Tuesday, December 25, 2012

INSPIRED BY TRAVEL

I alternate between living in a Chicago suburb and Minneapolis. During their slightly brutal winters, the amount of sunlight is limited. By the time February comes along, the snow has lost it's charm and weeks upon weeks of gray days become both mentally and physically taxing. The post-holiday winter months are usually the most uninspired days of the year for me. This winter, though, I have a goal to remain inspired. Watching movies and looking at pictures of exotic places give me this rush of passion that I can't even begin to explain. It's like all of my endorphins have been released and I find the images so beautiful that I feel like crying. Clearly I'm a romantic and in order for me to function at my full potential I need to heed to my romantic ideals.
Sicilian Coast (By Me, Circa 2009)

While I believe it's still possible to find beauty amidst the gray  midwestern winters, I am especially inspired by travel. The idea of immersing myself into a new culture and trying new things is the most exciting thought in the world. With that, too, comes a lot of my fashion inspiration. Travel clothes to me are meant to be light and comfortable while still remaining clean cut and chic in order to withstand a long, hot day of walking or at the beach. So, if you're headed to an exotic place this winter break, or stuck at home and just really like fantasizing (like me), I've collected some pictures of my favorite travel/resort inspired styles.
   
 Mr. Newton                                   National Geographic
Phil Oh                                    Steve McCurry
                Phil Oh                                        Monica and Michael Sweet     
Garance Dore                                               Flickr
ChloĆ©                                                    Deb DeKoff



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