Clothing: <\/strong><\/p>\n For this trip I chose a black, white, and navy color story that worked very nicely together. I always recommend coming up with a color story so you can effortlessly mix and match your pieces together. And, it never hurts to throw in a surprising pop of color here and there for variety\u2019s sake.<\/p>\n I packed a black pant, white pant, red pant, white short, navy short skirt, red dress, and a print dress. For shirts, I brought a black top, white top, a navy sweater, and an orange cotton long-sleeve sweater. And for a dressy evening I packed a navy sequin top (the very same one I wore on my trip to Paris a few years ago) to pair with a cream crepe pant.<\/p>\n I also brought a white casual shawl, a black cashmere shawl, and three bathing suits plus two cover-ups. And to help block the sun, I packed a big hat and a roll-up brimmed hat. Here\u2019s a helpful tip to remember when packing your swimwear items: Consider bringing both a one-piece swimsuit and a bikini when you travel. The one-piece will be perfect for walking along the beach or splashing in the pool, while your bikini is great for lounging comfortably in the privacy of your own balcony.<\/p>\n Shoes:<\/strong> For sightseeing, exercising, and more, I took AGL black flats, black sandals, muted gold flat sandals, black heeled sandals, Nike workout sneakers, walking sneakers, and flip flops. And in Rome, I bought a cute and comfy pair of white sneakers.<\/p>\n Purses:<\/strong> I brought a Tumi cross-body lightweight nylon bag, a small black bag for evening, and a small gold bag for evening. I also brought a backpack because it\u2019s comfortable to wear all day long.<\/p>\n Accessories:<\/strong> Accessories have the power to really bring a great outfit to life. I brought an assortment of jewelry, including a cheerful turquoise bracelet and earring set; a black cord necklace with a silver oval, silver hoops, a silver ring, and pearl earrings; and a crystal cuff to wear on a dressy night with large crystal and iolite earrings. Finally, my very favorite jewelry pieces for travel are my crystal on a long gold chain coupled with an Alexis Bittar lucite and gold bracelet and gold hoop earrings.<\/p>\n I want to share an invaluable piece of advice: Take extra care not to overpack! Somehow it\u2019s always harder to pack up a suitcase at the end of the trip\u2014plus you\u2019ll want to have a little extra room for souvenirs or new clothes you buy while you\u2019re traveling.<\/p>\n Now, on to how I wore the clothes I packed, and some sightseeing and shopping highlight photos from our trip!<\/p>\n Arriving in Rome <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>On day one of our trip, we arrived in Rome and enjoyed some shopping until our room was ready. Our hotel was one block from the Via Condotti, the Spanish steps, and streets lined with nice shops. I bought a pair of fun white sneakers that were very comfortable to wear on the remainder of the trip, as well as a red-and-white-striped t-shirt.<\/p>\n On our first night, I wore my red pants with a white eyelet top to dinner.<\/p>\n Day 1, Boarding the Ship<\/strong><\/p>\n We boarded Seabourn\u2019s brand-new Encore midday and took a look around. The gym was great, and the coffee bar was located on our deck so Barry got me a cappuccino every morning before we went to breakfast.<\/p>\n That night there was a cocktail welcome party before dinner. It provided the perfect occasion for my postcard print dress with gold accessories.<\/p>\n Day 2, Corsica<\/strong><\/p>\n We toured in beautiful Corsica and took in the sights. After having lunch on the ship, we relaxed on our deck and enjoyed some reading before dinner.<\/p>\n That evening was the \u201cdressy night\u201d on the ship. Some of the women wore gowns, and there were also men in tuxedos. I wore my navy sequin top with ivory pants and a black shoe, paired with crystal jewelry and a small black bag.<\/p>\n Day 3, Cinque Terre<\/strong><\/p>\n On day three we toured three of the five towns in Cinque Terre, in what ended up being a ten-hour day of sightseeing! The towns were very pretty and we enjoyed roaming around. I wore white shorts with a pale orange t-shirt and the white sneakers I bought in Rome. I also wore my brimmed sun hat, and even bought another hat the same day.<\/p>\n That evening on the ship I wore my red pants again, this time with a dark navy and white sweater with black accessories for dinner.<\/p>\n Day 4, Santa Margherita and Portofino<\/strong><\/p>\n On day four we toured and shopped in Santa Margherita and then attended an olive oil tasting and lunch at the Splendido Hotel, which overlooked the harbor in Portofino. I wore my new red-and-white-striped t-shirt, navy skirt, and sneakers, along with a hat.<\/p>\n That evening for dinner, we had a reservation at the Thomas Keller restaurant aboard the ship and enjoyed a fantastic dinner. I wore my orange\/red dress with a black sandal and black bag, paired with gold jewelry.<\/p>\n Day 5<\/strong><\/p>\n We visited a small French island on day five and strolled through their weekly market. There was lots of fun food to look at, and I bought a small straw bag. For sightseeing, I wore white shorts, a striped t-shirt, sneakers, and carried my black Tumi bag.<\/p>\n That evening at dinner, I wore my fun \u201cpostcard\u201d dress\u2014that\u2019s what I like to call it. I accessorized with gold jewelry and wore gold sandals. That night, we had a special treat when we were asked to dine with the head engineer of the ship! We heard many interesting stories about how this state-of-the-art ship was built and how it is maintained.<\/p>\n Day 6, Palam<\/strong>\u00f3s<\/strong><\/p>\n The highlight of our day in Palam\u00f3s, Spain, was taking part in a cooking class. It was great fun, and we got to prepare and then eat delicious seafood dishes.<\/p>\n That evening, back on the ship, I dressed for dinner in my black off-the-shoulder top with white pants, black heeled sandals, and carried my black bag.<\/p>\n Day 7, Mallorca<\/strong><\/p>\n In Mallorca, Spain, we went shopping, and I wore my white shorts with a green t-shirt and sneakers, plus my sun hat. There, I bought a lovely Majorica pearl necklace, which I wore later on the trip.<\/p>\n That evening there was a \u201cfarewell\u201d cocktail party on the ship and I repeated my outfit from our first evening in Rome: red pants with a white eyelet top.<\/p>\n Day 8, Barcelona <\/strong><\/p>\n After the cruise, we spent our first day in Barcelona sightseeing. We viewed breathtaking architecture by Antoni Gaud\u00ed, Spain\u2019s most illustrious architect. Along the grand boulevards of this beautiful city, we visited the Loewe leather store, as well as a fun shoe shop that sells only ballet flats in many different fabrics and colors. (Sadly, I was in between sizes and just couldn\u2019t make it work.) We had lunch on the rooftop restaurant of our hotel, The Majestic. That day, I wore white pants, my red-and-white-striped top, sneakers, and a hat.<\/p>\n That evening, I wore my black off-the-shoulder top and black pants with my new necklace that I bought in Mallorca.<\/p>\n Day 9, Barcelona<\/strong><\/p>\n On our second day in Barcelona, we were out most of the day with our guide, Marta, and our driver. We visited the stunning Gaud\u00ed Sagrada Fam\u00edlia along with some other beautiful churches, as well as one of the venues for the 1992 Olympics. In the Born area, our guide told us of a particular bakery that was known for its mascarpone-filled croissants. Barry went running in and bought three immediately! I have to say, it was delicious and worth every calorie! I wore my navy skirt, white t-shirt, blue sneakers, and wore my orange cotton sweater around my neck in case it got cold.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/marlatomazin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1.jpg\")
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