ST. PETER'S

Photos by Laura Howell

Visiting Vatican City was our last adventure while in Rome. We spent the morning exploring their museum and then decided to take the climb up St. Peter's Basilica. Half way up there was a viewing balcony that looking into the church. This building is ruled by The Pope and is still one of the largest churches in the world. This snug outfit is great at keeping you warm during the winter months. I decided to buy this jumper in a much larger size as I felt it would be more cosy and comfortable to wear. To give you an idea on the size, I am a UK size 6 and this jumper is a UK size 12. I think jeans are the best garment to pair with the jumper as it keeps it casual. Lastly I added Ugg Boots as they add even more comfort to this look.

After walking up a total of over 500 steps, we made it to the top of St. Peters to see a breath-taking view. You could see the whole of St. Peter's Square and the beautiful buildings across Rome. Unfortunately after a short while, we had to take the walk back down to the ground as it was time to catch a plane back to rainy England. Ciao for now Rome!

JUMPER - New Look / JEANS - Primark / BOOTS - Primark

BRIDGE GAP

 

Photos by Laura Howell

Strolling through beautiful Rome, we came across this area while making our way back to the city centre. It was lovely to find a peaceful place after spending the last few days in the middle of the hustle and bustle. The bridge that you can see in the background of this shoot is called The Ponte Sant'Angelo, which is situated in between the Vatican and the city centre. With only a couple of runners jogging past, we thought this was the perfect time to shoot. 

This simple yet stylist outfit is great for a number of occasions. It is smart enough for formal situations, yet it can be warn more casually such as when meeting up with friends for a drink. The burgundy colour in the shirt is great for girls with brunette hair, and it can also be found in a range of colours and styles if this doesn't take your fancy. For this colour of shirt, it would be best to wear a more darker colour when picking the jeans. Finish this look by adding a type of flat shoe that reflects the situation you are wearing this look for. A smart type of shoe, such as the one used in this post, for a formal situation or white plimsolls for the more casual look.

SHIRT - Primark / JEANS - New Look / SHOES - New Look

COLOSSEUM

 

 

Shooting in front of the world famous Colosseum was defiantly a dream of ours. Construction on this building started in 70 AD taking 10 years to complete. However it has been left partly ruined due to a devastating earthquake and stone-robbers. The 2000 film 'Gladiator' was inspired from the history that occurred within this building including gladiatorial events and battle re-enactments. 

This outfit can be warn on both a night out or during a more formal event such as a work do. It is ideal for women who are more confident about their bottom half of their body rather than their top half. Whether someone has tummy or bust insecurities, the ruffles will hide all by distracting the eye to look at the detail of the top. Colour mixing and blocking also works well in this outfit as long as you choose carefully when picking colours. Here I've picked a simple black heel to match the black spots within the top. In addition to this I have chosen a bright red nail vanish to add more colour.

TOP - River Island / SKIRT - New Look / SHOES - New Look

TOURIST IN ROME

 

 

 

 

On our first full day in Rome, we woke up early to bright winter sunshine without a cloud in sight. Rushing down our breakfast we headed into the city as soon as possible, with so many places to see we had to act fast! Stepping off the metro we arrived at the Il Vittoriano, and its grandeur was visible from afar. It's hard to ignore the mountains of white marble, towering over you, and steps as far as they eye can see. Completed in 1925, the monument was built to honor Victor Emmanuel, the first king of unified Italy. Nowadays it just houses a museum with an elevator that reaches the top with views across Rome. Unfortunately with only a limited time and lots of places to visit, we didn't have a chance to make it to the top. 

This is an ideal outfit when your day involves a lot of walking. The warm coat has a furry collar which means not having to layer up with scarfs. It's essential to keep warm and comfy while exploring so these leggings are ideal. If you're like me and can't afford the real deal, these pretend Ugg boots do just the same job, although they don't last as long. While this outfit keeps you warm and comfy, it is also stylish in case you happen to walk past a hot Italian guy.

COAT -  New Look / LEGGINGS - River Island / SHOES - Primark / BAG - Lipsy

ALL DOLLED UP

So here it is, Elle Petite's first travel adventure! We touched down in Rome, Italy on a Saturday afternoon excited to see what this beautiful city had to offer. After dodging the crazy traffic with our suitcases, and trying not to forget that they drive on the other side of the road, we made it to our lovely hotel. A much needed night out was in order as our day had been fulled with trains, planes and tube rides. What better way was there to relax with a couple of cocktails while looking at the beautiful sites and hot Italian men!

This body con dress allows a simple LBD look from the front with all the dramatic detail and neon colours at the back. A bright coloured statement necklace could be added to this outfit, preferably to match one of the colours on the back, to make the dress look less plain from the front. You may also notice from looking at the pictures above we like to indulge in the Estee Lauder counters. Their luxurious skincare and cosmetics collections may be a tad pricey, but they are a good investment for great looking skin. Also, I've been a fan of Bed Head lip products since receiving a few of these in a gift bag at my first Clothes Show Live over 10 years ago. Even though at the time people my age had only started wearing a little bit of make-up, I was performing on stage on a regular occasion so it was great for show make-up. 

DRESS - New Look / SHOES - New Look / MAKE-UP - Estee Lauder, Bed Head and Maybelline