Friday, September 30, 2011

Teatro Alla Scala






















the Teatro alla Scala was one of our first stops when we arrived in Milan. It is a famous theater where they create all of their own set designs and costumes from scratch. What was most amazing to me was being able to see the painters working. It was truly an inspiring and eye opening trip. 

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Milan





our Milan trip was amazing! It is so different from Florence, and still totally not what I had pictured it to be. Above are pictures from our hotel, Hotel Serena. We were of course given the traditional "Italian" breakfast every morning consisting of cappuccino's and croissants. I have a feeling I am goign to have alot of cavities when I get home! 

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Polimoda

walking to school along the river this morning 

outside the Polimoda Bar



courtyard 

Me! 

library 




beautiful design display inside the library 

inside the library 








the Polimoda library has the best collection of magazines and books that I could get lost in for hours 

view from our school, which is ontop of a hill


the hill that we climb every morning (it looks alot nicer in the picture, but trust me it's not)



I've been meaning to take a picture of this beauty but I never got around to it until today! 

a local shop

crossing the Arno after school


an amazing Gucci themed FIAT car display advertising the Gucci museum opening on Sept. 26! 

my first italian magazine purchase!

getting ready for fall with my DREAM jacket from Zara! 

the interior of an american diner we ate at for dinner

Zara window display

Piazza Della Repubblica, at night