I'd like to introduce you to a very dear friend: Marchesa Luisa Casati. Sadly long departed from this world, but no less potent or alluring for it.
I've known her story since I was a child and it has never failed to enthral, delight and send me to tears in equal measure. She was unique and one of the characters who has inspired me immeasurably throughout my life.
I found this wonderful bite-sized account of her life written by Christina who blogs as "Fashion's Most Wanted". I am sure she will not mind my directing you to her.
Mix yourself a cocktail, kick off your shoes and prepare to be captivated by this incredible, indefinable and utterly wondrous woman. An earth-bound goddess and true bohemian spirit. I love her style!
http://fashionsmostwanted.blogspot.com/2010/04/marquesa-luisa-casati.html
I've known her story since I was a child and it has never failed to enthral, delight and send me to tears in equal measure. She was unique and one of the characters who has inspired me immeasurably throughout my life.
I found this wonderful bite-sized account of her life written by Christina who blogs as "Fashion's Most Wanted". I am sure she will not mind my directing you to her.
Mix yourself a cocktail, kick off your shoes and prepare to be captivated by this incredible, indefinable and utterly wondrous woman. An earth-bound goddess and true bohemian spirit. I love her style!
http://fashionsmostwanted.blogspot.com/2010/04/marquesa-luisa-casati.html