There is excitement in the air in Milan in these days, holiday's time is approaching, the frantic rush to the shopping streets, Silk Gift Milan thanks to its personal shopping & image consulting services, many Christmas markets, the tree lights are turning on in the cathedral square and the lights throughout the city.  The magical feeling of Christmas has a unique and special way to take the start, every 7 December in Milan, that is the day of Sant'Ambrogio, that he is the patron of the city it opens the curtain of the Teatro alla Scala and the month of the Milanese Christmas.

The pièce that will open the first evening at the Opera House is the Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven this year.

The Scala Opera House is one of the most famous in the world, it is considered the temple because of the plays of more than two hundred years, it has hosted the finest artists and had its works still represented in the opera's seasons worldwide.

The first is a cultural, institutional and worldly deeply rooted in the Italian lifestyle. It is considered one of the events with the presence of many celebrities, attended by the most important personalities of the city, the country and many international ones too.

Silk Gift Milan takes care of speaking  about what clothes will be worn for the occasion where I can often notice bad style of many ladies  as said by a famous quote by Giorgio Armani that I've always loved: "Elegance is not to be noticed, but to be remembered. "

To all people who are lucky to take part as image consultant and personal shopper, I can advice on the dress-code for the occasion that it is formal, a great elegance that has to be style.

If you want to avoid the embarrassment of feeling underdressed I recommend you to wear tuxedos and opt for models of new generation which show a more youthful and fresh style and the attention to details. As image consultant I can say that  it is often their own body's shape to give the perfect choice, but in any case, the clothes for the first  at la  Scala of Milan is for black dress or other dark colors: jacket, shirt and tie or bow-tie .

The choice of Silk Gift Milan to join the shows of la Scala with the shopping service is for women and for men who like to live a unique experience ..an experience of the made in Italy style!

The Metrosexual term was coined in 1994 by the journalist Mark Simpson for the man trendy and timeless, strong and nice. He acknowledged his appreciation for literature, movie and other arts, his taste for the food, the savoir-faire in choosing the perfect wine and music but he has always an eye on design, fashion and men's magazine. He is the man who has a deep passion for shopping and the "good life" and meanwhile has a higher sweetness in contrast to the traditional image of the macho man. His style defines all that is cool in men's fashion. He is born from the fashion's covers in the early nineties and he has become a way of life for many people around the world.

He is the man that the media of today so often used to sell a body rather than a product, but that's another matter that as personal shopper and image consultant man it is not my duty to judge, I think instead that those years today has reached a higher sensitivity for the quality of his choices and all his attention for the wardrobe, hairstyle, for his usual care for the skin and for his fitness life that claim the professionalism and good manners in the offering.

As personal shopper and image consultant I agree with his desire to improve, as well as an excellent consultant of news, shops/showrooms to find out  the best for his style ... Milan is of course the ideal city for a Metrosexual !!

Among the fashion brands that have enhanced this style there is the man recognized by Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, John Varvatos, Jill Sander, Zegna, Kenneth Cole ... while the figure of the jet set most representative is David Beckham, but Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman and Tom Cruise too.

The Metrosexual man affinity to all dresses/fabulous accessories and fashion has always paid extremely well to a wardrobe full of designer's labels, but thanks to Silk Gift Milan there is also the made in Italy with his craftsmanship and artigianality to get the better style and improve the attention to details, the quality of fabrics and attention to small details that does not necessarily have to be a creative work of a great brand!

As for my personal taste for menswear, and together with the image consulting and personal shopping point of view, the man with a poncho or a cape is aware to wear a subtle elegance that strikes a balance between modesty and audacity and between fashion and functionality.

On this season they come back very trendy, glamorous as for many women too, but they have become a fashion statement even in the male's wardrobe. In Milan 's catwalks poncho or cape can be seen everywhere, from Via Montenapoleone to Via Torino it does not go unnoticed the elegance and style of men satisfied  by wearing them and that left their scent trails too.

The ponchos and capes are hot for the over layers and a 'perfect choice for this season. Their design is always very popular because they are easy to take off and put on and to match with jeans, but also on a classic outfit. These are clothes that are part of the image consulting by Silk Gift Milan and they can do an excellent job regardless of the style of each. To wear a poncho or a cape (same for the other clothes) just for the fun of riding the trend of the moment are some of the style's choices a little / not at all flattering, that you would save if you follow an image consultant's advice.

During the personal shopping is important to analyze your body's shape  in order to improve the proportions  and not overwhelm them, if it is too long it tends to shorten the height of the person, while too short it might be disproportioned to the  legs that will seem long and wide  in opposition to  the upper body, the ideal length should  achieve the hip. If you love the poncho or cape with patterned designs, fringed or favorite color ... the final choice is more complex and probably only after my image consulting's advice you can be ready, so that you can add volume at the top of your body  as related to the  rest of the body's shape.

High heels are always in style for every woman and if you believe unlikely to see them worn by a man unless you’re in a musical, you are wrong! Ironically, if you think that to see a woman wearing boots with high heels was outrageous 300 years ago. The man wearing high-heeled boots was the most virile and wild.

In my profession as a personal shopper and image consultant I tell to many men to remove any embarrassment if there ever was because the truth is that if a man is high on the first appeal, his chances of making a good impression becomes certainly easy; many Italian politicians, international jet-set and heads of major companies have been well advised by their image consultants to further raise the heel of their shoes a few inches without completely damaging the shape  of the shoe and remaining stationary on them so that  you should never notice anything.

I am an image consultant and by my professional point of view I agree that  a man of high or low height can get the same results with the best choice of the color and  shape  of a cloth, but it is also true that a man with a shoes' heels that allow him to earn two, three or four centimeters in certain professional fields may be  as a result of my image consulting service  a plus in order to achieve greater success and therefore self-esteem of him.

When I shop shoes in Milan to satisfy my inner passion for high heels and I sometimes share kindly the chair with other men that have an eye to fashion and with my same love and passion for shoes. Although for some traditional men it can be a displeasure and high heels become more and more a penalty for them.

My image consultant and personal shopper's job together with the mad passion for high heels shoes leads me often to give practical advice to many women but I would love to follow men too on how to walk better with high heels shoes keeping the equilibrium, it takes a little practice and lot of experience lived by twelve inches from the ground.

The long-awaited vacation has finally arrived, I'd like to find a man thrilled to make their own suitcase! Oh my God, you start with the question: What should I bring? I put too little? Too many clothes that then I will never wear? I will not pay for some extra weight! And ... the stress level begins to rise! An image consultant & personal shopper by Silk Gift Milan can be your solution for your holiday to start before leaving. There are also techniques because each garment can be folded and placed into the space in the best suitcase.

The seven recommendations of the personal shopper and image consulting by Silk Gift Milan:

1. Determine the days you are away from home. You will need to plan, as a base two changes divided between the hours of day and what you will wear in the evening. I understand that it is easier for a woman, but also a man with a bit of creativity / can use / play with his accessories to wear the same clothes several times and you will give your outfit a different look. For example, one night can change your look (and protect from frost air conditioning) combining a scarf in silk or linen with the outfit of the day before.

2. Your destination and what will engage your trip is another deterrent that can not be overlooked. Of course if you have planned a trip to the Alps for a trek with backpackers certainly you will not need clothes and dress shoes. There are some who combines business with the holidays to find new customers or new suppliers and then in your suitcase you will never have to miss several shirts with ties that can be worn with the same dress or tailored trousers and a casual jacket.

3. Choosing colors for your dresses requires a bit of your attention, but once at the destination it will give you great results and I do not say for professional deformation, a base color can be paired with complementary colors or contrastanting ones. Bring blue trousers as a basic for example, and you will match it with shirts, t-shirt ..white or fantasy one.

4. The choice of fabrics will take you to a request for assistance from us as personal shopper and image consultant if you are not already experts. During the trip the tissues easy to rub better to leave in your suitcase or inside the wardrobe; non-iron clothes and stain you can always rinse once in the hotel room and then be re-used.

5. Aid of a pen and paper will be certain to know what you have already packed up, what you have to put on and take off what you need if you have even exceeded the maximum possible  weight (for air travel).

6. There are shoes that can fit any occasion very well, but if you do not agree with the idea, two pairs of shoes at most are enough for the case of a man in order to complete both stylish clothing or the casual one. Remember, they always take so much space in your suitcase and then are often heavy!

7. Remember to bring your underwear, socks, pajamas toiletries, sunscreen, and swimsuits included!

While writing this post I think  about the sadness that comes out by visiting  many shopping malls that  are crowded, while outside there are plenty of places / cities that can give you a unique  peace and happiness  created by the skilled hands and tailor-made , fashion designer for excellence and an duty  guide to a personal shopper and image consultant. When traveling abroad, the bargain-hunting that triggers a lot of enthusiasm in all of us; if you're planning your next vacation, instead of completely lying in the sun, there are cities in the world must be visited for shopping that can arouse fireworks in your mind. It is important to know where to go and what to buy, there are places that a tourist guide can never give you; This is why everyone needs a personal shopper and image consultant by Silk Gift Milan willing to reach you wherever we are required.

MILAN

Let me put Milan as the first among the cities must be visited to shopping and not only because it is my home town, I know it very well and Silk Gift Milan  was born here not by chance, but mostly it is its  charm that stirs and inspires creativity! Go shopping in the city where  were born the biggest names in the fashion and design made ​​in Italy , it is an experience that no other place in the world can never give.Here they have house Giorgio Armani, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada .. just to name a few. Every corner of the city is a showcase of jewelry, haute couture boutiques and showrooms. During the  weeks of fashion and design the city rooting out all the best, but all around you will always be able to see first of all the catwalk in the open on the latest trends of the street. It 's a city that loves to combine the culture with shopping and it  will be difficult to return to the hotel again after having seen  the Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci or  the first to La Scala and  the enthusiastic shopping.

DUBAI

In its shopping centers there is no sadness but every time a dive into the news! Dubai is home to the world's finest shopping malls that stand out and are characterized not only for retail clothing stores, and restaurants,but by  themed parks, dancing fountains, ice rinks and aquariums, all this in a single shopping center as the Dubai Mall. It offers a number of records as the  biggest shoe store and one of the world's largest confectionery.I love the madness their handcraftsmade of fine fabrics, scented oils and jewelery manufactured entirely by hand. At the Souk Khan Murjian (Wafy Mall) there is anything that can bring uniqueness to your accessories drawer, I love getting lost among the scent of its  incense. If you are constantly looking for a discount? Dubai is for you! Here held an annual festival of shopping with discounts and promotions involving any crazy showcase of the city, but good deals can be made, however at  any time of year. Do not think about you  at  Dubai  only dedicated to luxury and rich because then maybe you would arrive to surprise you in finding your desired clock at an amazing price!

LONDON

Those who know us well know that the city must be visited to shopping are also our favorites and we  never miss the chance to experience them when it  is possible. London is one of these and what the shopping always makes me go crazy and its vivacity and boldness, a mix also reported on the designers of its clothes. The shopping in London is from the luxury stores such as Harrods to quirky shops such as Dover Street Market to fashion bargain in the famous markets in London.It  is seen London as a gray city, but here there  is everything and if you are not careful gray will end only your wallet! Each shopping tour of London is a museum "open window" for any fan of vintage and not just, as from emerging designers then proudly shown off with a item  of a small Paul Smith, celebrated by the next catwalk.

I am an image consultant men - women and how both professionally prepared my advice is a speech / comparison pleasantly open with everyone who has the interest to listen to them. I always like to say that what we wear and how we wear it is the best, easiest and most successful expression of us.

I dedicate my post to it because I find the loafers an icon characteristic in the style of a man, everything you wear has one between her and the formal footwear moccasin is the most rebellious. The aristocratic loafer can be appreciated, from posh ... but not even indignant at the feet of one whose nature is "evil." Thinking about the moccasin come to my mind the great personalities of the past such as JFK, Paul Newman, Steve McQuenn ... all men of great power, success and great deceivers moccasins have given to their manhood just the right touch softer elegance.

The time pass but style remains and image consultant and personal shopper can still see today the moccasin as a must have in the wardrobe of fashionistas and many gentliments ... much appreciated because it is a shoe that knows how to present themselves on all occasions, loves to be fit man maverick, the man who makes his own rules tailoring.

Even for spring - summer 2014 is trendy moccasin and proposed models that can not meet even the toughest fashionistas, from great fashion designers precious hand-made in Milan, the capital of Made in Italy, you can not find any "excuse" ... perfect for the holiday in the sun, a happy hour with friends, in a suit in the office ....