A cruise is a great excuse to show off your flair on the road. Some fun, flirty frocks, a new bathsuit (or three), a coverup that heads straight from the pool or beach to cocktails, some colorful accessories, and off you go. The reward for overpacking is that you leave lots of room to bring home some fun new fashion finds.
For more hints & ideas on packing lightbut stylishly for the road, CLICK HERE for our other recent post on packing lightly but with maximum travel chic.
Attention Southern California Lifehouse fans!! Want to be a part of an exclusive major internet event with Lifehouse? Yahoo! Music and Geffen Records want you to join us when Lifehouse takes the stage for Nissan Live Sets in West Los Angeles, CA.
Though Kristopher Dukes has a like for lucite that borders Hollywood Blvd.
street chic, she's crystal on what’s clearly the stuff of stripper’s
shoes is served successfully in petite portions, a la these Davis by
Ruthie Davis shoes.
The Versace name is synonymous with over-the-top glitz and glam of
the kitschy-yet-fabulous sort. And the current face of the brand,
Donatella Versace, knows how to live large (or, at least, be
photographed extensively in the act). In the upcoming July issue of Details, she shares her top 10
tips for looking good, wearing cologne, shaving, the perfect summer
getaway luggage, and which celebs have the best style.
the always stylish Kanye West
goin' my way? a Versace-designed Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster
facial hair done right, courtesy of the Killers
Versace luggage
The Dreamer cologne by Versace
Enjoy the Style Wisdom of Donatella Versace:
The three biggest fashion mistakes are cheap suits, shoes, and shirts. Spend your money on something good. (suits: Paul Smith)
Some men look great unshaven; others just look like they forgot to shave. Beards and mustaches work if they're distinctive - think earthy & rock 'n roll like the Kings of Leon or The Killers. (photo: James Dimmock via ew.com)
"I just designed the livery for a Lamborghini and I’m told this machine is a real object of male desire. But true luxury is about the best of everything. Don’t cut back on the little things—great coffee, a good novel, a wonderful aftershave." (Lamborghini photo: driversdrive.com)
"For luggage, I use big Versace suitcases. I always overpack, but my advice to men is to pack a capsule wardrobe: a few suits, a pair of casual trousers, and then tops and accessories for changes—ties, belts, watches, shoes." (suitcase: Versace.com)
"In my opinion, men who have greatstyle include Lou Reed (downtown–New York chic), Jude Law (London chic), Alain Delon (French chic), Marcello Mastroianni (Italian chic), Rupert Everett (English-public-school chic), and Kanye West (modern, cool chic)." (photo: vipglamour.net)
"When buying a gift for your wife, do your research. Find out what she wants by subtle interrogation, or ask her friends."
As you get older, go for an elegant and understated look. "But [older men] have the advantage that they can do the rugged thing—think of Sam Shepard in denim. I find older men more attractive than boys. I need a man who can teach me a thing or two." (photo: IMDB.com)
"I don’t like jeans—I love them. I like slim-cut jeans, and at the moment I like them dark and clean, like tailored trousers." (Theory slim jeans available at NeimanMarcus.com)
Scent is very important. Strong fragrances suit some men, while citrus types suit others. "I like my men to smell fresh and woody, but also like a man." (Versace The Dreamer cologne - Sephora.com)
"When it comes to dress, there are more rules in America than in Europe. Dress is more of a social indicator—except in L.A., where you don’t know if the guy in the T-shirt and combat trousers in the hotel lobby is the busboy or a studio executive. That’s pretty refreshing."
Where once people dressed up to travel, they now resemble a loungewear-clad army. The RedTango collection of totes and carry-ons inspired by the vintage airline era is a small but important step in making the skies fashionably friendly once again. Available at TOKYObayInc.com.
My Fashion Life tests out Condé Nast's new online baby, Stylefinder.
Bag Snob interviews one of the most powerful figures in the fashion industry, Julie Gilhart of Barney's New York.
Papierblog wonders whether fashion is getting too violent, especially after the debut of Stella McCartney's line at Target in Australia.
Coquette loves the sleek look of dressed up bermuda shorts and gives her favorite picks.
ACCESSORIES, BAGS & SHOES:
eBelle5,the designer handbag blog, recommends
hitting the courts in style this spring with the designer Louis Vuitton
Damier Azur Badminton Set and Pouch.
The wonder of the $42,000 Louis Vuitton
Frankenbag...which has Fashiontribes wondering if it was inspired by
other handbags of horror?
StyleBakery.com finds the hottest handbags of the
season, from $13 cheap chic finds to $1300 splurges (and everything in
between)
Wrapped in peach-pink satin and midnight-black lace, Kristopher Dukes is sure these shoes are pure you.
Read the Stylehive interview with Jennifer Sarkilahti
for Odette NY jewelry who handcrafts elegant and pretty jewelry with an
artisan feel from wax carving and casting.
The Jewelry Weblog talks about the trend of jewelry as part of clothing. For example, this platinum and diamond jacket.
MEN'S FASHION:
Check out Fashiontribes Fellow for the checklist of the top 10 wardrobe must-have's for men this spring.
From November through February, more than three million lights, illuminated chandeliers and animated displays light up the mountain resort town of Gatlinburg, Tennesse as part of the Winterfest Celebration Festival. Following the kick-off Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, November 8, the months that follow will feature live musical entertainment from the like of 60s soul group The Marvellettes and soulful blues band Beat Daddys, a Veteran's Day Celebration tribute, a display of ornately decorated Christmas trees, a free (!) performance of the Nutcracker, shopping at an arts & crafts show, a colorful Christmas parade, and New Year's Eve pyrotechnics.
What's doing in Gatlinburg for the Winterfest Celebration Festival:
Nov. 8: 4-8 pm Kick-Off & Chili Cook-Off
Nov. 11: Veteran's Day Celebration with a fly-by, patriotic choral and orchestral tributes, and appearance by an American Bald Eagle from the American Eagle Foundation.
Nov. 21-26: Browse for unique gifts crafted by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community at the annual Arts & Crafts Community Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show.
Nov. 24, 25: Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees at the Gatlinburg Convention Center featuring dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees. Live entertainment daily. At 7 pm, the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company will perform the Nutcracker "Sweet" at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Nov.27-Dec.3: Christmas Arts & Crafts Community Arts & Crafts Show.
Dec. 1: Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade in Downtown Gatlinburg at 7:30 p.m. with more than 100 parade entries, marching bands, baton twirlers, millions of lights and giant helium balloons with special guests Santa Claus and his elves.
Dec. 2: Christmas on Ice - local skaters display their talents on ice.
Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show, from 11 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.. An estimated crowd of 40,000 gather for a street party including free party favors, hats, tiaras, a fireworks show and live entertainment.
For more info on visiting Gatlinburg & staying in a cabin, visit AuntieBelhams.com.
Last year, PAPER gave the left coast a taste of what New York is all about, and, in return, met loads of fun and talented
locals who graciously showed them the L.A. ropes. While work was said to have occurred, what actually happened was partying from dusk
to dawn. Such a grand time was had, they're heading back to Cali on November 7th, invading the West Coast with a 5-day extravaganza
of art, fashion and music. There will be fashion shows, art exhibits,
concerts, hair wars, a store opening, a panel, dim sum, dancing, ice
cream, lipstick and more. And of course, parties, parties and more
parties. This time PAPER will be celebrating the varied and eclectic
neighborhoods of Los Angeles -- from Venice Beach to Silverlake to
Culver City to Frog City - meeting, photographing & writing about all you hardcore types. And they're also importing some of the coolest New Yorkers for the occasion: Three AsFour, Benjamin Cho, Gareth Pugh, and The Neistat
Brothers.
PAPER is now holding an open call for young, fresh, and talented, photographers, graphic designers, stylists, hair & makeup artists, and illustrators to come and show the world what they've got, as well as PAPER editors (including Kim Hastreiter and Mr. Mickey), stylists, local press and special guest fashion celebrities. Everyone & anyone with fab style & outrageous ideas, head on down to 5500 Hollywood Blvd. (at Western Ave.) on Sunday, November 12th from 12 pm - 5 pm.
For a full schedule of the doings starting on Tuesday, November 7th and culminating in a day of fashion inspiration on November 12th, where young designers show their work to the special board of experts on the PAPER Fashionmobile, and talented photographers, stylists, makeup artists, hairstylists and graphic designers show off their talents to PAPER editors. For the finale, Levi's® is hosting its Stylist vs. Stylist: West Coast Walk-Off where eight of Los Angeles' hottest stylists work it out in an insane and potentially vicious fashion battle. Cheer on your favorites as they scramble against the clock to whip up a severe look and bring it to the runway!
With world-class sport fishing, half a dozen golf courses, a 30-kilometer coral reef for primo snorkeling and diving, powerful winds for parasailing, wind-surfing and kiteboarding, and turquoise waters for boating, Punta Cana offers a lil' sumpin sumpin for sports enthusiasts of all stripes.
The recently opened Paradisus Palma Real Resort, a five-star, $120 million all-inclusive affair on Bavaro Beach, is situated along 21 miles of white-sand beaches, nestled in amongst the coconut palms which cast shadows on the azure Caribbean Sea. Focused on creating a personalized, sports-rich experience for
everyone - from golfers to water sports enthusiasts to tennis aces to horseback riders - the resort serves up a tasty Dominican Republic escape. Their offerings include:
bicycle excursions
golf privileges such as professional coaching, unlimited green fees & Calloway golf equipment at the 27-hole Cocotal Golf & Country Club, with a par 36/72 World Class Championship Golf Course designed by
José Pepe Gancedo
horseback riding
sport fishing for marlin, barracuda & dorado
kite surfing lessons
scuba diving, snorkeling, horseback riding,
four tennis courts, and three swimming pools - including one of the
largest in the Caribbean at 37,600 square feet - and pretty much every other water sport imaginable
the Spa Paradisus, a two-story, 8,611 square foot, Zen-like respite inspired by water, air, earth and fire; the fitness center offers Pilates, Tai-Chi, Yoga, aerobics, spinning classes and a jogging track
Jackie O shows how to travel in style (photo: BrownsFashion.com)
