Travel Journal: Italy 2014 | Part 3

Florence | Italy

 "It's my birthday and I will go to Florence if I want to!" I said.

Lovers in love near Ponte Vecchio.

Hands down the best place to ride a carousel on the Piazza della Repubblica.

Street art in the city of art.

We finally found the restaurant we visited on our first trip 8 years ago! Caffe Florian is a must see if you are in Florence or Venice. Fabian the mixologist prepared the best margarita I have ever had.

Il Duomo di Firenze never ceases to impress with its imposing size and massive dome.

And who would have thought?! We ran into a friend from Santa Barbara who was on vacation!
 Such fun!

Travel Journal: Italy 2014 | Part 2

We spent a week in on of my new favorite cities Bologna. Bologna is the capital of the Emilia Romagna region and home of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati, La Perla and Furla. That's some serious design credibility. And did I mention the food???

Life in Bologna: Drink

Eat

Pray

Wander

The Sartorialist

One of my favorite things about travel is people watching. Here are a few of my favorite images I snapped around Europe this summer.

 London | England

 I caught this dapper man outside of Liberty. His hat and bag were the first thing that caught my eye.

Bologna | Italy

Europeans do far more walking than Americans as their cities were built around pedestrians not cars. I love how this woman looks effortlessly chic with her topknot, sporty shoes and large leather bag.

Milan | Italy 

 The color in this photo is untouched. I was struck by the contrast of her plum colored hair, pale skin and bold lips.   

Milan | Italy 

These twins were just outside the Emporio Armani Caffe in Milan, a definite hot spot. I love the fan  and how they express their individuality with slightly different hair styles and glasses.

Milan | Italy 

We happened upon a photo shoot right outside of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II on our arrival in Milan. What a perfect way to be introduced to the fashion capital!

Travel Journal: England 2014 | Part I

This past May I had the opportunity to return to England with my Mom. Being 1/4 British, I have always felt connected to the country but nothing feels more like home to me than the English countryside. I dream of returning one day and buying a bed and breakfast. You can come visit if you want! 

 

    We visited Bath again and took the spa waters.

                                                     

    We visited Jane Austen's house.....

                                                           

   ....And Miss Marple's

   I decided I would own a house one day with a red door and a little dog named Lady Jane.

   We went had tea as often as we could and I brought back a five pound souvenir.

    

    We drank Pimm's on rainy afternoons.

   

    We found the best pubs.............

   

   ...........and gardens.

Travel Journal: Barcelona. Rome. Berlin.

One of our amazing customers, Keili, took her KINGS&PRIESTS bracelets with her on a recent trip around Europe. Here are some of her pics that she sent our way! Thank you for sharing Keili! xo

Barcelona

Rome

Berlin

Photo Album: Italy and France 2013 | Part 3

 

We ended the month in Rome and stayed near Vatican City. 

 We celebrated his birthday in his country.

 I decided that my next car would be a Mini.

And we left Italy with the promise to be back very soon. 

xo, Clare

Photo Album: Italy and France 2013 | Part 2

I met J in Italy and we stayed in my favorite city in the world, Florence. 

 We took a trip to Siena and I found inspiration for our next collection.

The doors were incredible. I tried to figure out how to bring them home! 

We explored cities by foot...... 

........And shopped at local markets.

Photo Album: Italy+ France 2013 | Part 1

I spent the month of April in Paris, Rome and Florence. Don't be jealous.... you can go too! Here are some highlights of what proved to be the best month of my life.

I started the trip in Paris with one of my best friends.

 Notre Dame was stunning.

We went shopping on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées... and it was freezing.....

.....But even the rain was more beautiful in Paris. 

KINGS&PRIESTS goes to Europe!

Picture Album: Stay-cation.....

After almost 6 months of non stop activity in the studio, I figured it was time for a mini break. My good friend came down to visit for a brief stay-cation by the sea. Here are some highlights of my week.

The most perfect beach trip... it's been 2 years so I figured it was time.

High tea in Seal Beach.

Beautiful presentation at the tea cottage we went to.

Celebrating Lucky's 9th birthday with a card from his Aunt Audrey. He didn't really like the sweater we got him this year.....

Trunk show in Santa Barbara with my amazing friend and artist Colette.

Boutique visit to ANGEL in Montecito and finding KINGS & PRIESTS on display!

I am already planning our next vacation. J and I have been dreaming of our next trip for the past few months and honestly I can't wait to hit the beach. I am thinking someplace sunny and warm..... Margarita anyone??