Seriously, I am ecstatic about this bag {look at the picture}! Any professional man that wants to state his style individuality along with his packing prowess – this is it! The bag is by Kaufmann Mercantile. The bag is handmade in California. It’s canvas and leather. Dimensions (18″ wide x 11″ tall) make it perfect for weekend getaways. Price is $179.
Last week I went from DC to Tampa to Miami which meant I went from 20 degrees to 82 degrees (back to 50 degrees) and then to 80 degrees. The result was a need to pack for multiple climates…. The conundrum many travelers face ~ how to move across multiple climate changes while staying stylish (and warm/cool). My solution: I’m always cold so I plan accordingly. A blazer just adds instant polish and finish to any look so it works
This is for the travelers, bloggers, tech-addicted ad anyone who has traveled and returned home to huge international roaming charges on their bill. There are a number of options including: FoxFi (foxfi.com) ~ if you have an android, this service lets you share a mobile connection with your laptop Tether (tether.com) ~let’s you use your Bluetooth or USB to connect to your laptop for $29.95/year XCom (xcomglobal.com) ~ for $14.95/day, you have your own unlimited wi-fi connection and device Boingo
To be a stylish traveler, you have to be savvy. There’s nothing really cool/dapper when you don’t leave enough time for the check-in process, or aren’t hip on which airlines offer wi-fi, or can’t make it through the security line without completely disrobing; or miss the cool amenities in some of the world’s hippest airports/clubs. Just so you know, we picked out a few key travel predictions for 2013 from T&L’s 2013 travel forecast: Paper tickets are yesteryear ~ the iphone
The official verbiage is that you and your luggage must be checked in at least 60 minutes before departure, and you have to be at the gate at least 45 minutes early. If you’re travelling light and have only carry-ons then you can do your normal routine.
Indeed there is no “t” in fashionable but, don’t tell that to The Berkeley London known for its fashion-themed afternoon teas dubbed “Prêt-à-Portea”. Instead of those nasty finger sandwiches you get to delicately nibble on heel and handbag-shaped cookies. Check out the fall/winter 2012 which includes a Marc Jacobs jacket and a Fendi ankle boot! Are you in or what? I see a 2013 “to-do” in my future….thanks to Condé Nast Traveler for adding to my 2013 fashion travel must-do’s!
As a million miler, I’ve covered quite a bit of ground (or air) and, frankly, I’ve done most of it toting my own luggage and lifting it into the overhead bin on my own! That said, depending on the season, where I’m traveling from and to, what events I’ll be attending, and the length of the trip, my actual items vary. However, the strategies for packing lightly but thoroughly always remain the same: I review my travel itinerary so I know
We had two Pinch Provisions minimergency kits to giveaway – red and silver glitter – and we simply asked that you share which item you think is most essential in the kit and then type “red” or “silver” on our FaceBook page. Simple! And for all that hard work, Rashonda {red} & Keri {silver} get to snag these wonderfully handy, cute, functional, and #travel savvy items! Congrats ladies!!
…Or the stressed-out mom or over-wrought entrepreneur! And these Diane von Furstenberg vintage collection speakers just made me squeal when I saw them ~ a stylish remedy to music on the go, the perfect office accessory, an ideal #travel companion so you can dance around your hotel room, or just to have on your nightstand Mine are being added to my must-haves for stylish travel! Can someone please/please/please get these for me?!
You travel (a lot or a little)? You use shaving cream? You need a toothbrush? You hate spending money unnecessarily? You need to be a little better organized? If you answered “yes” to these questions (or even just “yes” to the first question) then you need DC’s dopp kit. Features: 600d polyester construction outside hook to hang kit outside zip pocket inside mesh section 3 stretchy thingys to hold your razor, toothbrush, etc full-length zippered section on the inside Price:
And a fabulous holiday gift too! This is the perfect way to track your trips, remember your fun travels, and stay organized in the process….travel stub diary!
Whether you’re going from The Terrace Bar at the Park Hyatt in Instanbul or Virgin Atlantic’s First-class lounge in London Heathrow Airport, or headed to your room on the ninth floor of Andaz Shanghai, you need to arrive in style. A requirement for any man: a carry-on that says you mean business {even if you’re traveling for play}! Remember: it doesn’t have to be leather but it needs to be trim, with enough outside pockets to avoid digging around, organized
Today’s #giftguide is for the globetrotter that wants to make sure he or she can get where they’re going in an organized fashion and having accomplished a little bit of work (& play) too. I’d snag every item on this gift guide but, my favorites are the eyemask and backup battery. What’s your item of choice (even if you don’t travel)?
As part of my recent #ParisBeauty12 trip, several of us received a traditional Parisian facial at Orlane Paris. Simply fabulous! The hour long experience was most enjoyable and, as with a typical Parisian facial, there were no extractions. Rather they performed this “electrostatic thing” that was supposed to seal in everything. Something different? Once my facial was complete, they applied makeup to finish my look! And then they gave me Repairing Night Cream Absolute Skin Recovery ($300) which I have used
Style.com—Avibon is a must purchase while in Paris to keep wrinkles at bay VOGUE—Avibon is pumped full of skin-clearing wrinkle-blitzing Vitamin A Gwyneth Paltrow—I know an older movie star using Avibon with the most amazing skin! I scooped Avibon during my #ParisBeauty trip {during my birthday!} and I’ve been using it for the last few days….WINNING! It requires just a pea-size to work.
What do you wear to the airport and on your flight? Here’s a quick-n-dirty list of proper airport attire that says you care but also want to be comfortable: Choose a base color {black, navy, brown or camel} and commit A white tee or button down like this one as a starting point means you can go anywhere One additional layer in the form of a blazer of cardigan….I prefer cardigans because they’re cozier and then I just add a belt
This is my new birthday tote by 3.1 Phillip Lim, the ’31 Hour’ leather tote. It’s perfect for my beauty/style blogger trip to Paris this week. It will hold my Dell #XPS laptop {thanks Dell- it’s so light and sexy, and the battery time is awesome…PCs can be stylish too!}, iPad, small liquids bag (Nude ProGenius, minimergency kit, Crest intensive professional effects whitestrips, Evian brumisateur facial spray) tech peripherals bag, clutch, 2 magazines usually Harper’s Bazaar and Lucky Magazine, 1 book,
It’s been almost two years since I’ve been to the “City of Lights” but, I think of it often not only because as a stylist, it’s the holy grail but because the energy of city and its inhabitants is infectious! Here’s a style secret: when you travel, a lot of what you wear is determined by the outerwear…. in this case, I’ll be rocking the Zara zipped camouflage jacket because it has sparklies on either breast pocket; the fit is perfect
Thanks to everyone for sharing their technology tips and know-how ~ the insights have made me slightly more fashion-forward and ready for anything if my blog should go wacky. Alas there can only be one winner and it is Vanessa Martinez (@Vaidas4444) for sharing this fashion app {who knew that would win?!?!} called Trendabl, an app which allows you to take a photo, filter and tag it with designer information, and share it….which means you can then search the pictures
If you’re a traveler and you believe in dressing/arriving/staying in style then this list of 14 fashion hotels around the world is for you! The list includes: Alberta Ferretti: Palazzo Viviani in Montegridolfo, Italy Giorgio Armani: Armani Hotel Dubai in Dubai, UAE BVLGARI: BVLGARI Hotels & Resorts in Bali, Indonesia Christian Lacroix: Hotel le Bellechasse in Paris, France Diane von Furstenberg: Claridge’s in London, England Karl Lagerfeld: Hotel Metropole in Monte Carlo, Monaco Louis Vuitton: Cheval Blan in Courchevel, France
Do you fly frequently? Ever wonder who makes the outfits that flight attendants wear? Which airlines have the best uniforms? We found seven airlines via Condé Nast Traveler that have couture clothiers making their high flying duds. Check out Cliff Muskiet’s blog, Uniform Freak. Virgin America {Banana Republic} Korean Airlines {Gianfranco Ferré} Air France {Christian Lacroix} Singapore Airlines {Pierre Balmain} Bangkok Airways {Asava} Qantas {Yves Saint Laurent} Braniff International Airways {Emilio Pucci} Virgin America ~ the premise behind their uniforms
Manoush x LeSportsac Are you tech savvy? If so, prove it! Share one cool techy piece of information with your fellow readers and the person with the coolest tech know-how will win a Manoush x LeSportsac Pom Tech Case (valued at $98). Your tech know-how can be anything from a cool new app (iPhone or Droid) to a website or blog we should read to an accessory we need to own to an innovative way to save data from
Shanghai//The Peninsula Shanghai ~ Prada, Armani, Chanel, Versace located in the arcade below; and it’s dead center in the historic Bund district London//SoHo Hotel ~ located in the Soho neighborhood, the likes of Naomi Campbell have been seen strutting through the lobby Manhattan//Mercer Hotel ~ it has a celebrity chef (Jean-Georges Vongerichten) and Marc Jacobs used to have this as his ‘go to’ spot before the A-listers infiltrated Los Angeles//Sunset Tower Hotel ~ hotelier Jeff Klein created a post for
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