Italian wedding

Dress designed by me, Zara shoes, Céline bag, custom-made Atelier GeJe earrings and Karen Walker sunglasses

So what does one wear to a summer wedding in Italy? I have to say it was a real head scratcher for me at first because a. I don't usually wear dresses and b. I never know how to dress for warm weather anyway as I prefer "sweater weather". So for my friend's wedding in Italy I wanted to go for a simple dress, comfy and roomy enough to cover up a possible pizza belly. However, I soon realised that it wasn't going to be easy to find what I was looking for. So I came up with this design (wide and with 3/4 rolled up sleeves) and was originally going to have it made in a neutral colour. But then I came across this floral fabric and instantly fell in love with it. I have a thing for floral prints anyway but I never quite know how to fit them into my everyday minimalistic style anymore. And so this dress is quite a bit different from what you're used to see me wear but I think because of the print it just screams 'Italy' and so what better occasion to ever wear this than to my friend's Italian wedding? Loved looking girly for a change.

all images by Paul for Fash n Chips

Random shots from Italy

After Florence I went on to Ravenna where I spent a few days exploring the town and surroundings, eating pizzas and admiring the extraordinary collection of early Christian mosaics and monuments that this town has to offer. I also attended my friend's wedding in a teeny tiny church in the middle of beautiful nowhere and stayed at a gorgeous villa for the party that lasted most of the weekend. It was very special and Italian and I will show you my outfit for this event in my next post - it may surprise you a bit!

all images by me / for Fash n Chips 

All Black and Birks

(Zara top, H&M Trend trousers, Birkenstock 'Arizona' sandals, Céline bag, Triwa watch and Karen Walker sunglasses)

I wore this simple all black outfit on a warm summer evening walking around in the center of charming Ravenna, Italy, last week. This top has a silky front which I think keeps it from looking too casual..

all images by Paul for Fash n Chips and Vogue NL