Vintage travel posters are so full of inspirational colour and graphics! The black, white & red inspiration for this travel wardrobe is a fabulous artwork from 1959 children's book This Is London by Czech author M. Sasek. These books are still wildly popular, not least for their beautiful pictures - see the full range here. Or pop a bright poster up in a bedroom - Paris, … [Read more...]
5 fabulous travel dresses (and the best shoes to wear with them)
Dress lovers like myself will understand how simple packing can be. When you're heading on holiday somewhere warm, just throw a handful of travel dresses and a couple of pairs of sandals in your suitcase and you're ready to go! Travel-friendly dresses to me are loose-fitting, casual or smart casual dresses that are comfortable and easy to wear. This is my favourite type … [Read more...]
5 ways to elevate your holiday wardrobe beyond the basics
As you stand in front of your wardrobe deciding what to pack for your holiday, are there some reliable favourites that you always reach for? Perhaps jeans? Anything black? And if you'll be sitting on a plane for awhile, chances are there's plenty of stretchy numbers in your holiday wardrobe. But if you've got the basics down pat, squeeze a few items into your suitcase that … [Read more...]
Scarves & Snoods | The Essential Winter Accessories
When on holidays, you're often out and about exploring from early til late, so you need to be ready for whatever the weather gods throw at you. A scarf or snood adds some much needed warmth when the weather is chilly, while simultaneously adding personality to the practical yet boring neutral outfits that are essential when packing light. Plus they're pretty. Tassel … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Style a Tie Waist Dress
Tie Waist Dresses are my latest and favourite shopping discovery. I found the Sportsgirl one (5 below) a few weeks ago, included it in What to Pack for Hong Kong and promptly fell in love with it. It snuck into my wardrobe soon after and has more than proved its place there! It has quickly become my go-to dress for pretty much any occasion. Need something casual and … [Read more...]
What to wear in Queenstown in autumn
Queenstown, New Zealand is jam-packed with natural beauty. It sits companionably next to the calm waters of Lake Wakatipu, with the spectacular peaks of The Remarkables rising from the shore. Queenstown entices you out into the autumn sunshine with crisp, clean air and skies filled with paragliders. With hubster doing a charity bike ride through the South Island of New … [Read more...]
What to pack for Hong Kong
For a sophisticated city getaway, Hong Kong is a fabulous choice! It's not too far away, but is home to a whole other world of cultural and delectable delights. And don't forget the shopping!! Fascinating street markets, like the Jade Market and Temple Street Night Market, and glamorous malls and department stores filled with fashion from budget to luxe. And it's where … [Read more...]
What to pack in your travel beauty bag
There's no room in a suitcase for clothes that you won't wear or beauty products that you won't use. What you need on holiday is a simple beauty routine, the same as what you do at home, or a slightly abridged version if possible. I've been known to go away with moisturiser, deodorant and a hair brush, but these days I like to pay a bit more attention to my skin, and wear … [Read more...]
The 3 must-have shoes for every holiday
Brought to you by Styletread Shoes are core to your travel wardrobe. While I always start packing for a holiday by getting out all my favourite clothes, it is the shoes that are the biggest influence on what actually makes it into my suitcase. Shoes are generally heavy and take up a lot of space compared with clothes, so the best way to pack lean is to take a small … [Read more...]
What to pack for Melbourne
There's so much to love about Melbourne. I'm probably a wee bit biased since I spent the first 30-odd years of my life there, but there are so many kid-friendly things to do! Combine that with its innate style, amazing food, awesome coffee and fabulous shopping, and well, it's an incredible city. Melburnians have a reputation for wearing a lot of black, but black is … [Read more...]