Shopping : V73 Bags

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Some time ago, I wore a new bag by an Italian brand V73. Quite a few of you messaged me asking me for more info about this brand, so I've dedicated a whole shopping post to the brand and this season's styles.

Elisabetta Armellin is the person behind this brand. She was born in Treviso and studied in Venice The name V73 stands for "V" as Venice, "73" as her date of birth. Venice has always been one of her main sources of inspiration. The first V73 boutique was opened in Venice and the second one has recently been launched in Miami. This brand is stocked at Rebelli in Malta. 

The first thing that caught my eye when I first learnt about these bags, is the bright colours. There are some truly gorgeous vivid, colourful options. The second thing was the details - the gold hardware is top notch quality and I'm in love with the bamboo handles on some of them. Since this is me writing, the leather piping and full leather styles (like the top pic) were another plus.

Some more in the slideshow below

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Shopping Post : Swimwear Time ! Nautical Inspiration

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For this week's edition of Caroline hits a shop and shows you what's in stock - we're focusing on nautical-inspired swimwear and I've chosen the literally-just-arrived range at Tommy Hilfiger Baystreet.

Throughout the colder months I'm not really one to go for anything navy and I tend to stay away from looks that are vaguely nautical...when summer arrives though I notice that without actually thinking about it, I start to gravitate towards these colours...however I've also noticed that the pieces I focus more attention on are generally less preppy and maybe with something cute or 'different' in the design.

In this swimwear range ..there's both..there's perfectly preppy nautical that is Tommy Hilfiger all over but then there are some cuter styles (look right down for the red checked bikini ...awwww) 

and some with gold hardware additions that are ultra stylish like this first pic below.

Bikini Shopping Advice Now I'm one of those people that hates trying on clothes and often 'just buy' stuff but when buying swimwear I do really advocate that you ensure it fits perfectly.....the pants should NOT dig into the waist and create love handles, the bra cups should NOT be half empty and the back strap should remain in a horizontal line.For apples I recommend swimsuits as a much more flattering option...if you've got broad shoulders avoid halter necks.For pears bikinis with a bit of top padding and strapless or halter styles are your best bet, for pears avoid buying pants that cover too much of your bum, ironically that will make it look larger.

All the diff styles together...

And to carry alll those important things...you know beach towel..book...sweets that don't melt....

For those who really truly truly don't know, there are Tommy Hilfiger Stores in Baystreet and Valletta and they have a facebook page right here .

This post is a collaborative post between Caroline's Fashion Styling and Tommy Hilfiger Malta, ALL content represents my opinions and styling ideas. 

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