Travel Time - Style Tips

Well-timed tips that should go a long way. Kick-up your style IQ a level higher with sophisticated luggage and funky shoes.

Packing it

I'm planning a trip to India and I need a bag that is easy to cart around. Should I opt for flexibility with one of those big rucksacks or stick with a conventional luggage? Anything on wheels is usually easier to take around. Though a backpack is the luggage preferred by travellers toughing it, it can actually eventually cause a strain on your backside and slow down your progress. A case that has tires attached nevertheless will make hauling it around easier, and no matter how weighty the bag is, you'll hardly feel the weight since it won't be on your back. To get the best of both worlds, pick a case that's both equally a duffel and roller. It's stream-lined, much less obtrusive, plus you can carry it on your shoulder or decide to use the stroller.

Footloose

How can I make a plain shift dress less plainer? Huge accessories and jewel-toned bags can dress-up any plain shift. But to make it more polished, pick just one stand-out accessory. It may be your shoes. I say you may be as wacky as your character permits. If you want it less inferior, a shiny, slick patent or jewel-toned shoes will still liven your outfit. Colour blocking is a common exercise now, like hot pink shoes to go with a grey shift dress. You can be more adventurous and have fun with textures and embellishments. Suede peep-toes with designs and buckle detailing will stand-out completely with a minimal shift dress.

Take Cover

I've a wedding ceremony to go to and I want a cover-up that's not a shawl. If a short-sleeved cardigan is worn over a formal gown, will it work? Yes, it can actually! Celebrities in the '50s, like Grace Kelly, made it to the Oscars in this wardrobe. It is an simple and easy way of mixing the old and the new, without looking too done. A knitted cardigan will look great with your silk or jersey gown. It's a nifty way to play with textures without breaking into a sweat. Onyx art deco rings wraps up the Grace Kelly look.

Watch Out

It's almost Christmas and I'm thinking of getting my husband something special, an heirloom preferably. What's a smart buy? If money is not a question, then maybe you can spring for a timepiece that speaks volumes. Don't just buy any watch. Go for a time piece that is known for its excellent craftsmanship and inimitable reputation as one as one of the best functional watches in the world. You don't only buy a time piece, you also buy a piece of history. Preferably, get a watch that's made of white gold, with an inner case made of iron. If navigation features are important, look for one that's similarly used by both civilian and military pilots alike. If he's a big James Bond fan, he will definitely love one of the vintage omega watches. Although very masculine, you'd still be able to pull-off sporting it had you been looking for a striking accessory to match your outfit.