Paris Fashion Week: Street Style

Outside of Palais de Tokyo, at the Haider Ackermann show, I couldn't believe all of the big names I saw! Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley, Freja Beha, Grace Cottingham, the Sartorialist, Kate Lanphear, editor of French Vogue, etc. Paris, thanks for the hookup.

Venice Carnevale

A tradition started to mask social classes, Carnevale is an annual festival in Venice that draws millions of visitors each year. Lasting from Ash Wednesday to Mardi Gras, it's a time to celebrate before the fasting and piety of Lent. Each year, both residents and tourists alike don festive garb and ornate masks to parade around the city. The beautiful canals and idyllic streets were crowded with feathers, tophats and poofy dresses. The costumes are just as elaborate as the parties are wild. The city hosts concerts, parades and other festivities.

Most Carnevalians just a don a mask with their outfits, but those in full-fledged 17th century costumes are the real eye-catchers. They pose for photographers in the same position for most of their duration in Venice as crowds swirl around them. If you're ever in Europe in late February, Carnevale is a must. The costumes, crowds and atmosphere make Carnevale a fantastic glimpse into the traditions of Italy.
























Gibson wannabe


Cutest in the world

Second Trip to Rome

I can't seem to get enough of Rome! Or I've had two field trips for two different Art History classes... Either way I love going back! There's a never-ending amount to see in this city. My professor Helen knows how to tackle a city in a weekend, visitng what most tourists do in 3 weeks: the Colosseum, the Forum ruins, the Vatican, the Sistine ceiling, St. Peter's, the Borghese Museum, a million churches, Hadrian's Villa, the city of Tivoli, and much more. She makes trips stressful

I went to Venice for Carnivale this weekend, which was FANTASTIC. I'll have to post pictures soon because there's really no way to describe the festive mood and the outstanding costumes.








My roommate Lizzy!


Me with my 2 Lizzys


The sunlight was beautiful.


A hallway in a museum (they begin to blur together eventually).


At the Vatican!


My sneaky Sistine Chapel photo


Michelangelo's Pieta


Sunlight in St. Peter's


My new shades in the town of Tivoli


Roomies again




So many cats in Rome


Landscape in Tivoli










CANDY




My new 10 euro bracelet.









Hope you all had fantastic weekends! Thanks for reading. :)