While I was in Canada I realized that after the actual Christmas day, the holidays were pretty much over until New Years, but here in Italy things work differently. The 26th of December is also a big holiday, it’s called Santo Stefano and everyone gathers with family and friends for an additional day of fun and food. By the end of the day, all you can think about is that you won’t want to eat anything for at least two weeks and that’s I think when all the resolution start popping up in people’s minds, especially the one regarding a new diet and going to the gym at least four times a week. I spent my Santo Stefano at my friend’s house, we played games, exchanged gifts and obviously ate. For this evening I decided to wear a dress that I got in Toronto from Old Navy and my Dorothy Perkins ankle boots which are also my favourite shoes at the moment.
Mentre ero in Canada mi sono resa conto che dopo il giorno di Natale, non ci sono piu’ feste fino a Capodanno, mentre qui in Italia le cose vanno diversamente. Anche il 26 dicembre e’ un giorno festivo, si chiama Santo Stefano e tutti si ritrovano insieme alla famiglia e agli amici per un altro giorno di divertimento e cibo. Alla fine della giornata pero’ tutto quello a cui riesci a pensare e’ che non mangerai piu’ per almeno due settimane e penso che sia proprio da questo pensiero che nascono tutti i propositi per l’anno nuovo, specialmente quelle che riguardano una nuova dieta e di andare in palestra almeno quattro volte alla settimana. Io sono stata a casa di una mia amica il giorno di Santo Stefano con altri amici, abbiamo giocato, scambiato i regali e ovviamente mangiato. Per quella sera ho deciso di indossare un vestito che ho comprato a Toronto nel negozio della Old Navy e i miei stivaletti di Dorothy Perkins che sono anche i miei preferiti questi giorni.
Dress: Old Navy (Similar here or here)
Shoes: Dorothy Perkins
Bag: Coach (Similar here)
Priyanjana says
Love the simple yet elegant combo!
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erikawears says
Hi Priyanjana! Thank you very much! Sure I would like to 🙂 xx
Sharon says
Great basic look. I like your necklace. It was interesting to learn about the after Christmas holiday in Italy. Eating during the holidays is a must and can be fun but I always try to keep in mind to do so with moderation so I don’t have to over exercise afterwards. I wish you a Happy New Year.
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erikawears says
Hi Sharon! Thank you very much! I try to not overeat as well although it’s almost an impossible task to accomplish especially here haha. I wish you a Happy New Year as well and all the best for 2015! xx
Courtney says
Simple yet gorgeous!! Stunning!!
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erikawears says
THank you so much Courtney! 🙂 xx