Hello Darlings,

Seen on the runways of Dolce & Gabbana and Emilio Pucci S/S 2012, the straw bag has made a come back. Not in a beach-going kind of way, but rather with modern shape and luxe finishes.

Made popular in the seventies by Jane Birkin , this carryall picnic perfect darling is once again back on the radar! At first I found the trend a bit provincial, but the more I see it the more fascinated I become.

Hello Darlings.

Continuing on our journey to discover the most popular summer 2012 trends from around the world, I asked one of Italy's most popular fashion bloggers Nicoletta Reggio of Scent of Obsession for her insights!

I chatted with Nicoletta to find out what are her favorite summer 2012 trends and pieces. Here is what she said:

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What girl doesn't love to doll up and spend the night out with her charming date? But more than fancy dinners, in my experience the casual dates are the ones that tend to be most fun. So in this spirit, here is my list of top ten favorite casual dates:

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Every great outfit begins in your lingerie drawer. As Elle Macpherson says, “if you’re wearing lingerie that makes you feel glamorous, you’re half way there to turning heads.” As many of us know, beautiful undergarments can make you feel on top of the world, while a bad panty line can ruin an otherwise fabulous look.

As women come in all shapes and sizes, I ventured to one of my favorite Toronto shopping centers, Sherway Gardens in search for answers about all things undergarments and their roles in supporting your assets.Finding attractive and proper fitting lingerie can be as hard as finding your perfect little black dress. So, I asked John Izzo, Vice President of Design and Product Development for lingerie store La Vie En Rose for his expert advice about :