No.54 in a limited series. He'd always been more of a tea than a coffee man, but when in Milan it was rude not too. He'd been told he should never take more than two minutes and remain standing..

Grow yourself a little piece of style by taking a look at this pretty little editorial growing in our press cuttings archive.

Not only has the island inspired iconic director Roberto Rossellini but fast forward to today and it's Dolce & Gabbana's colour inspiration for their latest NEW project...we think it's time to shout about it Stromboli.

Dolce & Gabbana create a glamorous crew fit for the French Riviera and there's just time for a sail-by cruise in the USA.

No.53 in a limited edition - sometimes it's important to take a wardrobe risk.

Whilst in a v.important (obviously) meeting today I discovered the office code for SHUT-UP, SAY NO MORE...

Unleash the voyeur in yourself and see what the rest of world was up to - when you were at home watching DVD re-runs.

No.52 in a limited edition - Could she survive a weekend in the dark?

We're thrilled to see Dita looking a doll in the new Dolce & Gabbana SS09 collection plus we reveal what Dita is up to next and why she's heading to Paris.

Dove? Glove? Shove (off)? Our Swide stylist refused to put any of these things into our Dolce & Gabbana Valentine's day selection for the man in your life. Just as well really.

When an office award arrives - we practice our Oscar speeches and lovers, therapists and plastic surgeons are revealed...

Although at Swide we share your fears about Valentine's day we do believe that in life it's vital to fall in love with SOMETHING. Click on our top blogs to fall in love with...

We've found a new must-have that we'd forsake our sunday lie-in for.

David Gandy with a quiff and only a coat to keep warm. Is this all we need to survive the freezing winter?

No. 51 in a limited series - share a bike, not your wardrobe.

Finding love in these uncertain times does not always involve having a social life (thank god as fashion job=life) and so hurrah for Facebook and its in-box action.

London's newest luxury hotel is for rock-stars only.

i-D foresees a star-gazing future - and a strange affair between a woman and two men.

Our Swide stylist has dug deep in the Dolce & Gabbana garden to unearth the new spring pieces that will make anyone smile on February 14th. Be a petal and take a look.

No. 50 in a limited series - Size can be deceiving

Or is it? The question I keep asking myself in Italy is, when is it appropriate to kiss one's colleagues?

This weekend I've found myself in a very surprisingly place - the kitchen.

No. 48 in a limited series - A weekend of style

No. 47 in a limited series - When it's time to escape the city ensure no-one knows your destination

No. 46 in a limited series - Fame in the taxi queue. For most people waiting for a taxi was a bore - to them it was the perfect excuse to show off their outfits.

Not only have I been struck down by an unattractive virus but I've received 3 consecutive emails from friends who are opting out of the fashion world.

To quote my alter ego Dolly Parton, the only thing that's getting me through today is "a cup of ambition" and perhaps even something a little stronger.

No.45 in a limited series - Therapy that works.

Hot off the D&G catwalk and your D&G FW09 must-have is the military jacket. Add an element of power to your usual laid-back style.

If there is one - I'm 100% convinced I don't know want to know what it is.

No.43 in a limited series. Superstar style.

Imagine the scene - Saturday evening and a football match. Nothing to get too excited about you may think - that is however until the two Davids are mentioned in the same sentence.

No.42 in a limited series - Ever felt the city has copied your look?

The pitfalls of working with (young) male models.

The Dolce & Gabbana hand-made jacket is FW 2010's must have. Despite the work involved in each jacket - we assure you this is not a look you'll need to work hard on - to achieve.

In their latest issue - Vogue U.K advises us to make a fresh start for SS09. We couldn't agree more. When even cashmere is starting to bore us it's time move on with the seasons.

Showcasing the SS09 suit collections - this shoot appears to have forgotten one thing - shirts.

No.41 in a limited series - How to get the table you want on a Friday night. It's not easy having a city at your disposal but we prove it's possible. Read on for how...

French Vogue showcases 2009's new focal point - the shoulders.

Hot on the heels of the Obama inauguration and directly from the Dolce & Gabbana FW 2010 show - we bring you the story of what the the world's leading models would do - if they were President for the day.

No.40 in a limited series - international style. He may be in Tokyo but his Italian style was the ultimate conversation starter.

The FW 2010 menswear fashion week starts today in Milan - and if like us you're after a real insiders view of what goes on - read our post on the hottest blogs to give you the real inside scoop.

No.39 in a limited series - The urban myth

Losing yourself in the bathroom is so eighties if you know what I mean - but yesterday I managed to lose myself - literally speaking of course in the the loo for 20 minutes. Let me tell you how...

Elle U.K. introduces us to, "the days of covetable, collectable days and the best of SS09". Take a peek at Dolce & Gabbana's entry.

Look 38 in a limited series - For once in her life she had someone to love

In the fashion industry the word OK is rarely, if ever, uttered. Those in fashion tend to prefer, NO - until that is they're out of the office and then of course they say YES a lot and to everything.

Want to find the office around 5pm? Try the company's bolt-hole - the Vogue cupboard.

Look 38 in a limited series - She let people believe that she was only arm candy when in actual fact she had an MBA from Columbia - and a nice handbag.

Why we ask ourselves, is the rest of the world still wearing Timberland boots when they could be wearing Dr.Martens. Thank-you Mr.Sprouse for showing me the way.

Is it just us or does this little electric car look a bit like a London cab? The Reva not only looks good - but now its European owners can turn them into lithium battery powered machines.

As the social scene becomes increasingly hidden behind closed doors - start the conversation before people get through the door.

Avoid cutsy Hallmark cards with a greeting card that can say anything and everything.

If you think fashion's vocabulary consists solely of "fabulous, fantastic, and last season" think again.

Who said that celebrity parties were dull? Whilst the cynical may whinge that fashion parties have turned into solely photo op's - Interview magazine's feature on Domenico Dolce's 50th birthday reveals quite the opposite...

Look 37 in a limited series - don't be put off. He was in Barcelona, he had a new outfit and was determined to have a good time.

The gypsy goes chic - and indeed we are in love with this bohemian beauty and her velvet D&G dress.

Dolce & Gabbana's SS04 collection took it's floral energy from an unlikely source - the cyberage.

The 2009 diaries have arrived - and the secret trading starts. If you weren't aware of the black market for these type of things - let me fill you in.

Look 36 in a limited series - dress to suit the decor. She was aware of her decadent house, so chose to dress down rather than up.

In life - it's far better not to let things get to you. Rise above with them with elegance in SS09's D&G must-have - the supersized wedges.

Beyonce or Sasha Fierce - models next season's Dolce & Gabbana's SS09 silk brocade sculpted top.

Look 35 in a limited series - Below zero. Despite the fact it was freezing outside she couldn't help but preview her new wardrobe.

Eject guests that overstay their welcome with this new B-52 Ejection chair from Motoart.

Look 34 in a limited series - life post break-up. Aside from the obvious excuse to shop he also decided to eat well.

With nothing better to do in January than think of summer - we were thankful for Vogue Italia's new Feb issue and their pre-collection SS09 trends supplement.

Seductive with a puritan twist - just how we like it in this elegant shoot with a Santorini backdrop. We reveal where to stay when you're there with your lace dress.

I'm all for a Gwyneth type detox - but only whilst on a Carribean beach. Admit it - the concept just doesn't work in January, when broke, or pre-fashion week. I decided - quite sensibly instead that evenings will be done in "moderation". Seems however I haven't yet got my head around the concept.

Look 33 in a limited series - the layers of communication. They liked to find the most obscure after work drinking spots possible.

Cover girl Lindsay Lohan shows us how it's done in a shoot by Terry Richardson.

Straight from Milan, we bring you the Mei-Tai, not a cocktail - but a chic baby sling.

Going to work may be one of the only legitimate reasons for buying and of course wearing heels. Pity then the snow has stopped everything.

I'm not ashamed to admit I'm a big believer in size - expense accounts, handbags, and of course what nature intended, but when it comes to a large in-box, well quite frankly it leaves me cold, cold cold.

Geejam, is an über luxury insider escape with a difference. We'll let the words of Grace Jones describe the rest - “I came, I saw, you conquered me!”

Forget apres-ski, the new trend is pre-ski with the world's first sauna in a ski lift. Now you can enjoy a little nakedness before you get on the piste.

During the credit crunch, we've put our rocks away for a bit - this new jewellery line from Japanese store Q-Pot is blowing our minds instead.

Words you never thought you’d hear - live at the Mandarin Oriental, Turks and Caicos.

How to update your SS09 outfit in one easy step? D&G's SS09 foulard worn inside shirts, tops and jackets.

Look 51 in a limited series - a lifestyle change. The houseboat was a good investment as was his wardrobe.

A weekend house that can be forgotten about on Monday morning.

If you've never heard of the eighties cult classic, "99 red balloons" you're missing a trick. With the track in our minds we've found an outstanding Japanese designed lamp that matches our soundtrack

Luxury in a rough part of London - for travellers who want to experience the unconventional

Light your own fire with this unique 2009 calendar.

If you’re like us, you can never decide between a country or a sea view, WeeHouses may be the answer. These contemporary designs can be delivered to the post-code of your choice.

You may treat your hair with the occasional blow-dry but when was the last time you accessoried it? Show it some attention - Dolce & Gabbana's SS09 must-have is the hair decoration.

Wake up in the Arctic and let your eyes absorb the deep blue of the sky and the white of the horizon.

Look 50 in a limited series - The book-shop. She was supposed to be shopping for French books as part of her New Year's resolution but kept getting distracted in the trashy novel section.

We'd like to be shipwecked with the Six Senses Hideaway in Samui, Thailand anytime soon.

Look 49 in a limited series - Moscow down-time. The reality was it was freezing but Russia was giving her a new-found love for adventure of the retail kind.

Who else to ask for advice on the world's top travel spots but a supermodel? Swide caught up with Eva backstage at the SS09 Dolce & Gabbana show.

If cooking leaves you cold - get in on the action with these silicon gloves that allow you to actually wrestle with your ingredients.

For travellers who prefer the do not disturb sign.

Lobster safaris are optional at Sweden’s first floating hotel, that offers a unique experience for the jaded traveller.

Look 47 in a limited series - A caffeine rush. After the non-stop partying could he survive cocktail hour with in a cafe?

Steven Klein does a little people watching from his deckchair.

Opening this month - the new Rocksresort is located next to Laax, Switzerland's leading freestyle winter resort. If fondue and cow-bells leave you cold, this new design hotel is for you.

Look 46 in a limited series - Getting away from it all. It was time to head for the country and a life without heels.