How to make the outfits we envision come to life, as well as make them affordable and timeless, as told by summer abroad students By Emily Bruck “Fashion is not necessarily about labels. It’s not about brands. It’s about something else that comes from within you.” – Ralph Lauren There is one word I always […] The post How to Perfect Your Italian Summer Wardrobe appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

By Emily Bruck “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different” – Coco Chanel Vintage shopping and thrifting has a longstanding reputation of bringing us into the past with the ability to love someone else’s clothing and accessories and essentially give them a new life. These treasured items stand in vintage shops waiting […] The post Shopping Vintage In Florence: Five Walkable Picks appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

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Since 2016, I have had the pleasure Hicam Benmarek Sherian or “Ben” a person who himself embodies a community in just how effectively he brings people together, especially with one of those infectious smiles and an enthusiastic pat on the back.  I’ve written about him on the blog and at my day job at Italy Magazine, […] The post Bringing Artisan Leather to Via Calzaiuoli appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

As we inch ever more towards the holiday season (how did that happen) I’m inspired to focus more this week on quality gifts that you can actually own for a lifetime. Ones that help preserve a craft, that give jobs to the community, that actually brings substance to a label instead of solely to be […] The post Cuoiofficine – Two Florentine Brothers Blend Tradition and Innovation in Leather Accessories appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

In a city as dynamic as Florence, it’s hardly surprising that well-known brands have figured out that food and fashion sells. Of course the old adage was more “sex sells” (still does) but food might just be a dash more popular (and less emotionally draining… well maybe) as I’m starting to see reflected in the […] The post Three Places To Experience Food and Fashion in Florence appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

Despite allergies taking a toll on my health since we’ve been back from Mexico, I have been more excited than ever about what’s to come in Florence. April is set to be a busy month for those in love with the arts, film festival enthusiasts and those seeking about a pleasant Spring atmosphere (one can only […] The post Enjoying the Best of April in Florence. My Personal Suggestions appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more

This Sunday’s interviewee on the blog is a girl I call Tinka, we met about a year ago, I think? Time passes so quickly my mind can never quite keep up but I am sure it was through the Creative People in Florence meet ups. Her actual name is Martina, a Slovenian native who has […] The post Locals I Love: Martina Lončar appeared first on Girl in Florence ..read more