Photo credit | HelloNashville.com
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 »
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.
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!
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?
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 »
Average Jan - Feb High | 68° F
Average Jan – Feb Low | 60° F
Average Rainfall | 2 inches
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 »
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.
Phoenix is the place to be come winter when temperatures everywhere else in the country dip down into the teens or single digits. Besides its obvious natural beauty and health-conscious lifestyle, it is fast-growing into one of the best singles markets in the US and maintains a young, up-and-coming vibe across the city. Both the weather and the youthful outlook play huge roles in what is worn in the Valley of the Sun year-round. Read the rest of this entry »
European style is more about knowing how to put things together than having a ton of high-fashion pieces. If your planning a holiday tour to more than one country, keeping your wardrobe simple is the key to packing efficiently and dressing comfortably. Read the rest of this entry »
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Average October Temps: High of 63 degrees, Low of 47
Average November Temps: High of 52 degrees, Low of 38 degrees
New York City is the capital of American fashion and is an international trendsetter, both practically speaking and in terms of its everyday residents. From the Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance, to beatniks and hippies, to Studio 54 to power suits and the Wall Street boom, New York is a tipping point for starting fashion trends around the world. And while a lot of trends permeate well past Brooklyn, when you travel to the city, you’ll quickly realize that what you thought was “cool” back home is nothing compared to the edgy experimentation that New Yorkers love day in and day out. Read the rest of this entry »
There’s a reason why there’s a little electricity thing going on the minute you board a plane (or hop into the car) to Vegas: The bright lights and hot vibe of The Strip are addictingly fun. How is a girl supposed to dress in this desert town? Read the rest of this entry »
Guest blogger and skincare and makeup consultant Sameera Ahmed’s advice for Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is one of the most fashion-forward cities in the world, with its residents definitely unafraid of dramatic color, funky textures, and punk-inspired patterns. And why should the fun stop there? Read the rest of this entry »
Hong Kong from Victoria Peak. Photo credit David Iliff
A world of influences converges on the tiny region of Hong Kong, making it one of the hottest places to visit in Asia. Typically touted as “a place where East meets West,” this area on the southern coast of China boasts influences from Hollywood celebrities, big European fashion houses, and Japanese looks and trends. Read the rest of this entry »
Average October Temps: High of 68 degrees, Low of 50
Average November Temps: High of 57 degrees, Low of 40 degrees
In a land where people are moving in and out of the city as much as they are up and down the ladder, it can be just as hard to pin down exactly what defines the style culture in DC. Many locals used to lament profusely about the lack of style there that other major and international cities enjoyed around them. But many have been doing something about it. From the influences trickling down from The Hill to the rise of fashion institutions like DC Fashion Week, the style landscape of our nation’s capital is putting DC back on the fashion map. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s time to break out the cozy sweaters and cords! Nothing says fall better than a crisp drive through the country’s best display of autumn splendor – New England.
If you are lucky enough to make it to this region of the US in September and October, you can take any one of dozens of recommended fall foliage tours in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont that can range anywhere between 30 to 200+ miles. Read the rest of this entry »
Born from a legacy of Hollywood fantasy and fabulous year-round weather, LA style can be most appropriately defined as casual glamour. With there hardly being a reason to ever stay inside (think beach…think shopping…think year-round outdoor cafes), clothes that are easy to wear and easy to live in will never go out of style in the City of Angels. Read the rest of this entry »
New Orleans is one of the most unique and festive cities in the country, and despite the destruction from Hurricane Katrina, the city continues to be a great vacation spot. In order to bypass the heaviest construction and still-recovering areas of New Orleans, you’ll want to focus the majority of your visit in Uptown, around the French Quarter and around Frenchman Street. Most tourists generally flock to this area of town anyway for Jackson Square, Café du Monde, the French Market, Magazine Street shopping, and other famous restaurants, shops and clubs. Read the rest of this entry »
