American Girl in Italy

I went to visit my sister Tess (whose photos were recently featured in Details Magazine!) in Florence, Italy last week. Italy is definitely a top contender as one of my favorite places in the world. The architecture is gorgeous; food is to die for and the fashion? Well, it’s on a different level.
When I was walking down the cobblestone roads of Florence, I noticed that chic people surrounded me. Italians always look good. I didn’t see anyone wearing sweatpants! Seriously! Not even work out gear! I think Italians even sleep in beautiful clothing. I guess there is a good reason why they are always looking hot. Florentines are born into a world of extradinary, timeless beauty. It didn’t suprise me that they take pride in their appearance. Did you know that Florence is home to the famous designers, Gucci and Ferragamo? Well, now you do!

What does a typical Italian outfit look like? See below.

In Italy, having a leather jacket is a must. Why? Because they are badass that’s why! I also saw Italians romping around in sleek black boots as well. In my opinion, the fashion is not about sporting the latest trends. Italian fashion is classic. I saw a lot of basics paired with one item that makes the outfits stand out. For example: in the first photo, the coat is the piece that makes the ensemble exciting and in the second photo, the scarf is what catches your eye.

More photos from Florence…

This is a photo of the Duomo at night (Photo by Tess Bannon).

This is the photo of the Arono River (Photo by Tess Bannon).

I definitely want to go back to the beautiful Florence! How would I sum up Florence in one word? Style. Past and present!