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Friends in Florence

By: Unknown on 9:00 PM / comment : 0 florence, Italy, Kelly Elizabeth Designs

This week has been amazing because I have been able to see two of my closest friends from home. Kelly and her husband came to Florence for a 3-day visit and I am spending the next couple days with Britt in Paris. I have missed my squad enormously and it is so wonderful to be able to spend time with each of them in my favorite cities.

Although we only had three days together, and I had to work as well, Kelly, Chris and I made the most of our three days together. Neither Kelly nor Chris had been to Florence, so we hit the ground running to see as much as possible (we averaged about 12 miles each day!). We managed to hit all of the major sites--the Duomo, Uffizi, Bardini and Boboli Gardens, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, the David, Mercato Centrale, and Ponte Vecchio--and eat in all of my favorite restaurants--Osteria Santo Spirito, Bocca Negra, Il Giova, Trattoria Sergio Gozzi, Giacosa, and Gusta Pizza.

Don’t worry, we still managed to have a blast and give our ab muscles a workout from laughing despite our fast-paced schedule. It was hard to say goodbye after such a short trip, but I am so thankful I got to see them and share my home away from home, Florence.

PS - If you haven’t checked out Kelly’s amazing line of tees and sweatshirts, you really should! I live in my Tres Chic sweatshirt.

Outfit: Tres Chic

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℅ sweatshirt (tee version) // petite beret (last seen here) // jeans (similar) // sunnies // flats // bag

My friend Kelly makes the comfiest, cosiest, and cutest tees and sweatshirts. She sent me off to Florence with this adorable Tres Chic sweatshirt, and I couldn’t wait for it to get chilly enough for me to wear it. It is perfect for casual weekend shopping, strolling, and coffee with friends.

I couldn’t help but pair my petite beret with it for a little more French flare. I love wearing this sweatshirt because it feels like you’re wearing pajamas, but cute enough that you feel put together. I also love that you can wear a jacket or trench over the sweatshirt and still see the adorable design.

This sweatshirt is indeed tres chic! Thanks Kelly!

Outfit: Pardon My French

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jacket (old, similar) // tee // skirt (sold out, last seen here, similar here and here) // bag // shoes (also love these) // sunnies

Apologies for the lack of a post Friday. I had planned on sharing more info on the amazing and enchanting Tenuta Lupinari (from last weekend’s Kaleidotour), but I was having way too much fun in Santorini. So I have rescheduled that post for this Friday. Until then, however, prepare yourselves for a barrage of Santorini photos this week and next (I have been furiously editing and trying to narrow down my favorites).

But back to this post... How cute is this “Pardon My French Tee?” One of the members of my squad, Kelly, makes the most adorable, and perfectly cheeky, t-shirts and sweatshirts. This tee is super soft and comfortable and I love how it looks paired with my red gingham skirt and (faux) leather jacket. I have been pondering whether or not to invest in a real leather jacket while in Florence, but with so few traditional leather artisans left in the city, I can’t decide if it’s worth it. I will keep you posted.

We shot this look in my favorite piazza in Florence, Piazza Republica, after downing iced coffees at nearby Gilli. It has been so nice in Florence and the perfect temperature for a light jacket, but not yet chilly enough to break out the tights, a.k.a. weather perfection.

Happy Monday!