Onse very own Serene Highness, Princess Charlene of Monaco (and Benoni) has been taking a break this week in Portofino, Italy, with what seems like some older gal pals. I love that she looks so incredibly relaxed and light and happy in these shots. We all need holidays like this.

Her dress is a great cut on her. It is made from the same sort of waffle weave fabric she has been wearing a lot recently, from the SS13 collection of Akris. I am not crazy about the colour on her as I would prefer a bolder shade, but I do like the silver flats that go along with it. And the Louis Vuitton tote bag. I'll happily have that, thanks.