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Search Results for: Venice

Wearing White in Venice of the North

09/02/22 | Amazon Fashion, Fashion Friday, Ipanema, Le Specs

Wearing Ecowish V-Neck Spaghetti Strap Bowknot Sleeveless Lace Mini Dress in Holland

White after Labor Day?  Go for it!  I am a firm believer in dressing for the weather and dressing in what you like and if that means white in Winter or Black in Summer, you do you!  Last month I wore this adorable - and very affordable - white dress in Amsterdam.  I originally got in 2021 because when you are a bride-to-be in seems you need more white garments than I can count. In case the ...

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Past Adventures: Venice

05/02/14 | Europe, Italy, Past Adventures, Travel, Venice

Why I have I not done a post about Venice yet when I have written about both Rome and Florence in other Past Adventures?  Because I love the other two more.  I know.  Please do not be mad.  I have to say though, it is like choosing your favorite flavor of ice cream - my defaults will always be Black Rasberry and Mint Chocolate chip but that does not mean I do not like Rocky ...

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My Summer Reading (and Listening) List

06/24/23 | books, Oprah's Book Club, Reese's Book Club

Sparkles and Shoes My Summer Reading (and Listening) List - Summer 2023

Our London walks have dropped from a trio to just Lily and I as Mark has gone back to work. I’ve always loved an audiobook and for the next few months I think I’ll have more time than ever before. So far this year, which seems to be flying by, has bee busy in all sorts of ways and it might be feasible to get to The 40 Books I’ve Read In 2014  and perhaps even tie the record of  the 17 books I read ...

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The 12 Best Things to Do in Nice

12/13/22 | France, Nice, Solo Travel, Travel

#ILoveNICE Sign

By the time you read this, fingers crossed, I will be in Ecuador.   It’s been an odd 2022 and at a team work dinner I shared that I was ready for this year to be over.  This isn’t 100% accurate as there has been some highlights and travel has certainly led the way.   For a recent customs form I did a country count and this year I have been able to visit more destinations than I would have thought, ...

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Exploring Lake Como by Boat

11/05/20 | Boat Day, Italy, Italy Roadtrip, Lake Como, Travel

Lake Como from the Water

My birthday was just over a month ago and this year  was a bit different - no party, no cake, and no presents - but sometimes different is the best. As the United Kingdom has rules on who can meet and when I had drinks with a few friends at my London flat five days before my birthday because on the big day I was in Italy with Mark.  I had been to the four big cities; Rome, Venice, ...

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Mapping Out Our Italy Road Trip

08/10/20 | Italy, Travel Plans

Travel Fashion Blogger on the Milan Duomo Roof

Last year I had such a great time on my two week trip to Bali that Mark and I decided to plan a two week holiday this year over both of our birthdays.   With my birthday at the end of September and Mark's in early October we have been hesitant on what travel looks like with COVID for months.  And while our original plan (traveling around South East Asia) will not work, we are now ...

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Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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