tory burch flip flops

I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of my oh-so-cute Tory Burch flip flops. I love the patterned soles and assortment of bright candy colours they’re available in. I ordered them online at toryburch.com and I can’t wait for them to show up. They’re also available online at Bloomingdales. Neither online retailer ships outside of the US, so if you live elsewhere like me, you’ll have to con someone who lives there into ordering them for you (that’s what I did!) Anyhow, I can’t wait to take them on my next trip, wherever that may be!

rule britannia!

I never pack an umbrella when I travel but without fail, it always seems I need one. While a compact size is most certainly more practical, I say go big! if you’ve got the room. That’s just because I love this design from Sir Paul Smith’s collection. The noted menswear fashion designer from across the pond proudly showcased this design in his spring 2009 collection. Here’s a new spin on waving the flag! With a solid black exterior, the Union Jack on the inside and a cane handle, this umbrella is a chic example of national pride. Or just a super-stylish accessory for the design-conscious travelista.

Image courtesy of British Airways High Life

July 17, 2009 By trendytravelista 1 Comment

There was NO time to check out Harrods. Drat! I had to race through Heathrow’s Terminal 5 to get to my gate on time, which meant I had no time to check out all the fabulous shops and restaurants in the new terminal. Fortunately, I’ll be back in a couple of weeks before flying home […]

June 15, 2009 By trendytravelista Leave a Comment

I was recently asked about a scarf that I often travel with and I thought I’d write a blog post on the subject. How much is there to say about a scarf? Well, a few points I thought I’d share. The scarf I always travel with is a lightweight, inexpensive one from Gap, similar though […]

July 30, 2010 By trendytravelista Leave a Comment

I only had 24 hours in Copenhagen. Here’s a series of photos of some of the things I did and saw: We spent some time walking along the crowded streets of the Stroget, Copenhagen’s main shopping drag. This outdoor, pedestrian-only area is jam packed with tourists and locals alike. The streets are lined with shops […]

May 9, 2010 By trendytravelista Leave a Comment

Our trip to Zurich was jam-packed with things to do. It’s tough to see and do everything a city has to offer in just a few short days but we sure gave it a good ol’ college try. We started out with what turned out to be the highlight of the day: A cooking class […]

June 7, 2009 By trendytravelista 2 Comments

One of my least favourite things about travel is being weighed down with stuff. You know how it is – you roll up to the airport with everything neatly packed but before you know it, you’re scrambling to find your passport and your hands are filled with stuff — pen, boarding pass, customs forms. Your […]

May 3, 2010 By trendytravelista Leave a Comment

I just spent a long weekend in Disneyland and had the time of my life! From my stay at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa to reliving my childhood inside the park, I was reminded that Disneyland isn’t just for kids. It was a much-needed escape to the happiest place on earth and it’s the […]

July 18, 2009 By trendytravelista Leave a Comment

Our afternoon in Istanbul was more laidback but just as insightful when it came to seeing, living and better understanding Turkish culture. I love spending time in a foreign city doing what the locals do, not necessarily traipsing from one museum to another, though of course, the historical sites and museums are musts. But I […]

May 13, 2009 By trendytravelista 3 Comments

Over the last few days, I’ve been entertaining you with blog posts about travel must-haves, products I love and other tidbits of travel talk. But today, we’re actually traveling, not just talking about it! Yesterday, I boarded an El Al flight to Tel Aviv. The 10-hour and 44-minute flight from Toronto to Tel Aviv was […]

July 26, 2009 By trendytravelista 2 Comments

Sometimes the places you have the lowest expectations of turn out to be the most wonderful. When Seabourn Odyssey deposited us off in Navplion, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Surprisingly, Navplion, the port I knew nothing about and, quite frankly, had never heard of, was perhaps the highlight of the entire cruise. From the […]

May 1, 2009 By trendytravelista Leave a Comment

Welcome back, dear readers. As I mentioned yesterday, I’m not traveling at the moment. I’m just spending some quality time at home with friends and family, working and trying to stay dry … it rained mercilessly today. On or off the road, my goal is to share ideas with you that will help you travel […]