The 47 year-old fashion model, actress and Italian sex symbol is currently the face of Dolce & Gabbana 2012 campaign.

The actress reveals to UK Telegraph that for the upcoming holidays she prefers cloths that she can wear day and night, "a long dress that you can add jewelry to, for evenings and wear plain during the day," said Monica adding, "A lace top. I'll wear it with jeans for lunch or at night with black lace skirt."

Monica started modeling at age 13 posing for local photographer, she later moved to Milan in 1988 and became a acclaimed fashion model in both Europe and the United States.

Monica reveals that she usually brings 4 bikinis while on a trip, "I take four bikinis, Eres, Dolce & Gabbana and then I'll buy some when I'm away. Lisa Marie Fernandez does beautiful, flattering ones that really enhances your shape."

Accessory wise the Italian sex symbol prefers to wear a 'medium brim, lightweight straw' hat and 'Black framed sunglasses' which she always takes an extra pair.

For shoes the model tells UK Telegraph she wears flats most of the time but also heels "there's always at least one evening when you'll wish you packed heels. Sparkly, metallic or lace look amazing with a tan."

Monica is currently busy promoting Dolce & Gabbana 2012 campaign and has posed for fashion magazines Elle, Esquire and Maxim.

For the holidays, Monica will spend time with her daughters Deva, Leonie and husband French Actor Vincent Cassel.