Emma: Neutrals at The Colosseum

I'm really no history-buff, but the Colosseum is quite fascinating to me. It is such a grand structure with so much purpose and meaning, and walking through it can really take a person back in time. I had the awesome opportunity to do so as one of the main parts of my trip to Rome, and am able to appreciate the history behind this grand building now that I have stepped foot in it.

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We visited the Colosseum, along with some other beautiful structures, on our first day in Rome, and I was of course excited to start shooting blog photos!

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This outfit was great for a hot day of touring. This dress from Zara is somewhat of a sweater material, but the knit nature of it makes it airy and great for summer. It definitely was not chilly outside (unless you consider 95 degrees chilly), but I needed a sweater to cover my shoulders for some of the sights we saw that day. I'm really glad I chose to bring my light beach sweater, because it absolutely adds to the class of this outfit!

This piazza (plaza) near the Colosseum was wonderful! With plenty of statues and beautiful architecture, we spent half an hour or so just checking out this small area. The photos above were taken on balcony overlooking some of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Right after walking around the Colosseum, we headed across the hill to the Roman Forum. This historic area was home to ancient legislation and government buildings, and this was apparent in the gorgeous and grand architecture! 

Here is a closer look at the fabric of this dress. It was a sweater-like material, but was definitely still breathable. This dress has a very versatile fit and color, making it an awesome option for many different occasions.

My nail color is a classic taupe, which goes flawlessly with my color-scheme. On my middle finger I wear my two everyday silver rings for good luck.

These espadrilles are certainly a new favorite. I absolutely knew I couldn't journey to Europe without a pair of Soludos, and I'm so glad I ordered them in time! The chambray and white stripes are a perfect compliment to this ensemble... simple and classy with a little color. I can't wait to style these for the rest of the summer and next spring.

Outfit details:

Dress: ZARA

Sweater: Forever 21

Shoes: Soludos

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Sunglasses: J.Crew

Large ring: Tiffany & Co.

Small ring: etsy

Thanks for reading! I'm so happy to be sharing this beautiful city.

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