Summertime Sadness

It is for sure Summertime Sadness in the Wintersteen household as it is the LAST WEEKEND of summer vacation! Boo!

But not for me... heheh. And it will definitely feel like its not over in Italy!! I just checked the weather and it is hotter in Rome than it is in San Diego.

I can deal

I was a tad bit worried that I wasn't packing enough warm clothing... but I guess I am right on track!! I have been googley eyes all over the beautiful pictures of Rome on Pinterest and it is making me really excited. I said "Au Revoir" to my best friend on Friday (She's studying abroad in Paris) and "see ya in January" to my sorority big sis. The omg-lets-get-dinner-before-you-leave's are making it seem really real. ONLY 9 DAYS UNTIL I LEAVE for the semester of a lifetime and I am beside myself with excitement. I know that I am really looking forward to something when I start having anxiety dreams about it like I did last night...Let the travel-mishap, getting-lost, wake up in a cold sweat dreams begin!

With the weather in mind, I pulled together all of the dresses I am packing on my trip.

Calm being the key word here... p.s. sorry for the wrinkles. 

OK! SO... from left to right I have packed:

1. Max Studio Striped Maxi Dress :: (Similar) This dress is so flattering on. The stripes and jersey material makes it feel like you are wearing pajamas all day. A Marshall's find of course.

   

   With Porter-muffin at the Getty

    
2.  Lace Sheath Dress :: (The American Eagle Version Here) I went to Marshalls again on this one. So so cute and really slimming cut. I love wearing this dress with a pretty statement necklace and sandals or with my new cheetah print skinny belt. The neutral and high neck are perfectly chic. 
3. Black Ruffle Sundress :: Target. My sista lent me this dress for my trip (aw so nice) because I didn't have a casual LBD! The goal is to pair with scarves and boots for the colder seasons...
4. Blue Print Dress :: (Similar) I love this dress because it is such an interesting pattern that you don't need much else to make it look good. Marshalls again on this one... (or TJMaxx, I can't remember) This will be perfect for hot days touring the city and going to classes. I wore it for my sister's 8th grade promotion back in June.  

   

   Not totally sure why I am not wearing shoes

5. Lace A-Line :: This is my go to cover-up/pool/beach dress. The best part is that I don't necessarily have to wear a bra with it. (holla) and it looks super cute dressed up or dressed down. This will also be one of my hot-to-cool-weather transition dresses because it would be killer with tights, boots, tall socks and a sweater for fall. 
6. Finally, the pièce de rèsistance, my ASTR Faux Leather Cutout Dress :: I bought this baby at Nordstroms (on sale of course, for $40) for Gamma Phi Beta Spring Formal and my roommate conviced me that I HAD to bring it with me to Italy on the off chance I am feeling super ballsy. This dress is so fun to wear and would be so awesome for a special occasion (or maaybee for going clubbing in Paris...hmmmm). I've got the space in my suitcase, so eff it... its coming. I love that it reminds me of my beautiful roommates and how much fun we all have together. 

   

   Cheers to you beauties... can't wait to see you (in Paris, Florence and Prague) !!!!!
   
   

   Looking back at the pictures over the last summer really does make me sad. The time has flown by, and I know that being abroad will be equally as exhilarating. I cannot wait to make memories all over the world with you ladies. Safe Travels and see you abroad. XOXO

Devotissimo Suo (Seriously),

M