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Past Adventures: Florence

05/13/13 | bucket list, Italy, Past Adventures

Two summers ago, the sumer of 2011, I had the amazing opportunity to visit the city of Florence with my mother and maternal grandmother, Meme. This week long trip occurred just before I studying abroad in Rome, which was my most popular post in the month of April!

I had been to the gorgeous city once before but visiting on a three generation shopping trip was an experience I will never forget! We shooped our hearts content and visited some beautiful aites along the way!




Oh, and I ran into the male cast of 
The Jersey Shore while they were filming!
Have you ever been to Florence?  
What was your favorite part? 
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  1. Emily Finta says

    May 3, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    Had to find this post after reading your post about Venice. I lived in Florence for a month (studying abroad) and these brought back so many feelings. You have no idea how much I miss it! We met at the Duomo almost every morning for class. I would love to live there again or even just visit!

  2. Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion says

    May 14, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Soooo glad you posted this! We are heading to Italy in two weeks (wait less than two weeks now AHH!) and we are spending three days in Florence. Where is that picture of the locks from?

    xo Jackie

  3. Eva M. says

    May 14, 2013 at 9:41 am

    loved that post!

    xx
    FashionEvELand | FEEL

  4. Head to Toe Chic says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    Such gorgeous pictures and it looks like such an amazing trip!! Too funny you saw the guys from Jersey Shore!

    xo
    Angela
    headtotoechicblog.com

  5. Sheila says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    Gorgeous photos!! I wish to go there one day. 🙂

    xo – Sheila
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  6. Ileana Marcel says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    Love that place!!!! great pictures….and those tans on the J.S. boys!!!!!!

    xx
    ileana

    http://www.ileanamarcel.com

  7. The Fashion Student says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    Amazing photos, I’m so jealous!

    http://www.thefashionstudent.com

  8. Lady parisienne says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    absolutly amazing pics!

  9. Tr3nDyGiRL Fashion Blog says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:13 pm

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  10. Kamilla K says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    Wow, those pictures are beautiful!! I love Italy, it is so beautiful!! And I can’t even think of the food without wanting to buy a plane ticket over there!

    xx
    Sophisticated Lace

  11. Cece says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    Lovely pics! And yes, I have been to Florence. I ate A LOT of Pizza when I was there. There is a bridge of locks very similar in Paris. What a lovely trip. The Jersey Shore cast sighting at the end there is so funny!!

  12. Diana Marks says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I love Florence! It’s such a beautiful city!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  13. Lissey says

    May 13, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Wow, those pictures are so beautiful, so artistic ! Do you wanna follow each other on GFC, Bloglovin’, Instagram or maybe like for like on Facebook ? xoxo
    Blog Lissey
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  14. Sofia Donatelli says

    May 13, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures. They brought back great memories. I was there 3 years ago and fell in love with Italy.

    If you get a sec, check out my latest post ‘Bonjour’. I would love to read what you think.

    Hope you had a great weekend with the family celebrating Mother’s Day.

    XO
    Sofia
    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

  15. LyddieGal says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    what is better than Italy? I mean, seriously?! I was in Florence once, but only for a few hours so I just walked around the markets, saw the fake david, had a bite of pizza and was off to lake garda.

    Chic on the Cheap

  16. CaninesCouture says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    HA!! That’s hilarious. I love Florence. Looks like you had such a lovely time.

    xoxo,

    Jules of Canines & Couture
    http://www.caninesandcouture.com

  17. Erin Kelly Cannon says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Looks so fun!! And can’t believe you ran into “The Shore” boys.

    xoxo
    Erin

    The Fashion Canvas

  18. Emilia Louise says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    So beautiful, glad you had a good time x
    http://liellablogs.blogspot.co.uk/

  19. Kier Mellour says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    Gorgeous photos!! And that’s so funny you ran into the Jersey Shore cast!

    With Love From Hollywood,
    Kier
    Fashion Addict LA
    BCBG: Bon Chic, Bon Genre

  20. Constanza Valentina Pavéz Marin says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Beautiful pics!

    xx

    http://unromanceconlamoda.blogspot.com/

  21. Erin Brown says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    I loved going to Italy and seeing all the sights! It was one of my favorite trips!

    XO,
    http://sororitygirlintherealworld.blogspot.com/

  22. s says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    wow beautiful photos! wish i could go sometday! xO!
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  23. curly purplepig says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    wow gorgeous photos! I really miss Europe! wish I could go there soon

  24. Treasure Tromp says

    May 13, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Florence is probably my favorite city in Italy. I spent 5 or so days there a couple of years ago and am dying to go back!

  25. Emily Rose says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Your blog is so pretty! I’d love to go to Florence one day:)

    Emily Rose

  26. Elisabeth @ Bella says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:10 am

    i love florence – we lived an hour outside of it for a few months and the gelato and the architecture made it for me 🙂

  27. Rachel says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:03 am

    So pretty! My boyfriend and I have already decided to go to Italy for our honeymoon (this way, we can start saving up now! haha)

  28. TheTinyHeart says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:46 am

    I’ve never been to Italy but it is definitely on my list of places to go!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  29. Alyssa says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Florence will ALWAYS have my heart. After studying abroad there, I’m pretty much obsessed. You can see the street my apartment was on in that ariel shot of the Duomo!

  30. Everythings Always Sunny says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:04 am

    Italy is absolutely beautiful! <3 wonderful photos!

    http://everythingsalwayssunny.com
    Kristin
    xo

  31. Imogen says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:21 am

    This looks incredible, those buildings are beautiful, must have been a fab city to visit

  32. Real College Student of Atlanta says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:14 am

    I’ve been to Italy, but not florence and now I’m really regretting it! pretty pics!

  33. Kelinha says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:51 am

    Florence is one of my fav city ever =)

  34. Annie says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:49 am

    Florence looks amazing! I’ve been to other parts of Italy…and it’s such a beautiful country 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  35. Fabrizia says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:37 am

    Florence is really a beautiful city!
    Come back soon to visit me on Cosa Mi Metto???
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