Hashtag Ramadan

R-A-M-A-D-A-N! I just love this period of the year: I like to see all members of my family gathered around the table waiting for the Imam on TV to announce the start of Iftar. Then everyone takes a cup of milk and a date (a fruit) and by pronouncing the word Bismi'llah (in the name of God), starts eating. I think everyone loves Ramadan because even though it is sometimes hard to fast during the day (especially to those who work full-time), the whole experience is just mystical and unique (like it is Christmas for Christians, for example). It feels blessing!

The best part of the Iftar is the dessert and my favourite sweet is called Zalabia. So, in honor of Ramadan and this yummy sweet, I went all around Sousse in search for the "best Zalabia in town" and...[drum roll] Mr. Hassan makes and sells the best Zalabia I have ever tasted in my whole life! Walking down the Main Street of Hammam-Sousse old town, I came across this small and humble shop, where Mr. Hassan and his assistant work to make a living. They were very welcoming: they let me enter the back of their shop and showed me how they produce their sweets...and let me tell you, they're De-licious!!!

Outfit Details:

T-shirt Pinko

Leggings Calzedonia

Shoes Timberland

Bag Miu Miu

Sunglasses Céline

July Beauty Favs: All Pink Everything!

Light effect day cream, Face Skin Glow SPF10, KIKO.

Cramberry & Framboise, Vitamin Shake balm, Labello.

Ultra Gloss Pearl 556, Dior Addict, CD.

Eau de Parfun Natural Spray, Summer Blossom, Ralph Lauren Romance.

Sun Protective Oil with Hibiscus Extract, Morphosis Hair Treatment Line, Framesi.

My favourite beauty products of this month are:

1. In Summer, I like to use a sunscreen that protects my skin from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, so the day cream Face Skin Glow by Kiko is the best choice for a tanned skin like mine, because it is hydrating and radiant at the same time. It has like a soft shimmery effect on the skin...to die for!

2. For my lips, I use the Labello balm of the cranberry and framboise flavour, monsturizing and nourishing thanks to its mix of vitamins (E, C, B5).

3. For glow lips, I use the coral fantasy lip gloss by Dior (on top of the balm): this colour matches my bronze skin tone.

4. A fresh and light eau de parfum that is just perfect for these summer days: Summer Blossom by Ralph Lauren.

5. For my long hair, I’ve been using the sun protective oil by Framesi, made with anti-UV and anti-dehydration HPF. I use it almost everyday and several times a day when I am sunbathing at the beach or by the pool. It is absolutely my favourite of all times!

Dress Polka Dot This Summer!

Polka Dot...what a funny name for such a simple pattern! But, do you know its origin? Polka was originally the name of a dance that became very popular throughout Europe and the Americas, during the 19th century. Polka Clubs  chose dotted fitted jackets as uniforms  for its female members. Because of the dance popularity, many manufacturers started creating products and naming them after it. This is how the dotted pattern itself became known as Polka Dot. I personally love this pattern design: it is so simple, fun and feminine!

About two weeks ago I shared a picture of myself wearing this outfit at the beach on my Instagram and a few days after I got notified that the same picture was published by the Tunisian fashion magazine Femmes de Tunisie. That was so much appreciated! So, I thought I'd  give you a brief description of the outfit and suggest you how to dress Polka Dot this summer.

I sometimes like to spend the weekends in my other beach house in a very small village, away from the city where I currently live. For the occasion, I started rummaging through my old wardrobe and accidentally found this Polka Dot silk dress by Denny Rose, which I combined with these platform leather sandals from Oasis and my beautiful green and blue striped beach bag by Polo Ralph Lauren. That’s how I got this lovely summer look. You can try a simple Polka Dot shirt or crop-top and wear it with a pair of high waist Denim shorts.

I am wearing:

Silk Polka Dot Shirt Dress Denny Rose

Beach Bag Polo Ralph Lauren

Leather Sandals Oasis

Sunglasses Céline

Watch Hublot