floral + a statement necklace

Forever 21 shirt | Swank necklace | Hudson jeans | Corso Como boots | Michael Kors watch

Please mind the selfies and the dirty mirror (looks like we need to clean our apartment!) We've had a busy week but still all good fun. What still isn't fun, however, is that my camera refuses to work :( 

It is juuuust starting to get chilly in Florence, and while I probably could've worn shorts today, I've been rocking the skinny jeans and leggings all weekend. Of course, once it hit September, the oh-so-fashionable Italians were bundled up in scarves, fall sweaters, and boots. Me being me (summer-and-warm-weather-obsessed), I wore my summer favorites well into October. :)

I'm loving this floral F21 top I found this summer and saved it for fall due to the navy base and high-low hem. The neutral colored statement necklace added a little "something extra" so the outfit. I finished it off with classic riding boots and my signature MK watch.

Here's to finally welcoming fall fashion!

xo-ally

photo diary: oktoberfest! [oct. 3-6]

Finally getting around to uploading photos on here from Oktoberfest! Last weekend we went up to Munich, Germany to the world-famous Oktoberfest. It was a BLAST. What a weekend.

He ripped his lederhosen from squat-dancing

I FOUND A STARBUCKS!

xo-ally

details lately...

Haven't had much of a chance to do my usual outfit posts lately, being so busy taking photos of the students on our trips! My Nikon is also currently broken...so sad! Hoping to get it fixed ASAP. In the meantime, I'll be using my phone.

Outfit details from lately:

Dixie glitter sweatershirt | Nordstrom hat (similar here and here)

My latest instagram: 

Stella & Dot scarf | Nordstrom sunglasses | Nike shoes (similar here, with a touch of pink!)

A little shopping from Croatia...  

From the market, these look like they could be inspired by J. Crew or Kate Spade, don't you think?

Loafers and sandals, also from the market.

And then I got these Nike high tops! I always said sneakers were just for the gym, until I moved to Europe...where literally everyone wears them. There is so much great style to be inspired by here, and I just had to snag a pair.

xo-ally

friday's fancies: color crush

This week's Friday's Fancies theme with Long Distance Loving is color crush. I've been loving all the beautiful emerald green clothing I've been seeing in the store windows in Florence and am excited to incorporate Pantone's Color of the Year into my outfits this fall and winter. I love the two dresses below, and the outfit from the Twin-Set lookbook!

dress (left), dress (middle), outfit (right)

xo-ally

photo diary: croatia [sep. 24-27]

I led another trip to Croatia last weekend, and it was just as fun and beautiful as the first time! Here are a few photos from the weekend:

Beautiful sunset on the water

Island hopping

The real deal

We ate the fish!

I want these cute flip flops!

"What does Blue Sky flavor taste like?" "Bubble gum"

"Swans are right there"

Dude in the background

"How does this translate?" Haha

Another fun weekend! Tomorrow night I am off to Germany for Oktoberfest. I am so excited.

xo-ally