VACATION STYLE - VENICE

Outfit 1 details: (Top/ Skirt / Kimono) H&M / Sandals:: Target / Necklace:: House of Harlow 1960
Outfit 2 details: Dress:: Cynthia Rowley (old) / Sandals:: Kenneth Cole / Handbag:: Vintage Coach / Necklace, Ring & Bracelet:: House of Harlow 1960 ( here, here & here) / Sunglasses:: Coach

Venice, Italy oh how I love and adore thee! Even though we visited some beautiful  places on our trip, Venice stole my heart! Wait; scratch that, I left my heart in Venice. Words can't describe the beauty of the place and how relaxing it is. Apart from the delicious food and countless slices of Pizza I devoured, what I enjoyed most was walking around San Marco and visiting St. Mark's square, Rialto Bridge, the Basilica and other sites. I thoroughly enjoyed walking through the alleys while gazing upon the beautiful blue skies and freshly washed linens  hanging from window.

I loved that there were no cars! Everything was transported via water and in more ways than one, the place was a maze; there were occasions when we walked around a few times and couldn't help but laugh. Venice exceeded my expectations and I am so in love, I can't wait to visit again. The only bummer was that Marlon and I didn't get to go on a Gondola ride as planned because it rained a bit the evening we planned to go and the temps dropped so there was no way I was getting on the water. I can't wait to visit again!

VACATION STYLE - Colombières-sur-Orb

Colombières-sur-Orb is the most gorgeous little french village in the South of France. We were there for our friends wedding and they couldn't have picked a more picturesque location. The drive from Montpellier was absolutely stunning! Vineyards, greenery, villages, castles, at one point I felt like I was in a medieval movie. The Chateau where we stayed along with other wedding guest was unbelievably beautiful. I can't stop talking about the wedding it was one of the most beautiful wedding Marlon and I have attended and everyone was so lovely. I can honestly say it was the best group of people I've been around in a very long time. We ate delicious food, drank lots of champagne and danced until the wee hours of the morning.

How gorgeous are the dresses Marianne chose for us? I have gotten so many compliments and questions about this dress!

The back of Marianne's gorgeous dress

Outfit details: Dress: Coast / Shoes: Diane Von Furstenberg (Sold out, but here's what they look like) / Jewelry: House of Harlow 1960 (here & here) / Bracelet: House of Harlow 1960

VACATION STYLE - ROME

Rome was such an amazing, beautiful experience. It was so very hot; nothing I'm not use to, but it was a different kind of heat and I didn't mind it one bit. We visited all the sites on our list, ate absolutely delicious food and just allowed ourselves to roam the streets with no destination in mind. We got lost, we walked around in circles, relaxed on the Spanish Steps, visited the infamous Trevi Fountain, had delicious ice cream, pizza, pasta and an array of deserts, that I am now working off at the gym, but it was all worth it. 

Visiting the Vatican, Sistine chapel and St. Peter's Basilica and Square was one of those experiences I would never be able to explain. The art /graffiti lining the walls of the metro station was surreal, I was in total tourist mode, taking photos of everything!

Our best sit down meal, hands down was from a lovely little restaurant called Hostaria Dino & Tony! I am drooling thinking of the delicious meal we enjoyed there. No menus needed, just let them feed you, Italian style, you won't regret it!

The best thing about this trip, is that I got to experience it with an amazing, amazing, man the love of my life, and I am so excited for our many other adventures. 

Stay tuned for the rest of my European tour. 

Outfit 1: Tee: Old Navy vintage style / Shorts: Forever 21 / Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider / Sunglasses: Coach / Bag: Vintage Coach

Outfit 2: Shirt: H&M / Jeans: Levi's Demi Curve / Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider

Outfit 3: Dress: H&M / Sandals: Target / Headband: Forever21/ Necklace: gift

VACATION STYLE - PARIS

 Paris, France was the third stop on my vacation. Paris holds a very special place in my heart because it has been on my bucket list since I was a child and I have my great grandma to thank for the wanderlust that I am. As a child, I would sit and talk to her for hours about places she traveled and my excitement to visit the same places. She never visited France but it was the one place she and I talked most about. I was so happy to walk the streets and visit the sights I dreamed of.

Paris is breathtaking, filled with tourist but beautiful. From the moment we landed I was in my element, it was almost like the city was welcoming me, the weather was perfect! It rain a bit on our second day there but I loved it, I felt like I got a little bit of everything. We walked up the Champs-Élysées, ate delicious pastries and food, visited the sights, walked endlessly exploring the city and even walked 4 miles to get delicious Crepes that came highly recommended by a friend. It was worth the 4 miles walk.

The view from the Summit of the Eiffel Tower is amazing! I wish I could post all the amazing photos my husband and I took.

Outfit 1: Tee: Old Navy / Shorts: Forever 21 / Sandals: Target / Sunglasses: Coach
Outfit 2: Tank, skirt & Kimono: H&M / Sandals: Kenneth Cole 
Outfit 3: Tee: H&M / Jeans: Levis Demi Curve / Boots: Dolce Vita / Jacket: BCBG MaxAzria