Combine the historic city of Rome, mix in a little dash of modernity and slip in a some amazing sweets and aranchino (rice balls) and you’ve found yourself in the beautiful city of Palermo. A self-professed coffee addict, I started every morning off with a café macchiato. I wandered through the city to see some of the beautiful palazzos, piazzas and cathedrals.
The end of summer is relentlessly hot in Palermo. I wore an open back ¾ length top with these stripe pajama style striped pants. I love a great back moment, so I was pretty covered up in front but had the breeze brush my back. To protect my heels and ankles from a horrible fate, I often wore flats around Italy. I spent a lot of time wandering through Palermo without a map, just to get a feel of the city streets.
After I walked through Piazza Bellini and stopped for my second café macciato, I turned the corner and my jaw dropped as I ended up in front of a largely ornate fountain. Widely known for all the nude sculptures surrounding the grand fountain named Fontana Pretoria, I paced around the entire structure. Apparently, back in the day people either found it beautiful, or utterly revolting because of its display of nudity, and got it’s nickname Fountain of Shame. Completely baffled that it was only a couple of blocks from where I was staying, I made a point of walking by it on my way to other monuments the following day. After all, I knew I wasn’t going to be seeing anything like it again back at home, and it was so striking and so close, I felt it would be such a shame to just dismiss it. I stuck around to snap a few photos of the fountain and even snuck myself in.
I love the airy top which I can wear under a jacket or over pair of distressed denim. As we move into fall, I know not everyone will not be graced with the warmest weather, so I’ve included a few similar styles suitable for the season below:
You are so lucky to be able to see such a gorgeous fountain! I really would love to visit Europe someday and I will make sure I stop by there as well. Love the outfit too! I love that you aren’t trying too hard to look cool when you travel. I find it hard to believe that people can walk in heels the entire day when traveling. Like, really? Even when I am wearing flats sometimes my feet would hurt from walking around too much. What more if I am wearing heels? 🙂
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I hope you find such an amazing deal that you won’t be able to say no for a visit! I love surprises like the one I experienced here. Haha, I actually love to walk in heels, but cobblestones are like a deathwish for stilettos, so I only wore them if I was going for dinner or coffee in the morning and heading straight back to change and go out. 🙂 Thanks so much, Jenn! I hope you’re having an amazing week!
Xo,
Miki
Gorgeous photos ! I really love the location.
Kisses
Marie
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Thanks Marie! Such a pretty place!
Xo,
Miki
Love those striped pants! Cool photos.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Thanks Amy!!
Xo,
Miki
The architecture and art of this cultural city is astounding!
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It really is! 🙂
Xo,
Miki
Your pictures look amazing and I ‘m still wondering how you got such great shots without people in the background because that’s one of my pet peeves lol
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It’s an art and requires patience. lol Thanks Marianne!
Xo,
Miki
such stunning photos!
xx
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Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
Love your pants hun 🙂 xx
Thanks Jasna!
Xo,
Miki
These photos are absolutely gorgeous!
Xx
Molly
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Thanks Molly!
Xo,
Miki
Absolutely beautiful photos. I love your trousers.
XoXo Noma
Thanks Noma!
Xo,
Miki
These photos are amazing and you look absolutely gorgeous in those pants, I love the colors and bold stripes! Thanks so much for sharing, gorgeous girlie, and I hope you’re having the best start to your week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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The place is pretty, isn’t it? Thanks Jalisa! I hope you’re having a beautiful week.
Xo,
Miki
This is perfect! the photos are amazing! I love this pants so much!!
Thanks so much, Lety! That means a lot. Have a great day!
Xo,
Miki
Love the colour of those pants! You literally look good in everything..!
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That’s so sweet. Thanks so much Emma!
Xo,
Miki
Aw haha, what a neat little history lesson! I am so impressed with the amount of coffee you drink too! I swear we need to travel together. Usually people look at me strange if I suggest a second or third espresso for the day. But hey, when in Rome! Lovely outfit Miki. I didn’t know it could get so hot there, but you look super comfortable and chic. 🙂
-Emily http://www.coatandcoffee.com
I get hot easily and on top of that, it was actually hot in temperature there. lol Thanks Emily.
Xo,
Miki
Such a lovely outfit, and it looks so comfortable and perfect for your travels, too. So lucky that you get to travel so many different places! I wish I could take my lizard with me everywhere I go but because he needs attention at home I don’t get to travel as much as I want to. I guess I’ll just be living vicariously through your pictures! Thanks for sharing 😉 xo, sharon
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I hope you get to travel soon. I have no idea what rules there are for bringing lizards abroad, but I hope you get to go on a cool destination on your next trip! Thanks Sharon!
Xo,
Miki
You look gorgeous. Love the comfy yet stylish look of your outfit. Have a great week and stay pretty! 🙂
xoxo,
Gelleesh.com
Thanks so much Galleesh!!
Xo,
Miki
I gave so many travel wishlist and am so adding this to it.. You look gorgeous by the fountain.. Xox
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Thanks!
Xo,
Miki
Love this look!! And location!! Your pictures in Italy are so gorgeous! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
This location really just steals the show. Haha. Thanks so much Susanne!
Xo,
Miki
These photos are amazing and you make me want to just travel sooo bad, haha! x
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Haha. Well, I hope you find an awesome deal & travel soon. 🙂
Miki
Amazing photos & outfit 🙂
Thanks!
Xo,
Miki
Wow! You look absolutely stunning <3 I also love the location!
What about following each other? 🙂
Caro x
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Thanks Carolin!
Xo,
Miki
Wow! What a gorgeous fountain! Great background for your photos, Miki! Loving the striped pajama pants and beautiful top! xo
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Thanks so much Luci! The place is pretty spectacular, isn’t it? I hope you’re having a great week!
Xo,
Miki
That’s such a shame that that’s what it was nicknamed as. I think it is so beautiful!
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Right?? I thought so too. I guess if nudity doesn’t phase you all that much, you’ll find it beautiful. It’s funny because it’s just outside City Hall. lol Thanks Yuka!
Xo,
Miki
Such a pretty look girl!! The historic city of Rome looks gorgeous <3
XO, Jessi
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Thanks Jessi. It is, and so it Palermo. 🙂
Xo,
Miki
Oh wow! This is just breathtaking! I love this.
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Thanks so much Tessy! It helps that this place is just stunning. lol
Xo,
Miki
Such a fun backstory! The fountain is stunning, and you totally wore the perfect outfit. Thanks for sharing. Xo, Ellese
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Thanks Ellese!
Xo,
Miki
Wow babe such beautiful photos of you and the location is just amazing – I wanna go there. Xx
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I hope you get to visit soon. Thanks so much Ines. 🙂
Xo,
Miki
Miki this is such a gorgeous place to be at, I would of also taken pictures here. You look absolutely stunning in this outfit!
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Aw, thanks Camila! I know. My jaw just dropped when I walked into the piazza.
Xo,
Miki
Stunning shots! You look gorgeous, babe!
Adi xx
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Thanks Adi!
Xo,
Miki
This is such a beautiful backdrop for this look! It sounds like the weather was similar as it has been in Los Angeles…TOO HOT and hard to dress for! This look is perfect!
Yes, and it gets humid too, but such a beautiful place, I can’t really complain. lol 🙂 Thanks Kasie!
Xo,
Miki
Estas increíble bonita. Me flipa como combinas. Un besazo y te invito a pasar por mi blog.
Las siete maravillas de Amanda.
Thanks,
Miki
Love your pants ! Glad you had a great time in my country 🙂 Kisses
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Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
Aaw Palermo is such a beautiful place! I love this end-of-summer-outfit you are wearing here. The color palette is just gorgeous!
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
Thanks Carmen!
Xo,
Miki
All of these shots are so so stunning! Your outfit is just perfect! I really love an need your pants!
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These are very cozy. 🙂 Thanks Amanda!
Xo,
Miki
You look so gorgeous in these photos with the gorgeous fountain as the background! Love your pants too, so chic with the stripes! Honestly though, the best places when discovering a new place is the finds you didn’t plan! All my gems around the world are more a product of accidents than hours of planning! Xx
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I agree. I love all the unplanned discoveries. They truly are the best. 🙂 Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
What a lovely post, your outfits looks both so comfortable and fashionable! I remember watching a movie with that fountain, but can’t remember what it was called! What a beautiful thing to run into =)
xoxo, Simona and Indre
Thanks Simona & Indre! If you ever find out what that movie is, I would love to know! 🙂
Xo,
Miki
Love the photos. The location is gorgeous & I love your culottes.
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Thanks so much Shannon!
Xo,
Miki
Very pretty pics. Love your outfit and wish one day to visit Palermo.
xx
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Thanks Marisa!
Xo,
Miki
Your photography game is so on point lately!
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Thanks Brooklyn!
Xo,
Miki
Those huge giant nude fountains.. O.O I felt the same here in Germany. Seeing those nude figures on the outside walls of the churches. I just didn’t get it at all. Nevertheless, the art is awesome. Love the outfit here too. Comfy and elegant.
Haha. Thanks so much Jan!
Xo,
Miki
WOW THESE PICTURES ARE DIVINE!
Amazing!
– Bianca
Thanks Bianca!
Xo,
Miki
How can it be so empty tho! At which hour of the day you took this shot! I love this comfy chic look! Nice !
xx Margaret
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I took it early afternoon.. I think probably around 1pm. 🙂 It’s actually busy there. I just had a little luck with great timing.
Xo,
Miki
Love the color combo of the pants, great pick.
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Thanks Joy! 🙂
Xo,
Miki
Absolutely love those pants & what a wonderful backdrop <3
xxx,
Joann
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Thanks Joann!
Xo,
Miki
wow these photos are amazing!
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Thanks Vanessa!
Xo,
Miki
So beautiful look
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Thanks Anne!
Xo,
Miki
Rome looks like a dream, I haven’t been myself but your pictures look absolutely beautiful!
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Thanks. This is Palermo, but I totally agree – both cities are historic and beautiful. 🙂
Xo,
Miki
Oh gosh! I totally admired your style babe, your outfit is simple but stunning and with that I absolutely love it.
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xoxo, Katrina | Instagram: @katrinaisha
Thanks so much, Katrina!
Xo,
Miki
Woow! your pictures look absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Do drop by my blog as well girl.
xxx
Ceccy
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Thanks Cecy! 🙂
Xo,
Miki
What a beautiful fountain! Your photos totally inspired so much nostalgia of our time in Rome. Palermo sounds wonderful – will have to add to our travel list!!
xo Soo | http://www.BrownEyedToast.com
Thanks Soo. ? Definitely visit Palermo. It’s pretty. I heard most of Sicily is, but I’m waiting to share that entire experience with the hubs. ? Have a great week, babe. Thanks for stopping by!
Xo,
Miki
The place looks amazing! I could take endless photos there! I love your outfit too, it looks so relaxed and cool 😉
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wow this location is amazing!!! really adore this
francesca
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Cute look!
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