Rome Photo Diary

It's safe to say that in the five days I spent in Rome, I saw nearly all of the city's famous, historic, and beautiful sights. These photos are mainly from my trip to St. Peter's, the picnic Maddie and I took on the Aventine, and the Colosseum. Having never been to Rome before, I particularly enjoyed the amazing art that you can see largely for free all around the city. There's something to be said for being able to just walk into a church and enjoy some Carvaggio before heading to apertivo.

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Rome Photo Diary: Gelato

 

I don't want to say that eating tons of gelato was the best part about visiting Rome because it wasn't, but it was pretty great. The oldest gelateria in Rome, Giolitti (pictured second), tops their already giant cone with whipped cream. I got almond and chocolate and it was decadent and delicious. At the classic Sicilian gelateria Origini (pictured third from the top) I got banana and vanilla with flecks of chocolate and nuts. It was absolutely delicious, but not my absolute favorite. That honor went to Gelateria Del Teatro where I got salvia e lampone (sage and raspberry) and the most intense chocolate I've ever tasted. The raspberry sage combo was incredible and definitely something I'll be searching for here in NYC.

On the one day I didn't get an afternoon gelato I tried a granita from Gran Caffè Tazza d’Oro (pictured second from bottom) which was amazing, but gave me a bit of a tummy ache from all of the caffeine and creme. As for the best part of visiting Rome? Hanging out with my BFF Maddie who moved there in January. To read up on more great things to do in Rome, visit the site she's been working on YoungInRome.com.

Jeffrey Campbell Spring Summer 2011

Jeffrey Campbell has been enjoying considerable popularity amongst bloggers lately. You can hardly scroll through Bloglovin' without seeing a rainbow of Lita platforms. I haven't been a huge fan of his for a couple seasons just because his designs haven't been my style and seem a little obvious, but with his Spring Summer 2011 lookbook, I'm both back on board and late to the party. I'm loving the chunky platforms, seventies styling, and sunwashed colors. Sign me up.

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Botkier Spring Summer 2011 Lookbook

I'm probably a bit biased, but I'm in love with the Botkier Spring Summer 2011 collection. The bags look chicer than ever--standout favorites are the white zippered Howard satchel (the leather looks pristine) and the white croc Charlotte clutch--and the tooled leather shoes are to die for, the perfect mix of vintage and modern that I can't resist. This lookbook also goes to show just how important good styling is. Everything looks cohesive, chic, and aspirational, but accessible. Nicely done!

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