Helene M. Fashion Blog
Two weeks in Italy- What I wore
By Eva Marino
Wow- I’m back from a spectacular 2 week trip to Italy, and I want to share my fiasco of packing with you. What I thought I needed to bring to Italy and what I actually needed was VERY different! If I could go back in time, I would have cut the amount of items I brought with me in half… What it all shook down to was the same items pretty much over and over again, listed below…
- A fitted blazer
- Dark rinse skinny “Randi” jeans by James Jeans
- “Twiggy” james jeans in Sienna
- Michael Stars tunic tees in various colors
- French Connection white/black striped short sleeve tee
- 3 scarves, two printed and one solid, on rotation
- One stretch jersey fitted dress by Nicole Miller
- brown boots
- black boots
- opaque tights
- enormous sunglasses ( I brought SIX pair, and wore only one- whoops!)
- cross body bag in a versatile color(reddish brown)
- pearl earrings
- large dangly earrings
In my photos below, you can see how I rotated the same classic and simple pieces again and again, to create a travel wardrobe both versatile, comfortable, and practical. Now, what to do with the other 25 items of clothing I dragged around with me??? Live and learn babies, live and learn.
Oh it was SO hot that day! French Connection tee, and James "Randi" skinny jeans
The town of Vernazza in Cinque Terre, and me sporting a Michael Stars long sleeve slub tee and a Subtle Luxury pashmina. AJ Morgan Sunglasses
In Venice! Michael Stars Scarf, Nicole Miller Dress, Spanx reversible tights! SO Happy...
Venice was beyond beautiful... And look at this dapper Italian gentleman!
Here I am in a gondola, I was in heaven... I adored Venice!
Chillier weather in Florence called for more layers. James Jean "Twiggy's", Juicy Couture Blazer, Michael stars tee & scarf
Tuscany- gorgeous rolling hills of grape vines and olive trees, and rustic restaurants- A Michael Stars shine tee was PERFECT with my James skinnies and high brown boots.
