Italia

Zimmermann Maxine Dress // Valentino Slides

I’m just returning from a week in Tuscany and Florence. We stayed at Monteverdi Tuscany a boutique hotel nestled in the restored medieval village of Castiglioncello del Trinoro. The hotel blends rustic charm with modern elegance. The rooms are beautifully designed, we had a villa that was perfect for a family with a gorgeous kitchen. The hotel serves farm-to-table food at their restaurants which we loved. The staff was amazing and a highlight of our stay along with the cooking class we did one evening on property. After Tuscany we went to Collegio all Querce, the newest addition to the Auberge collection. Collegio alla Querce is a luxurious hotel set in a restored 16th-century boarding school. It features elegant rooms with stunning views, several dining options, and a beautiful spa. They did an amazing job renovating this property but still keeping the old world charm. The restored frescos were a highlight for me along with the interior design. We spent most of our time by the picturesque pool swimming and eating el fresco (the pizza was insane). It’s just minutes from the city center, it offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the center of Florence. We will definitely be returning to this property!

A couple NEW things….

  1. Viani Milano x Lily Sisto shoe collaboration dropped today. Check it out here. My favorites are the gingham & stripe (love a mary Jane).
  2. I’ve been looking for a red leather belt and found this Gucci one in Italy.
  3. I needed a new pair of sunglasses and bought these Gucci ones. I love the shape of them.
  4. I love these two new button-downs I got from Rochelle Behrens (this one & this one). Runs big, xsmall for me.
  5. I took the FRE light weight 50 SPF sunscreen on my trip and it’s my new favorite. It’s lightweight and not greasy.
  6. Love these high rise pleated cotton poplin pants I bought to wear on the airplane but I have been wearing them a ton.
  7. I packed the Hermes Chypre sandal on my trip and they are so comfortable. I’m eying a new color way.

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Julie

Romp Around

I love a romper in the summer especially when’s it’s really warm out. I wore this for an evening out in Florence last night. Sharing my summer Romper Round-Up below.

  1. Zimmermann Playsuit, $260
  2. Farm Rio Romper, $230
  3. Suzi Kondi Terry Jumpsuit, $325
  4. ME+EM Cotton Jumpsuit, $285
  5. COS Wrap Front Linen Jumpsuit, $185
  6. Reformation Cotton Romper, $188
  7. Faithful the Brand Playsuit, $230
  8. Farm Rio Puff Sleeve Romper, $230

Above & Below Outfit – Old Ulla Playsuit // A.P.C. Cotton Navy Blazer // Valentino Slides

Top Notch

One of the things lacking in my wardrobe is light weight cotton tops to wear in the summer time. Here are some that I like and are considering.

  1. Doen Janis Top, $228 I love plaid in the summer time.
  2. Doen Hilda Top, $255 My friend was wearing this with a skirt the other day night and it was so pretty.
  3. Madewell Ruffled Puff Sleeve Top, $98 New colors dropped, Doen Henri dupe. Size down, runs big.
  4. J. Crew Cap Sleeve Lace Trim Top, $98
  5. Leset Margo 2 Pack Tee Set, $130

Above outfit Ulla Johnson Ottilie Dress // Valentino Slides // Turquoise Necklace (similar to above)

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Under the Tuscan Sun

A couple things I packed this week on my trip to Italy. A more detailed packing list to come along with where and what we did this week.

  1. Banana Republic Pleated Cotton Poplin Pants, $130 Perfect travel pants, love these so much! Size 1-2 sizes down, they run big.
  2. Buck Mason Stripe Button Down, $138 I packed the solid white and blue & white stripe. It’s very soft and light weight, great for warm weather travel.
  3. Birkenstock 1774 Snake Skin Birkenstock, $272 On sale.
  4. Janessa Leone Packable Sherman Hat, $287 Packed this in my Longchamp carry-on and it still look great.
  5. Natalie Martin Cotton Valerie Dress. $214 Can be worn as a nightgown, cover-up, or day dress.
  6. Celine Three Dot Sunglasses, $460
  7. Zimmermann Everley Midi Dress, $640 On sale, my favorite Zimmermann dress I have now.
  8. Valentino Roman Stud Hot Pink Sandal, $631 These are my favorite Valentino sandals, on sale at The Outnet.
  9. Alo Airlift Legging, $125 & Goddess Tank, $58 My favorite set, I love that you don’t have to wear a sports bra with this tank. They finally restocked with new colors. I packed two color ways of this set on this trip.

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Summer Staple

Stripes in any form are a summer staple for me. Here are 10 that are currently in my wardrobe and some that I am coveting.

  1. TWP Red Bold Stripe Cropped Button Down $395
  2. TWP Bold Stripe Dress, $595
  3. Saint James Brenton Stripe Tee. $129 This tee comes on every trip.
  4. La Ligne Mini Marina Sweater, $225 Code JULIEW10 for 10% off.
  5. Kule Modern Tee, $129 I love this color way. This tee also comes on very trip.
  6. Buck Mason Blue White Stripe Cropped Button Down, $138 I have the white & blue/white stripe. I wear the sleeves unrolled.
  7. La Ligne Mini Marina Cardigan, $225 Great to wear over dresses in the summer. Code JULIEW10 for 10% off.
  8. Sezane Tymea Stripe Shirt Dress, $195
  9. Donni Pop Pant, $164
  10. J. Crew Poplin Blue/White Stripe Shirt, $128

Photo – Blanca Miro Scrimieri

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OOTN

Last night was another dinner at my current favorite restaurant The Benjamin. If you haven’t had a chance to taste the beautiful baked potato, deconstructed wedge, and burger it’s a must! My outfit consisted of a cropped white button down, wide leg jeans (40% off), studded clogs, navy blazer (40% off), and a graduated turquoise necklace. Fun Tuesday night dinner!

Cool Collab Alert – Isabel Marant x Converse just dropped today.

Have a great day everyone!

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Julie

Skirting Along

Recreating this chic look above…love!

Stripe Button Down // Cotton Balloon White Skirt // Loafers // Celine Raffia Bag

A couple other white skirts to check out.

Doen Sebastian Skirt // The Great Eyelet White Skirt // Staud Procida Skirt // Madewell Sophia Skirt

Loving a Mary Jane like above!

Vibi Venezia Mary Jane // Bibi Venezia Mandusa Mary Jane

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Julie

Summer Travel Basics

I’ve been rebuilding my summer travel basics these past couple of weeks. Here are some items I’ve purchased that are comfortable, light weight, and natural fibers which I like for warm weather travel.

  1. J. Crew White Linen Tunic, $178 This can be worn as a dress or a bathing suit cover-up, the linen is very soft.
  2. Buck Mason Mainstay Cotton Slip Dress, $168 Light weight super soft cotton, can be worn daytime or evening.
  3. Alex Mill Riley Pant, $165 Great airplane pant.
  4. Buck Mason Scoop Tank, $68 The softest cotton, they make my favorite t-shirts too.
  5. Buck Mason Mainstay Button Down, $138 Light weight cropped button down, you can roll or unroll the sleeves.
  6. J. Crew Linen Short, $39 I like these with a linen top or button down.

I spent awhile in Buck Mason yesterday, definitely a great place to shop in you need comfortable, classic, and chic travel wardrobe pieces.

A couple other things….

  1. Watching Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV & Sirens on Netflix – great to download before a long flight.
  2. Following along as my friends document their travels to 20 different countries with their new Substack Get Lost Couple.
  3. Looking for a cotton cream cardigan to wear over dresses thinking about this, this, or this (sweater jacket) from Quince. They have great cotton sweaters that are affordable.
  4. Beauty Pie is my new favorite cosmetic line, I love the eye shadow stick and highlighter.

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Julie

Tunic Time

  1. H&M Crochet Tunic, $109 Cotton blend.
  2. Clare V. x Le Catch Petite Baleine, $425 Cute collab.
  3. Lizzie Fortunato Necklace, $295
  4. Tower 28 Lip Jelly, $16
  5. Jennifer Behr Earrings, $225
  6. Vibi Venezia Maryjane, $155

A couple other things….

  1. A New Thom Browne store opened on Melrose.
  2. Realisation Par pop-up opened on Melrose, we checked it out yesterday.
  3. I’ve been wearing this La Ligne sweater a ton, perfect cotton summer sweater. JULIEW10, for 10% off.
  4. Just purchased more Lululemon Swiftly short sleeve tops, the waist length is my favorite.

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Best Blazer

One of the items I’m looking to replace is an off white linen blazer. I love wearing it over a dress in the summer, a bit more polished than a denim jacket. Here are some that I am considering.

  1. Veronica Beard Linen Dickey Blazer, $695
  2. Alex Mill Luna Linen Jacket, $295 Nice collarless option.
  3. TWP Cotton Linen Blazer, $925
  4. TWP Linen Blazer, $975
  5. Reformation Lydia Linen Jacket, $268
  6. Ronny Kobo Double Breasted Linen Blazer, $588
  7. Banana Republic Relaxed Linen Blazer, $200
  8. J. Crew Linen Blazer, $248
  9. Mango Linen Blazer, $149
  10. COS Linen Blazer, $425

Above slip dress – Vince

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Julie

Pink City

I’m shopping for an upcoming trip and bought several Pink City Print dresses, they are light weight cotton and reasonably priced. Saks has a nice selection of their dresses check them all out here.

  1. Pink City Kate Dress, $269 I also ordered this one & this one.
  2. Rue De Verneuil Canvas Tote, $365
  3. Beauty Pie Highlighter, $42 Such a great highlighter, I love this brand of cosmetics.
  4. Lizzie Fortunato Beaded Necklace, $195
  5. Margaux MX Sandal, $245

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Julie

In My Cart

It’s been a busy week with graduation and family visiting so I apologize for my lack of posts this week. Lots of sales going on today, here’s what I’m buying and a couple things I’ve purchased that are now on sale.

  1. Zimmermann Plunge Midi Dress, $640 On sale. Below picture, wearing size 1.
  2. Zimmermann Maxine Wrap Midi, $640 On sale. Runs big bought size 0. Currently my favorite dress.
  3. Rachel Comey Black Boot, $355 On sale, I put these away for Fall.
  4. Buck Mason Mainstay Dress, $168 Great warm weather travel dress.
  5. J. Crew White Linen Tunic Dress, $96 On sale, love this for a summer vacation.
  6. Birkenstock Red Arizona, $316 On sale, my favorite birks.
  7. Away Bigger Carry On Flex, $311 On sale. I’m always amazed at how much you can fit in this suitcase.
  8. Valentino Roman Stud Slides, $579
  9. The Great Sailboat Cotton Cardigan, $450 Not on sale, but I love this cardigan so much.
  10. Mother Twister Wide Leg Jeans, $168 Found these marked down.
  11. Janessa Leone Packable Sherman Hat, $287 Just got this one, runs small size med. On sale, $50 off all packable hats.

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Above outfit – Kule Tee // Pistola Jeans // Margaux Ballet Flats

Gotta Get Gingham

Gotta Get Gingham this season. Gingham round-up listed below.

  1. Doen Belline Dress, $328 First picture.
  2. Doen June Top, $178 Great summer basic.
  3. Doen Cropped Gingham Pant, $258
  4. SZ Blockprints x J. Crew Disco Pant, $248
  5. Posse Lori Dress, $439
  6. Hillhouse Mini Short Sleeve Nap Dress, $198
  7. Hillhouse Azealea Nap Dress, $198
  8. Gap x Doen Midi Dress, $138
  9. Mango Ruffle Tank, $59 & Cropped Pant$59
  10. Loeffler Randall Tie Front Top, $198

A couple other things…..

  1. Janessa Leone Sherman Hat – just added this to my hat collection, size medium this style runs small.
  2. Margaux MX Sandal, $245 – a comfortable Hermes Oran look for less.
  3. Sezane Nouri Tank, $120 Sezane has somer really pretty cotton feminine tops this season (here).
  4. TWP Stripe Shirt Dress, $645 Love a cotton striped shirt dress.
  5. Stuart Weitzman Cork Wedge Sandals, $495 My favorite heeled sandals are 25% off, along with the entire site.

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Second photo – Lily Sisto

Capri Sun

Two trends that are big for this season are capri pants and linen vests, sharing some that I like.

Capri Pants

  1. Doen Luca Capri Pant, $198 Above.
  2. La Ligne Petal Pusher, $250
  3. Reformation Knit Cropped Pant, $98
  4. Staud Cropped Pant, $185
  5. Frame Capri Pant, $198

Linen Vests

  1. Posse Matilda Gilet, $319
  2. Aritiza Linen Vest, $118
  3. J. Crew Cutaway Vest, $118
  4. DISSH Linen Vest, $139

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Julie

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Saturday Style

Saturday Style is inspired by Hannah Porter’s chic street style look. Outfit details below.

  1. Veronica Beard Jacket, $978. more sizing here (limited stock, almost sold out).
  2. Coach Carryall Bag, $450
  3. Amazon White Ankle Socks, $14
  4. Doen Eyelet White Short, $148 Similar to above.
  5. Cartier Santos Watch, $7500 Seeing a lot more Cartier lately.
  6. Jamie Haller Boat Shoe, $625 Similar to above. Look for less Reformation & Sperry.

A couple other things….

  1. SZ Blockprints x J. Crew dropped. I love their pieces for summer, the disco pant (fun prints) and Stevie dress & Isle caftan.
  2. I got my first pair of Margaux Demi ballet flats, they have a cushion insole which I love. They run true to size.
  3. I really like these Staud black trousers.
  4. I’m loving the Posse linen vest and trouser look.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Julie