Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy. The first of five villages lining the coast of the Mediterranean Sea on the north western part of Italy. It took me about 7.5 hours to hike across these picturesque villages, but views like this made every single step worth it!
Vernazza, Cinque Terre; the fourth of five villages heading north.
Elements of this dress reminded me of these vibrant villages, which made it that much more fun to style! I was immediately drawn to this 'orange peel' shade of orange and the sexy cut-out detail in the back. With a dress this bright, form fitting and detailed I decided to keep my accessories fairly simple by using neutral colours and tones. The idea was to keep the dress the focal point.
Elements of this dress reminded me of these vibrant villages, which made it that much more fun to style! I was immediately drawn to this 'orange peel' shade of orange and the sexy cut-out detail in the back. With a dress this bright, form fitting and detailed I decided to keep my accessories fairly simple by using neutral colours and tones. The idea was to keep the dress the focal point.
I've grown to like the orange/blue colour combo, so I incorporated it subtly with my blue vintage bangle and charm bracelet. I used my favourite vintage clutch to tie in all the colours. And I just love how my necklace catches the light; adds a nice touch of bling!
If you use a bit of your imagination, the back view of this dress looks like one of the many colourful row houses lining each of the cinque terres, even down to the cut-out "windows", don't you think?
Here's another look at my accessories paired with my leather jacket. Aside from being a great summer dress, it can also transition well into the Fall by just adding a bit of leather.
