Tailored Tuesday & Travel

Wow,

I haven't done one of these in ages, it seems! I guess summer is the time when wanderlust takes over my mind, which is fitting since I'll be taking some trips this summer myself. Nothing too exciting, but then, it's always exciting to get away for a little bit! Anyways, here are the latest spots in the world that simply inspire me...

1. Etoile Isabel Marant 'Fox twill peplum jacket'

is this not the most gorgeous, classic jacket ever?

2. Michael Michael Kors 'Silk tank'

a basic turned luxe!

3. Diane von Furstenberg 'Georgine cuff cropped basketweave pants'

it's all about the colored pants right now, but this version gives a little more class to the fun

4. Michael Kors 'Crystal embellished chronograph watch'

anything tortoise is fine by me!

5. Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Natasha leather crossbody bag'

cross bodies are my favorite kind of purses ever. just so versatile.

6. Skull Candy 'ROC nation aviator black headphones'

super cooool.

7. Stella McCartney 'Faux leather platform sandals'

comfy, classic and cute.

8. Phtaipei 'Orion suitcase', designed by Hermes designer

simple but looks like it's designed to withstand an apocolypse.

9. Maps.com 'World map'

to mark down where you've been and where your going, of course!

10. La Perla 'Feuillage tuile conical bra'

is this not the sexiest, prettiest thing ever?

11. Gucci 'Round frame acetate sunglasses'

super glam sunnies

12. Apple 'Macbook'

can't live without mine.

13. Nars 'The multiple'

makeup made easy!

14. Zoya 'Nail polish in suvi'

a gorgeous vampy green

15. Cyberguys 'Behind the couch outlet'

i looove this. now your room design doesn't have to surround where your outlets lie.

{norway}

i could really use this right now.

{watkins' glen, new york}

looks like a hike i NEED to go on!

{schwarzsee, switzerland}

sitting on this lake with a very large wheel of swiss cheese would make me really happy.

{cortes, madrid, spain}

nothing like those bright city lights, and every city has it's own special version.

{victoria falls, between zambia and zimbabwe}

this is just unreal.

{misool, irian jaya, indonesia}

can you imagine sleeping here? i think i'd turn into sleeping beauty and sleep for years and years...

{st. basil cathedral, kremlin, russia}

like something out of a fairytale...

{amsterdam, netherlands}

nothing like clear blue skies and clear blue water. 

{torres del paine, chile}

chile is such a long country that it's filled with all kinds of landscapes, and i'm sad i missed something like this while i was studying abroad there :(

Zion, Springdale, Utah

I know this is a wee bit late, but my vacation to Zion, Utah was something I'll never forget and something I definitely want to share with you guys. Vacation in Utah, you say? I swear I told so many people that I was taking a week away to Utah and they responded all the same way: "Why Utah?!" 

Even though there are about a million places around the world that I'd love to see in my lifetime, one of my lifelong dreams is to see all of the beauty that the United States has to offer, because, well, there's so much of it! Zion was just one of the most unbelievable places I've ever been to. The landscape... oy, it's like nothing I've ever seen and something I've never even dreamed of. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves...

{weeping rock, zion national park}

our first official hike in zion after a 6-hour + all night long drive up. we were such troopers, driving all night then hiking all day long!

{weeping rock, zion national park}

weeping rock is literally a huge overhung rock that weeps. slow trickles of water drip down its sides and even though the hike is short and uneventful, the end stop is nothing short of breathtaking.

{the narrows, zion national park}

our second official hike and definitely one of my favorites! wallowing through ice cold water in deep lush canyons was such an awesome experience - we even had to swim through some parts!

{the narrows, zion national park}

NARROWS we rocked you!

{the narrows, zion national park}

a quick long-exposure to capture the awesomeness of the fast rapids!

{the narrows, zion national park}

oh hey it's me!

driving through utah while the sunrise greeted us!

a guided multi-repel trail through outer zion land. amazing - except for the one repel where i basically skinned my hands. ick!

{angel's landing, zion national park}

the gorgeous beginning to my favorite hike of the trip.

{angel's landing, zion national park}

finding inner peace in zion.

{angel's landing, zion national park}

oh hey, it's my girls & i in a rock! what's upp?

{angel's landing, zion national park}

angel's landing was by far the most gratifying hike of the trip. climbing 12,000 ft. up was challenging and most definitely terrifying but the view... oh that view!

{springdale, utah}

such a small quaint town! almost nothing to do once the sun went down, but after 8+ hours of hiking everyday, sleep was on our minds anyway.

{springdale, utah}

we ate out one night and decided to cheers with some ice cold beers... they weren't that refreshing though. did you know utah reduces the amount of alcohol in all of their alcoholic beverages?! another interesting fact: they don't let you order an alcoholic beverage without the accompaniment of a meal... interesting.

{bryce canyon, utah}

like nothing i've ever seen - definitely the most visually stunning hikes of the trip.

{bryce canyon, utah}

my girls & i in the most epic canyon ever.

{bryce canyon, utah}

of course, there had to be a jumping picture!

{bryce canyon, utah}

ugh, seriously!??!

{bryce canyon, utah}

me, wandering a new world. btw, camelbaks save lives!

{bryce canyon, utah}

{bryce canyon, utah}

taking advantage of the gorgeous sunlight.

{bryce canyon, utah}

utah, i sure will miss your golden horizon!

Tailored Tuesday & Travel

Back from a splendid trip to Utah and now fully rested. Photo/ travel post coming soon :)

1. Theory 'Emogen open-knit stretch-linen sweater'

comfy goodness

2. Rag & Bone 'Crawford high-waisted cotton-blend shorts'

some sexy shorts to balance off the comfy goodness top

3. Yves Saint Laurent 'Downtown leather trimmed raffia tote'

love this mix of uptown chic and downtown casual

4. Aurelie Bidermann 'Sterling silver key pendant necklace'

because i love any charmed necklace

5. Goody 'Spin pins'

my hair is annoyingly too straight so if i want a messy bun, these are necessary!

6. Loeffer Randall 'Rain bootie'

i LOVE these short rain booties, since almost all i've seen are tall

7. Pamela Love 'Two-tone mood burnished sterling silver ring'

i love jewelry, stack it on, stack it on!

8. Huffy '26-inch mint green women's cranbrook cruiser'

quite possibly the cutest bike ever.

9. Chanel 'Nail polish in black pearl'

black nail polish isn't goth anymore, it's chic!

10. Michael Kors 'Leg shine'

if you're wearing shorts that short, your legs better look good!

11. Bear Grylls 'Gerber ultimate survival kit'

i'm sure all of this stuff would be helpful in any situation.

12. H&M 'Straw fedora'

i have this (well my sister does, so that means i can borrow)! it's awesomely cute.

{canyon landscape, utah}

multicolored rocks, you rule!

{chiapas, mexico}

seriously now?

{plitvice lakes, croatia}

this is the most stunning landscape ever. there must be hundreds of waterfalls here!

{rice patties, indonesia}

these almost look like mayan mountains but it's all rice fields!

{amsterdam}

amsterdam sure would be fun...

{vancouver at night, canada}

i heard canada has some pretty great night life - by the looks of this, they weren't lying.

{slovenia}

i'd love to do that in one of those amazing clear kayaks!

{stone forests, madagascar}

stone forest? that sounds muy interesting...

{the wave, utah}

utah is just so pretty i had to put it twice!

{mammoth cavern, vietnam}

my homeland! i've been here 3x and i don't think i'll ever get bored of it.

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Tailored Tuesdays + Adventure

I'm going to UTAH next weekend to celebrate the fourth! What better way to celebrate the independence of our nation than visiting part of it that I've never seen before and by hiking and adventuring for five straight whole days? The adventure awaits! I just hope it's not too, too hot...

1. Y-3 'Cutout cotton jersey tank'

quite possibly the cutest work-out tank ever, and can someone say... sexy!?!?

2. Camelbak 'M.U.L.E. backpack'

awesome backpack that holds a great amount of water and other things you might need on a long hike

3. Nike 'Lunarglides +2'

obsessed with these, so freaking cute and great quality

4. Revlon 'Nail polish in craving coral'

just because you're gonna be covered in dirt, doesn't mean your nails can't be flirty ;)

5. VPL 'Insertion bra'

i'm dying over this sports bra. i'm guessing this probably is only practical for people with moderately sized boobs, like me!

6. Neutrogena 'Wet skin sunblock spray SPF 50'

perfect through water and sweating

7. Stella Mccartney for Adidas 'Workout tank'

an awesome design collaboration - bringing high fashion to healthy habits

8. Stella Mccartney for Adidas 'Run performance track leggings'

love the patchwork detail

9. Juice Couture 'Shades of couture retro sunglasses'

it'll be so sunny in utah, imma need these stunna shades!

10. Stanley 'Flask'

for that extra summin, summin

11. Stella Mccartney for Adidas 'Cropped track leggings'

i love these basic black leggings, score too, they are on sale at the outnet.com

12. Canon 'EF 85mm'

my next dream lens - gotta capture all of nature's beauty!

13. Topshop 'Stripe balconette bikini'

after a long hike, i'll be looking forward to a nice, relaxing swim

14. Adidas 'Military hat'

i tan too, too easily. a hat will help me keep the sun from my face

{arches national park, lasal mountains, moab, utah}

cannot wait for the beauty that awaits me!

{zip-lining into the ocean in los cabos, mexico}

zip-lining is fun but it's so short-lasted. however, zip-lining into the ocean? seems pretty awesome to me!

{scuba diving through freshwater springs through mazes of limestone passageways in florida}

another reason why i need to get my scuba diving license!

{long hussaini suspension bridge near passu}

hmmm, i'd be down for this adventure as long as there are no creepy crawlers or alligators waiting for me below

{river surfing in munich, germany}

don't have an ocean? surf a river!

{water dining, bora bora}

basically, my dream come true. food and ocean all at once?!?!

{the speedslide, the water cube, beijing, china}

i used to go to water parks all the time when i was little, this one looks beyond...

{surfing in the arctic sea, norway}

awesome waves in norway? who knew but brrrrr i bet it's uber freezing

{tree camping, pfronten-kappel, germany}

ummm are you kidding me? this is something i thought only existed in fantasies. yes please!

{paddle surfing with sharks, south africa}

my worst fear. i definitely don't think i have the balls for this adventure!

{jellyfish lake, palau - where the jellyfish don't sting you!}

HOW freaking amazing is this!? jellyfish that wander all about you and you don't have to worry about getting stung!

{extreme kayaking at hood river, oregon}

let's just say, this takes some extremely large balls!

{ordinskaya cave, the largest underwater cave in russia}

i wonder what lurks around here...

{extreme biking, sardinia, italy}

hmmm, i don't think my biking skills are up to par yet, but maybe one day...

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