I have been browsing a few online catalogs for inspiration so I can create that special outfit and I think I found the perfect dress, even for a day at the Duomo. What do you think? I have a gray dress in my closet from Express which I can pair up with either a black or red skinny belt, my problem will be the shoes! I usually, let me rephrase, never wear high heels. Maybe I can squeeze my squared-shaped feet into these skinny shoes??
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Now time to learn a few Italian phrases.
Pleased to meet you. Piacere di conoscerla (pee-a-chayray dee ko-no-shayrla)
How are you? fine, thanks and you? Come sta? bene grazie e lei? (komay sta benay grats-yay ay lay)
Ci può consigliare un buon ristorante locale?
that sounds amazing! I'd say that's a great way to spend a weekend away. love the grey dress!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Enjoy the time with your love.:) They are precious moments.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely love both outfits!
ReplyDeleteAwwww I am soooo jealous :) I love Florence!!! The art is everywhere, it's just overwhelming! I like both outfits... but prefer the second one. ahhh I know a restaurant (it's just great!) but I can't remember the name sorry :( But anyways the food in Florence is amazing! Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy
ReplyDeleteOMG - such beautiful clothes!! Funny story: When I was studying in Florence as a sophomore in college, I DID "run into" Andrea Bocelli. I was at the airport picking up my sister and cousin who were coming to visit me. He was getting into a van and I was about to walk inside the airport. My bf at the time wanted to get Andrea's autograph for his mom, but I was like 'oh you shouldn't bother him he wants to be left in peace.' He totally ignored me and walked right up to Andrea. My bf came back totally disappointed. 'What happened?' 'The pen didn't work.' and duh because he's blind he didn't see that the pen didn't work and bf was too embarrassed to say anything. And all the pen needed was a little shake and test run. 'Will you go get the autograph?' 'No way,' I protested. 'I wouldn't even know what to say.' 'Just say, "Un autografo, per favore."' So I did and I added "sono americana." Andrea was just so charming. He switched to English, asked my name, shook my hand, asked me where I was from, told me had recently performed in my hometown, etc. The look on my bf's face was priceless. His gf had just had a full-on conversation with Andrea Bocelli! 'Here's your autograph.' If I weren't such a nice girl, I would have kept it for myself...
ReplyDeleteI have a pizza (Naples-style) recommendation for you. Near Santa Croce:
Il Pizzaiuolo
Via de' Macci, 113/r
closed Sunday
reservation ("prenotazione") 055 241171
www.ilpizzaiuolo.it
thanks Jen, this will be our first trip as a couple after having Isabela (almost 3 years! including the 9 months of pregnancy)
ReplyDeleteAnna, I'm so excited about our trip. I've always, always wanted to visit Italy, it will be more special with hubby!
ReplyDeletethanks Mariel,and how fun you had a sunny day in the Midwest!
ReplyDeletethanks Babs, hey if you happen to remember the name, you have until sat,LOL. I was adviced to also visit the Tuscan countryside. Awww all the pictures I'm seeing are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAmanda, Now I'm jealous!!!I love Andrea! after being introduced to his music by my good friend Nando, I have bought every single Cd. even asked my hubby, very very sweetly if we could go to his concert when he was in Denver. But it's not the same to see him on stage, from far away. And you shook his hand and had a conversation with him? You are so lucky. and yes you were too nice, for not having kept that autograph!
ReplyDeleteI will be writing this address for the restaurant, thank you for sharing your story, it made my day!
a road trip to italy?! that sounds soo amazing!! :)
ReplyDeleteman don't you wish that whenever we made a polyvore that the items would magically appear in our closet!? i think i have dreamt that before. :)
ReplyDeletei saw your comment on another blog and thought i would just pop over to say hey.
have a great trip!
Thanks for your sweet comment and I'm loving the Mona Lisa look :) xx
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Happy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteTuscany must be the perfect destination for a couple road trip :)
Have a great time!!!
Happy anniversary! I will be celebrating my anniversary this weekend :) Have fun in Italy!
ReplyDeletesounds like an awesome road trip! Can't wait to hear how it goes! :) enjoy xo
ReplyDelete@biking in heels: Hey Happy Anniversary to you too! How many years?
ReplyDeleteHi Blair! Yes, I just recently discovered polyvore and I love it!! thanks for stopping by and come visit again, by the way, congrats to your hubby on the award for his drawing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the good wishes,
ReplyDeleteI will be back with many,many photos!LOL
If you run into Andrea, please tell him that I adore him! Have a marvelous time!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so jealous, I love Florence. You will so enjoy your trip, especially with your gorgeous daughter, the Italians are crazy about kids. We went there when our daughter was seven months old and we could not walk anywhere without being stopped, having her picture taken with the locals, and waiters taking her off our hands to play with whilst we were eating - lovely!
ReplyDeleteI very much love the first grey dress, although it may not fit anymore after a couple of days in Italy....
Enjoy yourselves!
What a wonderful trip! I am quite jealous :) I adore Italy and have never been to Tuscany. One day! I love both outfits, but I especially love the second grey dress. You will look incredible!
ReplyDeleteAre you back yet? Was it wonderful?! We haven't made it to Florence yet, but I've heard so many great things about it. I hope you two had a beautiful time. You deserve it. Hopefully Croatia isn't welcoming you back with rainy weather.
ReplyDeleteLucky lucky you! have fun and I'm sure you will look wonderful in whatever you wear :-)
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