| day trip: bevanga & montefalco, italy |

having a car during our stay in spello gave us the opportunity to explore small towns (tip: learn street signs- some of these small towns have tons of residential parking and not a lot of public and if you don't speak italian it gets challenging trying to figure it all out).  one of my favorite day trips was to bevanga and montefalco.  both of these towns were unbelievable.   we enjoyed a delicious lunch in bevanga at La Bottega di Assu.   This owner operated restaurant really makes you feel like you belong in the italian culture; i felt like we were lunching at her home, my meal was unreal and so was the wine.  i ordered the truffle pasta: i've only had truffle oil in the states (come to find out that's not really a thing *GASP!* it's just olive oil and well, chemicals. ew.)  truffles taste like a crunchy, almost dirt like mushroom- that might sound weird but i really enjoyed it, LOL.  our lunch ran right into siesta hours-  this town is known for their cashmere and we weren't able to even check it out.  plan your day accordingly; we were bummed we didn't get to explore some of the local shops.  we moved up the mountain to nearby montefalco- we became obsessed with their wine. mmmm...i wish i could get some to the states!  the drive is gorgeous and the views were even better.  We just drove around the square until we were ready for our own siesta.  enjoy bevanga and montefalco. xo

{ shop the look: } free people, dress (no longer available) similar 1, 2, 3 // gap, denim chambray // dolce vita, fabia sandal on sale now! // louis vuitton, handbag (chain vintage, not louis) // ray ban, sunnies

| voyages, paris: |

holy moly paris, i love you.  I was sad to leave paris yesterday but we packed up our things, jumped on the euro star train and away we went to the UK.  Wednesday we played the total tourist roll: we got on the metro,  (a large task in itself.  i kept saying to my dad "I feel like I'm on amazing race") saw all the wonderful sites: notre damn cathedral, the louve and the eiffel tower---to name just a few.  We ate macaroons, crepes, caprese baguettes, enjoyed latte's and eventually had an amazing proper french dinner.  I will work on a travel guide when I return home from our travels but in the meantime here is a glimpse into our day:  

{ shop my look: } tee, calvin klein // denim shorts, levi // jacket, bar III similar 1,2 // sandals, vince // sunnies, ray-ban

| Paris, je t'aime: |

bonjour from Paris!  we got here yesterday later than planned after some weather delays in London but are so happy to be here!  other than being tired and pretty foggy paris really is one of a kind and i'm so in love with it.  it's a beautiful crazy city where i am having so much fun trying to understand the french and make sure we don't get too lost!  today we spent a few hours wondering the streets and just keeping it pretty mellow.  one thing we did do that i loved was went into a french market where we bought wine, salami, olives, cheese and a fresh baguette.  i'll make sure to jot down my favorite spots along the way share xo

{shop the look: forever 21 tank, jbrand denim jacket, printed pants no longer available // similar , michael kors crossbody, dolce vita sandals }

i chose this look for day 1 after traveling because it's so comfy yet still looks a bit chic.  A lot of french girls are wearing a printed comfy pant.  Of course wearing my beloved denim jacket never fails.  It's a great layering pieces when the sun hides behinds the clouds.

*travel tip!*  wear comfy shoes.  we walked a lot yesterday and these sandals were great for me.  Also, carry a small handbag: this MK bag fits the main necessities- my passport, credit card, chap stick and small rick steves' french dictionary.

| SUMMER UNIFORM |

{ shop the look: popover chambray (no longer available) jcrew - similar  // black shorts, rag & bone  // sandals, dolce vita comfiest sandal ever.  // panama hat, h&m // tote (no longer available) madewell - similar also love this one from madewell // sunnies, william rast (no longer available) splurge, bargain // watch, timex x jcrew}

| july hair inspiration |

if you're anything like me you'd rather die than be doing your hair when it's this hot out.  In orlando I decided to straighten my hair one of the days  and by days end it was curly and humungous- hello 50+% humidity.   I've been super inspired by a few looks lately that look chic yet effortless, enjoy! xo

 bobby pinned bun

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cover-up your bed head with a oversized headband 

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loose-cute side braid 

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messy carefree pony

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| bQuick cute swimsuit sale |

i've gotta be honest: i haven't been in the summer spirit.  we live less than a mile from the beach and i've only gone a handful of time the past few months.  bloomingdales sent me a bquick sale and i must admit it threw me right back into summer mode...better later than never, right?

my fav finds: wildfox coverup // zinke cutie crop bikini // vitamin a cutie french top // splendid preppy cover-up // splendid stripe cover-up // l*space knotted bandeau