Nordstrom Sale Favorites

Last weekend I spontaneously stopped at a Nsale in Charlotte, NC on our way to Greenville for a weekend wedding. I wouldn't normally derail our plans to shop (who am I kidding?!) but in all honesty NYC doesn't have a Nordstrom department store so we made a quick stop and I picked up some sale items with fall in mind. Below are some quick finds and others worth a look for sale price. Hurry up! The sale ends August 8th and then everything is back to regular price. Now is the time to splurge on those coveted items you've been waiting for to go on sale.  Don't mind my messy hair, this was taken morning after the wedding ☺️

These are some of the tops I picked up that I'll be rotating a lot because they transition well into fall and can be layered easily with a jacket or vest on top.  I also included some accessories and shoes to put together for an entire ensemble. 

Lush Tunic (I grabbed the olive and white) //Lush Tunic // Lush Knit Tee (I like to size up for a baggier fit)// V neck sweater // Plaid Tunic // Military Jacket

1. Purse, Vince Camuto 2.  Halogen Sweater 3. Halogen Laceup Shoes 4. Nars Best Cheek Palette  5. Treasure and Bond Cropped Denim

Lake Como, Italy

During this summer's vacation our first stop was to Lake Como, Italy. I was thrilled about this little lake region since I had never visited it before nor had Kevin. After flying to Milan we took a high speed train to this northern lake region and found ourselves on a ferry with luggage to Cadenabbia, one of many small towns on the lake.

We opted to stay in a well located Air B&B that I highly recommend that was close enough to the ferry and sites of the area. It's listed as Royal Cadenabbia-Design Apartment if you're interested, check it out!  It was perfecto for our first Air B&B experience, setting a high standard. We visited Bellagio for dinner most evenings, walked along the lake, and explored the stunning botanical  gardens of Villa Carlotta amongst other sites. This villa is absolutely breathtaking and Kevin outdid himself with the most perfect proposal from the top balcony! We enjoyed this quaint place away from heavy tourism and loved the fresh area food from the region. Besides way too many photos and wine we couldn't have indulged more. We will definitely be returning ! 

Balcony from the surprise proposal!  💍

Engagement Dinner in Bellagio  💍🍾💕

All outfit details linked in previous post!  

LB Off the Shoulder Romper

Our first stop on this summer's European vacation started off in Lago di Como, aka Lake Como, Italy. Having lived in Italy in 2009 and traveled through most major cities over the years I was  thrilled to explore the lake region, and it is absolutely breath taking from every corner! The perfect calm and tranquil retreat with lots to see, and of course eat! We stayed in the small town of Canedabbia across from Bellagio.

We loved how accessible it was to explore the lake region by the ferries. This first stop on our trip will always be a special one for me. It was beautiful shooting in this picturesque place, especially exploring around an old family villa where we toured the sprawling gardens and mansion. It was at this Villa Carlotta Kevin proposed on the highest balcony overlooking the lake. It truly felt like such a fairy tale ending to a perfect summer day and we couldn't be happier! 

More details on our engagement and staying in lake como soon to follow in travel.

Outfit Details: Romper: Loft (sold out, similar here) love this Pant version | Hat:           Nordstrom | Purse: Zara (on sale, sold out similar bag) splurge: Chloe version Sandals: Dolce Vita past season love this tassel version Bracelets: Loft (turquoise set) & Bauble Bar, past season, colorful tassels here! | Sunglasses: Loft