Planning a Trip (Part I)

You may know that I am going to Chicago this summer, and I'm already planning! It's the second trip that I organize and I think I'm getting good at it (my friends also help a lot).

 New Orleans Casino

I decided to resume how to quickly plan a budget trip!

First, you have to choose your type of trip. (weekend, road trip, week...)

Then choose your destination(s).

Now you can start to research on the city (or cities) you are going to visit. I always try to find blogs from locals, they know better than anybody else where to go (not only the touristic places) and what to do (and where to eat for the foodies like me). Get to know what are the things you can't miss!

Now you have to establish your budget. How much you wanna spend? Of course some places are more expensive than others, for example, New Orleans is cheaper than Chicago. It can depend on the time of the year.

Choose your departure date!

Your transportation is also an important choice that can blow your budget. I try to use public transportation or walk because it is cheaper and it makes you discover so much more. Of course if you are planning a road trip or you are going to little places where there is no public transportation you need to have a car because cabs are expensive.

Then, you need to choose your hotel. If you have a car, you should consider hotels that are further because they usually are near half the price of the ones downtown. I prefer to put budget on a nice hotel even if it's not the cheapest one, but I know people that don't care where they are sleeping as long as there is a bed. You know yourself, be sure to make a decision you won't regret! On my past experience, there is always a way to find a nice hotel that's cheap. I use a website that compares all hotels by price, distance, stars and even by services! (www.hotels.com) Plus, try to find an hotel with continental breakfast, because a week of three time a day restaurants is really expensive!

The view from our balcony, French Quarter, New Orleans


Restaurant La Vacherie, French Quarter, New Orleans

 Yummy!

You now know, when you are leaving, where, what to do, where to stay, what's your transportation and how much you want to spend.

It was easy, right?

The Part II is coming soon lovelies.

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Graphic Shirts & Fashion Messages

Right now, I'm buying t-shirts, A LOT of t-shirts. For those who know me, I only buy t-shirts when they are extremely special. Since graphic tees are so trendy right now, the offer is growing, (+ trendy = + t-shirts offer = + t-shirts I love = - $$$) that might explain my current addiction.

Here are some of my picks from online shopping!

All those t-shirts (and pictures) are from www.zara.ca

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Today's vibe

All black everything,

All white & grey accessories.

Macbook case Marc Jacobs

IPad case Michael Kors

Chain bracelet Forever 21

Round bracelet Aldo

Nail polish Color Foil by Sally Hansen

Watch Michael Kors

Habdbag Longchamp

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Kate Spade Madison Ave Collection

I love Kate Spade because every piece is always special and colorful!

This week I was surfing on their website and found myself obsessed with every piece of their Madison Ave Collection!

I imagine my Christmas outfit with feathers and sequins since the first day of snow! And I think I just found it!

Until November 16th, you can enjoy 25% off your entire purchase with code BEMERRY!

Here are my top picks!

All the pictures are from www.katespade.com

What will you Christmas outfit will look like?

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Already planning my summer getaway

My mind is on Windy city!

It will be my first time there and I can't wait. (My Pinterest followers are definitely aware of that!) It's seems like a gorgeous city with a lot of history. That's what makes a destination special to me. Last summer I went to New Orleans and the atmosphere is difficult to describe, but you can feel all of it's history and all of it's past ambiance (New Orleans was (and still is) a party city, but in the 20st century, NOLA was headed by the mafia, so you can imagine all the crimes mixed with the prohibited activities create a heavy past).

Chicago, (which it's past is also related to the mafia) seems like a city I am going to love! Even if I like an interesting past, I love when a city is modern and as something new to offer!

If you live or ever visited Chicago and there is places I must go to, please let me know!

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Starbucks Dot Collection

I am always at Starbucks, to study, to talk with my friends around a cup of coffee or to grab a latte before class. Since November 1st, the gingerbread latte is back (yeah!) and the holiday collection is out! The new mugs holiday collection is awesome! There is so much different designs, I had a hard time choosing only one. Those fashion cups would make such a great gift idea!

Here are my favorite ones:

Can you guest which one I got?

The jeweled one of course!

All the pictures are from the Starbucks online shop!

http://store.starbucks.ca/drinkware/starbucks-dot-collection,en_CA,sc.html?nofilter=true

Leopard obsession

Since I have a bengal cat, I can't get enough of leopard print! Every cheetah item I own makes me think of Kali.

As you can see, we share handbags ;)

That being said, I have always prefer this print on accessories, or smaller doses, but lately I could literally buy a cheetah coat. Just like Jenna Lyons said: "As far as I am concerned, leopard print is a neutral."

I love to wear cheetah with tartan, to me it is the best print mix! I also wear it with a monochrome head-to-toe look. It’s gorgeous with beige, camel or cream, but an all black outfit with leopard accessories is always elegant.

Inspiration:

Leopard print shoes and booties are boosting any look! So useful on the weekends when you want to be comfortable but stylish, you just add some cheetah loafers to your favorite sweater and jeans (or leggings of course)!

 http://www.thenateshop.tumblr.com

 Love every tones of that print from cold white to warm beige.

From Pinterest

Leopard + cutouts + leather details + tassels = PER-FEC-TION

 http://www.rstyle.me

 The bow makes those Prada loafers so feminine and chic!

 angelsstyle.tumblr.com

 Comfy and so trendy!

 http://www.openingceremony.us

 Leopard mixed with neon tassels bring your outfit to the next level.

Leopard handbags are a great addition to a classical look.

http://www.rstyle.me

The zipper and form of this bag is exactly what’s trendy right now.

http://www.theyallhateus.com/

I would wear this sweater under a classic black blazer!

http://www.skirttherulesblog.com

If anyone knows where this coat is from, PLEEEEEAAASE tell me!

http://www.atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com

Let’s all agree that red is the color that makes leopard print pop! (Even more when the red accessory is a mini Chloe bag!).

From my own leopard collection:

Infinity scarf from Jacob, Booties from Target, Bracelet from Banana Republic and Tee from JCrew.

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