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CIAO BELLA From Venice With Love

Channeling Sophia Loren…

 I should have mentioned in my Love Story post last week that we honeymooned in Italy. And if I had to pick a favorite city from that trip, it would have to be Venice. It was a bit surreal, too pretty and car-free, that it definitely felt like a movie set. Seeing this spread from Elle Mexico made me first, fondly remember this beautiful city, and second, wish I had a better travel wardrobe (then and now)!

Viktorija Santiago Ruisenor Elle Mexico Venice Italy

Viktorija Santiago Ruisenor Elle Mexico Venice Italy

Viktorija Santiago Ruisenor Elle Mexico Venice Italy

Viktorija Santiago Ruisenor Elle Mexico Venice Italy

Viktorija Santiago Ruisenor Elle Mexico Venice Italy

Viktorija Santiago Ruisenor Elle Mexico Venice Italy

Ah Venice, when will I return?

Are you in love with Venice too?

Model: Viktorija. Photographer: Santiago Ruisenor. Fashion editor: Pamela Ocampo. Makeup artist: Giovanni Lovine. Hairstylist: Dora Roberti.

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Courtney Deyle says

    May 8, 2012 at 6:28 am

    These photos are gorgeous! I’ve never been to Venice, but I have been to Florence and fell so in love with Italy! I would love to go back again someday, hopefully soon and see more. Love all of the outfits, especially the last dress. I can’t imagine looking that chic everyday on vacation, but a girl can dream right? Have a great day :)

  2. Naomi@Design Manifest says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:31 am

    Never been. I hope I make it at some point.
    Recently I was looking through old pictures and was just horrified at my past travel wardrobes. Definitely need to work on that!

  3. elizabeth says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I loved Venice, too – but Florence is my fave city in Italy! Dying over the second pic – black and white dress!
    xoxo -e (modern24seven)

  4. Sharon@house58blog.com says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I am hopefully hitting Italy next summer; a life dream of mine. Venice is on the list! My brother has been and it is one of his favorite places, and he has been a lot of places. He said Florence is also amazing. Gorgeous photos! Do you have any of your honeymoon? I’m sure we would I love to see them!!! Wink!

  5. Chelsea says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Um, these photos are incredible. I also am in love with Venice. The history, the meandering streets, the food. It is a gorgeous city and this editorial is amaze. xo

  6. Lonely Wife Project says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Ah the editorial is killing me! Surprisingly, Venice was my least favorite city in Italy. My favorite…Florence! I can’t wait to go back.

  7. {darlene} says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:28 am

    Italy. Italy. Italy. That first photo just killed me with its beauty.

    Our favorite region is the Lake Region. But, I will take whatever region I can get. Thank you for the mini vaca.

    – {darlene} @ fieldstonehilldesign.com

  8. Jessica Rowe {The Aestate} says

    May 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    What a gorgeous photo shoot! Venice is definitely on my “must-visit” list

  9. Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says

    May 8, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Oh dear god these images are just too beautiful!

  10. Gaby [The Vault Files] says

    May 8, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    I need to go to Venice, it’s been on my must-go-one-day list for a long time!

  11. Lisa says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    You are so right, Venice is surreal. My husband (fiancé at the time) surprised me with a stunning pair of Rene Caovilla shoes for our wedding during our trip there. Everywhere you look there is beauty and I have such fond memories from our time there. Such a magical place! Thanks for reminding me…

  12. Nuha says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    love the silhouettes in all of these pieces…and that short + cape combo – amazing

  13. designstiles says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Venice was my favorite too. Well, of Venice Rome and Florence. There’s still so much of Italy to see. We missed our flight to Venice so we really only got like a day and a half, but I still really enjoyed it the most. I knew about the canals but I didn’t realize the entire city was surrounded by them. And I got a kick out of the boat taxis.

  14. Miya @ Design Indulgences says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    the closest I’ve been to Venice was Vegas :-) Growing up it was definitely a place I didn’t want to visit because I couldn’t imagine boating everywhere but as I’ve grown, it’s on my bucket list of travels.

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