Essenzialmente Laura means Perfumes and Fragrances in Rome

Laura Bosetti Tonatto is one of the most famous Italian "Nose". She just opened a lovely boutique in Rome in via dei Coronari 57 called Essenzialmente Laura. She proposes 39 fragrances divided into the most important olfactory families. The prices are more than reasonable, no wonder She had a great success last week in Florence for the Fair of Pitti Fragranze. Laura also proposes body lotions, shower gels, home perfumes. The store is near Piazza Navona where unfortunatly a lot of ugly tourists shops are ruining the area. A boutique such as "Essenzialmente Laura" can give a new dignity to this part of the City. www.essenzialmentelaura.com

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Food and Fashion a marriage made in heaven

Tales about food and fashion is the fil rouge of a very special exhibition in Rome. The location is great for every client of www.grandtourshopping.com as it is in the Mercati di Traiano. The exhibition will last the 1st of November. The outfits created by famous designers and couturiers such as Giorgio Armani, Ken Scott, Etro, Gattinoni take inspiration from the Nature. In display also creations from young creative directors such as Tiziano Guardini with his eco-sustainable Couture. Don't miss it.

Leonardo's portrait in Rome

A great pause while you are shopping is the visit of the Leonardo da Vinci's selfportrait. Up to the 3rd of August, roman and tourist can admire it at the Palazzo Caffarelli in Musei Capitolini. The technique is one of my favourite: "The sanguigna" and Leonardo made it in 1515-1516. The exhibition also shows 12 other drawings and a multimedia program. Not to be missed.