tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12550566891469991812024-03-14T04:29:24.637-06:00Wear She's GoneElizabeth Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992277450118340690noreply@blogger.comBlogger332125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255056689146999181.post-83997868419402305352020-04-21T07:00:00.000-06:002020-04-21T07:00:00.996-06:00All I Want for Spring is Smock Dresses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been a fan of smock dresses for about two years now. It was the summer of 2018, and I started my first real internship. I quickly befriended a fellow intern (who I'm still close to today), who would rock a different smock dress each day. I already had one in my closet at that point, and it quickly went from one dress to two, two dresses to three. Whether they're long sleeve or short sleeve, midi or mini, they're easy, light, and make getting dressed a breeze. So here are a few of my favorites at the moment, even if I'm not sure when I'll next being buying clothes (#quarantinelife).</div>
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<i><a href="https://www.macys.com/shop/product/danielle-bernstein-baby-doll-mini-dress-created-for-macys?ID=10510171&CategoryID=276056&swatchColor=River%20Grass" target="_blank">Baby Doll Mini Dress by Danielle Bernstein</a></i></div>
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<i>Macy's - $99</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Alright, this dress is no stranger to a bit of controversy. Fans of <i>Diet Prada</i> might recognize this dress from a post that they did on Danielle Bernstein's <strike>ripoff</strike> inspiration from Scandinavian designer Cecilie Bahnsen. This designer is known for their voluminous, smock dresses, and most notably Bernstein was photographed attending Bahnsen's most recent show. As much as I love <i>Diet Prada </i>and their dedication to calling out big brand BS, I fell hard for this Macy's dress. And in a time when money is a little short for everyone, this $99 price tag doesn't hurt either. The green color is a dainty pastel green, reminiscent of 19th century watercolor landscapes and perfect for the transition from spring to summer. My mom worries that it looks fairly short (hey, a mini is a <i>mini</i>), but I am also a big fan of the short sleeves it has; last summer I wore one of my long sleeve smock dresses on a 95 degree day and just about died from heat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">A true smock dress, this long sleeved mini has a tight, smocked bodice. The dress has a late '60s/early '70s silhouette, something which I've always adored. And while it is long sleeve, the light weight fabric and fun polka dot pattern make it great for the upcoming summertime (and maybe with some tights and Dr. Martens this could easily transition into the autumn). It's a bit on the pricier end of my list, so I doubt it'll make it into my wardrobe anytime soon, but considering it's from Kitri Studio, you know that the quality will be worth it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Oh man, this dress is so me. As cute as the previous two dresses are, I love a midi length. It's plain black meaning it can go with anything, and I also find the longer length easier to wear into the cooler months. During the summer it can be worn on its own with sandals, and in the fall you can throw a leather jacket over it and pair it with some stand out trainers. Unfortunately it's not yet available (it's listed as 'coming soon'), but I'm sure when it comes out I will immediately be adding it to my basket.</span></div>
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Well, those are my three favorite smock dresses currently of the season. If you had told me last year that I'd be loving a green dress, I probably wouldn't have believed it, however it shows how much someone can change in a year. But, I'm always on the lookout for future dress for my wardrobe, so please let me know what your favorite dresses for spring are in the comments!</div>
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Elizabeth Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992277450118340690noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255056689146999181.post-72055802640254629782020-03-07T11:00:00.000-07:002020-03-07T11:00:00.573-07:00It's Okay to Miss Your Hair<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sweater - H&M | T-shirt - Target | Jeans - Levi's Ribcage Georgie<br />
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In the middle of the story <i>Little Women</i>, protagonist Jo March sits at the top of the staircase one night crying. This moment is a bit surprising for the viewer, as thus far Jo had mostly shown strength, boldness, and ambitiousness. As her sister asks what brought on this moment of vulnerability, Jo tearfully exclaims, "my hair!" Though selling her hair was a selfless act to help her family, even she couldn't escape the emotional ties that one's hair can mean to a person. Hair can be one of the most personal things to a person. It can reflect a person's personality whilst also being a security blanket that someone always carries with them. <br />
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Growing up, I never really understood this attachment to one's hair. Watching contestant after contestant on <i>America's Next Top Model</i> cry over haircuts and colors, I looked at with confusion. My thought's were always hair is hair, and worst case it will grow back (and frankly, if I were on <i>ANTM,</i> hair would be the least of my worries). That's what would always get me through my eventual bad haircuts. On the other hand, I spent years despising my hair. It was always too thick or too short or too... brown. Other women would always tell me how lucky I was to have the hair I have, but to me, all I could see was yet another hairstyle that wouldn't work with my hair type.<br />
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I started bleaching my hair near the end of my senior year of high school, and for the first time I was truly happy with my hair. I was head over heels in love with the look, and maintained the style for four years gradually going grayer and grayer. But platinum hair is expensive to upkeep, and the obvious appearance of roots means it's a frequent expense. So once I graduated from university, I decided to dye my hair a more manageable color. I had had the same hair for a few years, so I felt ready for a change. In high school, I was dying my hair every year. Bleaching can also be quite hard on one's hair, and though my hair was still healthy, I thought it would just be a good time to switch things up. So many other things in my life were changing too (moving, new job, new relationship - and subsequent end of said relationship,), why not change my hair?<br />
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I had found the perfect haircut: a light brown bob with curtain bangs. It was a look that was both Instagram friendly and close to my natural color. But best of all, it was something that Dakota Johnson - my celebrity style crush - had once sported. I found the best place in town to do it, and honestly it turned out great. I spent the first few days after my hair change not recognizing myself in the mirror, but telling everyone - including myself - how much I loved it.</div>
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Do I love it though? There's nothing wrong with it, and it's a cute cut and color, but I just can't connect to it. I felt that my platinum hair was such a part of me and suited me so well, that I still miss it. I spent so long telling myself that I was just being over dramatic because hair is just hair, but with so many other changes in my life, I think this was just one too many.</div>
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I don't know if I'll go back to my icy shades of blonde hair soon, but I know one day I'll find my way back to it.<br />
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Oh, hey. Long time no see, am I right? This is definitely the longest break I've done on here. I spent a long time wondering if my blog was something that I wanted to continue; with the rise of more image based platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, are blogs even relevant anymore? And no longer being in the beautiful city of London (although these photos were taken there before I left), I could feel all my inspiration and motivation dwindling away. But lately I've really been missing working on this little old piece of the internet. I want to keep this up. I want to create images that I'm proud of and write about topics that are important to me. My blog has actually helped me a great deal in life, so it seems a bit of a shame to let it go now. And with that in mind, happy seventh (7!!!) anniversary to <i>Wear She's Gone</i>. Once known as <i>Rockin' the Rockies Style</i>, this blog was created when I was just an unsure 16 year old with dreams of London. Now I'm an unsure 23 year old with new dreams to forge. <br />
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Dress - Ghost | Cardigan - Collusion x Asos | Boots - Dr. Martens | Bag - Gucci | Headband - Asos | Sunglasses - Boohoo</div>
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The last time I posted on here was August 25th - two months ago to the day. At the beginning of August I felt so inspired to write all the time on here. It was the end of the summer and so much had happened; I went on some amazing holidays, my mom came to visit me in London, and I graduated! I had so many ideas of things to write, and drafts were quickly filling my postbox. But the excitement that was there quickly turned into nerves. While all these fun things were happening, I was also desperately searching for a job, trying to find something before my visa ran out. As the days and weeks passed by, it felt like I had applied for countless jobs, but I was also running into a Catch-22: I needed a job to get a new visa, but most jobs required that I already had said visa to get the job. I had had a number of interviews, a few of which even offered me a job until they realized that I was in need of a visa. These set backs hit me hard, and the motivation I once had to write and update my website was feeling more like a burden than a hobby.</div>
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Eventually I moved out of my apartment and in with friend for what looked to be my last month in London. And while I was still applying for jobs, I started to realize that I should try to experience my final month in London to the best of my abilities. And I did. I hung out with friends, went to exhibitions, did some traveling, went to multiple zoos, and even found myself dating a little (only took me 22 years). It was one of the best months of my life because I was able to let go of some of these pressures of social media.</div>
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And just like that... the month was up. If you haven't guessed by now, I didn't find a job in London. But I'm okay. Some days I'm a bit sad, but like I said in my <i><a href="http://www.wearshesgone.com/2019/08/i-graduated.html" target="_blank">Graduation</a></i> post, I have FaceTime, WhatsApp, and new plans for the future. I thought moving back to Montana would feel like going backwards instead of forward, but I've come to realize that there is no going back in life. Sometimes moving forward just takes you in a different path than you originally expected.</div>
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So, if you don't mind, I still have lots of things to post on here that won't really be Montana related. In fact, I have lots of London, Edinburgh, and other European city posts that will likely make there way one here. So this is what I want to know from you: </div>
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Would you prefer that I add my posts/pictures in a somewhat chronological order (i.e. all the Scotland posts together, all the Germany posts together, and so on) or in a more random order (i.e. a German post here, a London post there, and so and so on)? I see the pros and cons to both ways, and I haven't made my decision yet. Please let me know in the comments!</div>
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At last! My guide to the wonderful city of Edinburgh! The city is split up into Old Town and New Town. If you can't tell from the name, Old Town obviously contains the oldest part of the city, with buildings dating back to the 12th century. The New Town isn't quite so new, as it was built in the 18th century when the Old Town started over crowding. I'm sure you'll go through this and wonder, "What about Edinburgh Castle??" "What about Arthur's Seat??" All great things, but I decided I would just focus on things that I did and experienced, so I could give you a true first hand account. Sure, I wish I could have done those things and more, but I was only there for a few days and didn't have time for everything. I suppose it's just another excuse to go again!</div>
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<i>Hotel Motel One Edinburgh-Royal</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">My mom did the booking for our stay in Edinburgh, and as she put it, she booked something basic but with a good location. Well, not only did the location end up being perfect for us - it was only a five minute walk from the train station - it was actually pretty cool! Though I think it is technically a budget hotel, it's been recently updated with sleek and modern furniture and aesthetic. We were able to walk to everything that we wanted to do (its location was right in between Old Town and New Town), and at the end of each day we came back to friendly staff, a warm shower, and a super comfortable bed. The <i>only</i> issue we had was that the room wasn't stocked with shampoo and conditioner (the shower did have this 3-in-1 shampoo/conditioner/shower gel that was very watered down, and I didn't want to put it in my hair), which wouldn't have been a huge issue, except we forgot to pack conditioner. Like I said though, it is a budget hotel so it wasn't hugely surprising. </span><br />
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<i>Georgian House</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Set in the heart of New Town, this house remarkably shows what it would have looked like to live in the Georgian Era. Filled with furniture from the era, the house has multiple levels with an attendant in each room to tell you that room's function. You're able to see how both the upstairs and downstairs would have lived - it's a bit like Downton Abbey from the 1700s. My favourite part of the house, though, is on the top level where they have dress up costumes for both children and adults. It's a great way to live out your 18th century dreams.</span><br />
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<i>National Museum of Scotland</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I love museums with permanent fashion collections, so when I heard that this museum had one, I knew I had to go. Though the museum is huge and has things for everyone to see, I didn't have tons of time the day we came here so I pretty much stuck to the fashion area. Their collection of clothes was much larger than I anticipated, and - dare I say it - possibly better than the Victoria & Albert Museum's collection. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">If I could do it again, I would dedicate the whole day to this museum. They had so much to offer; even their cafe looked delicious!</span><br />
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<i>Museum Context (Diagon House)</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Scotland is the home of Harry Potter. J.K. Rowling was living in Edinburgh when she wrote <i>The Philosopher's Stone</i>, and now it's practically impossible to wander up any street without there being at least one HP merchandise store. If you're a fan, like myself, you'll probably want to peek into one or two. But skip the generic <i>Boy Wizard</i> shop and instead find <i>Museum Context</i>. I'm not sure if it's an officially licensed store or not, but these guys commit. When walking into one, it really feels like you're entering a store in Diagon Alley.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">There are two locations of this shop in Edinburgh, and I recommend the one on Victoria Street. This location is three levels high and has a fun photo opportunity at the top where you can take your picture sitting in a Hogwarts desk next to Fawkes. Additionally, Victoria Street is one of the real life streets that inspired Diagon Alley.</span><br />
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<i>Armstrongs Vintage</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm always on the hunt for great vintage shops. The ones that appeal to me are shops that have clothes through the decades - beyond just the 1980s/'90s. This store pleasantly surprised me in its vast collection of clothes back through the 1940s/50s. The best part? They had pretty good availability (at the time) of sizes. One of the trickiest parts of vintage shopping is how small everything can be, since people were so much tinier back in the day. I had my eye on a few dresses from the '60s which I'm now wishing I had purchased. Oh well, just another excuse to visit Edinburgh again!</span><br />
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<i>Tour of the Highlands</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you don't mind a day trip from the city, there are lots of companies that offer tours of the highlands from Edinburgh. My mom and I really wanted to see Loch Ness, and luckily for us there were plenty of offerings. We opted for a tour by Go Travel Scotland, where we had a 12 hour tour of the highlands and Loch Ness. It was a long day, but our tour guide was lovely and we saw some great sights - we even got to meet some Highland Cows! I recommend bringing a sweater, as even though you may take the tour in the summer, it can get very windy and chilly in some of the highland areas.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Let me know if you'd like a more detailed post focusing of my Highland Tour experience. I have plenty more photos that I could share, and describe in more detail the places we stopped!</span><br />
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<i>The Elephant House</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Remember how I said that Edinburgh is home to Harry Potter? Thank this place. It was this cafe where J.K. Rowling scribbled down the first chapters of the first Harry Potter novel, and the rest was history. Now more of a tourist attraction than just a simple cafe, the food holds up pretty well. They offer full meals in addition to just tea and cake. However, cake and tea was all we had whilst there, so I can't speak for the rest of the food, but the chocolate and hazelnut cake that I had was delicious. Be warned though, you will have to queue to get into this tiny cafe.</span><br />
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<i>Mimi's Little Bakehouse</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Oh, this place was delicious. When my mom and I first walked in, we thought they only offered pastries, which would have been fine as I love myself a pain au chocolat. But upon closer inspection, they also offer a breakfast and lunch menu. I opted for the Nutella French Toast, and it was genuinely one of the tastiest things I've tasted! My mom went savory for her brunch choice, and had the unsweetened French Toast with bacon - American/Streaky bacon I might add!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">We enjoyed it so much, we went back there a second time where I couldn't help but get the Nutella French Toast again, whilst my mom had a giant scone with cream and jam.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">There are two locations of this tasty bakehouse, however both times we ate by Waverly train station.</span><br />
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<i>Ecco Vino</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">After a long day of wandering around the city and possibly spending an hour on trying to find a place to eat, we stumbled upon this small, Italian eatery just steps from our hotel. The restaurant was filled with cozy booths, and we were seated at one right by the window so we could watch as the world passed by. We started our meal with some olives, before we each decided on one of their many pasta offerings. I hadn't been feeling the best earlier that day, but some warm pasta with home-made noodles was just the thing I needed. We ended the meal with a brownie and freshly whipped cream which was beyond delicious. 10/10 would recommend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Okay, I know this is a popular chain across the UK, but I adored the Edinburgh location. Why? It was actually because of its location! I already like this restaurant chain, and when we arrived in Edinburgh I had a craving for it. Not too far from the train station, it's in the heart of Edinburgh's shopping district. Because of this, the restaurant is on the smaller side. However, if you can score a table by the window (like we did) it offers breathtaking views of the city, like the Scottish National Gallery, the Princess Street Gardens, and even a bit of Edinburgh Castle.</span><br />
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I hope you enjoyed my list of everything I did during my time in Edinburgh! What did I miss? Do you have a favorite place to see or eat there? Let me know in the comments!<br />
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Good afternoon everyone! I've recently started posting again after an unintentionally long hiatus, and I'm trying to decide what I want this little space of the internet to be. For so long I've been happy with just posting outfit photos with rather short descriptions accompanying them, however it was really in the past year or so that I've started really enjoying writing in depth posts about my travels. But with my uncertain future, I don't know how much more traveling I'll be able to do. Am I still content with just posting pictures of what I'm wearing? As social media has evolved, I feel like Instagram has become the best place for a quick OOTD. I think I want to start writing more about fashion itself, more personal anecdotes, and perhaps the occasional story of how I came to get my clothes to accompany my photos, rather than just a simple description what I'm wearing. I've spent so long trying to improve my images that I produce for this site, I think it's only fitting that I improve my writing as well. Is there anything that you'd like to read about on here? </div>
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If you couldn't guess from the title, these photos were taken when I was in Edinburgh last month. I visited the city while my mom was here for my graduation. Scotland is a place that I had been wanting to see since I first moved to the UK, but I've always missed out on going. Knowing that my remaining time in the UK could be short, I finally made going a priority. We both found the city to be a dream. I'll do an Edinburgh City Guide soon, but we loved everything about this historic city. Though we were only there for two and half days - meaning we hardly scratched the surface of the possible things to do - we walked up and down the Royal Mile (multiple times), went to a few museums, and ate such delicious food!</div>
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After all this talk about what I want this blog to be, I do want to take a quick moment to talk about how much I love this dress. Last summer, a coworker of mine wore a beautiful Ganni dress to the office, that I immediately fell for. If anyone is familiar with the brand Ganni, you would know that it's not really in a student's budget. Fast forward to this summer when I was browsing through the Zara sale online, when I spotted this one. Though not an exact <strike>ripoff</strike> replica of the Ganni dress, it's also a long sleeve midi dress that's black with a yellow floral print. And at £19.99, I was instantly sold. I already know that I will be wearing this dress all summer and well into the fall (its length and color scheme make it the perfect transitional piece), so be prepared to see me wearing it all the time.</div>
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<br />Elizabeth Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992277450118340690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255056689146999181.post-30692610347210480542019-08-02T11:14:00.000-06:002019-08-02T11:14:43.275-06:00I Graduated!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I've been a bit MIA this past month, and one of the main reasons why is because I graduated from university in July! After three years in London, I now have a bachelor's degree in Fashion Marketing. The weeks around my graduation were so much fun with a number of my family members flying in for the occasion. I was able rediscover London through my family's eyes and see parts of the city that I hadn't been to in ages or hadn't seen at all. The week before the ceremony, my mom and I ventured up to Edinburgh - somehow that was my first time in Scotland in the three years that I've lived here. I loved the city and plan on posting some pictures here soon.</div>
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But despite all this fun, it's left a lingering question in the air:</div>
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To be honest? I'm not sure. And that scares me more than anything. London is more than just my favorite city in the world; it has captured my heart in ways that's hard to put in words. I've discovered more of myself and felt more comfortable in my own skin in these past three years than I have in my whole life prior to this. Maybe it's just the college experience, maybe it's just growing up, but I know in my heart that London has been one of the most influential beings in shaping who I am as a person today. Anyway, I'll get off my soapbox. This has just been a long way of saying that I've been searching and searching for a job in London, but I'm not quite sure if that'll happen. But as I've been reminding myself recently, it won't be the end of the world. FaceTime and WhatsApp exists. I can pay for international shipping charges. I can live vicariously through the three years of photos that I have. And I'll be back. One day. I'm sure how, I'm not sure when, but I'll be back.</div>
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If you only have time to see one thing in Salzburg, make it the <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588); text-align: left;">Fortress Hohensalzburg. This fortress is a symbol of the city, and it also makes for the very best views. With the purchase of a Salzburg Card, you'll not only get free entry to the fortress (and the semi creepy marionette museum which, for some reason, also resides in the fortress), but a free tram ride to the top of the mountain. I've heard that the walk to the top isn't that hard, but if you're short on time the tram only takes minutes. One thing that I wish we had done was eat at the quaint restaurant that sits at the top, which also features the amazing view of the town.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588);">The fortress was built all the way back in the year 1077, and is Europe's largest preserved castle. As it's located at the top of a mountain, it has never once been overtaken by enemy troops. The fortress itself is almost like a mini town, but the main attraction is the castle. Inside are old canons, suits of armor, and exhibits on how the Austrian army used the castle to their advantage over the years.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588);">I really enjoyed my time in Salzburg; I would really love to go back soon. In fact, if I were given the chance to move there and just give Sound of Music tours everyday, I would 100% jump at that </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588);">opportunity</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588);">. So, </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588);">Panorama</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588);"> Tours, if you're reading this just shoot me an email - I'll be there when you need me.</span></span></span><br />
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Salzburg was so long ago now, but it's definitely held a place in my heart. Wandering around the city was so peaceful, finding our way around every hidden corner. At one point my friend and I turned a corner, and it led us up a hillside to a beautiful view of the city and river. Salzburg actually reminded me a bit of my hometown; a small(-ish), friendly city nestled in a mountainous valley. I only wish that my hometown held as much history. Visiting in April was really nice, as well, as you could tell that tourist season hadn't quite started yet. <br />
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I'm not sure if you can tell in these photos, but in the beginning of April I had my hair redone with silver tones. Unfortunately the grey color didn't last as long as I would have liked, but I think the silver tones subtly shine through in these photos. I would love to get this color all the time... if only I could afford to do it! I may actually be vastly changing up my hair this summer, but I just need to commit something already.<br />
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Elizabeth xx</div>
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Elizabeth Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992277450118340690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255056689146999181.post-90001010546866642362019-06-05T05:00:00.000-06:002019-06-05T05:00:03.180-06:00Channeling Maria<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"When we entered the abbey, our worldy clothes were given to the poor."</span></i></div>
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The poor may not have wanted that dress, but I wished for nothing more than to channel my inner Maria Von Trapp on my trip to Salzburg. It didn't start that way; I simply wanted a new summer dress to wear while in Austria. As I began my search, I decided on some specific style details that I wanted my dress to have, including:<br />
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1) midi length<br />
2) square neckline (I'm all about that milkmaid look at the moment)<br />
3) long sleeves<br />
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Eventually I narrowed the search down to two dresses, but my eye kept returning to this Mango number. There was just something about this dress which felt so... familiar. It wasn't until I was doing my <strike>monthly</strike> weekly (do I dare say daily?) listen to the soundtrack when I realized it. The dress looks just like something Maria would wear. Clearly a fan of brown, I found her wearing a brown day dress on not one but two occasions. The dress on the left, of course, is the one that not even the poor wanted, but the length and color is very similar to mine. The neckline, however, more mimics the dress she wears during "Do-Re-Mi." Once I made this realization, I just couldn't say no to this dress.<br />
Mango, a brand which I adore, sometimes has inconsistent sizing. I was concerned about how this dress would fit, especially considering the dress' empire waistline are often unkind to those with bigger busts. When the dress arrived, not only did it easily zip all the way up, but the empire waistline was hardly an issue. I knew that it was meant to be, and I can <i>confidently</i> say that this dress is now one of <i>my favorite things</i> (yes, I really did just make two song references).<br />
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During my time in Austria, my friend and I decided to also spend a few days in Salzburg. Home to Mozart, this city is synonymous with music, and in 1965 the instantly iconic film <i>The Sound of Music </i>was released to audiences across the world. For those who aren't familiar with the film, it tells the true story of a nun-turned-governess to family of seven children in pre-war Europe. The family resides in Salzburg and (*spoiler*) when the father refuses to join the Nazi party, they have to flee. All of this story is told in magical musical form. Now that you're caught up, I'm sure that it comes to no surprise that there are <i>Sound of Music</i> tours a plenty in Salzburg. Despite our pinching pennies for most of our holiday, we splurged a bit here so we could go on this tour.</div>
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We went on the Panorama four hour <i>Sound of Music</i> tour. It normally retails for €45 per person, but our hostel was having a deal where if you booked it at the hostel you could get a €5 discount. They offer a longer tour that actually takes you into some of the mountains where they filmed, as well as giving you more time at each location. But €40 was already a stretch for us, and it just seemed like the best option for us.</div>
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After the whole holiday (Vienna and Salzburg included), my friend and I both found this tour to be <i>one of our favorite things... </i>see what I did there? Genuinely, though, we had so much fun on this tour, and I'd love to take the 8 hour tour someday. Our tour consisted of visiting most of the filming locations within and near Salzburg, all while singing along to the soundtrack on the bus. It was a great day.</div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e21;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Schloss Leopoldskron was used for the exterior scenes of the back gardens of the family house. The lake was also used, and if you remember from the film, that's where Maria and all the children fall into the water whilst on the row boat. Due to creative editing, the actual building located here was not the house that film made you believe they lived in. The home they used for front exterior shots is Schloss Hellbrunn, which you kinda visit on the tour, but due to where the bus parks you won't have enough time to actually get a picture in front of it. Cinema trickery strikes once again because all interior shots are actually studio sets filmed back in California.</span></span></div>
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Songs: "16 Going on 17" / "Something Good"</div>
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The scene "16 Going on 17" has always been one of my favorite scenes because of the dance number even if the the lyrics now a days are a bit problematic. Still, I was thrilled to finally be able to see <i>the </i>gazebo. Dancing inside it is no longer an option due to too many tourist trying and failing to recreate the number only to get badly hurt. We also learned that the gazebo was originally located within the Schloss Leopoldskron grounds, but because most of the grounds there are private too many tourists were breaking in just to see the gazebo. Because of this, the decision was made to move the gazebo onto some public grounds so everyone could see it.</div>
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Where the gazebo is now located will eventually lead you to Schloss Hellbrunn, but we didn't have time to get there. You do get to see the dirt road where Maria sings the second half of the "Confidence" number (my current favorite song from the film... maybe).</div>
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This breathtaking view wasn't from a specific scene in the film, but it was on the way to one of the locations. This spot has become so popular for photo opportunities, that a small car pull off has now been created so everyone can pull over and take as many pictures as they please. It's definitely even more beautiful in person.</div>
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Despite Salzburg having its own cathedral, they decided to film the wedding scene in the nearby town of Mondsee - specifically within Mondsee Abbey. When on the tour, our guide said that the abbey is the most commonly unrecognizable location. She told us that she constantly has guests asking her if she brought them to the right place. She always assures them yes, and having just watched the film the night before, I definitely recognized the pink detailing the magnificent stain glass windows.</div>
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The town of Mondsee was our absolute favorite. We barely (and I mean barely) scratched the surface of this small town, but in the hour we were there we both fell in love with it. And hands down, the unassuming Cafe Braun was the BEST cafe we ate at during our entire trip to Austria. We tried the apple strudel and the sachertorte. Both were exquisite, but the sachertorte was the real standout.</div>
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Mondsee is also one of the few towns where you can buy a goat stuffed animal inspired by the song "The Lonely Goatherd" (my other favourite song).</div>
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This is the final place where you visit on the tour. It's a great place to end, as it gives you endless time to try to recreate the "Do Re Mi" number. These days, the gardens are far too crowded to actually dance around, but if you have patience you should be able to get the perfect ending shot from the song (see above). But if the weather's nice, there are lots of benches around the gardens for relaxing and people watching.</div>
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The tour ends here and sets you free. However, it's in a very central location within the city, so it's easy to walk anywhere from here.</div>
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Last month, I had a short but sweet holiday to Vienna. I've been wanting to go there for about a year, and at one point I was thinking of postponing the trip until this coming summer. However, last fall it was announced that Wes Anderson - director of such films as <i>Moonrise Kingdom</i> and <i>The Grand Budapest Hotel</i> - would be curating a museum exhibition in Vienna. He's one of my favourite directors, so I knew that I had to see it. Set to close at the end of April (meaning that it's now unfortunately finished), I now had a new motivation to schedule to schedule a trip there as soon as possible. <br />
We visited the Kunsthistorisches Museum on our second day in Vienna; initially our plan was to get there first thing so we could eat breakfast in their idyllic cafe. Instead we were a bit side tracked by the Naschmarkt located right next to our hostel and bought far more exotic nuts than we intended. We eventually found our way to the museum, and were even able to have an afternoon break in their cafe feasting on apple strudel and hot chocolate. <br />
Right before entering the Wes Anderson exhibition, I had a moment of doubt; what if this wasn't everything I wanted it to be? In a way, I based the entire holiday around this one thing. But luckily, I wasn't disappointed. It was a bit smaller than I expected, but it was filled to the brim with the quirkiness that I would expect from Wes Anderson. The idea of this exhibition was to have Wes Anderson - someone who's not from a traditional museum curation background - and see how they would curate their own exhibition with pieces already in the museum's collection. I loved the way he chose to organize objects by size and symmetry. There were also a few stand out/oddball pieces that I felt I wouldn't normally see in a traditional museum setting, like the portraits of the family who looked like werewolves, the mouse coffin, or even a room dedicated to creepy portraits of children. <br />
I wish I could say that this exhibition is still going on, as I can't recommend it enough, but unfortunately it came to a close at the end of April. How is that already almost a month ago now?! Just shows how much I've been lacking on here! Though this is now closed, just remember that there's no shortage of museums in Vienna, and you will always find things to do! I wish I could go back!!<br />
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Ah, Schönbrunn. This beautiful palace and grounds can easily take the entire day to explore, that is, if you don't spend the entire day waiting in line to get in. My friend and I had the Vienna Pass, which gave us a slightly quicker entry and a self guided tour around the palace. We spent the remainder of the day moseying around the grounds admiring its grandeur. It's hard to imagine that people actually called this home, and that it was still being occupied up until the early 20th century.</div>
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My friend and I wanted a day where we could take endless amounts of photos, and I wanted to wear a look that would complement the grounds. The palace is a gorgeous shade canary yellow, so what does one wear so they can still stand out? My solution? Black, obviously. Although perhaps not being the best choice when it came to the weather, the sleek choice stood out against the colourful background. I paired my black turtleneck (perhaps a short sleeve top would have been better) and Dr. Martens with these plaid trousers that I recently picked up from Topshop. They're a great classic pant, and if you look closely, there are actually thin stripes of lilac within the plaid pattern. Not only were these trousers great for this holiday, I'm sure I'll get lots of use out of them when I (eventually) find myself a job! Fingers crossed that it's sooner rather than later!!<br />
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Hello again, and welcome to my Vienna City Guide! Writing cities guides has really been something that I've enjoyed writing, so I'm happy to bring you another! As I've said in earlier posts, Vienna has been a place that I've been wanting to visit for about a year, so I'm so happy that I was able to make it happen! I travelled there with one of my friends from Montana who came to visit me in London. As I'm a student and she's working, neither of us have tons of money, so we definitely wanted to make the most of our visit. Though we tried to save money in most ways, one place we wanted to invest was with the <i><a href="https://www.viennapass.com/" target="_blank">Vienna Pass</a></i>. <b>Firstly, let me say that this is not at all sponsored, I just truly feel that you all should know about how great we found this to be</b>. Not to be confused with the Vienna City Card, the <i>Pass</i> gets you free entry to over 60 attractions across the city. We opted for the 3 Day Pass, as that was exactly how long we were there for. Like I said, it's a bit of an investment, so if you only want to do one or two specific things while in the city, this may not be the thing for you, but if you're like us and want to pack in as much as possible, this would definitely be the thing for you! Every museum and attraction listed below, we went to and were able to get free entry with the Vienna Pass.</div>
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<b>Wombats City Hostel - Naschmarkt</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">As you know, I'm a student, so I'm definitely travel to make the most of my travels so I can do as much as I can meaning that hostels was the best option for us. When looking at the different hostels throughout the city, Wombats City Hostel was not the absolute cheapest, but for just a few Euros more per night we could get an amazing location with stellar reviews. This hostel did not disappoint, and I would 100% stay there again. We stayed in a 6 bed room with its own bathroom. Having your own bathroom is a bit of a double edged sword when sharing with six people, as the convenience of it was great, but in the mornings when everyone wanted to shower at once was a bit tricky. However, it was still a great experience overall, and the beds were surprisingly comfy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">There are two Wombats City Hostels in Vienna, and we stayed at the one located just next to the Naschmarkt. It was such a great location; not only were tons of things walkable from there, but it was also just a two minute walk from a metro station. We had a travel pass so we were able to easily use the metro countless times.</span></div>
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<b>Belvedere Palace</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Vienna has no shortage of museums, but if you can only make it to one during your time there make it the Belvedere Palace. The museum is actually split into two parts: the Upper and Lower Belvedere. The Upper Belvedere holds all of their permanent collections (which that alone is enough to fill a day), including their most famous artwork Gustav Klimt's, "The Kiss." The Lower Belvedere houses their temporary exhibitions; we didn't end up making it to the Lower Belvedere as we were exhausted from our day of traveling and exploring the city. As the museum is split into two parts, it is priced separately, however you can buy a ticket for both sections for €22, which saves you €6 when bought separately. </span></div>
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<b>Karlsplatz Square</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Karlsplatz is one of the largest town squares in the city. The area is incredibly easy to get to with a large metro station (also called "Karlsplatz") is located within the square. Though there are many sights to see within the square, we visited the Otto Wagner Pavilion Karlplatz. The small museum (as seen above) was formerly Stadtbahn Station and focuses on the life of one of Vienna's most prolific architects Otto Wagner. This small museum has a €5 entry cost and is opposite an adorable cafe of the same architecture style where you can get tasty Apple Strudel and a take on the Sachertorte. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Also in the square is the gorgeous Baroque church Karlskirche. We didn't go inside this church, but it fronts a relaxing fountain where lots of people seem to sit, eat, and take the opportunity to take cute photos.</span></div>
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<b>Kunsthistorisches Museum</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Okay, so the building above isn't actually the Kunsthistorisches Museum, it's actually the Natural History Museum of Vienna. I took this picture on the front steps of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, however the two</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> museums have very similar styles in terms of architecture. One of the many art museums in Vienna, I visited it to see their temporary exhibition curated by director Wes Anderson (which has now sadly ended). In their permanent collection, they also have a number of famous portraits, including some of Marie Antoinette and Margarita Teresa. Entry to this museum is €16.</span></div>
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<b>St. Stephens Cathedral</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Built in the 1100s, St. Stephens Cathedral is considered to be the most important religious building in Austria. It's constructed in both Gothic and Romanesque styles and sees thousands of visitors annually. Unfortunately, my friend and I ran out of time to go inside as we ended up at dinner much longer than we had anticipated. If I get the chance to go back to Vienna any time soon, I would definitely put going inside to the top of my list, as I've heard nothing but great things about its gorgeous interiors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588); text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Located just outside of the city, </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.870588);">Schönbrunn Palace is Vienna's number one visited attraction. It was formerly the summer palace of the Habsburg royal family. It was lived in by the family through the first World War and became a tourist attraction in the 1950s. More than just a palace, the grounds has endless gardens, a maze, the city zoo, and a miniature train ride across it all. The palace is gorgeous, and I completely see why it's the most popular attraction in Vienna, but a word of advice: get there right when it opens. If you don't get there early, you'll have to wait in far too long of a line, only to find out that the next entrance time they have available isn't for another six hours. My friend and and I had the Vienna Pass meaning that we were able to go in an express line, but we still had to wait a number of hours before the next opening. We ended up going back into the city center to see some other sights and eat and coming back in the afternoon for our time slot. There are lots of different ticket options available for the palace, but the basic ticket is €16.</span></span></span></div>
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<b>Imperial Burial Vault</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Imperial Burial Vault is the underground crypt which is the final resting place for the Habsburg royal family since 1633. This extravagant tomb is fit for any royal family, and the metal sculpture work is a breathtaking feat. A bit more off the beaten path, this is a nice, quiet sight that won't be as crowded as many other tourist attractions. They offer daily guided tours as well, with one in German and one in English. The entrance cost for the crypt is €7.50.</span></div>
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<b>Danube Tower</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">As Austria's tallest structure, it adds a modern element to Vienna's already beautiful skyline. Just a bit outside of the city, you can easily get there via the city's metro system. The quick elevator ride to the top offers gorgeous views of the city, and at the very top there's even a restaurant! It was a bit outside of our price range, but much like the Seattle Space Needle, this was a rotating restaurant so you can see every angle of the city. At the base of the tower there's a miniature train the goes all around the surrounding park. It's a fun ride that last about 30 minutes. The normal entrance fee for the tower is €14.50 whilst the cost for the train ride is €5.00.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cafe Central is the most famous traditional Viennese cafe in the city, but I've heard that it can be notorious for long lines and outrageous wait times. I still wanted to experience a classic cafe, and after doing some reading, Cafe Sperl seemed to be the perfect answer. The Cafe was founded in 1880 and was featured in the film <i>Before Sunrise</i> with Ethan Hawke. I think it was my favourite restaurant that I ate at in Vienna, as both the food and atmosphere were amazing. I enjoyed a pork wiener schnitzel for lunch with a sachertorte for dessert.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My friend who I toured Austria with is vegetarian, so we did eat at a few vegan/veggie places whilst we were there. Swing Kitchen is an entirely vegan fast-food burger restaurant. They offer veggie burgers, wraps, salads, and even vegan chicken nuggets! I tried the chicken nuggets, which were actually really good and practically tasted like chicken, while my friend had their veggie cheeseburger. They make desserts too, and if we hadn't have been so full, my friend would have loved to try their vegan tiramisu. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Just because you're in Austria, doesn't mean you can't enjoy a bit of Italian food! Italian is both of our favourite types of food, and after being in Austria for nearly a week we were both craving some carbs. She had a pasta dish whilst I had a pizza that was far bigger than I was expecting. Frankly I surprised myself by eating as much of it as I did.</span></div>
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Blazer - Who What Wear x Target | Shirt - Asos | Jeans - Topshop | Boots - Dr. Martens | Bag - Hvisk Cayman | Sunglasses - Boohoo</div>
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Guten Tag from Vienna! Or, at least, I was in Vienna. Needless to say, it's been a busy past few months. If you had told me back in March that it would be nearly two months before posting on here again... I probably would have believed you. If you didn't know, I'm currently in my final year of university. Just today - literally today - I handed in my last ever project. I've been working on a few projects for my classes, including my dissertation. Clearly that took over my life for a far too long, but hopefully (fingers crossed) it all turns out well. Then three weeks ago, an old friend from Montana came and visited me for about two weeks. During that time, we went to Austria! Well, weeks later, here I am finally with new content!</div>
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Vienna was a place I'd been wanting to visit for about a year. Then last summer my cousin went there and had nothing but great things to say about it. Less than a month before going, I booked it (which for me is pretty last minute). I'm going to do another post soon which will be a guide to the city - including where I stayed, where I ate, and what I did, but let me tell you now that the <b>Vienna Pass</b> (not the Vienna Card) is 100% worth it. It allowed my friend and me to do so many things, and I completely fell in love with the city. We also completely lucked out whilst we there in terms of weather. We learned that Vienna and Salzburg (which we also visited) is often under rain, but there was nothing but blue skies while I was there. In fact, I even got a sunburn!</div>
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These pictures were taken in Karlsplatz Square - one of the largest squares in the city. The building seen in the photos was formerly a metro station but is now split into both a cafe and a small museum about the architect of the station. There was lots of outdoor seating at the cafe, which made for a perfect dessert break in our day, as Vienna <i>is</i> known for their desserts after all.</div>
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Since it turned out to be so sunny and warm, this blazer was not at all needed! Though I kept it on throughout the first part of the day, by the time we made it to The Belvedere (you can see a picture of me there on my <i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/itselizabethclaire/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i>), I stuffed it in my already far too packed tote bag - my shoulder was not keen to forgive me. Despite the heat, I did love the outfit. I received the blazer for Christmas, and just recently I caved and bought this crossbody that I featured in my <i><a href="http://www.wearshesgone.com/2019/02/spring-2019-wishlist.html" target="_blank">Spring Wishlist</a></i> a few months back. Though it's a bit smaller than I first expected, the bag has actually been a great size for travel, and I've really enjoyed having the shorter strap on it so I can keep it closer to my side.</div>
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Stay tuned for more of my travel posts coming soon. I know I say this far too often, but this time I really do have time to write and post more! Also exciting: I have more travels coming up really soon! So follow me on <i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/itselizabethclaire/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i> to see my travels in real time!</div>
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Dear Dr. Martens,<br />
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When I first got you when I was 13 years old, I didn't even realize that my feet would decide to stop growing when they did, let alone that I would still be wearing you nearly ten years later. My mom was hesitant to make the purchase - at well over $100 you were my most expensive shoe purchase to date. But not only did you survive these years, you prospered. Through rain and snow (lots and lots of snow), I wore you everyday. Even when the temperatures soared, I was keen to wear you. I remember telling people that I wore my Dr. Martens nearly everyday during a summer holiday to Italy when I was a teenager, and people would always have the most puzzled looks on their faces. Sure, there were other boots that came into my life through the years, but my Docs never let me down, time and time again.<br />
When I first moved to London, I thought I had finally said goodbye to you by leaving you back in Montana. But each Christmas when I would come back, I would wear you and miss the sturdiness that I could always depend on. So this autumn I brought you home to London - a place that you visited nearly six years ago, and you've hardly left my feet since.<br />
I suppose I just want to thank you for always being by my side (or should I say feet). I guess you could even say you're the longest and strongest relationship I've ever had.<br />
Here's to another ten years.<br />
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Elizabeth xx</div>
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Coat - Forever 21 | Shirt - Alexa Chung | Jeans - Topshop | Boots - Dr. Martens | Bag - Anthropologie</div>
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How has it already been six years? Back when I was 16, I started this blog that was then known as "Rockin' the Rockies Style." Much like myself, the blog has evolved from pictures in front of my garage door to "Wear She's Gone," a style and travel blog documenting my life in London. Now I'm only months away from graduating university (didn't I just graduate high school like a month ago?) and hopefully finding a full-time job. I have no idea where I'll end up; I'll always hope for London, but who knows - maybe New York, California, or even back to Montana could be my future? What ever happens, my heart will belong to London and all of the fantastic memories I've made here over the past three years.<br />
The blog's future isn't as up in the air though. I plan on continuing it for as long as I enjoy it. Maybe one day this could even be my full-time job. Who knows - maybe I'll even venture into Youtube! (Highly doubtful though, considering I think I'd be way too self conscious to film myself talking to a camera in public, and I'm not the biggest fan of the sound of my voice.). But looking to the near future, I have at least three trips coming up in the few months, but I'd love to do even more traveling if I can. What can I say, I need to make the most of my potentially last year of living in Europe!<br />
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So thank you for following along for six whole years. Let's make it to a decade.<br />
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Yes, it is still very much winter, but as all of the spring items are starting to make their way into stores, I can't help but dream about what to buy next. In the recent months, I've been trying not to buy as many impulsive but unnecessary clothes. The main reason is that I'm trying to save my money for my upcoming travels, but I think it's also good to try and reduce my fast fashion consumption. During my month of <i><a href="http://www.wearshesgone.com/2018/11/nospendnovember.html" target="_blank">#NoSpendNovember</a></i>, I did a pretty good job of only buying two second hand items (which was technically within my rules that I set for myself), and one of those items is that Blue H&M coat which has hardly left my back during the winter season. However, recently I've just had quite the urge to go out and shop 'til I drop - literally and figuratively. </div>
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Firstly, I recently found these gorgeous cropped trousers from & Other Stories. With me graduating uni soon and hopefully getting a job not long after that, I'm going to need some more professional pieces. I love any trousers that come with a retro belt like these ones, but there's also a matching <i><a href="https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/blazers/product.double-breasted-plaid-blazer-blue.0721748001.html" target="_blank">blazer</a></i> that I could get if I ever needed a full suit. </div>
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Next up is a black cross body bag which I came across about a week or so ago, and haven't been able to stop thinking about since. I've had the same black cross body bag for three years now, and it's starting to show its wear and tear. I think this Danish bag could be the perfect replacement.</div>
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If you're a regular reader here, you probably know that I'm quite a jeans lover. In high school, I some how gave people the impression that I was too cool for jeans, when really I was just wearing different styles than most of the people in my school (Montana was a bit slow to adopt the high waisted trend). These Levi's - though a bit pricey - would be a dip into new jean shape territory that I hope I can afford to try!</div>
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There's not too much to say about this blouse other than that I adore it, and that I'm already mentally wearing it this summer. Also, it's just such a delightful shade of red that I hope I can start introducing more of it into my daily wardrobe.</div>
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Ever since I was four years old and had a dinosaur themed birthday party, I can't help but love the extinct creatures. Though my knowledge of them has drastically decreased over the years (five years old was probably my peak of their knowledge), my love of them now mainly shows through my Jurassic Park trivia. Still, I can't help but smile when I see dinosaur themed clothes and accessories. Coach's "Rexy" is something I've admired for awhile but am no where near being able to afford it. So when I saw this black cardigan form & Other Stories, with little T-Rexs subtly placed as buttons, I instantly fell in love. I tried it on in store a while ago, and with the awkward shoulder pads and slightly steeper price point than I would normally go for when it comes to cardigans, I decided against it. Of course, now that it's sold out online I regret it, because it could have been an investment piece, and the shoulder pads would have been easily removable. Let's hope I'm able to come across it again one day.</div>
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Finally, there's Glossier's body wash, Body Hero. This one mainly stems from the fact that I'm almost out of my normal body wash as well as Glossier's Milky Jelly Cleanser. I figured next time I make my Glossier order, this body wash will be added to the basket.</div>
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So what's on everyone else's spring wishlist? Let me know in the comments as I try to survive these last few weeks of winter!</div>
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Another year, another street style roundup! On Monday I waited outside the National Portrait Gallery whilst Erdem presented his Autumn/Winter 2019 collection. I've always wanted to take street style photos outside of an Erdem show, and this year not only did I have the day off from classes, but I also knew where the collection was showing ahead of time! When the day arrived, off I went with my camera and unfortunately no umbrella. Despite the rain, the wait was absolutely worth it. I've never seen so many familiar faces outside of a show before. Not only did I see Eva Chen - the head of fashion at Instagram, but I also saw both Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael from <i>Downton Abbey</i>!! That's one of my all time favorite television shows, so I was ecstatic to see them. However, anyone who's been near an environment like this will know how hectic it can be, so I just wish some of my photos turned out a bit better. I took lots more photos that I'm not showing you as they were out of focus or someone else was standing in the way.</div>
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Ah, my final Rome post. Despite only being there for four days total, I was able to accomplish quite a bit. Hitting everything from the Colosseum to the Pantheon to the Vatican, pretty much every popular tourist spot was hit. Going to the Vatican was perhaps my favorite day but also my most tiring. My friend Amber and I managed to spend the whole trip without using any public transport (other than to and from the airport); because our hotel was so centrally located we were able to walk every where. Our longest walk was to and from the Vatican which was about an hour each way, and then once we got there we walked to the top of St. Peter's Basilica. Though there was an elevator option part way to the top, we opted for the stairs which totaled to 551 steps. We were dead tired by the end of the day, but the views definitely made up for it (although, if you can, I do recommend getting the elevator).<br />
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I'm actually going back to Rome later this summer. I'll be there for no time at all, but I'm excited none the less. I have a few things that I'm hoping to accomplish when I'm back, and they're a bit more off the beaten path which will be good since it'll be tourist season.<br />
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1) The Shelley Keats House<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">At the base of the Spanish Steps, this is house where poet John Keats died. Now dedicated to the Romantic poet (as well as Percy Shelley), it holds a large collection of Romantic literature and other memorabilia. </span><br />
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2) Santa Maria della Vittoria<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">This church houses the sculpture "The Ecstasy of St. Theresa" by Bernini. I remember seeing it in the film <i>Angels & Demons</i>, and loving the raw emotion it portrays through the marble.</span><br />
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3) Galleria Borghese<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">This is an art gallery in a former villa surrounded by vast gardens. It holds a large collection of Bernini works, which if you can't tell, I'm rather a fan.</span><br />
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I don't know if I'll be able to do any of these things, but just going back to Rome will be enough fun. I have lots of other exciting travels coming up in the next few months, so keep a look out for it!<br />
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Coat - H&M | Jumper - Kohls | Jeans - Topshop | Boots - Dr. Martens | Bag - Clarks</div>
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I know when I think of Italy, the mental image of a large, soft jumper and fuzzy coat does not immediately come to mind. In fact, the first time I visited the country back in 2013 they were going through a heatwave, and my wardrobe mainly consisted of shorts, t-shirts, and sunscreen. But then again, January is January no matter where you are* (*unless, I suppose, you're south of the equator). Luckily, coming from the cold state of Montana (and the constant rain of London), I found this January weather more than tolerable - in fact it was ideal! I believe whilst I was there, the weather hovered around a pleasant 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. I spent the entirety of my four days in Rome wearing this light/mid-weight coat, and often found myself wanting to take it off in the afternoons. I only recently got this coat back when I was in California over the holidays. My mom tried to convince me not to get it considering how many coats I already own, but the fit of this was just too good to pass up. And with it being marked down to just over $30 from its original price of about $100, it quickly became a part of my family and the show stopper to my Rome holiday.<br />
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I mentioned this previously in my <i><a href="http://www.wearshesgone.com/2019/02/rome-mini-guide.html" target="_blank">Rome Mini Guide</a></i>, but there's something about the Piazza Navona that I love. Yes, in the past few years it has become a bit overrun with selfie stick sellers, but I just adore the architecture within it. As a fan of Bernini sculptures, the center fountain features his work as well as an obelisk that towers above it all. And, it you're able to visit it when it's not too busy, it can be a great spot for some photos. I adore the vines in the background of some of the photos, and when I spotted them I just knew that I had to take a picture.<br />
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Coat - H&M | Shirt - Zara | Jeans - Boohoo | Sneakers - Adidas Gazelle | Bag - Clarks | Sunglasses - Boohoo</div>
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Ah, the Colosseum. Rome's answer to the Eiffel Tower (although the Colosseum definitely came first, so perhaps the expression should be the other way around), it is definitely the most iconic landmark in the city. As I said in my previous city guide post, I had never actually been inside the Colosseum before this. Back in 2013, I visited Rome with my dad, but then we both had different priorities. He didn't want to wait in any lines (but also wouldn't purchase tickets ahead of time), and to be honest I also cared a lot more about shopping. So that's what I did for most of my first trip. But I wanted to make up for that this time.<br />
My friend Amber and I were only in Rome for four days, and two of those days were spent traveling so our time was limited. By having a great location for our hotel and buying tickets ahead of the time, we were able to pack in tons of sight seeing. Most of this day was spent in the Colosseum, with our day beginning at the iconic landmark. To save a bit of money, we opted not to have a tour which we enjoyed as we were able to walk around at our own pace.<br />
Eventually our stomachs started growling, so we went search for some lunch. It was after eating, though, that <strike>we</strike> okay <i>I</i> spent far too long searching for a spot I had seen on Instagram to take photos. Thank you Amber for putting up with me and my persistence to find this place, but after about 30-40 we found the ledge in front of the Colosseum where the first photo in this post was taken, which just so happens to be one of my favorite pictures from the trip. It makes for some great photos, but beware of pick pockets and such since it's such a crowded area.<br />
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I think I might have mentioned this before, but the Colosseum truly is an incredible sight to see in real life. It almost doesn't seem real, and it's so hard to imagine people actually partaking in events that took place inside it. And yet, here it still stands thousands of years later. If you're ever in Rome, do see it - even with all of the crowds.<br />
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Buongiorno! Last month I had the pleasure of being able to visit Rome with my good friend Amber. I had some reservations about the trip beforehand because back in 2013 I went to Rome and Florence with my dad and didn't have the greatest of travel experiences. But now I'm older and have travelled a lot more since then and am more comfortable doing it. We ended up having a tremendous time, and we left feeling extremely fulfilled in having done everything we wanted to do. My one regret is not buying a pair of shoes I found there; they weren't cheap, but now I can't find them anywhere online and can't stop thinking about them. I guess this means I'll just have to go back to Rome soon than expected!<br />
Here are some things we did while there, including where we stayed, what we saw, and where we ate. Nothing is sponsored, I just want everyone to be able to experience Rome the best they can, and these are the few tips I have! Although the best tip I can give is, if you can, visit Rome in January! I think part of the reason I didn't enjoy my first trip to Rome as much as I thought I would was because we went in July. Not only is July the hottest month of the year there, but it's also peak tourist season. Everything will be 10x as crowded, and anyone who gets claustrophobic easily in crowds, it's not fun. Whereas in January, it's still plenty warm (at least for me, but I come from a cold place), and nothing is as crowded. If January doesn't work, do what you can to go during off season whilst also avoiding the Easter period.<br />
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<b>Hotel Concordia</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">When booking this with my friend Amber, we booked it on one of those sites where you can package your flight and hotel. Not really wanting to stay at a hostel to begin with, this turned out great as most of the options on the site are hotels. We both had an idea of where we didn't want to stay based on previous experiences, and eventually we came across this option of the Hotel Concordia. Even though it had mixed reviews on trip advisor, its location looked good enough that we decided to risk it. Let me just say that it was 100% worth the risk. The hotel had very accommodating staff, recently renovated rooms, a nice breakfast, and a rooftop with gorgeous views of the city. Our room was plenty big enough for the both of us, and it had a huge bathroom. But the best part? We had our own balcony! The only possible negative thing I can think of is that their elevator is tiny and can only fit one person at a time. It wasn't a huge issue for us as Amber doesn't really care for lifts to begin with, so we'd usually take the stairs anyway. In addition to how great the hotel was on its own, the location could not have been better. We were able to walk everywhere and didn't need to take public transport or cabs even once (other than to and from the airport), with the Trevi Fountain only being a five minute walk away! We would definitely stay there again.</span><br />
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<b>Vatican City</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Seeing the Vatican was something I had been wanting to do since I first visited Rome when I was 16. Before going, I had been reading things and watching vlogs with people saying how busy it can be and lots of reiterations of buying tickets online. So we decided to do just that, and I bought tickets through TripAdvisor. The thing I didn't account for, however, is that all of those other blogs and vlogs were written during the summer... not January. There were virtually no lines when we went. That being said, I'm still glad we bought tickets ahead of time as there were tons of people lurking on the street asking if you had already bought tickets, hoping you hadn't so they could sell you (potentially fake) ones.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">The only issue we had is the tickets we had didn't say where to meet to collect your tickets. We found a few official looking people who all told us slightly different locations, but eventually we found our group a bit further away than we were expecting. The ticket gets you in to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. St. Peter's Basilica isn't included with that ticket, but it's free to see. The only thing is that you have to re-queue to get into the basilica, and during the summer that line can be terribly long.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">We had walked to the Vatican from our hotel, which wasn't at all a hard walk, but it took us nearly an hour. So by the time we got there, got our tickets, and went through security, we decided that lunch had to be first on our to-do list or else we'd be too hungry to enjoy anything. The Vatican has a few lunch options throughout, and where we ate wasn't as expensive as we were expecting with it being only €8 for a large (and I mean large) slice of pizza, fries, and a drink.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Sistine Chapel is at the very end of the tour, and unfortunately there are no photos allowed to be taken inside. The rest of the museum, though, photos are fine. One thing to note is that if you are a part of an official tour, you can go directly from the Chapel to St. Peter's without having to re-queue.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Also, make sure when you're visiting that you're properly dressed. Women have to have their shoulders and knees covered. As it was January, it was really an issue for us, but I can definitely see how it would be hard during the summer.</span><br />
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<b>St. Peter's Basilica</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Yes, I know that St. Peter's is technically still in Vatican City, but in a certain sense, it feels separate. However you get into the basilica, it's 100% worth it, in my opinion. I found the interior breathtaking with its incredible sculptures and endlessly tall ceilings.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">One thing that I never realized you could do, though, is actually walk to the very top. When Amber was in Rome a few years ago, she passed up to opportunity to do it and regretted it. Though it wasn't something I would normally think to do, it sounded cool and agreed to do it. Remember how I said earlier that she doesn't like lifts? Well, to get to the top, it's 551 steps. You can take an elevator half way up and then stairs are the only way to the very top. Since she doesn't like lifts, we walked all 551 steps. I was a hot sweaty mess by the time we finally reached the top and finished two entire bottles of water. The views were amazing, but get the lift if you can. Your legs will thank you.</span><br />
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<b>Colosseum</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Is there anything more iconic in Rome than the Colosseum? Another thing that I missed out on actually doing my first time around in Rome a few years ago, I insisted that we go inside. After having gone to the Vatican the day before, we once again decided to buy our tickets ahead of time online as to best avoid any suspicious sellers outside of it. They seem to leave you alone rather quickly if you tell them you already have tickets. It was another good call, as the Colosseum was a bit crowded but we were able to skip the line since we already had our tickets.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">It it weren't for all the other people around, stepping inside the Colosseum feels like being transported back in time. I've never been in anything quite like it, and it's truly remarkable that something as old as this is still standing. Inside they also have, what I would call, a mini museum with lots of information about the Colosseum along with mini models and other Roman artifacts. We opted to just roam around ourselves rather than have a tour, and tickets came to €18 each. Yes, it's one of the most touristy things to do, but I strongly feel that everyone should visit this once if they can.</span><br />
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<b>Ruins Around the City</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">When walking to the Colosseum, you'll walk by a number of ruins that remain from the ancient city. Though there are a lot of selfie stick/scarf/rose sellers who roam throughout, it's still worth stopping by and admiring the views. There aren't many places left in the world that still have remains of empires gone by.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">You can also walk up a hill right next to the Colosseum that gives you some nice views of the city. Though it was partly locked when we were there (it was already late in the evening), it looks like there's a nice park with lots of benches where people can sit and relax. But at the top of the hill, we did see a nice church. It's small and intimate but gorgeous none the less. If you have 45-60 minutes to kill before your Colosseum reservation, this is the perfect place to see.</span><br />
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<b>Piazza Navona</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm sure I can't be the only person who saw the film <i>Angels & Demons</i> and wanted to visit this Piazza afterwards? Yes, the piazza where the antagonist tried to drown someone. Anyway, I remember watching it and wanting to see it for myself. I was able to see it for the first time a few years ago on my first visit to Rome, and with its close proximity to the Pantheon - where Amber and I were already planning on going - we were able to squeeze in a quick visit.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">It's unfortunately become rather touristy in the past few years with selfie stick sellers constantly lurking about, but I just can't get over the Bernini sculpture fountain in the middle of the piazza. I think it will always take my breath away.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">There are also some great places to eat around the area. Just outside of the piazza we had lunch where I had a delicious ham and cheese calzone. Back in the piazza, we found a gelato place with tons of flavor options and even pastries for anyone who doesn't want ice cream.</span><br />
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<b>Pantheon</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Have you ever had one of those experiences where you're looking for a place, and it's nowhere in sight, when suddenly you turn a corner and the entire thing just appears before you? That's basically what happened to us when looking for the Pantheon. The Pantheon is a grand building that sits openly in the middle of a square. How we managed to go so long without seeing even a piece of it still astounds us.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">This former Roman temple is now a church, however there is free entry to tourists. The day we went we were once again lucky and were able to walk straight inside. Once inside, your eyes immediately go straight up to find the endlessly high ceiling is actually a dome with an oculus at the top which gives the only source of light. It's not huge inside, and depending on how intense you are about reading the descriptions under the artwork, you can finish seeing it all in less than an hour.</span><br />
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<b>Trevi Fountain</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you've seen the Lizzie McGuire Movie, you have to come here (seriously, you wouldn't believe how many times I heard Lizzie McGuire mentioned despite the film being released in 2003). Though terribly crowded - more crowded than any other attraction in Rome in my opinion - the fountain itself is said to be lucky. Designed by Salvi and influenced by Bernini, it was completed in 1762 and is Rome's largest Baroque fountain. Definitely be aware of your things when here; I wasn't pickpocketed during my trip luckily, but I was always most concerned about it here. However, we found that it was usually much less crowded in the mornings, and since we pretty much had to walk past it to get anywhere from our hotel, we had a few chances to take pictures. And if the crowds get to be too much for you, there's another delicious gelato shop right there where you can pop in and get a nice pick me up.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you can get close enough, make sure to throw a coin in for good luck! If you throw it over your left shoulder with your right hand and the coin goes in, legend has it that you'll definitely return to Rome again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>That's Amore</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Close to the Trevi Fountain, this </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">restaurant is rather small, but the food packs a big flavor. Maybe not the best place for someone who gets claustrophobic easily as the tables are quite close to each other, but Amber and I didn't mind. It was English friendly, as most places in Rome are, and the food was great. I had the pasta carbonara and actually wasn't able to finish it all because it was so rich. That being said, I of course had enough room for dessert where I had the Italian equivalent to a Mille Feuille with fresh strawberries in it.</span><br />
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<b>Lorel in the World</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">On the same street as our hotel, we came upon this place on our way back from the Spanish Steps. We were attracted to it because we could see an old staircase and beautiful second floor from outside. When we saw that the prices weren't bad either we went in. I can't remember what exactly I had, but I know I had a pasta dish that I thoroughly enjoyed. The restaurant was remarkably empty despite having nice food and a gorgeous interior, but perhaps it's just because it's currently off season in Rome.</span><br />
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<b>Naumachia Ristorante</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">This place was walking distance from the Colosseum, but also far enough away that the prices weren't bad. I enjoyed hand made pasta (are you seeing a theme here) whilst Amber had a pizza which I eventually stole a bite from. Both things tasted amazing, and we agreed that if we found ourselves in Rome again anytime soon we would try to come back here.</span><br />
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I hope you've enjoyed this post! I'll actually be returning to Italy for another visit this summer, and after this trip I can't wait!<br />
Have any of you been to Rome? Let me know about your experiences and tips in the comments!<br />
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Elizabeth Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992277450118340690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255056689146999181.post-42010324335009458752019-02-02T05:00:00.000-07:002019-02-02T05:00:02.532-07:00Legion of Honor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Though this was already ages ago now, as I mentioned in my previous post, my mom and I spent a few days in California at the beginning of January to visit family before I returned to London. Though most of my time was spent in the San Jose area, we spent one of our days up in San Francisco. Normally when I visit the city, we're in Union Square to go shopping or by Fisherman's Wharf to have some fun by the water. This time, however, I suggested going to one of the art museums in the city for as many times as I've been to San Francisco I've never been to one of their museums. I decided on the "Legion of Honor" museum so I could see one of my favorite paintings (<i><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bouguereau-_The_Broken_Pitcher_(2210455309).jpg" target="_blank">The Broken Pitcher</a></i> by <span style="color: black;">William-Adolphe Bouguereau), which naturally ended up not being on display. Even with that small </span>disappointment, it was a gorgeous museum to see. It's located a bit north of the city at the top of a hill, so it has gorgeous views. Down where you park your car, you can even the see the Golden Gate Bridge. I even enjoyed the drive up to the museum as you go past so many cute homes and Golden Gate Park, which I found out that my grandparents actually used to live right across from there right after they were married. <br />
Once you get into the museum, the collection is grand with paintings dating back to the Middle Ages and even a few ancient Egyptian artifacts. Whilst I was there, they had two contemporary exhibitions going on: one focusing on Rodin and one exotic jewels from the east. Though I spent most of my time exploring their permanent collections (18th and 19th century paintings are my favorite), I was far more impressed with the jewels than I expected to be. I'm not a huge jewelry person to begin with, but everything there was breathtaking and worth the ticket price.<br />
Perhaps one of the most enjoyable experiences though, was that they had a live organ player. That building is made for music, so the organ echoed beautifully throughout the entirety of the museum. However, it can be quite loud if you're right next to it.<br />
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I don't know when I'll be in San Francisco again, but I think I'll continue my trend of trying to experience as much of it as I possibly can with Alcatraz being next on my list of things to do.<br />
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Have you been to any museums in San Francisco before? What did you think of them? Let me know in the comments below!<br />
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Elizabeth xx</div>
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Elizabeth Clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992277450118340690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255056689146999181.post-59991563136033940122019-01-31T10:29:00.000-07:002019-01-31T10:29:10.999-07:002018 in Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy new year everyone! Okay, okay, I'm about a month late on this. To be honest, January has been a bit of a weird month for me filled with some highs and lows. The month began back in Montana, where after a fun two and a half weeks, I sadly had to say goodbye to my friends and hometown. But instead of heading directly back to London, my mom and I decided to spend a few days in California visiting family. Even though I just saw many of them back in August, I normally don't get to see them this often so it's always great to catch up with them. When I did eventually go back to London, I barely stayed long enough to cure my jet lag, as I was quickly off to Rome! I'll have lots of posts on that later, so make sure to check back around here again soon. In addition to all of this traveling, I think I've been struggling a bit with those Post-Holiday blues. I know it's a common thing to feel around this time of the year, and I think I just didn't realize just how much I was enjoying my time back at home with my old friends and family. But never mind me, I think this is just my long winded excuse as to why I haven't posted in so long. <br />
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So let's get back to the main topic: 2018. I actually really enjoyed the year. I traveled a great deal more than I expected, had a successful year at uni, and completed an unforgettable internship Tank Magazine. My time at Tank was such a tremendous learning experience, and now only did it allow me to travel to Gent, but it also fulfilled a dream of mine of having my name printed in a magazine.<br />
Now that 2019 is in full effect, I have so many exciting things coming up. Most importantly, I'll be graduating from uni! I'm currently in my last semester, which means I'll be entering the adult world soon! I hope more than anything I'll be able to get a job in London, but who knows where the world will take me. It's actually crazy to me that the end of my time in uni is so imminent as for so long the year 2019 sounded ages away. Time truly does fly by as you get older. In addition to graduating, I have some exciting travel plans coming up. I'll be returning to Italy this summer to visit family (despite having gone to Rome this month), and I'm currently trying to plan a trip to Vienna before the Wes Anderson exhibition closes at the end of April; unfortunately I'll be finishing my classes during that time so it may not be possible. If I have time - and let's face it, the money - some other places I'd love to visit are Salzburg, Berlin, and Amsterdam!<br />
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Here's to 2018, and let's make 2019 even better!<br />
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Elizabeth xx</div>
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