Author’s Note: This post is so overdue it needed an induction and forceps. Welcome to Style On The Lamb… Bump On The Beach: Babymoon in Sardinia, weighing 540 words and 24 pictures. Pardon my pregnancy puns, but I wanted to share this experience and pictures (even if it was over a year ago) as it was a truly special and stylish trip.
In May 2018, at six months pregnant, I traveled to Sardinia, Italy for one last couple-centric holiday (aka, the famous babymoon) before the arrival of my little bean. I stayed at the Hotel Romazzino, near the chic town of Porto Cervo, right off the famous Costa Smeralda. Surrounded by glittering blue-green water, my husband and I (and the Bump) indulged in a bellissimo beach vacation designed for two.
The resort was stunning with picture perfect sea views (from our hotel room to the gym), two pools, and a private beach with plenty of beach-hut style straw umbrellas; not to mention Aqua di Parma products in the bathroom. However, due to the insanely exorbitant food and drink prices (i.e. €21 for a virgin Pina Colada — “But that’s just juice,” I argued), we rented a little Fiat and drove around the big island, as well as boarded a ferry to visit a small island off shore called La Maddalena — beach hopping and yacht spotting throughout for free.
Here are some of my favourite pictures of the resort, the island views, and my pre-natal outfits, featuring the Bump.
*Fun fact — almost all my maternity wear was not maternity wear; all but the swimsuits (from pregnancy fashion store – Seraphine) and the white jeans (from fast fashion retailer H&M Maternity). I simply chose regular women’s items that were either cut wide and loose, or that would streeeettttcch. You can read more on how I chose my prenatal pieces here.
The Resort
The Views
The Outfits
WHAT I WORE (in shown order)*
1 // swimsuit (bikini): Seraphine
2 // cover up: found in a Caribbean market
3 // gauze top: J.Crew / linen shorts: Gap / hat: Hat Attack / sunglasses: Celine / sandals: Cape Cod Shoe Supply Co.
4 // swimsuit (one-piece): Seraphine / watch: Fit Bit
5 // sweater top: All Saints / top & leggings: Lululemon / sneakers: Nike / bag: Andi New York (insert shown only)
6 // top: Banana republic / jeans: H&M maternity / jacket: H&M / sandals: Birkenstock / bag: unknown
7 // dress: Whistles / sandal: Birkenstock / evening bag: unknown
8 // sweater coat: All Saints / dress: Banana Republic / shoes: Aerosoles / necklace: mala beads bought at a Croatian market
9 // dress: Banana Republic / scarf: All Saints
10 // trousers: J.Crew
*All items mentioned once as first shown.
WHERE I ATE
Ristorante Enoteca da Giovannino // (dinner in Porto Rotondo) delicious Italian food in the comfort of a covered courtyard
Bar Gelateria del Molo // (dessert in Porto Rotondo) proclaimed by some as the best gelato on the island
Ristorante Il Fuoco Sacro // (dinner near Olbia) fine dining among the mountains with stunning panoramic views of the island and impeccable service. Top tip – go for a sunset seating.
Ristorante La Scogliera // (lunch in La Maddalena) waterside dining with lots of fresh seafood options.
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