A Drop of Indigo

Thousands and thousands of people waiting to buy tickets, waiting to get in, and scrambling to take pictures of every square centimeter of the galleries make for one suffocating experience. Not only, it hosts an epic collection of scientific and astronomical instruments, but it provides you the one precious thing that the Ufizzi can't: breathing room to take it all in, to be in the moment and to enjoy your experience. That being said, if you enjoy being squeezed in a mass of people desperate to buy overpriced jewelry, groups of tourists herded like cattle and the occasional dog tied to a stroller, don't let me stop you! 4. The view from this bridge is amazing (you get to take a selfie with the Ponte Vecchio craziness instead of being in it) and you get to stop and "smell the flowers" without anyone elbowing you or breathing down your neck.

Day trip to Siena Italy | The best suggestions for day trips to Siena, one perfect day in Siena, Italy | Visit Tuscany | Florence to Siena Day trip Siena is like Florence's less pretentious, understated, quirky little sister. We got passes to the Duomo and a few other attractions, but after entering the cathedral where I probably lasted about 15 minutes (I really don't like crowds) we decided to skip everything else and just wander the streets. Gelato in hand, we got lost, found an amazing view of the city, charming little streets full of history, cute little artisanal stores (hello, new pair of sandals! ). In the end, it might have been for the best because we got the best slices of pizza I've had in my entire life which we devoured on the steps of a small church while catching some nice spring sunshine and people watching.

There was a family in a caravan parked very close to where we were taking photos. Kids screamed non stop. After a while someone let the window down to throw out a bunch of trash. Definitely one of the most interesting things that happened while I was trying to take outfit photos.

I've put together a list of items perfect for those of us who are frequently on the go but would still like a little bit of "je ne sais quoi" in our beauty pouches. I'm always looking for items that are multifunctional, easy to pack and a no brainer to apply, so I tried to keep that in mind with my selections while also throwing in some holiday pizzazz. By now I've had a good conversation with myself and I've pretty much realized I can't say no to easy makeup that comes in a stick. This roomy one is not only super spacious (think enough room for skincare and makeup), but it's also super cute with its shiny rose gold tones.