Ah, the Eternal City. Where ancient ruins can be found around every corner’as can chic, gorgeous Italian women.

To celebrate Italian fashion, I broke out my gold Valentino Rockstud heels for a night out in Rome.

I’m obsessed with these gold studded heels (which I purchased for my wedding), but they definitely make a statement! I kept the vibe going with this vibrant red tie-front dress. Go bold or go home right?

Well? I felt a little too flashy, so then I dressed DOWN the outfit with this awesome light-wash cropped denim jacket. I absolutely love the unexpectedness of a denim jacket at night – particularly a light-wash denim jacket with designer heels.

This look – dressy with an unexpected casual twist – is just so”me”.