London 2012 Olympics: Alex Schwazer and his dream

When sport is not simply fun, but it becomes suffering and a trap. A trap where the most intensive despair knocks on your door and slowly suffocates all your hopes. You find yourself unable to say “enough” and to live the life that you have always dreamt about. Come on, Alex! Now it is the right time to race walk towards your freedom and live that normal life that you have often longed for.

Quando lo sport non è più solo un gioco e divertimento, ma diventa una sofferenza ed una trappola. Una trappola nella quale la disperazione bussa piano piano, ti soffoca piano piano e t’impedisce di dire “basta” e vivere la vita che vuoi. Forza Alex! Ora puoi correre la tua marcia verso la libertà e vivere quella vita normale che tanto hai sospirato.

 

Happy Birthday card: Mini Cooper for Gian Luca!

Gian Luca celebrated his 62nd birthday with a barbecue party surrounded by family members and lifelong friends in a superb location. Unfortunately, weather was not very good, but it did not spoil the party! Guests mingled and had a great time dancing and taking pictures. They all loved Gian Luca’s wife’s cooking.

My birthday card illustration has been a present from the family. I was asked to illustrate the birthday boy with something that he really loves. He has a passion for his black  BMW Mini Cooper and the lake. So both elements were a must!!!

Happy birthday, Gian Luca!

Rupert Sanderson sandals for the London 2012 Olympics

As a matter of fact I truly love shoes. So illustrating the Rupert Sanderson sandals has been an enjoyable time. The inspiration came after a shopping tour with my special friend at Selfridges on a Saturday afternoon – not really the right time to go shopping as it was very crowded!!!

The Italian-made Rupert Sanderson sandals are drawn from the colours of the Union Jack and have been designed for the Queen’s Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.

The Marquita sandals, made of patent leather, are the best choice for a summer and Olympic night out!

What kind of bride are you? Tell your guests with Swarovski bridal earrings!

Modern, classic or vintage? Brides, the UK’s no. 1 best-selling bridal magazine, mixes and matches the Swarosvki crystal jewelry for different kind of brides. 

The Swarovski bridal earrings illustrations have been sketched after reading the article in the July/August 2012 issue, which invited the readers to the Swarovski event at the flagship store in London – Oxford Street – to discover the new Swing, Sing & Shine jewelry collection.

Whether you love ruffles or corsets made with lace (=corsetti di pizzo), jewelry conveys that distinctive and unique element to your bridal look. Make it simple or statement!

Already married or bride-to-be? Vote for your bridal style with the Swarovski bridal earring illustrations!

Chanel sunglasses illustration to call back good weather

Where has the good weather gone?! In London the weather remains unpredictable: showers, sun and wind on the same day. Typically British. Only a week ago we were under the illusion that sun lotions, skimpy dresses with designer sunglasses (=occhiali da sole) would remain with us for the following months.

So Chanel sunglasses illustration, on a classic aviator style, is a hope for a better weather soon, which means loads of smiles on people’s face through the city streets.

Chanel sunglasses for a hope that chance of rain and low temperatures will remain just a vague memory!

 

Giuseppe Zanotti Design pastel blue suede wedges

It’s 2012, but Giuseppe Zanotti Design pastel blue suede wedges (= scarpe con la zeppa blu pastello) from the spring/summer 2011 collection are still one of my favourites.

Much loved by celebrities and the international jet-set, the Italian shoe designer was influenced by his tailor mum, but surprinsingly he started his career as a DJ playing music for seven-eight years! Luckly Giuseppe Zanotti decided to freelance sketching shoes giving us the most fashionable shoes in the world! 

must-have accessory fashion illustration

Never ever forget your lipstick, a must-have accessory! Whatever the colour, remember to put it inside your bag before leaving the house!!! You never know!

This must-have accessory fashion illustration was my first attempt at watercolour!!! I loved drawing the lips and choosing a retro hairstyle!

Sheath dress fashion illustration

Below is a fashion illustration I made for a family’s friend, who went to a dinner party. She asked me to design a sheath dress (= tubino) incorporating a bow.

She looked gorgeous!!!

Happy sparkling weekend!

Thank you card fashion illustration

One-month anniversary of my blog! First class delivery today for all my friends and followers around the globe who posted comments and wrote me emails to tell me how much they appreciate my work: a thank you card fashion illustration featuring Italian Vespa.

In any colour, it’s my favourite scooter! Yours?

Crivelli Gioielli earrings to shine like an emerald

It is no secret that jewels are the most desirable gifts and a popular choice for anniversaries and many different occasions such as St Valentine’s Day.  From Grammy Awards to Film Festivals such as Cannes celebrities have shown the most amazing pieces of haute joaillerie proving more than once that emerald is the precious stone to create the highest contrast possible to the red of the carpet. With emerald dangling earrings (=orecchini pendenti di smeraldi), Crivelli Gioielli is second to none.

Born in the 70′s, Italian brand Crivelli Gioielli is synonym of femininity and superior craftsmanship that only Valenzan artisans can offer. Crivelli Gioielli emerald dangling earrings are a simple yet distinctive design that radiates light and grace.

Simply be sure to wear Crivelli Gioielli emerald dangling earrings to shine and enchant: a unique piece for a unique soirée to stand out.