by Alexa Serrechia | Packing: every fashionista’s nightmare. If you’re anything like me, packing for a vacation isn’t a simple few hours task. It is more like a tasking few days spent toiling over which outfits I truly want to bring and which could be left home. This time, I wasn’t just packing for a few days or a week. I will be in Italy for 5 weeks! Read the rest of this entry »
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Packing: How to pack for five weeks with three bags
Travel Diary: Keratin smoothing treatment
by Renae Virata
Since my trips to Thailand and India will be fast-paced and limited on proper beauty prep areas (I’m not bringing a hairdryer, products and must share two bathrooms with 7 other gals!), I decided to take some beauty shortcuts to make my trip a little easier. Two weeks ago I did the keratin smoothing treatment and tomorrow, I am getting gel nails! Read the rest of this entry »
Spring Break 2012: What to wear in the city
Photo | Daily Mail
Sometimes your getaway doesn’t have to be on a beach or mountain. You can simply have a blast in any major city and enjoy all the attractions it has to offer with your friends. New York City, Chicago, San Francisco…all great choices to make the most of your spring break! So what to wear this time of year for some fabulous memories? Check out our guide below. Read the rest of this entry »
What to wear in Scandinavia in the winter
by Renae Virata
When I think of places like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark (collectively known as Scandinavia, which sometimes includes Finland and Iceland), I think of this time of year. Being so far up north on the European continent, these countries epitomize a beautifully snowy holiday – and the clothes to match! But Scandinavian wardrobes this time of year are more than just the knit sweaters with winter symbols that we love to wear come Christmas. There’s a sophistication and modernity that is light years ahead of the fashion that we see everywhere else in the world. To answer our questions on what to wear in Scandinavia this winter, check out travelista Beate Christian Gran’s responses. She just got back from Norway and has a lot to say on the subject!
What to wear in Edinburgh
Photo | Gillian Chu
by Gillian Chu
Kilts. Haggis. Rob Roy. Edinburgh has always had a rather Wuthering Heights-esque aura, with its people’s dressing to match. If you are traveling to Edinburgh during wintertime, obviously you can look forward to the amazing Hogmanay celebrations. However, you will definitely be greeted by the wet and cold weather unique to the British Isles, so make sure you are armed with trench coats and warm wellies, the top fashion staple of Scotland. Read the rest of this entry »
What to wear in Dublin
Photo | Andrea Scanlon | Dublin Streets On Tour | Click to read her blog
by Renae Virata
Why are Irish eyes smiling in Dublin? Probably because they have a stylish scene unbeknown to most travelers. But the capital city of the Republic of Ireland, which sits on the east side of the country, has street after street of style that can only be described as cozy hipster.
What to wear in Rome
Photo | WeareverTheWeather.com
by Renae Virata
There’s no better time to visit The Eternal City than in the fall. Less tourists, cooler weather, and a delicious selection of some of the best fare that this time of year brings to Italy guarantee an unforgettable trip. It’s like having a bit of the city to yourself! Read the rest of this entry »
What to Wear Sailing on the East Coast
Bohemians go to the beach for the summer and the preppies go sailing! Sailing is a traditional summer luxury along the East Coast. Many Eastern seaboard summer vacation spots were formerly ports for British ships and from a history of Naval seafaring places like Cape Cod are now full of yachts and sailboats. If you happen to be invited to the Hamptons, the Cape, or St. Michael’s for the weekend don’t forget your boat shoes or sailing stripes!
What to wear in Barcelona
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by Renae Virata
It seems like Barcelona is the place to travel pretty much any time of the year. From the plethora of historical finds to cozy cafes at which to relax, this Catalan city has a ton to offer. Style in Barcelona is reflected in the more formal attitude of its denizen lending to the semi-conservative legacy of a city once heavily influenced by the Catholic Church. In general, Barcelona style is what we call polished but relaxed, conservative with flair and a bit of edge. Read the rest of this entry »
What to wear in Amsterdam: How to look cute on a bike
Photo | WeareverTheWeather.com
by Renae Virata
If you’re the adventurous type, the best way to cross over the hundreds of grachten (canals) in Amsterdam is to hop on a bicycle. Everywhere you go, you’ll see rows and rows if not whole clumps of bikes parked next to storefronts or chained to bridge rails. Be prepared with an outfit that will make those vacation pics worth sharing yet comfortable while you pedal your way through this historic and enchanting city. Read the rest of this entry »
