When it comes to traveling, comfort is the name of the game. Jeans do not normally fall into comfortable travel attire for me. They’re too restricting and don’t breathe well enough for my preference. So, when Aviator reached out to me with a pair of jeans that are designed specifically for traveling – I was very intrigued, but also a little skeptical. Jeans are just not my go-to travel bottoms. But, they certainly look nicer than my old hiking pants!… Read more »
When it comes to accessories for traveling, I am all about versatility. If it’s something that is comfortable to wear on a plane but also looks nice enough to wear to a fancy dinner that night – you can bet it’s coming along on my adventures! The Timex Variety Watch for Women plays into this requirement perfectly for me. It is not only comfortable to wear, but it also looks great for a variety of events! And, as its name… Read more »
I debated for a long time about what to wear to the Pyramids of Giza. I wanted to be both comfortable and stylish for this adventure, as well as modest (Egypt is a predominately Muslim country). I also knew there was a chance I’d be riding a camel before the day was over… Now, this outfit was by no means perfect for this day! However, I am happy enough with how it worked out. The Dress I ended up liking… Read more »
Wondering what to wear for visiting Abu Simbel? This post explains! If you’ve been following along with my Egypt outfit posts, you’ll know the formula for dressing for these sights. However, Abu Simbel does have an extra element to take into account. You’ll be in the hot sun, like anywhere else in Egypt, and, as a woman, it’s a good idea to dress modestly. For a trip to Abu Simbel, though, you’ll like be riding in a car for around… Read more »
Wondering what to wear for your trip to Aswan, Egypt? This post will explain! Aswan, like most cities in Egypt, is incredibly HOT and filled with amazing places to see. The only difference in Aswan is, thankfully, it is a bit breezier here. (How else are you supposed to sail the feluccas?) So, as you’ve probably noticed by now – the theme of dressing in Egypt is to be comfortable but also covered. Again, Egypt’s population is mainly Muslim, so… Read more »
It has taken me 6 years of nearly nonstop traveling to finally find the perfect travel dress! (That’s ridiculous, I am well aware.) However, good things come to those who wait. Am I right? This dress is wrinkle resistant, comfortable, incredibly versatile and can be easily packed into whatever kind of luggage you are using! It is also quite a classic cut and print, in my opinion. Oh, and it’s made in the USA! I am SO hooked. The Perfect… Read more »
Wondering what to wear when visiting Edfu & Kom Ombo in Egypt? This post will explain! Dress | Hat (Similar here & here) | Sandals | Scarf | Sunglasses | Watch This was my outfit for a day of exploring temples in Edfu and Kom Ombo. These particular photos were taken in Kom Ombo, though. Both of these destinations required some walking (and there was a few hours of riding on our Nile River cruise in between them), and both… Read more »
Embarking on a Nile Cruise in Egypt and not sure what to wear? Here is one Nile River Cruise outfit idea! Dress | Sandals | Necklace | Sunglasses During our Egyptian adventure, we had booked 4 nights on a Nile Cruise out of Luxor that sailed to Aswan. I have never been on a cruise until this point. And that being said, I do understand this cruise is not what cruises are typically like. This was a small boat that… Read more »
It has taken me far too long to figure out to dress appropriately for the heat. Fortunately, by the time I traveled to Luxor, Egypt…I had FINALLY figured out the formula for dressing comfortably yet stylishly for a day of suffocating heat. The heat in Luxor is no joke. We were there during SPRING, and most days were already soaring above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and without a cloud in the sky! (For this day we were specifically exploring the Valley… Read more »
An outfit I wore in Luxor, Egypt inspired by Brendan Fraser’s character, Rick O’Connell, in the movie “The Mummy.” Shirt (Similar) | Pants (On sale!) | Scarf (Similar) | Watch | Sandals Growing up, I was absolutely obsessed with the movie, “The Mummy.” (Let’s be real, it’s still one of my favorite movies.) I think I’ve watched it at least 10 thousand times. (I probably watched it even more than Star Wars.) While getting ready for my trip to Egypt,… Read more »
Wondering what to wear to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo? This post will explain! Dress c/o* | Flip Flops c/o* | Scarf | Earrings As I’m sure you can tell, these photos weren’t actually taken at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. I did, however, wear this outfit to the museum – I promise! The reason I didn’t have any photos of the outfit at the museum was because I was pretty lazy that day, and if you read my post… Read more »
Dress | Sandals | Cami | Necklace | Bracelet Here we go! I’m kicking off my Egypt blog series with my first outfit from the trip. I hope everyone is cool with maxi dresses and maxi skirts…because that’s what the vast majority of my future outfit posts will consistent of. Egypt is a predominately Muslim country, and it’s considered polite to not show much skin (no knees, shoulders or cleavage). This outfit is actually the most revealing one I had… Read more »
This isn’t the first time I’ve tried the online clothing store “Femme Luxe.” My first round with them featured 1 dress, 1 shirt, 1 jacket and 1 sweater dress. Some items were so NOT my personal style (but ended up being fun additions to my wardrobe), others weren’t the greatest quality and some were perfectly fine quality. It was a big “hit and miss” experience. (Click here if you missed that post.) Now, Femme Luxe was kind enough to let… Read more »
When it comes to style and clothing tips, there are a few tried and true nuggets of advice that can make all the difference for your wardrobe! My friend and clothing expert, Tomas, is taking the reigns on this post while I get caught up on work (and laundry!) from my adventures in Egypt and Jordan! (I’ll be back to posting as usual tomorrow.) Check out these 10 life-changing clothing tips Tomas put together, below, and I’ll see you all… Read more »
Dress c/o* | Pumps | Cardigan (Similar) | Sunglasses (Similar) | Earrings An unspoken goal I had made for myself for this blogging year was to write about things that answer a question and people will find useful – not just whatever strikes my fancy. However, I think I’m going to be stretching that a bit with this post, haha. I’m not sure if many people will find themselves in Russia wanting to recreate this look or my photos –… Read more »
Skirt (On sale!) | Top (Similar here) | Sneakers | Bag | Sunglasses (Similar) | Watch It took me long enough, but I’m finally embracing pattern & print mixing. I actually bought this striped top and floral skirt so I could wear them together! I did this last fall, and I’ve been patiently waiting all winter to break this outfit out. Then, the most miraculous thing happened…it stopped snowing in Moscow, and warmed up to nearly 80 degrees Fahrenheit all… Read more »
Summer is just around the corner! And the best part about summer…besides the glorious weather, of course… is getting to break out a summer dress. Dresses at this time of year are fantastic. You throw one on with a pair of comfy sandals…and away you go! It could not be easier or comfier. This post is sharing 15 of my favorite summer dresses I’ve spotted online recently. Some of these I do actually own too. Not all of them have… Read more »
Dress c/o* (On sale!) | Pumps | Belt | Bracelet c/o* (On sale!) | Necklace (Similar) The Bolshoi is a historic theatre in Moscow that opened in 1856. (Pictures of it are at the end of this post.) One of the most famous ballet performances to see at the Bolshoi is Swan Lake. This is because Swan Lake was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, who is a famous Russian composer, and it originally premiered at the Bolshoi in 1877. My… Read more »
My husband and I travel A LOT. We both have different ideas of what makes a good piece of luggage, though. So, when I had the opportunity to check out Standard’s Carry-on backpack, I thought it would be a good idea to have both of us try it out and really give a thorough review of this carry-on luggage! This may not mean much to those of you who don’t know him personally…but my husband is also the pickiest, most… Read more »
I recently had the opportunity to try 4 different pieces of clothing from online retailer Femme Luxe. I was rather skeptical at first, the website seemed a little sketchy. However, I’ve had great luck ordering from some overseas companies who have rather “sketchy” websites. So, I decided to give it a go! This post will be my honest opinion of the clothing pieces I received – but please note, I have only worn each item of clothing for a short… Read more »
*The $100 ModCloth gift card giveaway is at the end of the post. Swimsuit season is not too far away! For the last 5 years, this polka dot, high-waisted bikini has been my favorite swimsuit. It’s incredibly comfortable, it’s cute and it’s held up remarkably well! It’s an Esther Williams bikini I bought from ModCloth more than 5 years ago, along with this giant sun hat. I had initially been deterred by the high price tag, but it more than… Read more »
You might already know the tried-and-true shopping tricks of buying all your clothes in one predetermined color scheme or buying last year’s fashions on sale at the turn of the season. However, when you add the ethical element card to the mix, getting nice-looking clothes at a reasonable price, that also doesn’t harm anything or anyone, gets trickier. You really have to think about your purchases and know how to shop. Fortunately, ethical shopping can be done and right in… Read more »
Wondering how to style a tweed dress for spring? This post is here to explain! Dress c/o* | Coat c/o* | Bag | Wedges (Similar) | Sunglasses (Similar) | Tights | Earrings Tweed is one of those fabrics I always picture wearing in colder months. However, there’s no reason you can’t wear your tweed in spring! This tweed dress is actually a perfect transition piece from the chilly winter months to beautiful sunshiny days of spring and early summer. It… Read more »
Dress (Similar here) | Sneakers | Bag | Sunglasses (Similar) | Earrings | Watch c/o* I know my last post about my trip to Israel painted it in a bit of a negative light. However, that was just one day of the trip. My time spent exploring Tel Aviv was relaxing and beautiful. It also included a lot of walking! We stayed at the Sheraton hotel and then meandered along the cost to Old Jaffa and spent the day exploring… Read more »
*Thank you to Sarah for writing this post and Friday’s post for Have Clothes, Will Travel. I really appreciate it! I’m currently driving 3 hours north in Wisconsin to visit my grandparents, so I am very grateful to have someone picking up my blogging slack these last few days (again). Enjoy Sarah’s posts! Guest Post by Sarah Saker When it comes to Las Vegas and its many festivities, you get a little bit of everything. You have swimming pools, shopping,… Read more »
Dress c/o* | Cardigan | Keds | Necklace | Earrings | Sunglasses (Similar) I’m taking a little break from heavy sweaters, coats and boots to feature the most perfect, vintage-inspired dress for spring! Thanks to my little weekend getaway to Tel Aviv, Israel…I was actually able to experience some amazing, spring weather. It was glorious! The trip to Tel Aviv itself was a cool, yet complicated experience to say the least, though. Some parts were amazing, while others will go… Read more »
Sweater c/o* | Boots | Jeans | Bag | Necklace | Earrings | Sunglasses Golly, would you look at that…an outfit post! It’s been a while. This is mainly due to me wanting to start showing spring outfits, but not yet having spring weather. It is COLD and snowy in Russia. Shocking, right? So, I’m still featuring comfy, cozy, winter outfits. However, this sweater is not nearly as warm as I thought it was going to be. If I wear… Read more »
