What an AMAZING day it was. Florence has been a blast so far! I can't sing enough praises about everything about this city, but what makes it extra special is Firenze4Ever at Luisa Via Roma!
We are currently staying at a junior suite at the most splendid *and most strategically located* Savoy Hotel.
I didn't get to take more photos because I had to unpack quickly and change clothes to join the rest of the bloggers at Luisa Via Roma. I will be blogging about Luisa Via Roma tomorrow night (because wooooow, that store merits a few blog posts, not just one!!!)
Anyway, so guess who we ran into while at the lobby? The gorgeous Jane Aldridge, aka Sea of Shoes (not Sea of Horses :D). If you peeps think she is beautiful in photos, let me tell you now, she is flawless in person. The word "gorgeous" does not do her beauty enough justice!
Mrs. T meets Sea of Shoes, Jane Aldridge (http://seaofshoes.typepad.com) . *I am too embarrassed to post my face here, especially since my face was next to a really gorgeous young lady's, so you have to see the heart again :D* Jane was wearing her Prada heels. Love it on her!! Here's a closeup of her shoes *and you have to love her nailcolors!*
Another extremely important person invited to the event is one of the most influential bloggers in the world, Bryanboy! (http://www.bryanboy.com)
He had arrived in town late last night and was looking fiiine on this hot, hot day! *Confession* I was actually looking forward to coming to Florence also because of Bryan. Because I rarely ever get to opportunity to see him in Manila! You see, he's got projects all over the world that he can't even stay put in the Philippines for 2 weeks without flying out again! So to see him in a beautiful city in Italy is a wonderful treat indeed!
And now, after having been friends with him for so long, I get to see him "in action". I often read about Bryan's travels and tales through his blog and his twitter page, so being in Florence to see it all "live" was surreal :) Because let me tell you, I am in AWE. Bryan was sought after left, right, and center.
I was really blown away to see people coming up to him to interview him constantly, ask to have their photos taken with him. Because it cements one thing-- Bryan is really on top of his game! I am soooooo proud to announce that he is a Filipino! He has put our country in the world fashion map :). Sorry if I brag about him-- I can't help but feel proud of him! You should already know that I love bragging about my friends who have become successful in their respective fields :) He is really, really something else, and that's not an exaggeration! I really wish you could all see him "in action" here. Like me, you'd have to hold your jaw to keep it from dropping *in awe*! Bryanboy's really a SupahStar! :) :)
LVR's uber stylist <3 Bryan
Bryan + William_MG (williammg.com). Ohhhh the bags!!!
The Big Boss of Luisa Via Roma, Mr. Andrea Panconesi *who was such a gentleman to have lent his arm to me as I walked in the cobble- stoned roads of Florence in heels (haha yes I walked around town in Heels today!)* speaking to Bryan and to Wendy Lam of another very famous and influential blog, www.nitrolicious.com
(Check out Bryan's outfit :D Love! This is the outfit of the world- famous blogger who had his luggages "lost" by the airlines! I am still in awe as I stare at this photo :D)
I love Wendy's sunnies! :) She is so chic!!!
Also at the Firenze4Ever event? Kazuaki Kawamitsu of www.tokyodandy.com
I have soooo many photos of the party tonight, but I am just sooo tired. The weather in Florence is hot and humid, and we did a lot of walking and private touring of the private areas of the Palazzo Vecchio today *and we even met the mayor of Florence!! Photos tomorrow!*, so I need to turn in for the night if I am to be at Luisa Via Roma tomorrow by 10am *eeps!*
Anyway, I hope you peeps had a blast looking through these photos! It was really the most amazing day. A surreal one at that. I have met the most influential fashion bloggers in the world. And tomorrow, prepare to be more amazed as I introduce the lovely team behind Luisa Via Roma! :) :) *Thank you so much Camilla, Elena, the rest of the Luisa Via Roma team and especially Andrea, for taking good care of us!*
x
Mrs. T
