best of: wear this there: Dimora delle Balze sicily.
today we’re headed to one of my favorite parts of the world — the rustic, romantic and so very Italian island of Sicily. specifically, we’re off to Siracusa, the gorgeous city on the Ionian coast of Sicily known for its ancient ruins, to stay at our very beautiful home away from home, the serene and sunbleached nineteenth-century estate, Dimora delle Balze. also known as an ideal wedding destination, Dimora delle Balze is surrounded by beautiful historical places, so the hotel offers exclusive tours to the ancient nearby cities, providing us easy accessibility to these places full of charm and historical heritage, to enjoy the views of Baroque and Renaissance palaces while taking in the romantic scents of the Mediterranean. gosh, i love Sicily and can’t wait to return. i’ve put together some ensembles for you to pack for a long weekend away. we start with a very feminine crocheted tank top and flowy white maxi skirt, paired with sexy black strappy sandals and chic oversized sunnies to shield your eyes from that bright Sicilian sunshine. add to that some beautiful aquamarine baubles and a fun oversized straw tote — perfect for both farmer’s markets and lazy beach days. i’ve also packed you a cute two-piece swimsuit, beach cover-up, pool slides, and my favorite packable sunhat. all you need now is a good read and i suggest Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams. it’s the epic tale of star-crossed lovers in pre-war Europe colliding with a woman on the run in the swinging ’60s — the perfect poolside or seaside read.