Out of all the years I've spent visiting Italy, I can't believe this is my first time in the Amalfi Coast. People have been telling me for years that it's the most beautiful place in all of Italy and possibly the world, but I was always more than happy in Tuscany. The North is magical in an entirely different way but the south is all the clichés of "jaw dropping and breath-takingly" beautiful. It's hard to fathom how a place like this is even real. The waters are either crystal clear blue or shades of Emerald depending on the time of day. The towns have so much charm and authenticity kept alive for hundreds of years and the best part is all of the hidden beaches and restaurants along the coast that you can only get to by boat. My sister and I had the time of our lives yesterday when we took a private boat all the way up and down the coast stopping at every hidden cave, beach, and restaurant that you can only access by water. 4 days here have seemed to go by so slowly and I'm so thankful for that but I'm still not ready to leave, so we decided to stay and extra 3 days to see more of the surrounding islands. Here's my photo diary so far. I hope my pictures will inspire you to make the trip and experience how life changing Amalfi really is! 💙
Florence
The past three days in Florence have flown by.. but it was just enough time to reconnect with old friends and show my sister all the main attractions/hidden gems of this city... From spending an entire day exploring the Boboli Gardens, climbing the 463 steps of Giotto's Bell Tower for a 360 view of the city/Duomo, eating more gelato than I'd like to remember by the Arno, and watching the sunset on the Ponte Vecchio from the rooftop bar of the Westin, I think we did Flornece right with what little time we had here.. Off to Postiano we go! 💙
Ciao Italia
I just love spur of the moment trips! I had originally planned to visit my family in Portugal this week but when my sister told me she had booked herself a ticket to Italy and was landing in just a few short hours, I had no choice but to change plans, grab by backpack and hop on a plane.. Haha. So with that said, my sister and I have decided to do a little bonding by eating and drinking our way through Italy. Our first stop is (her favorite city) Venice and next we head to my most cherished city, Florence. But our trip doesn't stop there! Stay tuned to see where we end up next.. Arrivederci! 🇮🇹
Missing You Already..
All good things must come to an end.. This past month in Italy has been one incredible experience. Between work, checking out the school I'll be attending this summer, Polimoda, and being a complete tourist, I couldn't have asked for a better trip. The weather was beyond exceptional as I found myself being able to wear shorts and t-shirts most of the days, the food, well I don't think I have to explain to you that one and being able to spend time with old and new friends… It was perfect.
Here's a collection of my favorite photos from the trip ranging from the scenery to the food. Enjoy :)
Photos by Marco Morittu
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Structured..
I'm a big fan of combining form fitting with structured pieces. I think it's a great way to achieve a more elegant/timeless look and it really embraces femininity.
Also here's a great quote to remember when getting dressed: "Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." - Coco Chanel.
Photos by Marco Morittu
Shirt & Skirt - Zara | Belt - BCBG | Shoes - Saint Laurent | Sunglasses - Ray-Ban
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Getting Lost in Florence..
Hey guys! Check out this article I co-wrote for my friend's travel site : www.simply-wright.com. In this article, I share with you all my secrets on the best places to eat, shop and site see in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. You can see it here : GETTING LOST IN FLORENCE, ITALY
Venezia
Since the girls are only in town for a few more days, we couldn't pass up a quick trip to Venice, considering it's only a 2 1/2 hr drive from Florence. This is another one of my favorite cities.. Yes, I say this a lot.. but this is by far the most romantic city I've visited yet. Maybe it's all the public displays of affection or the simple fact that Casanova himself was from here.. Either way, every time I come back to this city, I fall in love all over again... ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
