A visit from A Texan Oddyssey

Tribal Chic by ValFox featuring sleeveless tank tops

Hi guys this is Val! For my ideal summer vacation outfit, I put together a look that would work for sightseeing at the coast or meandering through a theme park. A tribal tank paired with denim Bermuda shorts is both comfy and modest. (No booty shorts please! What is with those??) I went with mustard gladiator sandals for a pop of color, and a tooled leather cross body bag to keep your hands free for eating an ice cream cone or for holding on for dear life during a roller coaster ride. (You might want to eat that ice cream AFTER the ride if you're the queasy type though!) As for accessories I kept the earrings simple so as to not compete with the rest of the outfit, and chose a set of chunky bangles in complimentary colors for some arm candy. To finish off the outfit we have a cute pair of aviator sunglasses, which is a must have where I live under the bright Texas sun. Now I don't usually mix brown and black, or my metals, so this outfit would be pushing my fashion boundaries somewhat. I think I'm willing to try it though. How about you?

Val Fox

A Texan Oddyssey

Guest Review: John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray

Happy Friday!  Jenni here from Engineered Style.  Thanks for joining me on the last day of John Freida reviews on Splendiferous Inclinations!  I blog from the perspective of an engineer, constantly looking for ways to re-engineer my style and life, while meeting the constraints of work on a construction jobsite.  I was delighted when Jessica gave me the opportunity to try out this new John Frieda lightening product.  My work outfits may require long pants and closed toe shoes, but my hair can be any color, length or style that I please!

Several months ago, I decided to brighten up my dark blond hair with highlights.  I haven't done anything since, so I have some faint lines about 2"-3" from my scalp...I like to think of it as my own version of an "ombre" look (ha!).  Here is a glimpse...Check out the rest >>

think {pretty} thoughts: Summer vacation brunch and shopping look

Check out this gorgeous summer look created by Katy of think {pretty} thoughts!  I love the colors, Katy!  Thanks for contributing while I'm gone!

vacation by katypbrooks featuring organic cotton tops

Chinti and Parker organic cotton top, $70
Acne suede short, 420 GBP
Tory Burch boho shoes, $395
Armani Exchange chunky jewelry, $220
Juicy Couture striped hat, $78
MAC Lipstick, $15

Dress with Courage: Packing for a trip

Hi everyone. My name is Elissa and I blog over at Dress With Courage. It’s a personal style blog from
a woman with a background in writing, which essentially means I blog about more than fashion and
what I’m wearing.

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Crimson Rosella: Adapting your wardrobe to your vacation climate

Hi, I’m Kirstin from Crimson Rosella!

I just spent a glorious year in Australia and on my way home I travelled to New Zealand and Fiji. The
thing about these beautiful places is that the climate is so drastically different to my home (Canada).
How do you adapt your wardrobe to your vacation climate? Well, that can be difficult when you are
used to lots and lots of snow! I discovered through living in Australia for a year that my style became
more relaxed and simplistic because of the heat. I wore sundresses, bathing suits, flip flops and maxi
dresses.

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