Renata Moncalieri-Capettini Wollin

Hello followers! It has been a while I since I posted something, but sometimes it’s worth a waiting. I’ve been traveling a lot these past months, working and updating for the news on this crazy world that we live in. Here I will share with you all my best tips for places to visit when traveling around the world. 

I spent two months in Brazil working on Love Gems jewellery collection and during my trip I met amazing people who help me to see life from a new perspective. 

We begin with Sao Paulo, my hometown. It’s a high tech city, but if you are there on a business trip I would recommend you to go to Hotel Emiliano for a quality boutique hotel experience. It is definitely the place to be when in town. 

If you want to grab something to eat I recommend Alucci Alucci where the trendy and hip people hang out.    

If you don’t want to have a full dinner, but want to grab a drink, some finger food and just relax and meet people that’s the place! It’s very fashionable and I guarantee you’ll love it here!

La dolce vita di Roma. Rome is colourful, romantic and magical. Whenever you walk around in Rome it feels like love is in the air. The best place to charge up on love. The food is simply amazing and everything tastes wonderful. The Italians know how to swing colours, without being coordinated and too much thought through. Aperitivo time is obligatory when you’re in Rome. If you want a more traditional Italian cuisine Café Campini in Piazza Maddonina is the place to go whereas a more contemporary palette can be found at La Terraza de Zuma on the top floor of the Fendi house with a beautiful view over the city.

There was once a restaurant called Clemente Madalena in Rome which was a culinary experience. Clemente (in the picture) has opened the new hot spot in town called Clotilde who have the best bartenders in all of Rome. He’s very welcoming and a lively entertainer himself. Well recommended! 

And of course a must do before I leave is a visit to Due Ladroni which is a culinary mecca and a place to see and be seen at. It’s where the locals hang out, but also a favorite for football players like Zlatan or Totti. 

Last, but not least, I couldn’t leave Roma without saying hello to Miss Italia, Nadia Bengala and her lovely husband Alessandro. Limoncello was floating on the terrace, literally speaking. 

Roma has many small and charming boutique hotels, but I have always stayed at Hotel d’Inghleterre where signore Massimo always gives me special treatment. 

Ibiza can’t be explained, only experienced. I decided to take a last minute trip with a friend for a week break off to this magic island, where anything possible can happen. Ibiza is mystic with a magic atmosphere and a high energy. Now I understand why creative people are drawn to the diva island. The people are friendly, cool and has its original style, everything is permitted in Ibiza! There you take it day by day, everything is spontaneous, whether it is relaxing at the beach or clubbing at the best places in the world. It is all up to the mood of the day.

Sunset view from the balcany of our room at  O.D Talamanca hotel ! simple magic!

Now let’s talk about fashion. As this is my fourth time in Ibiza, my packing revolves around the basics, bikinis, skirts and great accessories. The rest you can buy on the go, at beaches, beach clubs or in town.

Timing is a beautiful thing in this island. Don’t even worry about heading to the clubs before 3am nor going out for dinner before 10pm. The food is amazing, you can find just about any cuisine and it is absolutely delicious. And if you are the clubbing type there are so many options, otherwise there’s also plenty small bars to catch a glimpse of the butterflies of the night on their way to the clubs! Sangria de cava is the must-have drink of the island! 

The mood is all about peace and love. No stress, you are in Ibiza! ☮☮

Here are some of my favourite spots from the week in the beloved island. 

Destino Ibiza - amazing hotel, great food and atmosphere. If you want party day and night, this is the place to go! A little expensive, but beautiful hotel with cozy rooms, definitely a great experience, for me just for one day, then onto OD Talamanca.

The O.D Talamanca Hotel! My room mate  Gabiria loves insalata di burratina Buonissima ... 

OD Talamanca - Many thanks to the hotel and Mr. José Diaz, the staff was very friendly and attentive, booking all events for us and gave us the best room. It was an amazing stay. The food, the entertainment and facilities were all perfect! A big thanks to Events Manager Eva Corbin for bringing  to the next year Love Gems  collection to Ibiza at the OD Hotels at the island! 💎💎🎉💛

Blue Marlin - at the boutique Chanty in Blue Marlin Beach Club you can also find R.C. Love Gems! 

Sant Telmo - small delicious homemade Catalan food, best option before clubbing at Pacha or other plans ..fabrizio and his friend are the head for the drinks and best options to have a good night out :-)

Heart Club Ibiza - a beautiful hot new club in Ibiza nightlife with many shows and great DJs. A must-see! Thanks to Event Manager Mr. Alex Dakov for the whole experience!

Flower Power - My night out ended with a mystical ride home with a guru. That only happens in Ibiza!

@ Cala Bassa beach & Beach Club

@ Destino Ibiza restaurant before heading out to see Solomun.

Ibiza with a French twist - Fabrice Viala, an experienced model & actor hunting, crossed our paths and turned out becoming our friend and guardian angel during this trip. Ibiza and its positive energy brought me the breath of fresh air and the sweetest surprises I was longing for. 

I hope you enjoy it!

With love, Renata

After a cold summer in between holidays and work, visiting Copenhagen I met my friend Mads Kornerup at his flagship store Shamballa Jewels, it’s a must see! If you are shopping around town drop by and see the amazing jewelry!

The next destination was Paris, where I was promoting my jewellery RC Jewelry by Renata Capettini and seeing friends. Visiting Pascoale Morgane shop where you can find my R.C. Love Gems! But of course, Paris is never all business, time for some fun!

Back to Sweden I continued promoting RC Jewelry by Renata Capettini alongside my dear friend Fadi El Khoury and visiting his amazing atelier at NK Department store. The jewelry was seen at some Gala events around town during Stockholm Fashion Week. Thank you Fadi and Emelie Fauque for the support! 😊

The master at work - Fadi El Khoury and I at his atelier in Rosenrummet, NK

Next post I will share with you my highlights of the fashion month around New York, London, Milan and Paris!

I am glad to share with you the release of my RC Jewelry by Renata Capettini  website! Choose the one that catches your eye the most and find out the power of energy of the Brazilian agate, bringing you love and happiness in great style! 🎉🎉💎💗😊

Same old but different. Summer time in Paris! The warm sun is out and so it is time to take R.C. Jewellery Love Gems design by Renata Capettini to France. Sense of style and aesthetics have always been part of my life. The idea behind my collection is to spread out love and happiness with the Brazilian gems. They are not only ornamental, but these gems also carry pure energy, just what you need! Day and night, in town or by sea... pieces that speak for themselves. Energy, love and joy, this is R.C. Jewellery Love Gems! 

R.C. Jewellery Love Gems by Renata Capettini Photography by Peter Elofsson - NY

Visiting Pasquale Morlando’s atelier, an awesome haute couture designer in the fashionable 7eme, he fell in love directly with my Brazilian gems collection that went hand in hand with his couture pieces. I am so happy to have my collection in Paris! As the French are synonyms of elegance and refined good taste, nothing better than the R.C. Jewellery stones to bring hot energy and flow to the parisian street fashion! The amazing designer is originally from Napoli and lives in Paris, what a mix! 😍

R.C. Jewellery Love Gems by Renata Capettini at Pasquale Morlando Paris [email protected] 11 Rue Dupont des Ioges, 7eme, Paris

Here are some hot spots in Paris from this time!

Aux Merveilleux Patisserie 94 Rue Saint-Dominique, Paris

The new Gas Bijoux Boutique! A perfect mix with my gems! Rue Danielle Casanova

Monsieur Bleu, fantastic terrace bar, the place to be. Party party! 20 Avenue de New York, Paris

Boom boom party at Raspoutine! Always an awesome night outs in Paris, great drinks even better music 😊 — watch out for the delicious Vodka Cucumber by the handsome bartender Loic Bonin 58 Rue de Bassano, Paris

Closerie des Lilas, profiteroles to die for! Nice ambiance and piano man make for the perfect night cup in Paris! 171 Boulevard du Montparnasse, Paris

Now time to go home! Anissa, my dear friend, was a perfect guide around Paris, thank you for an awesome time. 

Battery recharged and even more inspired for working in my new collection! À bientôt! 😍🔋✈️ 

Ah! La bella Italia!

Leaving Copenhagen, destination: north of Italy!

A mix of magic and poetry 

Nizza Monferatto, Piemonte

Forget about the chaos of the big city, wake up to the sonata of the nature. Its simplicity and beauty   getting a pause for the body and mind.

First stop: Piemonte. I was visiting a food industry company for a business meeting and stayed at Agriturismo Tenuta La Romana, simple and charming Patrician style wonderful villa. The staff are very welcoming and attentive, and the house wine is delicious! The breakfast table served delicious homemade Italian specialities from the region , simply amazing! Also, the Patrician rooms of the villa are very romantic with a touch of sophistication. Everything was perfect! Pier Luigi e Barbara from the restaurant at the Agriturismo and the manager Mara were very kind and patient during the stay.

Agriturismo Tenuta La Romana

Agriturismo Tenuta La Romana with the lovely manager Mara

After many years not seeing my Italian family, I decided to call them and met my cousin Marcia. What a feeling! Many emotions and flashbacks come out. Between tears and laughter, it was like the time never went by. Marcia and her lovely husband Luigi took me to the thermal bath in Acqui Terme and a little restaurant called Il Nuovo Ciarlocco - Di Giorgio e Daniela. Giogio himself was the pilot in the kitchen of course. We tasted all the specialities of the region, which was absolutely fabulous! Naturally, it was hard to wake up early and work the day after. 

Acqui Terme

Il Nuovo Ciarlocco, with Giorgio the amazing chef and owner

Arrivederci Piemonte!

Where Romeo meets Juliet

Verona, Venetta

After some hours lost with a driver struggling with his stupid TomTom, I finally found la bella Villa Cordevigo, a charming wine relais. The setting is absolutely impeccable with sophisticated decor. Have a chat with the elegant manager Nicola Apuzzo, and he will give you the tips in town. Marco, the bartender will also help you to choose the right wine and spumante. They have a 3 star Michelin restaurant, but I prefer the small osterias and trattorias in the charming villages around Verona. Already traumatised by maps and TomTom, the villa arranged for me the nicest driver, Raffaella (+39 334 23 40 100). Raffaella was the nicest and very funny, she was kind enough to take me to the local spots in the romantic Verona.

Verona town

Villa Cordevigo with the manager Nicola Apuzzo

With the awesome Raffaella 😊

Here are a few places I recommend in beautiful Verona!

Alla Grotta, one of the best restaurants in the north of Italy

The delicious food at Trattoria Al Commercio & staff and owner Prete Renato

Osteria Del Bugiardo and owner - perfect spot for a quick bite and perfect lunch

Minerali A, fashion accessories

Lovers shop

Follie Follie

Wild Lily

Food and drinks

Alla Grotta - Via F. Fontana 8, 37017 Lazise, Verona Trattoria Al Comercio di Pal Prete Renato - Via Solferino 1, 37011 Bardolino, Verona Osteria Del Bugiardo - Corso Porta Borsari 17/A Verona

Decor and fashion

Wild Lily - Vicolo San Marco in Foro 2/A, 37121 Verona Lovers - Vicolo San Marco in Foro 3 Pellicceria Erba Voglio - Piazza Gramsci 4, 46019 Viadana MN Gioielleria Porta Borsari - Vicolo S. Giovani in Foro 1/A, 37121 Verona Venturi Tappeti d’Arte - Via G. Oberdan 12/B, 37121 Verona

Well, I was in a business trip but if you are in love with your husband/boyfriend/girlfriend/lover it’s the best destination for spicing up the relationship! Or simply take the village people!

From the catwalk Fashion Week to the fashion food! The more I see street fashion the more inspired I am. The Italians are creative, have a sense of humour and a sensuality in the way they move and dress. They coordinate the colours without matching everything and the outfit is a perfect mix match! It’s effortless! They are proud of their culture, fashion and food, which walk hand in hand. It’s the perfect combo. Some countries and people think just wearing expensive brands from head to toes is elegance. No way! Wrong wrong! Spice up your wardrobe with some colourful pieces, buy a flip flop and a hat from the street market and welcome to la dolce vita! For Italians, quality is a must. If you feel depressed and uninspired, catch a plane and take off to Italy, sit at a bar and people watch, as the Parisians do. You will feel the confidence of the Italian people catching up to you. Don’t be afraid to mix the colours, but be careful not to end up looking like Lady Gaga!

Italian street fashion - a burst of colour and prints! Get inspired 😊😊

Arrivederci, with love!

Agriturismo Tenuta La Romana - Strada Statale 592 Canelli. Alba, Nizza Monferrato AT Il Nuovo Ciarlocco - Via Don Giovanni Bosco, 1, Acqui Terme AL Villa Cordevigo - Loc. Cordevigo, 37010 Cavaion Veronese Province of Verona

After a great Easter time with my family in Skåne, I had a quick stop at Copenhagen before catching the plane to my next destination, North of Italy.

Ramsjöstrand 🐑🐑

24h intensive, but just about enough time to get a feel of the city. Copenhagen for me is a kind of fairy tale, the ‘lego city’ is lively, colourful and picturesque. If you’re an interior design lover, it’s the best city to stay! Every corner and small shop is colour filled and designed in the minimal details with great taste. Not only are the people very friendly but also have the best bakeries, it is to die for!

If you are in town for quick visit, you cannot miss Rue Verte! It is a small high-end decor shop filled with amazing designs to decorate your home. The boss and manager Anders welcomes you and gives you the best advice. In front of the shop in Ny Østergade there is also a must-go-to bakery Lågkagenhuset! The whole district is filled with nice shops, bars and restaurants. Another great place is Cafe Victor, where the Danish go for drinks and happy hour!

Rue Verte

Cafe Victor

I used to stay in Skt. Petri hotel, which is a design boutique hotel right in the middle of town. They are very well connected, if you have any questions ask the reception and they will give you the best spots in town! Many thanks to the staff that gave me a beautiful room with a view!

Skt. Petri

The department store Illum is also very good for shopping in Copenhagen. For food, I recommend the Geist restaurant for a more cool atmosphere with its open kitchen!

Geist

I also recommend Ruby - Cocktail Chronicles, for drinks in its cozy dim-lit bar. But if you want to get higher, go to the borough of Christiania, the mini Amsterdam if you know what I mean!

Christiania

In my opinion, the Danish are the Scandinavian Latins, They are cool, fun, easy going and have a great sense of humour! I had a great time in Copenhagen!

By the way, Vanessa Bruno has just opened her shop in a mews right by an amazing vintage shop called Bakkekilde, owned by the blogger Laura Bakkekilde and her charming father, you can’t miss it!

Bakkekilde

---- Rue Verte - Ny Østergade 11, 1101 Cafe Victor - Ny Østergade 8, 1101 Geist Restaurant - Kongens Nytorv 8, 1050 Ruby - Nybrogade 10, 1203 Illum - Østergade 52, 1100  Vanessa Bruno - Østergade 24C, 1100  Bakkekilde - Pistolstræde 4, 1102 Skt. Petri Hotel - Krystalgade 22, 1172 

Let's go clubbing!