DE HALLEN-AMSTERDAM

De Hallen is one of the places to visit in Amsterdam.
 It was a building where once the first electric trams in Amsterdam were serviced. In the former tram depot, an official monument built between 1902 and 1928, you now find De Hallen Amsterdam. Right in the middle of the 19th century district Amsterdam West. This ex tram station was transformed in a centre for media, culture, fashion, food and crafts.
 This 19th century neighborhood, right next to the City-center and the Jordan, is packed with unique shops, cafes and restaurants, a library, hotels and markets – which creates a fantastic place to spend your time. The shops in the Hallenkwartier are popular by the distinctive and creative Dutch. And then there is in the center of Het Hallenkwartier: De Hallen: Center for Media, Culture, Fashion and Gastronomy.

2 SERUMS FOR SUMMER

Two serums for my summer beauty routine.
Every day, under the sun protection: Vitamin C Action +serum by Miamo is a multifunctional serum that combines three different forms of Vitamin C stabilized. Vitamin C penetrates the epidermis while protecting the skin from free radicals that are continually formed and counteracting the physiological oxidative degeneration of cells and cellular structures. Its effect is essential especially during the summer as it helps to slow down the aging photo-induced: its application is therefore particularly suitable before exposure to sunlight, also it cooperates in the biosynthesis of collagen improving the tropism of the skin. Vitamin C also has anti-melanogenica (lightening action), because it inhibits the activity of tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin synthesis. It also plays an important role in the protection of the blood vessels, for which it may be an adjunct in the treatment of couperose, cooperating to the improvement of the skin brightness.
 • It helps to fight free radicals
• Helps protect the skin from sun damage
 • Reduces skin spots
• Vitamin C helps increase the synthesis of collagen
• Helps protect the microcirculation
• It makes the skin radiant
€66.00
Every evening, before the night cream I apply 4/5 drops of  Collagen Amplifier serum by Miamo on face and neck. It's a anti-wrinkle serum peptides readily bioavailable and similar securities that intervenes in one of five areas of aging, that supports the repumpling skin collagen. Its regular use helps to improve the appearance of wrinkles and signs of aging and to redefine facial contours. The skin thus appears more toned and firm. It helps to reduce wrinkles tone
• The hydrolysed proteins help to increase collagen synthesis
• Tripeptide-10 Citrulline helps modulate the reorganization of collagen fibers
• The tripeptide-1 helps to reduce the glycation process of collagen fibers
• Improves skin elasticity
• Helps reduce the appearance of atrophic scars
€68.90

VITAMIN C ACTION +SERUM INGREDIENTS:
 AQUA, Ascorbyl Glucoside, SODIUM PHOSPHATE ASCORBYL, ASCORBYL, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, HYALURONIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

COLLAGEN AMPLIFIER SERUM INGREDIENTS:
CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT, AQUA, HYALURONIC ACID, PSEUDOALTROMONAS,FERMENT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, TRIPEPTIDE-10 CITRUSLINE, TRIPEPTIDE-1, PHENOXYETHANOL, EHTYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

THE VOLCANO BAG

I was born under a volcano, well not really deep down, but opposite. I saw for the first time the Volcano bag while I was under another volcano. This leather triangle is part of the project Casaforte sculptures with the idea of bringing art in everyday life. The casaforte S. B. is a space for thought and work created by Valeria Borrelli, artist and video artist, and Antonio Sacco, architect and photographer. In the heart of the Spanish Quarter of Naples, this large house built in a cloister of the end '500, was created with the idea of hosting artists for an interdisciplinary cooperation project. Volcano Bag it is made at LA Casaforte S.B. with the Quartieri Spagnoli craftsmen.
..and when I fill it really too much I can say "I have the bag exploding".
http://www.kikucorreforte.com/shop/prodotto/vulcan-bag/

http://www.kikucorreforte.com/lacasaforte/

BEE'S SNEEZE-NO GENDAR LABEL

Z Generation has been defined Gendar Fluid.
Clothing became increasingly unisex as men and women shopped at the same boutiques for similar items. By the 1970s, the gender lines were smudged. Whether it was David Bowie, Marc Bolan, or Brian Eno, the androgynous fashions of those icons helped shape a sexual liberation that is still relevant today.
One of the points of Manifesto by the London based label Bee's Sneeze is:
-Evaporate Gender Roles Lose yourself in order to free yourself. Embrace sexual androgyny and ambiguity and discard any notion of what you are expected to be.
But another point said:
-Treasure the Past Be nostalgic in order to move forward. Never be afraid to mesh the styles that turn you on; from fashion, visual art and music. Constantly seek out new ideas, influences and inspiration. Knowledge expands the mind.
So...The 1960s were a combination of unusual figures and icons, it was chaos and disorder. Their astonishingly original and effortless way of dressing has transcended generations. They used their clothes to promote themselves, creating an image. Suddenly men became more ostentatious than women and it became acceptable for them to care about how they dressed.
The collection mixing wools, velvets, faux furs, shimmery jerseys, glittery fabrics and silks with eye catching prints and sophisticated textures that create timeless one off pieces.
All ethically made in London, and crafted from the finest authentic vintage fabrics.
http://www.thebeessneeze.co.uk

HYDRABIO EAU

Hydrabio Eau de soin SPF 30 by Bioderma 
Protective moisture water
Summer product: refreshes, protects and cares.
3 quick steps:
 -Shake, close your eyes
-Atomize holding the bottle 20 cm from the face and neck
-Allow to dry, no need to rub

Hydrating water that protects against UV rays with spf30. The Aquagenium® biological patent stimulates the skin to hydrate; the patent Cellular Bioprotection® associated with a complex of solar filters, reactivated from within the skin's natural defenses.

Hydrabio Eau de soin SPF 30 di Bioderma 
Acqua trattante protettiva.
Prodotto dell'estate:rinfresca, protegge e cura.
3 passi veloci:
-Agitare, chiudere gli occhi
-Nebulizzare tenendo il flacone a 20 cm dal viso e dal collo
-Lasciare asciugare, senza bisogno di spalmare

Un’acqua idratante che protegge  dai raggi UV con spf30. Il brevetto biologico Aquagenium® stimola la pelle a idratarsi; il brevetto Cellular Bioprotection® associato ad un complesso di filtri solari, riattiva dall’interno le difese naturali della pelle.

                                                                                                                               photo:Laura Romano

INCI 
AQUA/WATER/EAU, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DISODIUM PHENYL DIBENZIMIDAZOLE TETRASULFONATE, GLYCERIN, HOMOSALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID, ARGININE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2- HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, MANNITOL, XYLITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RHAMNOSE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, ECTOIN, NIACINAMIDE, HEXYLDECANOL, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) SEED EXTRACT, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS (RAPESEED) STEROLS, TOCOPHEROL. [BI 723] PATENT APPLICATION FILED. *1ST WATER MIST CONTAINING SUNSCREENS, FRENCH MARKET

SOUVENIRS FROM STROMBOLI

I've just got back from Stromboli and I thought that I never wrote about my holidays in Stromboli although I went  in this island several times, maybe it's my favorite Eolian island.
Below a bit 'of photos with some indications on the places not to be missed. This time I did not climb the volcano but it is a must do at least once in life.

My favorite beaches are in Piscità (Scalo Balordi, Grotta di Eolo, Spiaggia lunga) black-sand beach lies 2km west of Stromboli's port. The most beautiful beach maybe is Forgia Vecchia, it is situated about 300 meters south of Scari pier. It's a long sandy beach and pebbles blacks that stretches along a small bay of calm and transparent water to the slopes of the volcano

Sea-break with fantastic  smoothies at garden of Pardes (this wine bar/cafe dishes up small but delicious serves of homemade soup, pasta..)

The book-shop with children corner, here in the evening there is also a good programming of movies

view from the square, on the left: bar "da Ingrid" - historical bar/restaurant in the main square of the country that has a large terrace with views of Strombolicchio.

Locanda Barbablù for happy hour, to try with the cocktail a kind of chips made with lentil flour

Lapillo Gelato: best ice-cream and slush- try gelso/more flavor

Ginostra- to reach this wonderful place and have a drink in the square to watch a stunning sunset, you can book a boat from Pippo down the harbor or at Ficogrande beach

Sciara del fuoco: if you're lucky on the way which takes you to Ginostra to Stromboli you can watch the lava from the volcano down to the sea

Il Gabbiano: best place to sleep, it was an old nightclub, in front of Ficogrande beach 

Must try: rice balls with pistachios!
Best restourants: La Stella in Ginostra(amazing and romantic atmosphere); in Stromboli:Punta Lena, Trattoria dei Gechi, Il Canneto, l'Osservatorio (here do not eat really well, but for the particular position you can  watch the volcano explosion). The best pizza you eat to Da Giovanni and close Giovanni there is Nonna Antonia (pastas, every kind of rice-balls and salads to take away).
if you want to continue your evening after dinner, you can go to the disco-bar La Tartana in Ficogrande