The Best Fanny Packs Give Your Pockets a Break
Listen, we can dance around what to call the best fanny packs—a.k.a. sling bags, crossbody bags, bum bags, shoulder bags, etc. But let’s not kid ourselves about what they are.…
5 Paris Hotels Steeped in Fashion History
Paris is considered the fashion capital of the world for good reason. Besides being home to some of the most illustrious haute couture houses on earth—calling: Chanel, Christian Dior, Jean…
What to Pack: Travel Beauty Tips for Women Over 50
I love to travel, but I don’t always love what it does to my skin, hair, or energy. One late flight or a hotel bathroom with lighting better suited for…
Fashion blogger influencer apartment tour! Japanese mid-century modern Miffy, space age furniture, kawaii home decor. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
Welcome to my home! At long last, I can unveil my La Carmina apartment redecoration project — I redesigned the space and brought in new pieces for a mid-century modern…
What Not to Wear Abroad: Travel Style Tips for Women Over 50
Packing has become less of a guessing game for me, mostly because I’ve made enough mistakes to know what actually gets worn and what just takes the scenic route in…
Travel Smart: Why You Need A Phone Locator Before Your Next Adventure
Here’s a surprising stat: nearly 38% of mobile phones are lost or stolen while traveling. Now, picture this—you’re in a foreign country, and suddenly your phone vanishes. No maps, no…
Puebla, Mexico travel guide! Toyo Ito’s Museo Barroco architecture, talavera skull art, artisan shops & restaurants. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
I’m back from Mexico now… and had the most magnificent time in Puebla! Only a two hour drive from Mexico City, Puebla is a peaceful artisan and food city famed…
Travel Books That Will Inspire Your Wanderlust
Travel has been on my mind lately, but not the kind that involves juggling layovers and a suitcase with a broken wheel. More the kind that begins in your imagination……
Charlotte Bickley’s Guide to the Ultimate Girls Trip Bachelorette
143 Let’s be real: wedding planning is a whirlwind of decisions, budgets, and emotions! When it came time to think about my own bachelorette party, I couldn’t shake the feeling…
Spring Try-On Haul: Travel Picks & Everyday Basics | Jo-Lynne Shane
I’ve been ordering and trying a bunch of things over the past few weeks—everything from lightweight cardigans and travel-friendly tops to sneakers and summer sandals. With a certain international trip…