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

Cinque Terre: Day Two!

Bathing suit- Free People top+Victoria's Secret Bottoms// Dress (similar)- Free People// Sunglasses- Ray Bans

Since we pretty much walked (and ate) all day Saturday, there was a mutual agreement amongst the group that we could use a day of relaxing by the water. Since Monterosso had the largest beach area, we headed there first. Our day was filled with rock climbing, beach laying, stuffing face and pina coladas! It was nice to enjoy a day at the beach because, for us Floridians, it felt like a little piece of home (especially since we were all missing our momma’s this Mother’s Day, Love you mom!). We met the nicest Italian man on the rock we swam out to. He told us about how at our age he was fearless and would jump off of the rocks head first into the water. What he said really got me thinking about how much being afraid affects our lives. I really want to make a conscious effort to try new things without a paralyzing fear of the what ifs. After one week I have already learned so much about myself from this culture and these people. I can’t wait to see what’s to come! 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

Fringe For Everyone

 If you know me then you should know I have an obsession with fringe. I don't know what it is that makes me love fringe but all I know is I can't get enough. Wether its a fringe purse or a fringe scarf, you name it I will love it. This fall I really wanted to get a few statement pieces that I could incorporate into some of my more casual outfits. So obviously I welcomed this bag and scarf into my wardrobe. And yes I am going to wear my crop tops as long as possible! Stay tuned for more of my current fall obsessions. Thanks for stopping by! -xoxo Kendall

Top: Free People

Scarf: (similar here)

Skirt: Forever 21 (similar here)

Purse: Free People 

Dreamin' of Adventures

I know what you're thinking, why is she standing in the middle of the road? Well sometimes I randomly get inspired and I just have to take advantage of a good setting for a mini photo shoot. So in this case, the open road was calling my name and the sun rise was too perfect not to stop. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels the need to stand in the middle of the road… it's quite exhilarating actually. It's the littlest moments like these where I wish I was going off on an adventure rather than heading to class. But hey, a girl can dream! -xoxo Kendall 

Dress: Free People

Sweater: Free People