destination havana

Of course it's the season of snow, but 'tis also the season of resort wear!  British designer, Misha Nonoo, was inspired by a childhood trip to Havana, Cuba bringing the culture and color to New York Fashion Week.

more via From Me to You

gal on the road

Nasty Gal's August lookbook captures a carefree, traveling spirit- all in pieces that transition you easily from summer to fall...with a touch of sequins.  What's not to love?

more at Fashion Gone Rogue

Labor Day Weekend- Traveling in Style

I'm about to hop a plane in a few hours for a quick weekend getaway.  And before we get to the photo collection below, I just have to ask: What happend to the days of glamorous air travel?  Flying, and traveling for that matter, should be a privilege, an exciting treat.  Why start out the first part of your journey in pajamas or crappy sweatpants?  By all means, I'm not saying we need to be dressed to the nines- it's not 1962- however, a little effort is always appreciated.  And if you're creative, you need never to sacrifice style for comfort.  I'll try to post a picture later- but for the record I'm wearing:
-a slouchy black silk t
-classic dark denim skinnies
-a pop of neon and a patterned scarf (for when it gets chilly on the flight)

Hopefully, as the great holiday season of travel creeps near the photos below will inspire us all to toss a little extra style into our travel ensembles.

Catherine Deneuve

Ryan Gosling

Paul Newman

Cameron Diaz

Jean Shrimpton

Kate Moss

Ava Gardner & Frank Sinatra

Beckham Family

Rachel Weisz & Daniel Craig

Catherine Deneuve & Sister

for more travel inspiration go to Habitually Chic

antelope canyon

With the long weekend coming up, it's temping to skip over to Arizona and explore Antelope Canyon.  Formed by centuries of erosion from water this amazing landscape is perfect for a quick adventure.

more info @ Honestly...WTF

tuggin' at the heart strings

This beautiful video for JCrew was shot by blogger and real life duo Scott Schuman & Garance Doré.  Set to classical violinist, Charlie Siem's recordings, you are whisked through the streets of breathtaking London while Siem shows off his dapper JCrew duds.

via Comme c'est Charmant

Palazzo Margherita

the Coppola's ever expanding empire now includes the gorgeous Palazzo Margherita.  Located in Bernalda in the south of Italy, it's picturesque grounds take inspiration from the multitude of cultures that have left their mark on the region.

via Because I'm Addicted

more info @ Palazzo Margherita

Holi

This amazing video captures the Hindu festival of Holi. To celebrate the beginning of spring, Hindus throughout India light bonfires and throw scented powder and perfume at each other. On a technical note, this video is shot and edited insanely well!! Stills and more info at Honestly...WTF

behind the music

how stunning are these amazing photos of the inside of musical instruments?? Photographer Bjoern Ewers is using these macro shots as part of an ad campaign for the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

via Because I'm Addicted

european castles

European Castles from Torben Müller on Vimeo.
via Haute Design

Just for "hump day"- take a break and enjoy these amazing castles!

oh, Istanbul

Erica of Honestly...WTF documented her trip to Istanbul and now I can't wait to go!!

Hong Kong- Infrared

these dreamy photos were taken by Hong Kong designer Yiu Yu Hoi with special infrared photography.
via Honestly...WTF

around the world

just in case you've caught the travel bug this week...

via Because I'm Addicted

Winter Gardens

It has been unseasonably warm here in Los Angeles lately, and while I'm sure our winter climated readers might be envious, these pics of wintry gardens and lakes has me pining for some January snow time!

via this is glamorous