Bright Blue Pants a Make Her Dance

Okay, so maybe these pants don't make me "dance" but they definitely make me feel great. And that's what clothes are supposed to be about right? Right! 

I came across these gems at a vintage designer store down the street from my apartment. As you might know I'm living in Milan, Italy this summer so quality fashion picks are not hard to find but... finding them at a reasonable price is the kicker. The little store is tucked in the Brera District, traditionally known for great boutiques, and is called Il Cameo. The mother-daughter duo who own it have an eye for some of the best vintage Chanel, Gucci, Prada and YSL I've ever seen. For weeks I was lusting after a Chanel sweater shell from the 60's but had to talk myself off the ledge. Fortunately, the Il Cameo duo has taken a liking to me and my constant drop-ins and kindly knocked down the price of these pants to a steal! Go me and my decent Italian language skills!

To keep the focus on the star of the show, I like to pair these palazzos with a simple black top. The halter cut of this Banana Republic top {similar here, here, here} balances a little skin with the weight of the pants to keep this outfit cool both in temperature and in style. While these pants might not pair with everything, a simple black halter looks great on everyone and is super versatile. It's a great staple to have in your closet and if you don't own one already click the links above and invest!

Even with a big print, small details are everything. I'm carrying my Kate Spade color blocked crossbody that's the perfect size to fit everything I need for a day of traveling, dainty jewelry including one of my favorite Kate Spade Saturday necklaces (RIP) and simple black wedges. Would you believe me if I said these were Dr. Scholls? I couldn't believe it either! They're simple, stylish, match with everything and I've survived miles of Italian cobblestone streets in them. I've been super impressed. Go Dr. Scholls! 

{Top // Banana Republic (similar, similar), Pants // (similar), Wedges // Dr. Scholls (similar, similar), 

Purse // Kate Spade (similar, similar), Necklace // Kate Spade (similar)}

Do you have any prized finds from a local vintage store? And how about these palazzos? Are you a fan of the wide legs and bold prints? 

Emily 

Tell Me Something Good!

I loved starting off last week with a happy up-beat bang so why not do it again? Good news, good news, read all about it! I started off this week a bit earlier than usual but it was for the best reason. Want to know why?!  Well keep reading to find out... and then spill all of your good news too! I wanna hear! So my Monday good news? Well...

1. // This weekend I spent my days slowly roaming the streets of Milan and I got the chance to really take it all in and enjoy a slow weekend in the city. One last time, eep!

2. // I picked up a killer Pomikaki bag for only $40. The Milan sale season is no joke! Talk about a steal!

3. // I tasted the world's BEST pizza on Sunday. Well, it's not on any official lists but it's on mine and that definitely counts for something!

4. // Beautiful weather is good news! A week with a drop in temperature and a hint of a breeze is something to celebrate!

5. // Oh and did I mention, MY BROTHER IS HERE! My brother arrived in Italy this morning and it still hasn't truly hit me! Getting the chance to live in Milan for the summer, let alone getting the chance to travel with my brother in Europe, is something I never ever dreamed would happen. I'm so so happy and very grateful for this experience of a lifetime. 

So what's your good news? Happy weekends or big plans coming up? In the words of Mia Thermopolis, "shoot"!

Emily

#FridayFinds: Links I'm Loving

Hip hip Friday! Another week down. Man is this summer flying by or what? Fly through these 6 links and start your Friday off on the right foot. Beyonce prints, your favorite shoes are getting a makeover and the best magazine cover I've seen in a while!

{Link} // A plus size model is to appear on the cover of women's running magazine and listen for the applause! As a runner who also will never have the "cross-country bod" I'm a big fan. Run on!

{Link} // Like gallery walls? Fan of Beyonce? (Duh.) Then say hello to the Single Ladies print.

{Link} // It's no secret I'm a fan of Leandra Medine from The Man Repeller. She's done it again with this great article in defense of "Slow Fashion". Read it, love it, live it.

{Link} // In only 4 days Converse is launching their new redesign of the classic chucks since, well, forever! Always dreamed of converse with arch support? Your dreams are coming true with a small price increase but I'll take it.

{Link} // The Outnet is having a killer clearance sale currently and if you've been eyeing any designer pieces lately this is your chance to snatch it up. Isabel Marant jeans for 30 euro? I wouldn't joke about this!

{Link} // I will forever worship Gossip Girl and Sex in the City. Take this quiz to see if you're more of a Carrie or Blair? (Pst. I got Blair)

Are you loving any of these links? What are your plans for this weekend? 
Emily

'F' is for friends who Follow each other! Let's be Social!

Hey hey hey! It's Thursday and there's not a better time to get social! Can't get enough of E&D here on the blog? Follow my other social accounts and stay up to date on everything going on here on the site and behind the scenes! 

 

 

{Instagram // Bloglovin // Pinterest // Tumblr}

But that's not all! I want to see what you're up to too! Link your social accounts below so we can all be social media buds! F is for friends who "Follow each other"!

Emily  

Tell Me Something Good!

Let's start Monday off right! Tell me something good! 

At home there is a morning radio station that features a segment where listeners call in to tell them any and every bit of good news they've recently had. So why not have that here?! Monday's aren't the best but they're at least a little bit better with some good news tucked in your back pocket! So here's my good news to start off this Monday!

1. I visited Venice this weekend for the first time and it was incredible! 

2. We stumbled across a fireworks show so I finally got my fix from the fourth of July!

3. We have a surprise class field trip to a museum I've been wanting to see!

4. I celebrated National Ice Cream day with some great peach gelato!

5. And lastly, I learned my brother is coming to Italy next week!!! Eeep!

So, tell me something good! What's your good news from this weekend or coming up?!

Emily