1) olive– the olive is the fruit of one of the oldest cultivated tress in the world dating back to asia minor more than 6,000 years ago.  the olive tree lives up to 1000 years and requires very little maintenance, and olives are the most cultivated fruit crop in the world.  today, there are over 130 cultivars, and 30 come from italy and spain; the two largest growers.  olives are a mainstay of the mediterranean diet, with many health and nutritional benefits.  one of my favourite variety is the taggiasca olive, which only grows in the oneglia hills, a province of imperia, in the north of italy.  this small olive has a black violet colour and a sweet, fruity, and mild flavour.  Frantoio di Sant`Agata d`Oneglia, is a preferred company that produces among many products, just the most delicious taggiasca olives.  either whole or as pate, olives are a luvMUST for the diet of thebestdressup now!

2) fragrance– smell plays an integral part on humans.  from antiquity to present, fragrance affects our psychic process and our behaviour patterns.  fragrance dates back to the beginning of mankind, and the evolution of fragrance runs parallel to the history of civilization; from biblical times to present.  the discovery of distillation in the 1400’s facilitated the creation of the first cologne in 1792, in cologne, germany.  since then, fragrance has undergone an unfolding progression, and yet remains as alluring as ever.  in 1989, Etro created its first perfume collection, and 10 years later, in 1999, a unisex fragrance, etra/etro.  although, Etro offers 24 distinct fragrances, etra/etro still seduces thebestdressup now!

3) handbag– in 1978, Miuccia Prada, inherited the family business that her grandfather, mario prada, had founded in 1913, in milan, italy.  mario prada, sold leather handbags and steamer trunks, and used a waterproof black nylon, as a protective cover for the steamer trunks.  in 1979, Miuccia Prada designed a bag.  it was a backpack, made from black nylon.  the backpack was to become a commercial hit; by the mid ’80’s, the prada backpack and totes were a status symbol.  since then, PRADA handbags have been made in a wide range of colors, designs, and materials to satisfy the demand of this essential accessory.  my luvFAB PRADA, silver thread handbag, does delight and conveys a message.  a delicate bag, to flaunt femininity, is just the object to carry on that special moment for thebestdressup now!