Posts with tag vacation

The economy may be affecting your wallet but from the looks of it, Vogue still hasn't taken a hit. This month they try and give a helpful hand to the more budget conscious of us -- and fail miserably.

It's August, which means that summer is drawing to a close. Are your end of the season getaway plans all in order yet? Where are you off to -- maybe the beach, or camping? Or are you (or a loved one) getting ready to go off to school? If so, make sure you pack a towel.

And if you want a truly functional towel, you should probably check out the Towelini.

So you think your pretty cool right? You look okay, get complimented on your savvy style and often fit right in at a party. But are you cool enough to hang out with the Ibiza girls – celebrities like Sienna Miller, Jade Jagger, and Kate Moss?

After scoping out this Ibiza round up on Style, we've pulled the hottest, tropical globetrotting looks and if it fits your bill, you're in.

For many of us, summertime means vacation, and vacation means packing. And packing means putting together twice as many outfits as we'll actually need, and once we have all that put together, we throw in a few extra pieces that we just can't bear to leave behind. And we grab shoes to work with each outfit.

Then we realize we can't fit it all in a suitcase, so we start all over again. What's a traveling fashionista to do?

We love perfume, and we love travel sizes almost as much, so travel size perfumes are twice as exciting.

We've written before about how an atomizer can be a lifesaver if you only have a big bottle of scent and still want to smell sweet on vacation.

Even better are mini-sized roller ball bottles. Small enough to tuck inside your carry-on, discrete and non-aerosol, you can dab on a bit more any time you want to freshen up, even in close quarters.

Sephora has been building up their selection of perfumes in this type of applicator, and you now can get several of your favorites. Plus, the smaller size is usually inexpensive enough that you can try out something new without breaking the bank or worrying about wasting money on something that smells...unfortunate on you.

We have a question for all you jet setters out there -- how do you carry your passport? Do you just tuck it into your purse or briefcase? Or do you have a more fashionable way to keep it handy? Because, let's be honest -- traveling the world certainly gives you ample opportunity to show your more fashionable side.

We love the look of ballet flats and they are wonderfully convenient when you're traveling through airports -- easy on, easy off at the security checkpoint.

On the other hand, their thin soles can leave your feet feeling unsupported and sore. Plus we prefer something a little more robust, like tennis shoes, when we're trekikng around a new city.

Except, yuck, who wants to look like an ugly tourist in the tennis shoes? If only there was a cute pair of flats with nice cushiony soles...

Oh those lanky, leggy girls who can wear just about anything. Yes, that means the lucky few like Whitney Port, Blake Lively, Paris Hilton, and the fierce (and seriously scary) Naomi Campbell.

We dedicate the last "Suit up" installment to those long ladies that we secretly despise for their limby... uh... ness.

Why do celebrities always look so damn good in their bathing suits? Personal trainers, in-house chefs, and puking aside, they look good because their stylist dresses them every day (damn them). But you don't need a stylist. No, no child; that's what you have us for.

Here are a few tips for the svelte, bootylicious, buff, and lanky among us. This will be broken down into a four part section, so if you don't see your body type today, check back with us tomorrow k?

We all love the sunshine, warmth, and good times that the summer brings. We don't love the sweaty, oily, frizzy hair. But fear not friends, it doesn't have to be that way! There are a few pieces of advice that will get you through the summer sans frizzes.

This week, some of us are travelling, but even when we're "on vacation," we're not really on vacation because 1) heading off to different climates means we get to wear a whole new wardrobe, 2) packing is a major style activity and 3) checking out style in different cities is always educational.

For the resort traveller who is heading for sun, the Palm Springs Dress by Sydney Los Angeles is more than perfect. Though the dress is made of silk and cashmere and has long sleeves, the palm tree print on a tahitian green background and the deep and wide open V-neckline evoke a warm-weather feel. With a pair of platform wedge espadrilles the Palm Springs dress is great for a night out after spending the day sunning by the pool.

Available from CoutureCandy for $233.

Even though it is November, after all, for some reason, it feels like summer just ended; maybe it was the weather in southern California that screwed us up. Nevertheless, it's fall, but that doesn't mean swimsuit season is over. With the December and January coming up, we start planning our winter vacations to sunny, tropical paradises! Now since you just can't be seen wearing the same five bikinis you were wearing all summer long, it's time to pick up a new one just for that beach resort. Jasper Goodall has a luxury swimwear label, JG4B, that features his bright, unique graphic designs, many of which remind us of the'70s. There are neither polka dots nor floral prints here. Gwen Stefani, Sienna Miller and Naomi Campbell are fans of Goodall's bikinis.

It is no secret that stylish people love to vacation. Winter, summer, fall or spring, it doesn't matter, anytime is vacation time. There are a number of fashionable escapes you can take: shopping in the big apple, jetting off to London, cruising down Robertson in Los Angeles, but none of those are real fashion vacations.

Vacationing inside a famous fashion designer's summer home? Now that is a real fashionable vacation.Betsey Johnson's home away from home Betseyville, which is located in the Mexican Rivera, is available for rent.

Make it a girl's party weekend as Betseyville sleeps 8 guests, up to 10 if you squeeze. The grounds have 5 palapa buildings, 2 pools, 2 garden areas, a large tanning area, and private parking. You will be treated like a celebrity with your own gated private villa, live in caretaker and security. And just in case you are like me and can't pry yourself away from modern technology, Betseyville has a DVD/ TV in each bedroom, a SkyTv in the lounge area, wireless internet, and telephone.

Sign me up please. Right now is the off-peak season (May-October) so you get the best deal at $5500 per week. For more information email info@lacurevillas.com

We're in the thick of wedding season, so chances are you've spent the whole summer sitting through ceremony after ceremony, making nice at the receptions and drinking too much champagne -- 'til death do us part, blah blah, whatever.

The hardest part for me, by far, is buying a good wedding present. I know most people register, and that's fine. I don't mind buying you a new toaster oven to celebrate you and your partner's beautiful new life together. But when close friends are tying the knot, I always try and buy them something personal -- something they never would've registered for, but still says I'm happy for them.

However, it's hard to know what to get.

That's what I was pumped to find these Mr. & Mrs. beach towels. I know, I know, they're incredibly tacky -- but they're perfect for the honeymoon, when the bride and groom will be so excited that they're betrothed, that they'll eat up any reference to their new husband and wife status. Plus, as newlywed gear goes, this isn't bad. I like the font, and the towels even come in a more stylish solid black -- instead of that boring blue the company chose for their product photo.

For an additional $14, you can even throw in the newlywed flip-flops, which leave a "just married" imprint in the sand as the happy couple walks along the beach, hand in hand, wondering just what they've got themselves into.

How committed to a better look are you? Truly dedicated beauty babes can spring for the "Beauty Cruise" on Carnival Cruise Lines. The "Get Away and Get Gorgeous" cruise starts in Florida on March 25 and cruises through the Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. Annie over at Blogdorf Goodman breaks down the details of the cruise which is being hosted by makeup artist Laura Geller. Travelers are given the Laura Geller Blockbuster Kit of Laura's makeup essentials. Laura herself will provide how-tos on how to use the makeup to achieve your best looks. There is also a private cocktail party with the makeup artist and the promise of other beauty-themed surprises. Rates for the cruise start at $899 per person, double occupancy. If Sephora ever sponsors a cruise I am there in a heartbeat.