Vineyard Florals

This past trip to Italy was unique and extremely special. I loved traveling to new spots and tasting cuisines from various regions of Italy. It was only natural to wander away from the more tourist spots that can be busy in the European summer months and sample what more remote Tuscany has to offer. And boy did it not disappoint!

When I lived in Siena, Italy during college days I had a fabulous and still very much out of this world Italian teacher that took us to many places to best experience the culture, art, and history. What better way to learn right?! During this visit she traveled with our group to a special place in her heart,  Fattoria Del Colle, the 16th Century vineyard of her matrimonio. This villa was the perfect back drop for an afternoon lunch and wine tasting. Every view was breathtaking!

I wore a sundress for the hot weather, as it's impossible to stay cool under a cypress tree. I loved the detailing on the back and the loose comfortable fit.  This was a day to remember, getting to wine taste and tour the grounds. The scenic views weren't short of a fairy tale and I was so happy to have met the owner herself, Donatella. This fabulous female makes it a point to keep the vineyards tradition of educating and employing predominantly female staff to run the business. Throughout generations this Italian family has continued with this tradition.  The winery even has a vino named Cinderella to symbolize its history. It is home to some of the best chianti and brunello of the region. 

Special grazie to Barbara and Donatella for sharing such a wonderful spot in Tuscany with our group that day!

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My Look Details: Dress: Zara (sold out) similar finds here and here These are perfect to transition to fall with! //Purse: Zara loving this option and this style// Shoes: Soludos// Sunglasses: Prada similar style here and here// Watch: Michael Kors 

LBD Wedding Attire

Recently my summer travels continued onward to South Carolina for a friends wedding in beautiful Greenville that my fiancรฉ was is. We absolutely love the layout of the city and if you've never experienced downtown Greenville, it's becoming increasingly popular so I definitely recommend it's charm. There's the most perfect walkable Main Street with bars, restaurants, adorable boutiques, and live music in the evenings. Falls Park has the most impressive suspension bridge running through it and a great spot for an easy hike or walk.

For the southern heat I decided to switch out of what I wore to the church during the break and slip into something cooler and darker for evening. My dress is past season (Zara) and are my shoes (Ralph Lauren), but I've linked similar LBDs that could function for a range of occasions this summer! 

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         My Look: Dress, Zara (last season)// Shoes, Ralph Lauren // Purse, Vince Camuto

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1. Leith, $56 //  2.  Leith, (on sale) $32.40 //  3. ASTR Side Knot Dress, $27, Nordstrom Rack//       4. Off the Shoulder Dress, Chic Wish // 5. Flared Sleeve Dress, WithChic // 6. ASTR Lace Body-Con Dress, Nordstrom (sold out) $72  // 7.  Leith,  $68

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 โ˜บ๏ธ

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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. 

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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

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