c/o J.McLaughlin dress, scarf, and bag, Jack Rogers sandals, Karen Walker sunnies, c/o Asha ring
For my entire life, we've spent the 4th of July weekend in Rhode Island visiting my extended family. This year was no different. After eating maybe slightly too much pasta in Italy last week, I knew that I needed an extra flattering dress for a family dinner on Friday night near my aunt's house in Narragansett.
While we were in Sicily, my dad and I spent a lot of time talking about La Dolce Vita, the Italian way of life that's more laid back, indulgent, and generally beautiful. Although we're Italian by blood (Fun fact: My maiden name is Argenti), we are certainly not living la dolce vita every day of the year.
Eliza J. dress, c/o Mark and Graham clutch, Design Darling tassel earrings, c/o Asha ring, Karen Walker sunnies
The main reason for our trip to Sicily was to celebrate my 30th birthday. My dad and his wife told me to pick anywhere in the world (within reason, Antarctica probs wasn't an option) and we would go as a family for a true summer vacation.
Mara Hoffman swimsuit, c/o Eric Javits hat
Sicily is a beautiful island, but nothing so far has compared to the beauty of the Turkish Steps (Scala dei Turchi). The steps are sparkling white rocks, jutting out into the Mediterranean Sea. From afar, it looks like stairs, hence the name. Back in the day, Arab pirates (referred to as Turks) anchored their boats here to protect them from the wind while they robbed and pillaged surrounding towns.
