 Click to Enlarge Traveling is an Art and planning is essential. What tools will you be packing to create your summer vacation masterpiece? From the perfect tan to this summer's must read, we have assembled a travel accoutrements guide to this seasons hottest travel essentials. Add Comment Tips on How to Take a Sustainable Vacation 04/09/2012
 Click to Enlarge From Green Hotels to booking travel through companies specializing in sustainable tourism these eco friendly travel tips from recycle bank will help you to minimize your consumption of water, natural resources, and energy.  Dreaming about your long awaited, well deserved, and much needed summer vacation? It's a great time to start planning the things you will bring on your travels or more importantly what you will be wearing! Strolling along the beach or enjoying cocktails deck-side soft cotton and summer knits travel light. Accessorize on the bright side in this seasons hot colors. Find these styles on sale now! The Ulitmate Travel & Style Guide to Paris-Q&A with Marcy Tilton (Fashion Designer & Paris Expert) 01/09/2012
 She began showing promise to her High School nuns after winning “The Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award” so the sister’s acts began mirroring a very popular Disney film. Unbeknownst, she was excused from study hall to study the hallmark of her future with private lessons in the sewing room with Sister Margret Mary. Years later she would open a sewing workshop in San Francisco that became a Mecca for the trade. Today she designs her own line of clothing and home decorating patterns for Vogue Patterns and she still conducts retreats for her craft called “Design Outside the Lines.” Following her heart to Paris she developed the ultimate recipe for 7 magical, inspiring and artful days in Paris. Our Interview with Marcy Tilton: “Joie de Vivre”** lightly perfumes the air of a bustling street cafe where Marcy Tilton (fashion designer and Paris expert) caresses her glass and shares Paris in an up close and detailed interview. She’s gained her exquisite understanding about the city of lights hosting special caravans cleverly titled “Paris Tilton” that showcase design, fashion, textile and art of Paris. G-Rev had the esteemed opportunity to interview Marcy gearing our questions on practicality and functionality about fashion, travel, and Paris for our readers. What she delivered was spectacular insight on all you would ever want to know. (**The Joy of Living) Read Marcy Tilton Q & A Mixing Business with Pleasure In planning your next business trip where looking professional is a must, don't forget to incorporate some fun. With these classic silhouettes you will find looking sharp and feeling comfortable are simultaneously achievable. Waiting at baggage claim is every ones airport dread with these affordable pieces you'll find easy care and the ability to pack light while still looking put together. You won't go unnoticed clad in these must haves! Cotton Stretch Twill Safari Jacket- Ralph Lauren, Convertible Viscose/lycra Travel Dress- Gilded Revolution, Leopard print top- International Concepts, Black viscose/lycra Travel Skirt-Gilded Revolution, Leather & Chain belt- Nordstorm Rack, Cotton stretch twill pant & belt-Ralph Lauren, Red tote-Nordstorm Rack, Striped/Raffia Heels- Isabela Todelo for Payless, Clutch-Marshalls The Cosmopolitan Traveler 08/05/2011
 With an explosive juxtaposition of lightweight fabrications and mixed-matched separates, you will find yourself traveling with style and ease. These natural earth tones and relaxed silhouettes offer both comfort and a strong dose of class to this travel cocktail and the vintage jewel tones provide the perfect cherry on top! Olive light weight military vest-Rachel Roy, Pure body black v-neck tee-Gap, blue chalk line scarf-Gap, Tibetian Ring-Vintage, Straw fedora-Gap, Wide leg lyocell/linen pant-BCBG, Java Cross body Zebra bag-Ralph Lauren, Wedges-Tommy Hilfiger, Light weight Crop Jacket-Free People, Cowl Neck cap sleeve lyocell top-Michael Kors  Attention: to all the ultra-hip travelers out there--here's a fashionista's guide to "get about town" where ever your destination may be for under $100! Its all about keeping a keen eye open for deals and steals and knowing where to find them! a fashionista's travel wardrobe should encompass a collection of practical trendy items that can be mix-matched, add some fun textiles and pops of color that can turn basics into fabulous. Info: Cotton/stretch Indigo Blazer with braided belt-Gap $89.95, Super soft striped cap sleeve rayon tee shirt-Gap $19.95, Printed Shirt Dress-ECI New York Sale price: $82.20 from Macys, black/white zebra acrylic scarf-Gap $29.95, Black zip front lightweight nylon vest- Michael Kors $89.50, Oversized canvas tote-Olivia & Joy $34.99 from Marshalls, Hand Crotched slouch hat-Gilded Revolution$35.00, Cotton/linen Cargo-French Connection Sale price $82.00 from Macys, Vintage 2 sided butterfly wing pendant  When I returned from Greece my waistline looked like I ate everything deep-fried in it. I returned in a Super-sized version. Although I don’t believe in the fad-like “New Years Resolution,” but on the eve of a new year and new vacations: “New Years Regulation.” After burning the fat off my research I am left with two categories that everything runs off from, Planning and Exercising (Plan.E.)
“If you fail to plan then you plan to fail.” First things first, avoid loading up on empty calories at the airport, layover, and subsequently on the plane itself. You can do this by staying hydrated so bring bring your own water bottle to the airport to refill. Pack protein bars and nuts to eat during long flights and avoid greasy airport food. By that steady stream of protein you avoid insulin dips that makes your body begin storing fat as opposed to burning it (so the experts say).  Enjoy the sound of this winter’s international hit song “Stereo Love” while you read and begin to fold in the rapture from the sights and sounds Mykonos in the Greek Isles by a simple touch of our hand. This wets your appetite for the feast your eyes will over indulge there or anywhere in the globe. I will show how powerful this touch has become by introducing mobile applications, products, websites and information to make your next vacation as easy as pressing play.
I was once told that you “eat with your eyes first” so I will lend that knowledge to travel and make our first stop on “Google Earth” to virtually experience any destination. This is a very powerful tool navigating through sexy places like Myknonos all while your sitting on your couch romanticizing about finding that “stereo love” on your visit. This island will take your breath away but at least you can take a picture to remember it by with the Panasonic Lumix that has a built-in GPS keeping track of your photos by location.  Taxidermy duo this awesome set will set you back about $385.00 Gilded Revolution as been invited to be a guest blogger on the popular travel website www.Cheapoair.com. The company recently ranked as one of the 50 most influential online travel sites. CheapoAir also claims to be in good company with the likes of travel related companies such as Virgin America, Southwest Airlines, Lonely Planet, Where I've Been, the Travel Channel and now Gilded Revolution. Our first post as a guest blogger will be highlighting travel souviners from around the world that made our list of WTF (Weird Travel Finds). Every year travelers spend billions on mementos reminding them of their recent travels or even worse to give as gifts. We've all seen them at tourist traps, the bottle openers, plastic figures, tee shirts, magnets, and then there's the "WTF". See what made our list..... |
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