~ Photography by Lindsey Koppenheffer of Good Vibes Photography! (more about Lindsey, below!) ~
~ Outfit Details: Scalloped Vest c/o Southern Proper ~ Striped Top layered underneath (on SALE!) ~ Cashmere Cable-Knit Sweater (old Vineyard Vines, but almost the same here) ~ Monogrammed Tote (a favorite!) c/o Carolina Dandy ~ Jeans ~ Scarf (sold out) but also love these great plaids here & here ~ Booties with scalloped trim ~ Earrings are Vintage ~ Sunglasses ~ Bracelets (old) but loving these enamel beauties here, here, & here ~
~ It’s no surprise that Southern Proper is one of my favorite brands! This Scalloped Vest from them has become a favorite in my closet for cooler weather! It’s different than many of the vests that I own – there’s a special SCALLOPED trim on it, making it much more feminine and easier to dress up! It also comes in 2 other colors (the bright blue is such a great bright color, too!).
It’s so fun for me to post these looks that we shot while I was home. Milan is such a different world than Wyomissing, PA! I sometimes think it’s too easy for me to separate completely and I need to do a better job of staying in-touch with those at home while I’m at school (“touch base Tuesday” from my #17Goalsfor2017 is going well so far, though!). I look at these photos now and I see home. I see an empty park around the corner from where I grew up, favorite American brands of mine, and a typical look I might wear out to lunch or to run errands back in the states! Living in a European city is so different! I find myself often missing the open space, long drives, less people, and the ability to pick up everything you need for the week at one place (miss you Target, Costco, & Wholefoods!). It’s so easy for me to romanticize life here in Italy (and it’s true…it’s really wonderful), but if you live in a suburb anywhere, will you promise to take a second to enjoy it for me tomorrow?! (and maybe pick up a “big cup” of Starbucks TO GO!)
Speaking of open spaces…I loved the Alps SO MUCH (post soon!) that I decided to go back with 3 of my classmates this weekend! Something hit me last weekend out of pure happiness…I.Belong.In.The.Mountains. I couldn’t wait to hurry back and this weekend, and we are skiing COURMAYEUR! Make sure to follow along on instagram (@wearbowsandsmile) for more photos and fun video stories!
Gratefully with love,
xoxoxoxoxoxo Rhiana
~ About the Photographer ~ I had such a great time shooting with Lindsey while I was back home in PA! Lindsey really does such a range of photography from weddings, to maternity shoots, to family and newborn shoots and so much more! Be sure to check out her website if you are in the area. Oh, also, here baby photos on instagram bring so much happiness to my feed every day! (@good.vibes.photography)
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