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Since comfort and style go hand in hand on any vacation, it’s always a good idea to bring the following items for your ultimate comfort. Read the rest of this entry »

The anticipation of a trip to a warmer place makes you want to slip into your thong sandals, shorts, and tank as soon as you board the plane.  But that small window of time traveling to the airport and even on the plane will be more comfortable if you dress appropriately but transitively. Here are some tips on what will get you from cold to warm seamlessly. Read the rest of this entry »

Burberry Prorsum Fall 2009; via Style.com

In most parts of the country, June is wedding month. In Texas and the South, our Octobers pile up with wedding invitations because the worst of the heat is finally over, but for some couples it just makes sense to get hitched in the middle of the winter.

If you’re of a certain age, you’ve probably accumulated a sensible collection of summery cocktail dresses, and a solid stash of belts, shoes, and purses to mix between them during particularly busy — and traditionally timed — wedding seasons. But what are the rules for dressing up when it’s cold and blustery outside? Keep reading for our tips on what to wear to a winter wedding.

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Being the Country Music Capital of the world, it is no surprise that Nashville culture and style pivots around music, from country to blues to rock and everything in between.  Understated charm with all the modern fixings are what make Nashville style its own.  Take a cue from the Music City’s more lovingly known misnomer “NashVegas,” and you’ll immediately know what we’re talking about. Read the rest of this entry »

After a break from the holiday season, you start looking forward once again for a chance to dress up and celebrate something fabulous, right? Valentine’s Day is that perfect opportunity to get dolled up no matter what or how you are celebrating.  Here are some tips on what to wear to look your best, romantic…or avengeful.

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Anyone who’s ever been a bridesmaid in a wedding knows full well what happens to that poofy, sad dress after its moment has passed.  It ends up in the back of the closet in its original dryclean plastic never to be seen by human eyes again (until you clean out your closet or move).  But it doesn’t have to be a total waste!  Here are some ideas on how to find a wearable place in your wardrobe for your old bridesmaid dresses.

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Rodeo barrel rider. Photo credit: ESPN.com

Average January and February Highs: 63 degrees F / 17 degrees C

Average January and February Lows: 41 degrees F / 5 degrees F

Houston is the fourth largest city in the nation and home to big industries like energy, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and aerospace, which draw people from all four corners of the world.  It’s hard to ignore all the influences that make up the Bayou City’s style culture being a relatively up and coming “place to be” on the US map.  Indeed, a continually rising arts and fashion scene with big names like Chloe Dao, Miguel Rodriguez and Laura Mercier Cosmetics brings to the world scene what Houstonians have been for decades: modern, stylish, and balanced between classic conservatism and casual funk.

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by: Laura Milligan

Average High Temperature for February 16, in New Orleans, LA: 65 degrees Farenheit

Average Low: 46 degrees Farenheit

Mardi Gras this year falls on Tuesday, February 16, which means you’ve got to fast forward through your Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day outfits and start planning for one of the biggest party days of the season.

Below we’ll give tips for two types of Mardi Gras outfits: one for parades (we’re focusing on New Orleans, Mobile and other U.S. parades) and one that works for house parties. If you’ve been to Carnival celebrations in Europe or South America, please leave your tips on what to wear to those parades in the comments section below!

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by: Laura Milligan

Next week, Fashion Weeks around the world kick off with Copenhagen, Berlin, New York, London, Milan and Paris, plus LA, Vancouver and other cities that have lower-profile but still exciting, innovative shows. If you’re an editor, writer, photographer, blogger, or just hanger-on (no shame), how are you going to decide what to wear to the most fashionable events in the world?

Refinery 29 editorial intern Beverly Fong

Believe it or not, you’ll want to dress sort of like you do every day, except a bit more nicely. Unless you have a hired car, seat assignments and your own mini-portfolio on Style.com, Jak & Jil or The Sartorialist, you’ll kill yourself either by tripping in your high, pointy heels or freezing to death in your sequined cocktail dresses. Here we’re outlining a few tried and true guidelines that have worked for us in Copenhagen and New York, and then listing other Fashion Week dressing guides elsewhere on the web. Cheers!

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Diane von Furstenberg S/S'10; Photo: Style.com

by: Laura Milligan

We live in Houston, where it’s been 70 nearly all week (atypical, but not unheard of). It’s almost warm enough to wear looks inspired by one of our favorite spring shows (Diane von Furstenberg, left), but not quite. Resortwear has been selling  online and in the department stores since Christmastime, and places like Bergdorf Goodman are already showcasing new spring lines. So what do you do if you’ve caught spring fever but it’s still bitterly cold and snowing where you live?

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by: Laura Milligan

Average January Highs: 22 degrees Farenheit; -5 degrees Celsius
Average January Lows: 4 degrees Farenheit; -15 degrees Celsius

More Montreal averages and weather information found here.

Montreal is quickly becoming a hot spot travel destination for international vacationers and business travelers. It’s the second largest city in Canada, and the cultural epicenter of Quebec, geographically the largest province in the country. Montreal, which has a population of 3.6 million, is a French-speaking cosmopolitan city with fine food, fashion, art and nightlife. Read the rest of this entry »

Golden Gate Bridge. Photo Credit: visitingdc.com

San Francisco might likely conjure up images of the Golden Gate Bridge, summer fogs, and Chinatown.  But to understand San Francisco style is to look no further than its people.  Eclectic and selectively trendy at the same time, what you wear in San Francisco depends on comfort and individual tastes. Read the rest of this entry »

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The queen of the getaway — whether she’s in St. Tropez, Ibiza, Thailand or Glastonbury — is hands-down Kate Moss, because she looks stylish and comfortable, always. And after decades of a modeling career that’s taken her around the world to fashion shows, editorial and ad campaign shoots, and business ventures, she’s had a bit of practice piecing together the perfect travel outfits.

Today, Popsugar highlighted some of Kate’s mantras for healthy, balanced living, including this tip for packing for vacation:

“I wear black; always trousers — stretchy black jeans and a flat shoe or boot. And I have my own blanket.”

We definitely agree: stretchy black jeans don’t ever look dirty, and they hold their shape after overnight flights. And even a Manolos fan like Kate could use a comfy shoe when dodging the paparazzi at Heathrow.

Average Jan - Feb High | 68° F

Average Days Precipitation Jan – Feb | 5 days

Admit it.  You can’t help humming a few lines of Will Smith’s “Miami” as you pack for your trip to MIA. South Beach, Cuban food, amazing shopping, and a cosmo winter escape…what’s not to get excited about?  Though it can still get a little cold, a few minor adjustments to your normal spring or summer wardrobe is all you will need to be comfortable and stylish in this Florida town. Read the rest of this entry »

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If you’re still on the Internet four days before Christmas and still have shopping left to do, we’d normally tell you to get off your booty and get to the mall. Or at least get back to your online shopping. But in this case, we’ll let you procrastinate a little while longer so that we can help make your marathon Christmas shopping trip a little less upsetting.

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Louisiana ranks number one on the happy scale. Photo credit: LA Times

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) just put out the results of an interesting survey and study they conducted on the “happiest states in the US.”  Over four years, scientists interviewed over 1.3 million people (!) with a general inquiry as to their satisfaction with their lives. Read the rest of this entry »

Chanel Fall 2006; Photo Source: Style.com

Average December Temps: High of 37; Low of 24

Average January Temps: High of 32; Low of 18

First snowfall of 1″ or more (average): December 2

Chicago is a popular vacation spot and business travel location, and whether you’re into baseball, shopping, the art scene, or food, you’ll be a happy camper in Chi-town. The second largest city in the United States is a veritable fashion and shopping mecca for the central part of the country, and thanks to Michelle Obama’s wardrobe supplier and boutique owner Ikram Goldman, the city is now more highly regarded as a style force than ever before.

The one major problem afflicting fashionable girls in the city is the harsh weather, which usually strikes in November and can last all spring. So how can you pack for wind chills of below freezing (and below 0); or expect to complete a shopping marathon in a snowstorm? Whether you’re headed to the city for business or for vacation, keep reading for tips we’ve collected from some of Chicago’s most fearlessly fashionable experts.

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We all have that one person in our lives who always seems to be on the go, going from one city to another whether for business or pleasure.  In order to help take some of the guesswork out of what to get them for the holidays, we’ve put together a list of our favorite items for every avid traveler on your list. Read the rest of this entry »

When I used to travel for my last job or attend any number of conferences, I’d always have the highest hopes that those sexy but polished three-inch heels I was rocking would last me all day.  Big mistake!  I wasn’t about to abandon my favorite kicks to go with my favorite suit until about four hours later when I started to get that sensation of impending pain that comes with most hot heels and boots. Read the rest of this entry »

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Guest blogger and skincare and makeup consultant Sameera Ahmed’s advice for Las Vegas.

When getting your personal effects together for a trip to Vegas, remember one important thing: you’re going to a desert.  A fun, fabulous desert, but a desert nonetheless.  That means hot, dry heat with scorching sunshine and blazing sidewalks during the day, and cool, breezy nights. Read the rest of this entry »