Traveling

Posted on 07.22.10 to Fashion / Style by Jennifer Nicole

This is Jen, Lindsay’s partner in crime and occasionally-irritating-but-lovable best friend. You’ve probably seen me over at The Demoiselles, and it’s even possible you’ve stumbled across Awakened Aesthetic. Lindsay and I have talked about dropping in on each other’s sites off and on for years, and though she’s made appearances on mine, I haven’t had the chance to return the favor until now.

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It may be Lindsay’s move back to the Pacific Northwest, or my upcoming trip to Boston, or even just the summer sun making me antsy, but I’ve got a serious travel bug.

Traveling can be such a bitch.

After four hours in a car, nothing feels comfortable. Six hours on a plane, and in coach? Same thing. And don’t even get me started on hot train rides, the bus, or an unexpected two-mile walk in stilettos. (God, that sucked.) So I’ve been drawn, lately, to fashions that can be both beautiful and functional…and affordable, of course.

Stop That Train

Sadly, the chiffon ruffle dress is sold out.

Clemence Top in Whisper Blue, $106
cap sleeve ribbon slot cardigan, 13 GBP
Kookai wide leg drop pocket trouser, 55 GBP
Silk and Vintage Lace Bra, 18 GBP
One of 2 Women’s ON978 T-Strap Slingback, $76
Restricted “Scrabble” Oxfords in tan, $39
Flower enamel bangle pack, 12 GBP
Classic Porcelain Rose Button Earrings, $16
Wherefore Art Thou Cameo Necklace, $24
Cotton scarf lavender, 299 DKK

This is my dream traveling arsenal. I’m in love with the first half of the twentieth century – the flowing fabrics, the ease of wear – and I’ll be damned if the ladies of the nineteen-forties didn’t know how to ride a train with style and grace. (They could also make this “cropped” trend – which I hate – look classy.)

Tour Bus Travel

His v-neck t, $29
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse for BP. ‘Lace Bow’ Ribbed Tank, $28
Pintuck Detail Bomber, 50 GBP
Cream Feather Headress Vest, 22 GBP
Oceanside Super Skinny Legging Jean, $17
Steve Madden ‘Harllem’ Boot, $87
dELiAs > Madden Girl Zoiiee Boot > shoes > boots, $80
Washed PVC cross body bag, $25
Jolina’s Metallic Design Black Rocker Style Cuff Bracelet, $40
Armour Ring, 15 AUD

Like Lindsay, I liked nineties fashion, and I really, really love that it’s back…mostly. I would skip the destroyed jeans (you will get approximately six months wear out of them) and go for a dark wash skinny with boots instead. The stretch is comfortable for road-wear, and they can be paired with an insane amount of basic tops, as long as they’re a little loose and a little worn-down. (Please hold a moment while I bow my head in shame at the Twilight reference in that red shirt. It was cute, okay?)

I would finish with an industrial bag – extra pockets are your friend on the road – and some sort of metal-or-black-with-stones-or-not-chunky-grrr jewelry. And then I’d turn the radio up and pretend I’m a rock star. (This is not required, but…well, okay, actually, it is.)

What do you wear while you’re traveling? Do you attempt to look put-together, or say “screw it” and throw on pajamas?

Post Tags: 1940s, boots, metal, style, traveling

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Comments ( 4 )

Nancy added these pithy words on Jul 22 10 at 7:19 am :

I love the ruffle dress in the first collage..but I do not see a link for it?

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Jennifer Nicole added these pithy words on Jul 22 10 at 10:04 am :

Nancy: It’s my favorite piece in this entire post…and apparently, it’s sold out. I updated the post with a link, though, and noticed there are other dresses like it on Stylight’s website. Maybe something on there will catch your fancy!

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