starfish jewels

Nordstrom headband (loving this one) | Ray-Ban sunglasses | Paige denim shorts (similar) | custom sandals | Longchamp bag

I made sure to pack plenty of summer staples for a weekend on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. All weekend I was in my swimsuit, dresses, shorts, and sandals. I know back home Labor Day has already happened, but summer weather is still going strong here, and I will for sure milk it as long as I can! Being by the beach, I wore my starfish jeweled headband and a new pair of custom made starfish sandals from Capri. I'll post photos from the weekend of all the gorgeous beaches, houses, and flowers as soon as I can.

Can it just be summer forever?

xo-ally

photo diary: bellagio, lake como, italy

Lake Como is beautiful. I hadn't been to Northern Italy yet, and now I know why people love it so much! It was crazy looking at the map on our way up, being so close to the Switzerland border. After less than a week of being in Italy, I still feel pretty drained and don't think I've fully adjusted to the time. Once we came up to the rolling hills, breathtaking views of the water, and the houses built around the lake, my excitement overshadowed my sleepiness. Some photos from the day:

I have a short outfit post from Lake Como on its way, as well as some more photos from Florence! The internet in our apartment has completely stopped working, and we've been trying for days to get it to work again (currently writing this from the hostel). Hopefully it'll be working soon so posting won't be as sporadic. 

Thanks for reading :)

xo-ally

first day

hello firenze

gelato (ciccolata e fragola, the usual) 

^I hope I spelled that right

walked past my old pensione from when I studied abroad 

 first trip to the grocery store

 yes. doner kebabs.

so yummy!

xo-ally

italy.

I can't believe I am actually writing this from my apartment in Italy. It feels so surreal to be back in Europe in a different country. It is beautiful here - just like I remember it. With such a long day of traveling, major jet lag, and doing some actual work, I am so ready to go to bed! I think it's in the afternoon on the west coast of the US right now, but it's 10pm here. With the time-change and the long flight, I basically pulled an all-nighter and I can feel it - I'm wiped! I will definitely update more and hopefully post some pics as soon as I can :)

xo-ally

friday's fancies - around town

This week's Friday's Fancies theme with Long Distance Loving is around town. Since I tend to get busy, sometimes I'll do my errands around town in whatever I wore that day. When I have a whole day of nothing to do but errands, however, I feel free to get as comfy and casual as I want! Here's an outfit that I actually wore when I was babysitting yesterday.

jacket, shorts, flip flops, handbag

I just LOVE this Lululemon jacket. It's perfect for bundling up before the gym, running outside, or throwing on over a tank with shorts, leggings, or even jeans for a casual day. It's super comfortable and the deep plum color will work year-round.

xo-ally