October 14, 2012

Val d'Orcia - Montalcino


Summer is already over, so it’s time to finish this Italian Holiday trilogy at last.
Our last vacation week began in this little medieval town in southern Tuscany in the valley of the Orcia river.
Val d’Orcia is characterised by gentle, carefully cultivated hills occasionally broken by gullies and by picturesque towns and villages. It is a landscape which has become familiar through its depiction in works of art from the Renaissance painting to the modern film and photograph. You know perhaps, that Ridley Scott shoots his millenium blockbuster Gladiator's paradise scenes just in the Orcia valley. Also unforgettable English Patient finds its background there. Whereas the Shakespearean classic Midsummer’s Night Dream with Michelle Pfeiffer, sets direct in this charming town, etc.
Montalcino with its medieval walls built in the 13th century, is also famous for its Brunello di Montalcino, counted among the most prestigious of Italian wines. Perfect supper place. Brunellos by the glass, mmmmm... lucky to be here!


blouse: M Missoni
pants: Hugo Boss Sports (vintage)
hat: Borsalino
sunglasses: Oliver Goldsmith 
sandals: Marni at H&M

23 comments:

  1. Beautiful landscape...colors are so vibrant here..no words can describe these full of life photos. Really tempted to visit it soon now that i see it thru yr lens.. u look so perfect in every shot with u. The first one especially. outfit blended so well with the city colors.

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  2. Beautiful pictures!!!!
    Welcome back too

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  3. As Nelly Furtado once said-all good things come to an end :-D Adore those cute pants and matching hat

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  4. It is a lovely place dear and you look very nice! great photos, I like your shirt! Make me miss the summer!:P Kisses and happy sunday!! xoxo

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  5. Thanks for posting! Montalcino was on my Tuscany list but in the end I didn't make it there. At least I get to see it through your beautiful photos.

    LUXESSED

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  6. tnaks for visiting! Italy is great! wanan follow each other?
    lg!
    ewa

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  7. Tolle Bilder und sehr schöne Sachen, die du da trägst! Ich habe mir auch andere Posts angeschaut und muss sagen, dass mir dein Stil sehr gut gefällt :) Du hast ziemlich viel Glück, solche Sachen zu besitzen!

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  8. great photos! <3

    - Anna

    www.melodicthriftychic.com

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  9. great post and look honey, i really love the photos :P

    xx

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  10. Wow it's nice to see you back looking so lovely as always....the outfit & the backdrop are so breathtaking!!!

    REBECCA
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  11. Came by to say hi and check on ur new posts :) Keep them coming!!

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  12. Hi, thanks for your comment on my blog, it is really appreciated! You look very chic on this outfit, and the pictures are great!

    xoxo from France
    Fanny

    Tvotvp.blogspot.com

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  13. absolutly stunning! amazing outfits, photos, views!

    want to follow each other? :)

    http://anightinnyc.blogspot.com/

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  14. Amazing pictures!!! :D Love ur blouse!
    xoxo

    novelstyle.blogspot.com

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  15. Lovely pictures and nice blog.
    Kiss from France, Marie
    http://www.thefashionandgeek.com

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  16. Beautiful pictures!!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend, dear!! and my G+ for you...

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  17. beautiful photos and you..as always. I really like the mood of your photo a lot...and your outfit is awesome:)

    xoxo

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  18. Italy agrees with you my dear. These photos are stunning, you are indeed lucky to be there. I love your outfit too, the bright blouse pops nicely against the neutrals of your shorts and hat. You look like you belong there.

    xx Jenee C.
    {camo meets couture}

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  19. Oh my gosh, what absolutely gorgeous photo's! Looks stunning, and I adore your blouse, it's so pretty!

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  20. The place looks so beautiful! Great photos!

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  21. Lovely outfit. So relaxed and so chic!

    Edita
    www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk

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