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VILLA CORA | Florence

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The Hotel Villa Cora is indeed one of my favorite places to stay in Florence, Italy. My bright yellow room was quirky, bold, and so incredibly chic! There was so much character. I never wanted to hop out of that gigantic bed. Even my bathroom and tub was a beautiful hue of mustard yellow! Now I just want everything in this happy, eclectic shade. Our stay felt a lot like a movie. It easily could make for a Wes Anderson film set. Everything was symmetrical. Everything came in pairs. The lamps, the end tables, the chairs. Everything centered and perfectly placed. It’s funny how I notice my surroundings. I picture everything as a photograph. But I guess that’s a good thing when it comes to my field of work. Plush pillows. Luxe curtains. Morning breakfasts overlooking the steaming outdoor pool lined with Roman statues. This is one place where you will feel just like a queen. The best thing about traveling is enjoying the hotel. Then comes the food. Then comes the fashion. Florence made me want to cuddle up in a beret, scarf, and my hotel slippers. Dylana filmed this little short story at the lovely, Hotel Villa Cora. And what a pleasant stay it was.

See more of my little films on my Youtube.

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TASTE THE RAINBOW #FIRENZE4EVER

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I’m excited to share our final series from our Luisaviaroma #Firenze4Ever shoot in Florence, Italia! When I saw Dylana in this beautiful metallic Missoni number, I once again bounced off her vibes. Color and vibrancy. Just like our personalities. Anything that looks like it could be a Skittles campaign, count us in! I spotted this Antonio Berardi silk twin set, and decided on dressing down our luxurious looks with some “dance till you drop” sneakers. Completely unexpected, but we convinced our stylist that it just works. From the drained jacuzzi, we had the absolute best view of Florence. The clouds peeking in just before a good rain. We had E Online Latino and the Luisviaroma team on set with us to document a little super hero hot tub action in some of our best clothes.

photographed by Sara Mautone

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on Dylana:

MISSONI dress (from Luisaviaroma)

Guiseppe Zanotti sneakers

on me:

Antonio Berardi silk top and skirt

Guiseppe Zanotti sneakers

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DANCE DANCE #FIRENZE4EVER

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There is something about this angelic white dress by Philosphy di Lorenzo Serafini that just makes me want to twirl…even in the kitchen. Take a look at Part 2 of our Suarez Sisters for Luisaviaroma #Firenze4Ever shoot, shot just as night began to fall over beautiful Florence, Italy. I always want any excuse to dance, and a stunning, effortless party dress is just one reason to. It has that cinched, girly gathered waist. Ruffled bell sleeves. So soft, and flowing it is clearly out of a dream! With a swipe of black eyeliner, this age-of-innocence dress felt a bit more seductive and edgy, especially with a little rock n’ roll pop in my cherry red Valentino sandals. Now let’s set the table and have a good plate of ragu pasta. Get a few records spinning, and I’ll say we’ve got ourselves a little house party in Italia.

photographed by Sara Mautone

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My look:

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini white dress

Valentino red sandals

Dylana’s wearing:

Self-Portrait black dress

Gianvitto Rossi suede sandals

WITH LOVE #FIRENZE4EVER

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I spied something long and lean hanging on clothing rack at Luisaviaroma, amongst it’s colorful companions. Black with sheer ribbing, and ruffles along the hem and shoulder. It looked like the waist was already there in the dress, giving the shape of a woman just on it’s hanger. It seemed to just be waiting for the right person to slip into it. I grabbed it to take to the fitting room. It fit like a complete glove. Giving me curves in places I didn’t even know I had curves. Accentuating my shoulder blades dramatically in a chic and sophisticated way. It’s hem twirling with every turn, without making a sound. It’s a dress you just can’t stop smiling in. That people won’t stop looking at you in the moment you walk out that door. Alexander Mcqueen, you are a genius.

Luisaviaroma is all about luxury. Dylana and I gave our own spin on luxury designer pieces in Florence, Italy for our #Firenze4Ever sister shoot. Shot in a this beautiful loft just off Ponte Vecchio, we made ourselves at home. I never felt more comfortable lying on the floor in an out of this world Alexander Mcqueen gown. A bare shoulder is my ultimate go-to. It’s sexy and sophisticated. I completed the look with sky high Guiseppe Zanotti platforms in a bold silver. I easily teetered taller than anybody at the next party. For Dylana and I, we sometimes like to complement each other whenever we’re headed to a dinner party or gala. For this story, we went with black and white, but with a color touch of Luisaviaroma’s quirky accessories. Like with anything in our lives, we love to laugh. And finding adorable conversation pieces is what our wardrobe is made of. Now cheers to feeling like a complete princess in one of the most beautiful cities in the whole world.

Stay tuned for part 2 and 3 of our #Firenze4Ever Suarez Sister shoot.

photographed by Sara Mautone

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LUISAVIAROMA:

on me:

Alexander Mcqueen gown

Guiseppe Zanotti silver heels 

Les Petits Joueurs “Love” handbag

on Dylana:

Maria Lucia Honan dress

Jimmy Choo heels

Fendi clutch