How To Style Yourself Like An Italian This Winter

If Italian women's dressing style has always impressed you, and you have always wondered about the secret of their impeccable style, then you are at the perfect place.  This blog unveils styling tricks of Italian women. And where to buy Made in Italy clothing to achieve an effortless Italian look.

A Chic Coat is a Wardrobe Essential

As the temperature drops, Italian women opt for a layered look. As the season changes, the heavier clothes replace the lighter ones. A chic coat is a must-have in your wardrobe when travelling to Italy.

This woollen fur coat is ideal to keep you warm during the colder months. It's knitted flex pattern and fur collar makes it a wardrobe essential this season.

A coat is timeless outerwear that you will find Italian girls sporting as the temperature dips. This hooded coat available at Belle Love features timeless Boucle finish. It's available in various colours including caramel, red, mustard, navy blue, khaki and black.

Italian Knitwear

To look stylish even during the winter season, all you need to do is shop for some chic Italian knitwear and upgrade your wardrobe. This sequins jumper is an eye-candy that you can't miss. It's perfect to turn heads wherever you go. This soft knitted jumper features multicoloured sequins detailing to sleeves with ribbed cuffs and has high ribbed neckline.

Scarf Jumper

A scarf is an essential winter accessory, especially when it comes to Italian women's closet. This Pom Pom Scarf Jumper in hot pink is ideal to add some colour to your otherwise dull winter wardrobe. Crafted from premium fabrics, this number available at Belle Love is super soft to touch. It features classic round neckline with a matching Pom Pom Scarf, two front pockets with a bow detailing and a beautiful border to hem and cuffs.

Your look wouldn't be complete until you carry a beautiful bag. This cowhide shoulder bag is 100% Genuine Italian Leather. It's ideal to carry your mobile, cards, lipstick, eyeliner and keys. Finally, spice up your look with a stylish pair of sunglasses!

How to Slay Versatile Tunic Dress Like a Pro

Whether it’s a travel look, casual look, work look or street style, tunic dress is indeed one of the most versatile and comfortable wardrobe staples you can slay. You don’t need to buy a designer outfit to stand out, just style a tunic dress like a pro and you are ready to rock!

This chic garment can be styled in many ways. It comes in different lengths and fittings. Learn how to style a womens tunic tops with these simple tips.

So, without any further ado let’s get started! Let’s get you looking good

How to slay a tunic dress for work

Knee-length tunic dress paired with leggings or slim fit pants is an ideal choice to be worn at the workplace. The smart, comfy and an ultra-modern knee-length the tunic is a perfect addition to your work-wear wardrobe.

For an office look, opt for a smart workwear tunic, pair it with a tote bag and boots and you are good to go. The tunic collection at Belle Love is stylish and work appropriate.

How to Wear Tunic while travelling

Comfortable, loose and chic tunics are great for travelling. So girlies, team your tunic with a pair of trainers and cool fitted trousers for a stylish and cool look and get ready to explore. You can also wear a cardigan over your shoulder for an edgy look and extra warmth.

Rock the casual look

Whether you’re going for an evening walk or planning for a picnic, tunic dress is comfortable and as well as a stylish garment. You can pair it with jeans or jeggings. Opt for flat footwear or shoes and a sling bag to rock this casual look.

When you travel or visit people, you have to look your best and feel good too. And you don’t want to struggle with your wardrobe, looking for that perfect outfit. It does consume so much of your time. And GOSH! It’s stressful. In that case, a tunic comes in handy.

If you are looking for a diverse Italian range clothing and trendy tunic tops then Belle Love is a one-stop store where you can bag the trendiest tunic tops. Belle Love stocks some gorgeous women tunic tops with varied prints. Check here to Shop!

5 Styles To Turn Your Autumn Winter Wardrobe Anything But Boring

If you are like most women who think that you can flaunt your style only during the warmer months, then good that you are reading this blog. During the colder months too, you can glam up girl! There are a lot of ways that you can layer up and stay warm and yet look a style icon. So without much ado, let’s get to the outfit ideas, including women’s winter scarves that can turn your Autumn Winter wardrobe anything but boring.

Grace Hooded Jacket

We are obsessed with this rust colour hooded jacket available at Belle Love. The reason why we have fallen for it is the sequin Guardian Angel Design on back. It features trendy Roll Up latched sleeves. It's available in various other colours khaki, teal, caramel, grey and black. A sensible option to add to your cart!

Hooded Cheshire Coat

Red is the colour of the season! What a perfect hue of this all over teddy bear style hooded Cheshire coat! This number is on trend and is perfect to a make a style statement this winter. Also, it's not just a chic addition to your autumn winter wardrobe but also a sensible one.

Ribbed Star Scarf

During the cold season womens winter scarves become staple accessories in any women’s wardrobe. This cosy and super soft Ribbed Star Scarf is Made In Italy. It features ribbed effect design with a statement star. Team it with any of your outfit and add that much required warmth to your style during the winter season.

 Empire Lagenlook Dress

Spruce up your look with this Mulberry lagenlook dress. This Made In Italy features High Low Tulip Hem. Crafted from premium fabric, it has Cowl Neck Wrap design and two front pockets to keep your hands warm! Isn’t it justified to invest in this chic outfit?

Stamford Jacket

With this mustard jacket bring in some sunshine to your closet. This chic jacket is available at Belle Love and features overlay collar. It’s perfect for layered look. It’s perfect to complement any fashionista and her style. This statement piece is available in many different colours. Why not consider adding this number to your collection?

Luna Top

This is an ideal outfit to pull off your stylish look. This top will do all the styling for you! The spotted print looks awesome, isn’t it? This top features Cowl Neckline, long sleeves batwing style and high low hem.  Apart from mustard, it's also available at Belle Love in rust, turquoise blue, khaki, grey and black colours.

Luxurious Fabric to Wear this Autumn Season

Soon we’ll be able to greet fresh autumn dawn full of crisp mornings, warm pubs and hearty stews.

Autumn is when the breeze becomes cooler and the leaves tend to change their colour, this is how we say hello to autumn.

Undoubtedly, another noticeable change is in our clothing. Yes, the fall hail for fabrics that is thick enough to keep us going through the day, and the blazing sunlight. It is an amazing excuse for shopaholics among us to upgrade their wardrobe.

So let’s go autumn shopping!

Fall in love with velvet

Ladies, the first fabric that you must flaunt this autumn should be velvet. The eminence of velvet can be seen in online and conventional stores. Velvet is certainly a favorite texture of the autumn season also seen in footwear.

Velvet Italian dresses emanate a sumptuous sophistication and are great for cooler nights.

Leather 

Leather is a fabric that has always been a fashion statement. Biker’s first preference is mostly leather. You can look stupendous in it and yet stay warm in colder mornings and evenings.

Viscose

Perhaps you have heard of viscose, or maybe you know it better as rayon. One of the less understood fabrics. It is formed from wood pulp and has a fusion of cotton and silk properties. It has the magnificence of comfort and is amazing when mixed with other fabrics.

Commonly found in Italian linen dresses.

Polyester

Polyester is a glossy and smooth fabric. Who doesn’t adore polyester Italian linen clothing? Polyester is preferably adorned in autumn, when it is not so cold and not to hot. Women love to wear polyestar when they are not likely to sweat.

This versatile fabric proffers everything you need to add grace to your wardrobe.

Wool

The emblematic wear for winter is wool. This fabric is one of the obvious avenues when it comes to autumn when the weather is not so hot and cold.

What makes this fabric so popular? Well, it is indeed ideal for comfort and breathability.

I hope you love our ideas on luxury fabric to purchase this autumn season to survive the weather change.

Stay stylish and happy autumn shopping!

How to Wear Linen Dresses This Spring Season

Getting dressed during summer days is a tough game of finding out how to step out of the house with the lightest fabric on your skin. Thankfully linen comes to n aid  in this hot weather in the form of easy breezy dresses. Also linen looks good with wrinkles, hence you don't have to fumble with a steamer when it is equally steamy outside. 

Keep scrolling to shop our trending styles in different prints, colours and sizes.

An Expensive Looking Find

Butterfly linen dress with two patch pockets, parachute hemline, tie cord along neckline and rib panel along the back.

An Office Friendly Option

Crochet daisy linen dress with crochet daisy detail to shoulder and arm crafted to a high standard with classic round neck line and high low hem line. 

A Date Night Option

Elisa linen dress crafted from premium linen with beautifully crochet butterfly design to front and back, crochet detailing to hem and sleeveless style. 100% linen dress.

An Office Friendly Option

Eugene linen dress crafted from premium linen with all over floral print, roll up latch sleeves, V-Neck with button detail, two front pockets ached hem design.

One You Can Wear All Week

Arianna linen dress, crafted from premium linen, cap sleeves style, all over floral print, two In-Seam pockets, features elasticated side panels for that extra comfort!

Buy Italian linen dresses from Belle Love Italy at pocket friendly prices.

Summer Florals

Flower linen mix dress features luxury floral print with beautiful ached hem line detail.

The One to Wear to Brunch

Emilia linen dress crafted from premium linen with all over floral print, short sleeves style, two In-Seam pockets features elasticated sleeves and side panels for that extra comfort!

If You Love Polka Dots

Spotted tunic/dress crafted from a beautiful Italian linen fabric features short sleeves with two Pockets to the sides, high low hem and round neck line.

If You Want Something Quirky

Tie front linen dress can also be worn open as the tie's turn into pockets. It is adjustable to a variety of sizes and different looks. Features short cap sleeves and classic round neck line. 

Guide: How to Style Your Tunic

Women’s tunic tops are one of the most versatile clothing pieces one can own, particularly in warmer months. 

These come in a several different lengths and fits and here is a quick guide on how to sport each one of them to flatter you the most.

Pear

Opt for tunics with side vents with a good neck opening to broaden your shoulders and a slight taper at the waist if your body is pear shaped to prevent it from clinging. And since your heaviest part is beneath the waist, make sure the tunic falls either below your widest area or above, but not right at it. Also opt for a chunky necklace to add more bulk to the top half in a flattering way.

Apple

Avoid clingy tunic if you are apple shaped and focus on your legs and neckline. Make sure your tunic has a fine V-Neck and is not too long as it helps in directing the attention towards your face. Even the darker colours and smaller patterns help the illusion that you are smaller on top. Remember you want the focus on your face. Opt for earrings and shorter necklace and say big no to chunky necklace.

Hourglass

A fitted tunic is ideal for an hourglass figure. Sleeveless pattern is also a great option for such body shape. 

Full Figure

Say no to the shapeless tent if you have a full figure. It is all about the balance between clingy and loose tunic for this body shape. Make sure your wrists and collarbone are visible as these features always help in getting the slimming effect. 

Vertical stripes, solid shape and smaller prints are the way to go as well. If you wish to cover your bottom, make sure you opt for a long enough tunic.

Rectangle Shape

With rectangle shape it quite difficult to find a flattering shape. However there are tunics out there for you, just look for the ones that cinches at the waist to create the illusion of a curve in the waist.

Petite

Those with petite shape must opt for a shorter tunic. Empire waists are not for such body shapes and hence you must just avoid them altogether when it comes to tunics. If you have love for long tunics go for the ones with belt look.

How to style them?

1. Opt for slender bottoms like skinny or straight jeans not baggy or flared with loose tunic. And a fitted tunic will look best with a boot cut pant.

2. If you are planning to style a tunic with shorts make sure the shorts are longer than the hem of it. 

3. A belt on a tunic looks great, but then eschew necklace if you are opting for belt.

4. Opt for wedges if you pair your tunic with Bermuda shorts in       

What To Wear In Italy In Summer 2019

Are you wondering about what you should be wearing this summer in Italy? What the weather will be like? Can I put on shorts? Need not to worry; we will be sharing some tips here about what to pack when you’re off to Italy and will also put down some styling tips to feel more stylish and comfortable while travelling to this place. Italy has cities, mountains and beaches, each with a little different gear for type of holiday and weather patterns. Moreover some locations in Italy require you to wear specific outfits, which you must take care of to avoid disappointment or embarrassment.

What to wear?

Italy is blessed with lovely Mediterranean weather and you can expect summers to be mighty hot, sunny and dry. Though there are great variations in the climate at different locations and it is worth being prepared accordingly.

If you’ll happen to visit the mountains you will experience the low temperatures in the cities or the South. If you are planning to visit this area, then you must prepare yourself for occasional rain showers and must pack for some layers along. Also if you are planning for hiking be ready with proper boots & suitable technical gear.

If you are planning to visit the Italian Islands then you must be ready to face the high temperatures & moderate winds. Take hats, maxi dresses, Italian jumpers and sun screen with you to protect yourself from the heat and feel most comfortable.

If you are counting on city sightseeing make sure you pack items to cover your shoulders and legs for visits to church. Most of the smaller churches do not require you to cover up though some of the bigger churches may take exception to tank tops and shorts ask you to leave.

5 essentials to pack while travelling to Italy in summer

        1. Good walking sandals/shoes 

      Sandals or shoes with good rubber soles are must haves as you will be doing a lot of walking in Italy. These will protect your feet & ankle from otherwise possibly unpleasant hard stepping. 

2.  Sunglasses

Sunglasses are more than a fashion statement in Italy. You will need a pair of quality shades to protect your eyes as in summers sun is quite strong in Italy, no matter where you are, may it be the mountains, a city or the sea.

3. Comfy bag

In order to accommodate all your essentials while short excursions during your trip, carry a comfy bag, probably a cross body bag as besides being easy to carry, they are safe against pick pockets and you have several options to choose from.

      4. A shawl 

As some churches require you to follow their dress code to let you in, just like in Vatican, carry a shawl in your bag to avoid showing off while dressed for the heat in Italian dresses.

5.  A hat

     Sun is usually intense in Italy during summers and for this you will definitely need a good hat for going out for sightseeing and avoid any sunstroke.

Dressing Tips to Follow While Travelling to Italy

Are you wondering about what to wear when travelling to Italy? Well there is no brief reply to this question. The fact is Italy doesn’t have any formal dress code; however we can certainly give you some dressing tips so that you don’t look out of place when you are in this country. 

Dressing like Italians is not just a point of respecting their dress code, though a more of security question, as in huge cities not to look too evidently like a tourist may be more secure.

Italians are very fashionable and more importantly they are highly respectful of customs and traditions which is quite evident in the way they dress. The first thing you must know is that Italians adapt the dressing way based on the occasion, place and site they visit. For example, no off-shoulder clothing or tank tops for women while visiting cathedral or church and no shorts in the evening for men. 

Similarly when visiting the Vatican no miniskirts or shorts and covered shoulders are recommended. Italians interpret an effort to dress nicely as a mark of respect. 

A few of the clothes combinations might also look funny to Italians, like putting on white socks with sandals or wearing them under trousers. On the contrary they always complement some clothing such as closed shoes with socks (except yachting or moccasin style shoes). 

Here are some rules (do’s and don’ts) of Italian clothing while visiting this beautiful European country.

Rule No. 1 >> Do not opt for a tie if you are planning to wear jeans or an imperfectly ironed shirt. It is probably worse than wearing no tie with a classy suit.

Rule No. 2 >> Generally women in Italy wear natural looking make up and have their eyebrows, nails and hair done though they rarely opt for perfume.

Rule No.3 >> You can wear jeans even in formal situations provided that they are paired with stylish accessories and elegant jacket. Make sure they are well fitting & stylish. Though never ever wear a tie with jeans.

Rule No.4 >> Men always wear socks with closed shoes except with yachting or moccasin style shoes. Although Italians usually wear specifically adopted socks to such shoes knows as fantasmini.

Rule No.5 >> Designer labels are always considered and recognized as a sign of elegance except it is overdone.

Rule No. 6 >> Shirts without collar buttons Brest pockets are considered more elegant.

Rule No. 7 >> Avoid sport shoes or sweat shirts in the city except you’re doing sports. 

Rule No. 8 >> Avoid off-shoulder clothing and tank tops when paying visit to churches or sacred places.

Rule No. 9 >> Avoid baggy trousers or oversized shirts as Italians always wear properly sized outfits.

Rule No. 10 >> Except for vacationing or for beach outings, no extra short shorts for men. 

Rule No. 11 >> No socks with open shoes and sandals.

Rule No. 12 >> Avoid thongs and in the bigger cities.

Rule No. 13 >> Men should avoid open shoes in the evening and short-sleeved shirts at formal events.

Rule No. 14 >> Say big no to white socks with trousers.

Latest 5 Simple and Elegant Jewellery Trends in 2019

If it’s concerning your wardrobe, our opinion is that you can never be too much prepared. That's why we have already begun to relieving you in the top trends of summer/ spring 2019 so that you can be assured in the knowledge that whatever you buy in terms of Ladies accessories in the next few weeks is a firm fixture on what's to come on the style agenda.

And of the best ways to make your attire look trendiest the next season is with jewellery. Fresh Bijou can refresh your wares, which you already were craving. No warm atmospheric conditions are required & will also make you stand out the rest of the year.

From high street fashion to runways we bring you the best jewellery trends, year 2019 has to offer and you will be glad to hear that many brands have already picked them up in their current collection and will likely dominate the limelight this year. Keep scrolling to check out the latest jewellery trends.

Chain Necklaces: 

The stout chain necklace is going to be a major part of summer/spring 2019 trends. Team it up with an elegant dress for a chic juxtapose.

Shell Section:  

Shells reigned during the entire 2018 summer & it seems that designers are not yet done with the natural embellishments. Conch shells are as yet staying around, nonetheless, to make your look truly fresh, search for jumbo shell subtleties. They are set to prevail on the fashion racks this year too with a twist on the previous styles.

Style Memo: 

Layering your ring is still very much in fashion in summer/spring 2019. However instead of thin, delicate styles, we are noticing an elevation in chunky, jumbo rings. This is set to charm your supple fingers all through this year.

Bangle Notes: 

Besides the simple bangles, use extra polished ones to add charm to your formal outfits. Add a bunch of these to your wardrobe and you are all set for 2019.

Beaded Earrings: 

While chandelier loop earrings dominated superiorly the current party season, 2019 notices bauble take the beaded path. 

Go ahead and grab your favourite fashion jewellery online and glam up your spring-summer evenings perfectly. 

THE TOP 5 TRENDS FROM MILAN FASHION WEEK SPRING 2019

Everything you must know to go ahead next season.

Bottega Veneta and Gucci were missing from the show, but the big names at Milan Fashion Week still had a lot to showcase for spring 2019. Standout moments included Fendi's luxe athleisure, raver fantasy meets retro schoolgirl collection, 65th birthday of Missoni and some grand supermodel from 90’s comebacks, including Helen Christensen & Eva Herzigova at Dolce & Gabbana and Shalom Harlow at Versace.

Here is a cheat sheet to the 5 trends that were on top in Milan.

EMBELLISHMENTS

The lure of shiny appliqués, details & intricate embroidery was not lost on designers this year around at Milan fashion week and there was a design to suit every taste. Key mongers of the trend include Prada, Versace, Philipp Plein and Roberto Cavalli.

MIXED PRINTS

Besides embellishments, miscellaneous prints were just everywhere and latest Moschino collection of Jeremy Scott had it all. Think lavish headgear and painterly strokes of reminiscent of 80s couture and brash stripes. Additionally, Versace with some fun results went all-in-on power clashing-however not for the heart faint.

FISHNET

From fisherman’s netting to fishnet of all kinds have emerged as a major trend for 2019 spring. In Milan fashion week Paul Andrew, the creative director portrayed slouchy net dresses with Etro gave hats the net treatment and extra long tassels down the Salvatore Ferragamo runway. 

POLKA DOT

Designers went crazy after polka dots, everywhere in the city. The classic print depicted in siren form of 50’s at Marni, Dolce & Gabbana & Fendi whilst Miuccia Prada teamed sheer polka dot dresses with contemporary shorts at her namesake show.

FANTASTIC PLASTIC

Slick dresses and coats glide into a few heavy collections, too. Cinched-in version of the style in khaki by Max Mara will need a polishing fabric and a substantial amount of confidence carry it off.  Fendi covered its plastic transparent coats in the signature F logo print that millennials have been going gaga over.

INTO THE WILD 

Have animal prints become the new black? Designers at Milan thought so. Pull off Roberto Cavalli from head to toe or team up a dress by Simonetta Ravizza with fresh white sneakers for a more street friendly take for spring 2019.

PASTELS

Do not complain that we did not warn you. Pastels are here to slay it in next season as Giorgio Armani, as Alberta Ferretti, Jil Sander and many more represented the trend with poise.

Browse here for Italian clothing online and get amazing trends to slay it in spring 2019.

10 Celebrities Who Rocked in Plus Size Dresses

For many years being slim has been a sign of beauty. We have witnessed several actresses and models dealing with keeping up their figure. However, with time our mindsets have evolved. 

There are a number of celebrities who have handled weight watching issues and have experienced huge block of denunciation for their eating habits. 

But this didn’t let them back off, in fact they came out stronger and have accepted their body types proudly, which inspired a lot of other girls and took plus size styling up a notch. 

Take a look at these 10 celebrities who have taken fashion of plus size clothing for women to a whole new level and have proved that curvy females can rock in any outfit.

1. Amber Riley

Amber Riley surely knows how to pull off an attire. This glee star prefers not to let her weight affect her dreams.

2. Tess Holliday

Tess Holliday is a plus-size American model who introduced the campaign #effyourbeautystandards and is also a body positivity ambassador. She is well known for her bold style fashion & pushing the industry afar with accepting girls in their natural looks.

3. Nina Parker

A true curvy fashionista. Nina Parker can actually pull off anything in her closet. From skirts and gowns, to knee length dresses, printed pants, jumpsuits and blazers, she has been an excellent example of how curvy females can consolidate items from their closet.

4. Dascha Polanco

The “Orange in The New Black” star can nail from sophisticated and classy to funky and edgy outfits whenever she steps out from her house. Breaking the stereotype & sticking to her curves, Polanco chooses to experiment with her closet with quirky hairstyles & her swoon worthy looks.

5. Gabi Gregg

She is one of the first bloggers to feature the vogue of fashion-forward outfits for females of all sizes. Being an ambassador for body positivity, Gregg launched her own line of plus size dresses for women as she believes that plus size dressing should not be limited to 1 section of any store like it generally is. She is donning in an off-shoulder, knee-length denim dress & accessorizes her costume with animal print pumps.

6. Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash, The SQ star keeps on experimenting with her hair styles. She is never shy of wearing bold colours and taking risks with her outfits. We are surely blown away with her dressing style & the way she carries her body proudly.

7. Adele

Adele has made her mark with both her looks and her voice.With black being her favourite colour, she has proved that there is no need to pair a trench coat with high boots to get a black typical outfit. She is accentuating her beautiful curves in all these looks.

8. Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson is popularly known for her bold fashion style. She has proven that accepting your body without any fear of loud styles and bright colours is better than sulking in pity for self.

9. Precious Lee

Precious Lee, is first black, plus size model to grace the American Vogue’s cover. She is every bit proud of her weight and curves. She plays around with silhouettes and bold styles. She will never stop stunning us in this black side slit dress with a matching waist belt.

10. Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy takes risks with her looks both off and on red carpet & we love how these looks pay off. She is flaunting her curves in her curves in a dress of her own fashion line Seven7.

Plus size clothing for women is now easily available in different styles due to the efforts of these bold and beautiful ladies.