotte is carrying. I've seen sooo many gorgeous ones around town, and I've have already thrifted three; I'll definitely dedicate a post to them soon. They're the best solution if you are by chance lusting after the Celine or Hermès Constance versions.

Sweet Denim and Florals

I met Jade the other day while strolling in Brera, Milan's artsy/bohemian neighborhood. The area is super charming. It boasts Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera (The Academy of Fine Arts Brera), an amazing art school situated in a spectacular palazzo. The buildings are mostly prewar and turn-of-the-century and there are tons of tiny boutiques. It kind of reminds me Nolita in New York.

Jade's look immediately caught my eye. She's so sweet in her Zara floral jumpsuit and denim shirt. And her side braid totally sweetens the look. The side braid is really popular here in Milan. I've seen quite a few girls embracing the trend. Good for them, it's such a stunning and chic look.

Floral Forces

Isabel Costa's gorgeous look reminds of the military greens and lovely florals that came down the Dries Van Noten Fall 2010 catwalk. This look is perfect for me- I am currently living in a similar blazer by Theory. And, maybe I'll try the look out with my favorite military-green trousers or my new Giuseppe Zanotti military-inspired, peep-toe boots (Triple S: sample sale score).

Isabel is the director of Fashion Clinic, a Portuguese fashion boutique specializing in luxury brands.

Charmed florals

There's a ton of amazing floral looks on the streets of Milan. And each look comes with its own special twist. I want to photograph them all! I'm especially happy that I stopped Margit for a picture. While chatting with her, I spotted her beautiful charm bracelet.

She made it herself before a trip to Cameroon as a way to celebrate her travels and as a token of good luck. Do you see the little Africa charm? What an inspiring DIY project... amulets of creativity.

Mimosas in her garden

A delightful show of color, print, and style. Sidney wears floral short shorts and monk-strap slip-ons by Top Shop; a vintage mimosa-yellow blouse; a vintage doctor's bag; and Super sunglasses.