Angus & Julia Stone - Bella

Don't watch the video; just listen.

little shopping

One thing I've noticed is how different the dress is here compared to back in the states. People in Firenze are very aware of the smallest details of style. Everyone has a unique chic eye for this Italian fashion that I am hoping will soon become natural for me to see as well. Notice in the images above the colors; brown, beige, and black swirled with blues and greens. Those colors sound so bland when you speak them, but here those colors seem to take your breath away. They are mirrored by what you see people wearing on the street. These Italians have made even the most blehh shades of green look chic.

I didn't realize that Florence was an inspiring place to study fashion. I know I will learn more about the history of Italian fashion, as I am taking that course, so of course I will share with you!

These are from a little shopping excursion I had this afternoon..

Firenze, finally!

Since being here in Firenze I have finally found time to update! This is the most beautiful city and I'm so grateful to be living here. I arrived on Saturday and start school at Lorenzo de Medici right in downtown Firenze on Monday. Our apartment is right across from Centrale Mercato and so many shopping markets. Here are some images from some gems I've found around town.

I was looking at BCBG Max Azria's pre-fall 2011 line and felt refreshed by his choice and placement of color. When I found out his inspiration came from Guy Bourdain's photography I could see the correlation. The colors are rare and stick out making them more vibrant. Bourdain uses fashion in his photos to embellish dark fantasies, of lust, consumption and desire.

1964 David Bailey pin up photo. I love this vintage look, you know it's the sixties with the distinct eyes and big hair.

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home [2009]

listen.

fur

fur by eboles featuring faux fur vests

Fur, tans, bowns, black

"The object of a newyearis not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul."

This year my new years resolution is to take take a picture of something new every day that i'm in Firenze to share with you. Only 15 days until I leave the states.