Post-Italy Depression

Jeans+Shirt+Shoes: Urban Outfitters // Kimono: Free People

It has officially been 22 days since I have left Italy, and I couldn’t be more sad about it. I can honestly say it is the weirdest feeling being back in America. Everything feels so different! It’s really hard to explain, but basically my body longs for Italian air (super cheesy, but so true). I have to catch myself from daydreaming about what I would be doing in Italy if I were still there… who I would be with, what I would be eating and what beautiful buildings I would be walking by. Although I wish I could have stayed forever (not even joking), I had to come back for my best friend’s wedding, my internship with Macy’s and classes (unfortunately).  In my hopes to keep living the Italian lifestyle, on my day off I decided to explore the Tampa/St. Pete area and check out Oxford Exchange and the Dali Museum. Finding cool coffee shops, bookstores, museums and hipster restaurants is probably one of my favorite things to do. Here are a few pictures I took from my adventures! Thanks for stopping by my blog and supporting me through my post-Italy depression (I’m dyinggg). Xoxo Kendall

Capri, Italy

Dress-Free People// Kimono-Free People

This weekend was probably my most awaited visit specifically because I just really love being by the water. Although a multitude of things seemed to go wrong, I honestly had one of the best times of my life. I mean this whole trip has really been such a crazy experience like one you see in a movie and think you will never have for yourself. You don’t think being in another country for a month will really change you until you actually go. Not to get too sappy, but I have met so many people that I couldn’t imagine not knowing (if that makes sense). My roommates and close friends on the trip are seriously amazing people. Although I wish we all met sooner, I know our friendship will continue to grow (and get weirder lol) once we are back at school. I could go on and on about this but lets not get crazy. Xoxo Kendall

Pisa, Italy

Romper (similar)-Free People// Kimono- Forever21// Hat- Urban Outfitters

First off, I just want to say how proud I am of myself for coming to a place where I know nothing about the culture, am totally out of my comfort zone and finding my way in a completely different environment. We had our first free day without any class or meetings, so a few of us decided to take the train to Pisa and check out the Leaning Tower. Although it was our first time on the train and we didn’t exactly know how to get there, we had absolutely no problems (which is a miracle if you know how lost we get even walking around in Florence lol). The town of Pisa is seriously one of the cutest places I’ve been too, for the sheer fact that it is so quiet and quaint. Of course once we made it to the Leaning Tower we had to take a few touristy pictures before relaxing in the grass. As we all sat there we couldn’t help but keep asking ourselves if this was really our life, there is no way we could be living in such a beautiful place. You can tell by our faces that we had the best time exploring Pisa and just being together. Now of on the next adventure! Xoxo Kendall

the Duomo

Dress + Jacket (similar)- Free People

Have you ever seen something so beautiful it takes your breath away? That’s how I felt walking up to the Duomo.  After my first day of class (wait I’m not just here to eat pasta and drink wine?), some of my classmates and I decided to check out the Duomo while we had free time. After walking up 463 steps to the top of the dome, we stood in amazement at the panoramic view of our city, the city we will be living in for the next 4 weeks! I could have stood there for hours admiring the different landmarks of the city. Its crazy to think that just two weeks ago I was stressing about finals and now I’m in this city where life is so laid back and carefree. Its so often that we are always planning and preparing for our future that we forget to stop and see what’s in front of us, right now. When I’m getting too caught up with life and stressing about what lies ahead, I need to remind myself about my time spent at the Duomo and life will all seem to be okay again. Xoxo Kendall

Baby It's Cold Outside

I don't know about you but I've been really digging the cooler weather here in Florida. Its a rare occasion, but recently the temperatures here have been in the 30's and 40's (say whattttt). Now, for me that is freezing! Usually I dread cold weather, but lately I've been loving more layered looks and now is definitely the time to rock them! I am still finding ways to make some of my summer pieces work for the winter which is only natural for a born and raised Florida girl but hey, I'm having fun doing it (which is all that matters). Although I am super excited for spring and summer, I'm making the most of these last few weeks of chilly weather and bundling up in my favorite sweaters and booties. As always, thanks for stopping by. xoxo Kendall P.S. You can also check out this post on CollegeFashionista and be sure to #Rad it! 

Jacket: Charlotte Russe (similar here)

Necklace: Free People (similar here)

Leather Pants: Forever21 

Sweater: Free People 

Bag: Forever21

Shoes: Free People

2015!

Wow I can't believe I haven't posted in almost a month! I apologize for the absence but I have been super caught up with starting class, work, internships blah blah blah. I know its no excuse but I promise to get back into the swing of things. So if you follow me on social media, you may know that I am interning with CollegeFashionista this semester! CollegeFashionista is an online website that brings together universities across the country to report on campus fashion. I am so excited, and honored, to be a part of such a fabulous group of Style Guru's on my campus. If you have any interest in fashion, social media or are just looking for a good read, head over to www.collegefashionista.com! You can find the link to my specific articles here. So here's a few pieces I'm loving lately. Rompers, beanies and booties are my go-to pieces lately. I hope you're all having a fashionable New Year and I can't wait to share more exciting adventures with you that are coming up! xoxo Kendall

Romper: Free People (similar here)

Beanie: Free People

Booties: Free People 

Bag: Free People 

(I know I'm a bit obsessed with FP, oops)