
The Story Behind Croce Imperiale
A visit to a tiny Baroque church in Castellammare, tucked behind a plain brick wall. You'd never know it was there.
Jewelry Designer | Color Expert | Influencer
Creative Director | Visual Story Teller
Fashion | Travel | Food | Lifestyle
Discover MoreI'm Oriana, a content creator, jewelry designer, and visual storyteller with a passion for blending fashion, culture, and aesthetics to create compelling narratives. My work revolves around curating stunning, high-quality content that not only captures attention but also tells a deeper story—whether it's through fashion, food, or lifestyle branding.
With a keen eye for styling, creative direction, and brand strategy, I specialize in bringing concepts to life through visually engaging photography, video content, and social media storytelling. I love working with brands that value authenticity, artistry, and connection, helping them showcase their products in a way that feels organic yet impactful.
From curated styled shoots that celebrate a dish's history to fashion-forward brand collaborations, my goal is to craft content that resonates, inspires, and elevates your brand's identity.
“Let's create something unforgettable together!”


Oriana is a first-generation Sicilian-American who has been an international jetsetter since birth. Her childhood consisted of fond memories spending her summers in Sicily and creating memories and a strong bond to a land that would bring her back to her roots later on in life. Both of her parents were born and raised in Sicily and immigrated to America as teenagers in search of better opportunities, bringing along with them an immeasurable amount of culture, history, and traditions. Little did they know their daughter would fall in love with the very land that gave them life.
As the daughter of a well-established interior designer and granddaughter of a seamstress who worked for Halston and Bill Blass, design and aesthetics are second nature to Oriana. Inspired by travel, fueled by passion—it was Oriana's jewelry brand Oriana La Marca Designs that began back in 2015. Created from her love of beauty, travel and passion for fashion, the brand naturally developed into a complete lifestyle brand as Oriana's desire to share her heritage through her creative platform grew.
Oriana has been fortunate to travel back to Sicily and Italy a few times a year. From planning a wedding in Taormina to filming fashion shoots, her lifestyle is centered between her love of Sicily and her passion for fashion, spending quality time with her grandparents, and using it as a learning experience and a means of inspiration.
Her end goal is not only to bring her customers a product, but an experience. Not only do her products have a story behind them but through her social media, she tells the story of her day to day life while in Sicily, sharing some of the most sweet and intimate moments with three of the most influential people in her life: her grandparents. As social media evolved, Oriana began documenting her day to day while in Sicily, comfortable with her grandparents.
Influencing was something that gradually happened, naturally, as her followers began to turn to Oriana for suggestions—from how to dress and where to eat, to where to stay, and “live like a local” while in Sicily. In a sense, Oriana was having the “Love Affair” with Sicily that did not go unnoticed, and she decided to create her website www.MySicilianLoveAffair.com—where she shares all the juicy details about her love of Sicily and everything about its culture, travel, fashion, people and food.
It's safe to say, she has cornered a niche of the market and is known as a “guru of Sicily.” Most recently, Oriana has started travel consulting for Sicily in an effort to give her customers a modern experience with ancient traditions. From her summers spent in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily where she was an infant and her travels to different destinations around the island, the best memories have been created around her favorite saying:
“Mangia...”
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Oriana has collaborated with a diverse range of brands, bringing her curated content expertise to NYC's top Sicilian restaurants, high-end fashion labels, and lifestyle brands. She has worked with renowned restaurants like Piccola Cucina and Casa Limone, capturing the essence of their dishes through meticulously styled shoots that highlight the rich culture and tradition behind Sicilian cuisine. Her work extends beyond food, having partnered with luxury clothing brand CKC New York, where she infused elegance and storytelling into high-fashion visuals. She has also collaborated with Zagara Home, a lifestyle brand inspired by Mediterranean aesthetics, and NHVR, a Sicilian streetwear label, bringing her unique eye for color, culture, and authenticity to their campaigns. Oriana's ability to adapt her creative direction across industries makes her an invaluable partner for brands looking to elevate their visual identity with meaningful, high-quality content.









Working with Oriana for content creation goes beyond just producing beautiful visuals—it's about strategic storytelling, brand elevation, and creating content that truly connects with your audience. Oriana's approach blends fashion, styling, and narrative-driven imagery to create content that not only highlights your dishes but also immerses your audience in the history, passion, and culture behind them.
She meticulously curates looks, accessories, and aesthetics to complement each dish, ensuring that every visual feels intentional, cohesive, and reflective of your brand's identity, helping you stand out in a crowded digital space. Her attention to detail, from color palettes to visual composition, results in content that is not only visually stunning but also aligned with your brand's identity and message.
What sets Oriana apart is her deep-rooted expertise in Sicilian brands and products. With an intimate understanding of the cuisine, terminology, ingredients, and culture that define Sicilian cuisine and craftsmanship, she brings an authentic and immersive approach to every project.
Whether it's capturing the rich hues of a traditional dish, styling elements that reflect Sicily's heritage, or using language that resonates with a Sicilian audience, Oriana ensures that your brand's story is told with the depth and authenticity it deserves. Combined with her cultural expertise, she delivers a unique and powerful storytelling experience that connects with audiences on a deeper level.
$75
Instagram Story content featuring your brand with authentic, Sicilian-inspired visual storytelling.
$150
High-quality feed content with strategic storytelling, styled photography, and brand integration.
$350
Short-form video content, narrative-driven, blending food, fashion, and lifestyle storytelling.
$2,500
Elevate your brand's visual storytelling with curated styled content shoot services, where food, fashion, and storytelling come together to create stunning, narrative-driven imagery. I carefully plan out the look, accessories, and styling for the model to complement the dish, ensuring every element reflects the essence, history, and passion behind it.
Up to 4 looks
$6,500
I'd love the opportunity to collaborate and bring your brand's vision to life through thoughtfully curated content that aligns with your goals. Let's create something impactful together—can't wait to hear more about how we can work as a team!
Handcrafted semi-precious gemstone jewelry. Sicilian ceramics handmade in Burgio. 120+ gemstone colors, 9 destination collections. Each piece tied by hand, one knot at a time.







A visit to a tiny Baroque church in Castellammare, tucked behind a plain brick wall. You'd never know it was there.

Four old people on a beach with a bottle of wine and a deck of cards. That's when I knew what really matters.

He's 95. He builds miniature Sicilian carts out of clothespins. When I ask him why he doesn't sell them, he says: 'I don't have time.'
“Food, family, and a little bit of Sicily in everything I do.”