Italian Summer Dreams

Hydrated, glowing skin; glossy lips, rosy cheeks; silky, wavy, volumized hair. I’m wearing that sheer, green Jacquemus La Robe Calghera dress from the SS19 collection, exploring the Italian coast. I just left the farmer’s market. Of course I used my reusable bags. God, I’m so wholesome and eco-friendly. You’re welcome, sea turtles. Now I’m eating pasta somewhere with a good view of the coastline. Maybe even a charcuterie board. No, definitely a charcuterie board too. A glass of wine or two. I have an obnoxious amount of sunscreen on. I reapply my gloss. The sun is setting. There’s a slight breeze that makes the heat bearable. I’m thriving.

P.S. I narrate my mood board fantasies like one of those overly cliche, rom-com writers. Let me live.

Disclaimer: I don’t know if the photo in the mood board is actually of Italy. I pulled it from my Tumblr and it’s what I imagine Italy to be like. Just putting this disclaimer so the internet doesn’t come for me.

♣ Wardrobe ♣

Silky Scarf

Doubles as a hair tie, shirt, belt, skirt and some more inspiration on how to style them.

Straw Hat

I have a difficult head that looks weird in most hats but in this fantasy, I look great in hats so I’m wearing a straw hat and there’s a breeze that makes the heat bearable but not strong enough to make my hat fly off.

Nike Sandals

Bury me in these sandals. Seriously, I’ve had them for years and they’re still my go-to and in great condition for how often I wear them.

Silky, Midi-Length Night Slip That’d Doubles As a Sundress

I’d wear bike shorts underneath so you can explore with no worries about flashing innocent strangers (especially if it’s windy).

Woven Basket

So I can put all my farmer’s market goodies and flowers in it

Or, if you want to be realistic, you’re not going to want to be carrying around a bag while exploring but I’m living a fantasy here so woven bag it is.

♥ Beauties & Etc. ♥

Journal

To write down my frustrations or sketch in.

Badger Mineral Clear Zinc Sunscreen

This doubles as a primer for me and it gives a nice, dewy finish. Plus it doesn’t make me break out like other sunscreens.

Vitamin C and/or Rosehip Oil

I’m iffy about vitamin C during the day but I use it at night for glowy skin. Rose hip oil is a good moisturizer and I like to use face oils as highlighter for a more natural look.

Aquaphor Balm

Basically just petroleum jelly but to me it’s not as greasy as Vaseline. I use it as chapstick or in a pinch, moisturizer. I only use a pea size and put it where I’d put highlighter when I use it as moisturizer.

Lipstick That Doubles As Blush