I recently spent a week traipsing around Italy (Rome and Naples, to be specific) and I came home with a lot more than sunburnt shoulders. When I wasn't looking at centuries-old landmarks, my eyes were fixed on all of the chicly-dressed locals. Italian It girls gave me plenty of fresh inspiration for my spring wardrobe, and now that I'm back home in New York City, I'm putting it into practice by shopping the late-spring trends I spotted at Nordstrom.
One thing I noticed about Italian women is that they know how to dress well without trying too hard. The local fashion trends felt both of-the-moment and timeless. For instance, plenty of Italians opted for a layerable trench coat and a pair of cigarette jeans (a major contrast to the baggy pants and funnel jackets on my packing list).
