Fashion Friday :: Oh Mr. Sun

{Fashion Friday posts are published on the last Friday of every month by fashion blogger Heather.}

Did you hear the news? After 10 seasons, CSI Miami has been cancelled. Which means no more Horatio Caine famously taking off his sunglasses and delivering crime-fighting one-liners. This post isn't about CSI or Miami, but it is about sunglasses---the accessory/travel necessity where fashion truly meets function.

The aviator will always be in style, and so will the classic wayfarer, which made a huge comeback in the past few years and remains the highest-selling style in history. But sunglasses are also about trends, such as the oversized face-covering Olsen twins-style shades that once graced the face of every girl you know. More recently, the style du jour---for men and women---has shifted to round, flat top and cat eye shapes, as well as a wider color palette beyond black and tortoise.

Trip Styler tip: Whip out your zinc! The recent popularity of neon 90s neoprene zip-up swimsuits has signaled the comeback of the sunglasses cord!

Now What To Buy?
Men (clockwise from far left) Quay Eyewear flatbrow sunglasses, Retrosuperfuture wayfarer sunglasses, None the Wiser round sunglasses, Marc By Marc Jacobs aviator sunglasses, Warby Parker griffin sunglasses, Le Specs digital nomad round sunglasses

Women (clockwise from far right) Asos keyhole sunglasses, Asos metal top keyhole round sunglasses, Asos metal half frame cat eye sunglasses, Asos flat top round sunglasses, Asos mix frame cat eye sunglasses, Xhilaration round blue sunglasses, Xhilaration pink wayfarer sunglasses, Warby Parker x Suno wendel sunglasses, Asos rose gold aviator sunglasses, Karen Walker harvest sunglasses

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Fashion Friday :: Spring In Your Step

[trip style = any]

{Fashion Friday posts are published on the last Friday of every month by fashion blogger Heather.}

Shoes always seem to be the afterthought when packing for travel {guilty!}. If packing is like a to-do list, where we tackle the easiest items first and leave the most difficult items until the end, shoes are what most people put off packing until their suitcase is already full. They're bulky and they have to work with everything we pack. Oh yeah, and they have to be comfortable and cute {sorry gentlemen...handsome?}.

Packing shoes for winter travel is tricky when you have to consider boots, but when you're packing for spring or trips to sunny destinations, you've got a little more suitcase space to work with, literally. See above for a few of this season's most trip-worthy shoes.

Trip Styler Tips 1/ If your shoes don't fit in your carry-on luggage, pack them in your personal item/purse. Always aim for the top of the size allowance on the personal item! Not only can you pack your shoes and magazines in there---you can also save room for trip purchases. 2/ If you're beaching/pooling, bring two pairs of flip flops---one for water, one for town. If you're aiming for height, ladies, you should consider easier-to-walk-in wedges. And if you're bringing flats, consider a shoe clip to change up the look.

Now What To Wear? Women (clockwise from top left) Madewell patent sidewalk skimmer, Gap striped espadrilles, Rainbow braided leather flip flop, Red Valentino flip flop, Madewell holepunch flat sandal, Osborn tropica wisp oxfords, Cole Haan air sadie driving moc, Matt Bernson jack sandal, Loeffler Randall inge clog, Gap floral wedge sandals

Men (bottom row) Vans california chukka decon, Rainbow premier leather flip flops, Nike vintage collection waffle racer

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Fashion Friday :: Scarf Tying 101

[trip style = any]

Scarves: they're on every woman's travel packing list. Well, guess what? They're not overrated---and they're not just for women, but more on that later. What other travel accessory is fashionable, practical and comfortable? Chilly flight? Put on a scarf. Broken bag strap? Tie on a scarf. Coffee on your shirt? Cover with a scarf. Fell and broke your arm? Sling on a scarf. Forgot to pack a scarf? Go buy a scarf!

Watch this clever video for 25 try-at-home-in-the-mirror-by-yourself-with-a-glass-of-wine ideas. Talk about the perfect Friday night...

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Trip Styler Tip #1: Have you ever noticed how some women just sling scarves around their necks and look perfectly put together? They could just be French, but chances are their scarves aren't cheap. The sad truth is that pricier scarves hang and hold their shape better than more affordable scarves. Try the same tie with an H&M scarf and an Alexander McQueen scarf and you'll see what I mean. You can find a fantastic scarf for $5, but if you want to feel like a million bucks, invest in a fabulous scarf.

Trip Styler Tip #2: Guys, you can wear non-winter scarves too. Brooklyn-based company the Hill-side makes great scarves from utilitarian fabrics like selvedge chambray, wool and organic flax cotton.

More Scarf-Tying Resources
- Scarf turban video*Previously mentioned in this month's Travel Beauty post
- Hermès guide
- Designlovefest scarf video
- GQ rules video*They echo my advice: invest in one great scarf

Now What To Buy?
(clockwise from top left)
Burberry printed modal and linen-blend scarf, Virginia Johnson lightweight merino wool shawl, A Peace Treaty tsuru taupe scarf, Vivienne Westwood printed woven scarf, Alexander McQueen skull print modal and cashmere blend scarf, Madewell storyteller cityblock scarf, Reborn 4d polaroid scarf, Zara graduated tricolour scarf, Swash horn of africa eclipse printed silk-chiffon scarf, Etro printed silk shiffon scarf, Benah marlin silk scarf

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{Fashion Friday posts are published on the last Friday of every month and written by fashion blogger Heather.}

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Fashion Friday :: Santa, Style Icon

[trip style = weekend getaway + ski]

{Editor’s Note: It’s been a busy fall at Trip Styler HQ, gallivanting to SF, LA, Palm Springs, NYC, Dallas, Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire. Now we need a rest—believe it or not, we work just as much on the road as we do at home! On December 24th we’ll be taking some time off and be back with regular posts Monday, January 9th. Merry Christmas and see you in 2012!}

Santa's got the travel thing down: he's quick and efficient, he bypasses customs and security, and he always travels in style. I'm not talking about his sleigh; I'm talking about his outfit. Red suit, white fur, black boots and a big black belt - St. Nick knows fashion. Here are a few cozy winter items inspired by you know who. Happy travels this ho-ho-holiday season!

Trip Styler Tip: Texting and iPhone-friendly gloves are it and a bit and easy to find this winter. They're especially handy for winter travel when you want to whip out your phone to take a picture in a flash. Bonus: they work with fancy cameras too - like this fashionable one I'm currently coveting!

Now what to wear? Women (clockwise from top left) Anthropologie sporadic stitchery pullover, Marc by Marc Jacobs rhiannon lace top, Rag & Bone stretch corduroys, Topshop fur pom pom knitted hat, No.6 lace-up blanket boot, Echo basic touch screen gloves

Men (clockwise from top centre) Moncler V knitted round neck jumper, Gitman Brothers Vintage christmas 1983 shirt, Penfield stapleton jacket, Wings + Horns straight fit jean, Fluevog banker soros boot

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{Fashion Friday posts are published on the last Friday of every month and written by fashion blogger Heather.}

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Fashion Friday :: Global Style

[trip style = urban]

Fashion Friday posts are published on the last Friday of every month and written by fashion blogger Heather.

There's a reason "tacky tourist" is a popular Halloween costume - throw a coin on your next vacation and you'll probably hit one. It's fun to make fun of tourists in their Merrells and money belts, but tourists can also provide inspiration, or rather anti-inspiration. Similar to how I like to "live like the locals" when I visit a new city, I also like to dress like them. And these days, if you want to know how the stylish locals of the world present themselves, you have to consult street style websites. Whether you're looking for the sartorial flavour of your next destination, or you're just looking for inspiration, let's "peep" at the international style featured on Street Peeper {one of our globetrotting editor's favourite sites}.

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[Photos by Street Peeper, collages by Heather]