A Day in the Life of a Florence Student.

French Pressin' early in the AM #caffeinefix #bitter

bus schedule to La Pietra #publictransportation #ihatewaiting

Arco di Trionfo on my walk home from class #stunningarchitecture #nevergetsold

en route to grocery store with the most chic bag #grocerybagstyle

final concotion after shopping: balsamic chicken over salad and cannellini beans #gourmetchef  

Casually walking by the Duomo en route to the WIND store #backintime

Taking a picture of tourists taking pictures of the Battistero di San Giovanni #gatesofparadise

Casual Chic.

Converse High Top White Leather Slim sneakers, Michael Kors leather coat, Aqua Rhinestone necklace,  Zara Scarf, Top, and Pants, LV Palermo Bag, Ray Ban Sunglasses 

Firenze at Night.

Piazza della Repubblica 

Stereotypical Gelato--the "real" kind is less fluffly, more authentic 

New York University in Florence.

La Villa Pietra 

Walk to and from class

Gardens

of Mario Testino.

of Black and Trench

of...Nighttime Glam.

There is a certain art to planning the most chic, yet casual night outfit. If you're like me and you suffer from outfit ADD, choosing the perfect one can take hours. Flying hangers and overflowing drawers, mountains of discarded clothing to be folded up at a later date, and  "that looks fine!" exclamations from friends only adds to the frustration of this process. Every now and then, you have a brief moment of transcendence with the fashion gods and a vision comes to you; you enter your closet and know exactly what it is you want to wear. But for when the stars don't align and the fashion gods are busy attending to socialites and the like, you need to attain a look that is effortless, but put-together. To do this you need inspiration, and while I am no fashion god, I hope to provide that for you here:

 

of...Rock (and color.)

of...Divine Delights.

Here is a small sampling of some fashion divinity that I absolutely adore, but shall (unfortunately) remain on that ever-growing wish list of mine.

Acne Shearling Lined Zip Jacket $2,300 Barney's

Chloe Studded Ankle Boots $1,345 Saks Fifth Ave

Erickson Beamon Crystal Ring $460 Net-a-Porter

Lanvin Evening Broiderier Clutch $2,190 Barney's

Marni Plush Fur Stole $1,900 Barney's

Alexander McQueen Embellished Brocade Box Clutch $2,680 Net-a-Porter

Miu Miu Studded Suede Ankle Boots $975 Barney's 

ABS Asymmetrical Dress $430 Saks Fifth Ave

Karl Amber Crystal Collar $185 Net-a-Porter 

Monique Pean Woolly Mammoth and Diamond Slice Earrings $48,080 Barney's

Karen Walker Anytime Sunglasses $280 Barney's 

of...A Bohemian Winter.

BOHEMIAN WINTER STYLE:

Extend the ease of a fall maxi skirt and the comfort of flared denim into your winter wardrobe this season. Glitter against white in sequined bustiers and wrap up in knitted accessories and voluminous coats of shearling warmth. 

From Top Left to Bottom Right:

Free People Daydream Supernove Dress $400

MICHAEL Michael Kors Sequin Maxi Skirt $150

Free People Diamond Jacquard Buckle Headwrap $34

ZARA Embroidered Clutch Bag $129

UGG Australia 'Carmine' Belted Genuine Shearling Coat $1,695

Free People Limited Edition Glamour Dress $700

Burberry London Flare Jean $350

Want more?......

Freebird by Steven (Nordstroms)

Super Flare Cord (Free People)

Fur Collar Sweater Coat (Ralph Lauren) 

Toria Rose Lamb's Fur Boa (Nordstroms)