Friday, May 27, 2011

Save me from Souvenirs


Yes, you ♥ Italy, me too, of course so do most of your friends and families.   It is for this reason you want to let them know you were thinking about them while you were out shopping for yourself with us!

May we suggest that instead of picking up last minute souvenirs at the airport or silly objects found in tourist traps, that you select from our list of gifts for you to bring home.  If we know who its for we know where to go.  Authentic Italian made, manufactured, or created by gifts we've preselected for you to choose from.   Give them a gift from Italy not a souvenir.

Price tags...


Lift your hand if you still have price tags on your clothes...
Yes there... dig into your closet... found it?
No? Maybe you've just found some sequins or feathers or that unwearable beige top stuck in the back of your drawer...
I know all this had that "wow" factor in the shop that expired as soon as you came home.
Empty Luggage would never allow something like this to happen to your shopping... Angela and Ellen would be there to make you choose the right things for the right time.. even if it's just what we call "therapeutical shopping"

Have a great day and start planning your crazy smart shopping in Italy!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Try Torino

Empty Luggage can help in arranging a visit to Torino.  The beauty of Torino not only lies in its architecture and history but also in it's appeal for those seeking to see more from Italy than the congestion of heavy tourism and long museum lines.

Considered to be the most "abitabile" or livable city in Italy, you will find green gardens, mountainous views, and fantastic shopping.  With over 20 miles of porticoes to walk under Torino shows it's elegance and sophistication with each passing window display.  Enter into any number of boutiques and find yourself pampered with charm and graciousness.

This year Italy celebrates 150 years of unification, come see Torino, where the Repubblica Italiana came into fruition.  A calendar of events is waiting for your participation, why not Try Torino!


Tuesday, May 24, 2011

About Milan


Milan is a beautiful mixture of arts, culture, entertainment, business and ... obviously fashion!
Perfectly located and reachable from 3 different international airports (Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, and Bergamo Orio al Serio) it gives you an endless variety of things to do.
You can visit the city downtown or the lakes located just a few minutes away.
You can shop in famous Via Montenapoleone or take a trip to the many Designer Outlets which offer all the best brands at lower price.

No matter what you want to do, Milan can be your final destination or departure point.

We also offer tours in Torino, located little over an hour from Milan by train.  This year Italy celebrates 150  years of unification, come see Torino, where the Repubblica Italiana came into fruition.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Welcome to Empty Luggage


Personal Shoppers and Suitcase Divas of Italy.  We provide exclusive services of where to find the best shopping in Milan and how to bring all your treasures home.
Angela (right), born and raised in Milan, knows all the fashion secrets her city has to offer.  She operates her own successful image consulting firm, VirgoImage, and knows everything there needs to be known about the Milan social scene.
Ellen (left) has been a Professional Personal Shopper for over 7 years, both in the US and in Italy.  Born in Boston, Ellen has been living and working in Torino for three years and 
understands the needs of her international cliental.  Ellen will make sure you are well taken care of while shopping with Empty Luggage.