14 Ağustos 2012 Salı

Destinations: A Fashionable Travel Guide to London

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Tonight I'll be fawning over the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in between packing up clothes and kitchen appliances (we're moving out of our condo this weekend). In celebration of the Summer Games, here's a fun and fashionable travel guide to London.

London Style & Fashion
You gotta appreciate the Brits' affinity for clean lines and sharp design. Here, some of my favorite summer looks from London and British fashion designers:

Rosie Huntington Whitley in Stella McCartney spring/summer 2012
Photo courtesy of glam.co.uk
OK, tear yourself away from Rosie's legs for a second. I know, it's tough. (Those gams are seriously unfair.) I loved this circle print dress from Stella McCartney's spring/summer 2012 line when I saw it on the runway (from the comfort of my couch via live stream) and think Rosie did a fantastic job of taking it from runway to everyday by adding a skinny belt and structured bag.

Photo courtesy of McQ by Alexander McQueen
Cute, girly and...is that a Little Red Riding Hood look I'm seeing? There's no chance in hell I could pull off this fishnet and vixen red shoe combo, but I do love the lines of this dress. Paired with some simple black heels, I think it could be a viable summer office ensemble.

Photo courtesy of Ted Baker

In Phoenix, summertime outfits often consist of flowing, cotton dresses and flip flops (that's on a day I'm feeling ambitious). So my whole idea of "Oh, this jumpsuit would be so great for summertime cocktail parties" is a complete fantasy. Either way, it's a work of art - no?

Photo courtesy of Angelika London  

Created by designer Olivia Anne Totman, Angelika London's summer collection is all about lightweight fabrics and bright, playful prints. Maxi and mini dresses and tank-tops are emblazoned with butterflies, golden feathers and dream catchers. The collection is a sprightly alternative to the other more structured looks above.

Photo courtesy of LUXE City Guides
Find London's best shopping spots with LUXE London, a tongue-in-cheek travel guide to the city. With tips and advice on everything from the best places for lunch to the area's top hotels, this pocket-sized travel guide is packed with valuable info and fits easily into your tote.

London Hotels
A big event like the Summer Olympics means a big influx of tourists. And that means a ton of new London hotels. One of the most anticipated is The Ampersand Hotel in London's South Kensington District. Aesthetic focuses on five central concepts: botany, music, geometry, ornithology and astronomy — all part of South Kensington's DNA. Read more about The Ampersand and other London hotels on my SheKnows.com Checking In column.

Photo courtesy of The Ampersand Hotel

Our Wedding Photos

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I can't believe it's been so long since I posted! These past couple of weeks have been absolutely insane with work (thankfully) and other life activities. I'll get back on track next week, I promise. In the meantime, here are some select photos from our wedding. Many thanks to Bumble & Bloom photography. Countdown to our honeymoon at Excellence Playa Mujeres: 11 days!

Does it even surprise you at this point?
Photo by Bumble & Bloom

Photo by Bumble & Bloom
Photo by Bumble & Bloom

Photo by Bumble & Bloom
Photo by Bumble & Bloom

Photo by Bumble & Bloom

Photo by Bumble & Bloom
Photo by Bumble & Bloom

Win a Trip to South Africa from Free People

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Photo courtesy of Free People
If you've caught a glimpse of Free People's August catalog, you're probably busy obsessing over the tribal print and exotic setting (like I am). To celebrate the shoot location in South Africa, the spirited fashion brand is partnering with Tablet Hotels to send one lucky fan and a guest to Johannesburg!

Photo courtesy of Free People
The five-day vacation includes a stay at the Ten Bompas hotel, round trip airfare, and a $1,000 Free People shopping spree. Visit TabletHotels.com/FreePeople for your chance to win. The sweepstakes runs through the end of this month and a winner will be selected on Sept. 1.

Photo courtesy of Free People
Free People is also joining forces with Relate Trust, a not-for-profit so­cial enterprise, to create one-of-a-kind beaded cause bracelets. You'll spot the items in the August catalog and can buy them on FreePeople.com and at all Free People brick and mortar shops. Each sale contributes $1 to the ‘United Against Malaria’ campaign, offering life-saving mosquito nets and treatments in malaria-endemic regions throughout Africa.


Photo courtesy of Free People


Summer Olympics: An Ode to Kate Middleton

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I loved watching the children's choirs sing the opening number. I loved watching the United States and Croatia win their gold medals. But mostly (I can't lie), I loved watching Kate Middleton looking so freaking fabulous. As we celebrate the Summer Olympics closing ceremonies today, a look at my favorite Kate Middleton fashion moments:

Photo courtesy of Standard.co.uk

Photo courtesy of VanityFair.com
Photo by Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage

Photo courtesy of VanityFair.com
Photo by Tim Rooke/Rex/Rex USA

Photo courtesy of VanityFair.com
Photo by GF/bauergriffinonline.com

More Kate Middleton at the Olympics:
  • See all of Kate Middleton's Olympics fashion at VanityFair.com
  • This is a fun one: The Many Faces of Kate Middleton at the Olympics, HuffingtonPost.com

Honeymoon Style: What I'm Bringing to the Mayan Riviera

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We're heading out on our honeymoon to Excellence Playa Mujeres this morning! Here's a quick look at what I'm bringing along on the trip.

A star lineup of summer reading, plus a couple of cute suits and my favorite kate spade travel bag (a gift from the best bridesmaids and girlfriends a gal could have!).

I bought this dress on a whim a few weeks before our wedding. At that point, we still had no idea when and where we'd take our honeymoon. But I knew it'd be a beach and this little number just spoke to me.

Just because it's the beach doesn't mean you can't accessorize. I bought that necklace a few years back on a trip home to Croatia. Still one of my favorite pieces of jewelry that I own.


Seaside chic and casual cool...you can never have too many cute cover-ups.

 
The lightest I've ever packed electronically.  Can't say I'm really gonna miss my laptop.
I'm writing this post, oh, about six hours before we have to be at the airport for our international flight and looking forward to some much-needed relaxation and romance at Excellence Playa Mujeres, plus hopefully a day trip to nearby Isla Mujeres and Tulum. Hope you all have a great week!