Archive for the ‘Shopping & Style’ Category
Fashion in Flight: 4 Ways to Travel Comfortable, yet Chic
By Susmita Baral
LG News Intern
In the last ten years, air travel has been forever changed and, in turn, the resulting security checks have altered airport fashion. It’s hard to find a balance between looking fashionable and feeling comfortable when you have to place your shoes in plastic bins, remove...
March 4th, 2011 | Packing & Wardrobe, Shopping & Style | Read More
Indulging in London’s Luxury Lingerie
Lost Girl London expert Julie Falconer explores London’s progressive luxury lingerie scene. See her London travel blog and Europe travel website for more stories.
When most girls think about the world’s best lingerie lines, their minds reel off to places like Paris, with its dollhouse pink boutiques...
March 3rd, 2011 | Shopping & Style | Read More
Lost in Jordan: Amman Mixes Ancient with Modern
By Brittany Gowan, LG Foreign Correspondent
Amman, Jordan is a bustling Middle Eastern city that rises out of the surrounding desert with a traveler’s feast of ornate mosques, historic sights, museums, and modern accommodations. During my recent trip to Jordan, I was in awe of this ancient city, from...
December 21st, 2010 | City Travel, Hostels, Hotels & Resorts, Jordan, Shopping & Style, Staying There, Tours & Attractions | Read More
The Best Holiday Travel Beauty Products
By Holly C. Corbett, LG Executive Editor
On a trip to the Turks and Caicos to escape the snow, I opted to carry my luggage onboard to avoid checked baggage fees (and the risk of lost luggage!). Whether you’re flying home for the holidays or traveling in search of some sun this season, here is a round...
December 14th, 2010 | Packing & Wardrobe, Shopping & Style, Spa & Beauty | Read More
What to Pack: Rio de Janiero, Brazil
By Erin Griffith
LG Correspondent
It’s romantic, it’s chaotic, it’s beautiful and gritty. It’s Rio, baby!
If you’re visiting the city for one of Rio’s many upcoming global events—the 2016 Olympics, the 2014 World Cup, or February’s Carnival—you may be best off in a haz-mat suit, sequined...
December 13th, 2010 | Brazil, Extras, Packing & Wardrobe, Shopping & Style | Read More
5 Things to Do in NYC at Christmas
By Patty Hodapp
Deputy Editor
It’s Christmas time in the City. New York City, that is.
It’s no surprise Christmas comes with a big price tag. The holidays aren’t cheap. But NYC, America’s famous pre-holiday, tinsel-covered destination infamous for its expensive reputation, does...
December 9th, 2010 | City Travel, New York City, Shopping & Style | Read More
Holiday Wish List: 7 Best Travel Backpacking Gear Gifts
By Patty Hodapp
Deputy Editor
Take good notes ladies because it’s December and Santa’s sleigh has your name on its destination ticket 20 days from now. That’s less than three weeks to drop holiday wish list hints to boyfriends, husbands, parents and Santa himself. Chances are you’ve...
December 2nd, 2010 | Backpacking & Trekking, Extras, Packing & Wardrobe, Shopping & Style | Read More
How to be an On-the-Road Bridesmaid
By Briana Palma
LG Contributor
You’ve just found out the happy news that your sister, cousin or life-long girlfriend has a new sparkling piece of jewelry adorning a very important finger. But the announcement didn’t come alone. She also asked you to step into the high-heeled shoes of a bridesmaid...
December 1st, 2010 | Shopping & Style, Spa & Beauty | Read More
5 Reasons To Choose A Destination Wedding
Congratulations. You’ve found your partner for happily ever after and you’ve made it official. But, with so many choices on where to host your Big Day, planning might feel overwhelming. Think about what you love. If you already have a penchant for travel, consider having a destination...
November 11th, 2010 | Budget Travel, Couples Travel, Extras, Finances & Savings, Group Travel, Love on the Road, Parties, Festivals & Events, Shopping & Style | Read More
Mongolian Cashmere: Fashion Factory Tour
Lost Girl Julie Falconer recently took a trip to the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar and learned about the country’s cashmere industry. Read on for a selection of her personal essays of her trip experiences, and click here for more on Mongolia on Lost Girls World. See Julie’s London travel blog...
November 4th, 2010 | Extras, Mongolia, Shopping & Style | Read More