Road Trip

by Emily

H&M Top, Trina Turk Skirt, Vintage Clutch, Michael Kors Watch, Seychelles Boots, Essie “Midnight Cami” Nail Polish

I’ve never been particularly patient during long car rides and usually spend the duration  looking for interesting places to stop and explore.  My boyfriend and I are driving up to Northern California early Thursday morning and for the first time, I’m looking forward to piling into the car with loads of blankets and good music. Los Angeles is such an urban sprawl that it’s refreshing to ride along the coast with stunning views and roads that twist through quaint towns.

113 comments

1 Heather { 11.24.09 at 1:03 am }

I love these photos! The skirt is gorgeous and love those shoes.

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2 leela { 11.24.09 at 1:05 am }

i always feel my truist, most classic, stylish self when wearing a striped top — now that I’m living in South India, and have more limited clothing options — all I could stuff in a teeny suitcase, stripes are my go-to for a pick-me up and feel-good ensemble.

i really appreciate your attention to detail and your enthusiasm for fashion, domesticity and new shift to cooking — I cook, eat and travel on my website, leelacyd.com, if you want to take a peruse…

take care! and have fun on your trip.

3 tifini { 11.24.09 at 1:18 am }

you look gorgeous!

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4 Sydney { 11.24.09 at 1:22 am }

That skirt is absolutely phenomenal!

5 Caroline, No. { 11.24.09 at 1:24 am }

Love the shoes and clutch. (And jealous of your drive! My fave trip ever was that drive!)

6 mahryska { 11.24.09 at 1:24 am }

oh i love your skirt! you truly are inspiring!!! =D

7 Katie { 11.24.09 at 1:32 am }

I love the gold/navy combination of your nails and bracelets! Have a safe trip!

8 antrina { 11.24.09 at 1:33 am }

Nice shoes! I hope I could go on a roadtrip too but Singapore is too small.

9 Amanda Lalique { 11.24.09 at 1:33 am }

THIS is an outfit~~ love stripes and the classic gold pieces you paired with it. I have been trying to find that color, I love it! beautiful ~~

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10 georgina { 11.24.09 at 1:40 am }

love the feathery skirt and the boots. and the gold jewellery and the nail polish. very balanced and full of contrasts, have fun!

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11 Le 21ème { 11.24.09 at 2:00 am }

LOVE the skirt, Em! You look so pretty!

- le 21ème

12 karafina { 11.24.09 at 2:01 am }

MMM… the boots are delish, and that skirt is so whimsical! Hope you enjoy your roadtrip, take lots of pics!

13 Amanda Lalique { 11.24.09 at 2:03 am }

I meant trying to find that nail polish color..so cute… I love the boots too.

14 Phyllis { 11.24.09 at 2:13 am }

great photos! i love the nail polish.. are you driving up the pch?? it’s suchhh a lovely drive =)

15 Marie { 11.24.09 at 2:18 am }

Sounds like it’s going to a fun getaway, great outfit… Absolutely love your skirt!!

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16 mary { 11.24.09 at 2:46 am }

u guys have no mind of your own… i LOVE this blog and i check it daily but the last two outfits have been a FLOP!

the top fine… but the skirt and shoes… ill PASS…

i am all for indiviuality and unique style but i am embarassed thinkin about that outfit as it is terrible…

17 Striped Shirts { 11.24.09 at 3:25 am }

I really like your skirt!!and the shoes are really nice 2!!im loving the distressed look!

18 Emilie { 11.24.09 at 3:43 am }

AWESOME SKIRT!
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19 Chloe { 11.24.09 at 3:44 am }

Oh, that skirt is divine and these photos are SO pretty. I love it! ♥

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20 Helen { 11.24.09 at 3:59 am }

uh well each to their own mary. i like it. not something i’d wear myself, but i admire it. i also hate long car journeys, but anything over an hour to get somewhere is long in england! i’ve got a 3 hour car trip on friday and i am kind of dreading it.

21 Jessica { 11.24.09 at 4:35 am }

The skirt is way too fun!

22 Piper { 11.24.09 at 4:39 am }

Such a great skirt! And love the nail polish.

23 The Bambina { 11.24.09 at 4:42 am }

So beautiful! I love the striped tee with the feathery skirt, it looks so whimsical yet refined. The MK watch is so amazing, I think I may just have to add that to my wishlist.
No doubt fabulous post!

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24 JHE'ANELL { 11.24.09 at 4:58 am }

LOVING THE SKIRT – HOPE YOU HAVE THE MOST AMAZING TIME ON YOUR ROAD TRIP

25 a stylized hysteria { 11.24.09 at 5:05 am }

Oooh, I want to reach through the computer and pet your skirt. It’s so gorgeous. The car ride sounds great- I’ve never been able to enjoy car rides. Anything longer than 20 minutes and I immediately fall asleep!

26 Katie { 11.24.09 at 5:36 am }

The skirt is to die for. Love it.

27 kate { 11.24.09 at 5:37 am }

that skirt is amazing. and i’m lusting after those boots too.

too cute.

28 Helen { 11.24.09 at 5:45 am }

Wish you a marvelous trip and good holidays, dear Emily. See you soon!!! You look divine and ready for NoCal!

29 Thischicksgotstyle { 11.24.09 at 5:46 am }

Have a great time
So nice you live in a place where there are so many road trips to take!

30 Dog-Eared { 11.24.09 at 6:09 am }

oh, are you taking highway 1? lucky.

31 Amy { 11.24.09 at 6:33 am }

Gorgeous! have a nice trip!

32 French Lover { 11.24.09 at 6:44 am }

That skirt is incredible. Have fun on your road trip !

33 Christina { 11.24.09 at 6:48 am }

I like the way the tongue is sticking out of the boots and the layer of gold jewelry on one arm. Those are nice touches.

34 Lauren S { 11.24.09 at 6:53 am }

I love the feathered skirt! And those shoes…. I think I just died!
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35 Sally { 11.24.09 at 6:53 am }

That skirt is a stunner, lady. We’ll be road tripping ourselves this week, and I can’t wait to dig into some good podcasts.

36 gina { 11.24.09 at 6:54 am }

cute boots!!!

37 Sarah { 11.24.09 at 7:08 am }

Absolutely adore the skirt! Definitely more fabulous than what I usually wear on a road trip

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38 erin { 11.24.09 at 7:08 am }

what a skirt!

39 clarice { 11.24.09 at 7:09 am }

that skirt is so magical, you might be able to fly away.

40 Amber { 11.24.09 at 7:27 am }

happy turkey day, Emily! Marin is crazy-gorgeous right now (trees, weather…), you’ll definitely get your northern ca. fix!

41 Kate { 11.24.09 at 7:54 am }

My first guess was that your skirt was Elizabeth and James before I kept reading. Too cute! Love that you paired it with a stripe top.

42 connie { 11.24.09 at 7:55 am }

lovelylovely photos!

43 Lexie { 11.24.09 at 7:57 am }

such a sweet look! i especially love the distressed look of the boots with the elegant feather skirt. lovely as always!

44 Jessica (Haute Teapot) { 11.24.09 at 8:08 am }

your photos are stunning and those boots, oh la la. love ‘em. have fun on your road trip–the stops along the way make them fun and camping or staying at ‘off-the-beaten-path’ hotels.

45 Camilla Leila { 11.24.09 at 8:28 am }

have a great trip! hopefully i’ll see you in Marin {my parents live in Sausalito} – Mill valley is one of my favorite places!

46 villageidiot { 11.24.09 at 8:32 am }

gorgous photos! i love that skirt!!!

47 Raquel { 11.24.09 at 8:38 am }

Lovely skirt! Great pics!

48 Jacqueline { 11.24.09 at 8:42 am }

I love the skirt! so cute!

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49 patty { 11.24.09 at 8:46 am }

You are beautiful! I love everything in this outfit, down to that oversized watch.

50 cupcake.trash { 11.24.09 at 9:13 am }

that skirt is amazing!

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51 Kirsten { 11.24.09 at 9:29 am }

Make sure you dress warm. It is freezing up here lately.

52 Alice D Millionaire { 11.24.09 at 9:29 am }

love this outfit. that skirt is SO wonderful.
have a fun, safe trip!

53 dayna { 11.24.09 at 9:44 am }

you look so, so, so pretty. i love your hair. your hair gives me inspiration to grow my hair out again! xo

54 Cafe Fashionista { 11.24.09 at 10:03 am }

“…ride along the coast with stunning views and roads that twist through quaint towns.” I absolutely adore this description – you’ve made me long for a road trip.

55 elena { 11.24.09 at 10:07 am }

Not a fan of road trips myself, but let me give you an early greeting back home to the bay! Love the outfit, it’s adorable!

56 alice { 11.24.09 at 10:30 am }

Great shoes! I have a similar top, now I need the skirt for this look!

57 Rachel (heart of light) { 11.24.09 at 10:45 am }

I love that clutch! Of course it’s a vintage find.
Have fun on your road trip!

58 Jen Tarte { 11.24.09 at 10:51 am }

I’m leaving for Norcal tomorrow! I ALWAYS make the bf stop so sometimes the 5 hour ride ends up being around 8 or 9! Have a safe trip there! (I heard it’s freezing!)

59 Marie { 11.24.09 at 11:17 am }

I LOVE road trips!! There’s something so calming yet exciting about it all at the same time…

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60 mart and lu { 11.24.09 at 11:42 am }

those boots caught my eye at first…beautiful!

61 Natalya { 11.24.09 at 11:47 am }

Wow, i love everything about this outfit – you look great! – Natalya of Wear Necessities

62 The Backseat Stylers { 11.24.09 at 11:49 am }

Crazy cool skirt – it’s so Where The Wild Things Are! Love it. Enjoy your road trip!

63 fat mum slim { 11.24.09 at 12:04 pm }

I love road trips with my husband, well until we’re half way there and I want to be there ALREADY!

This year we are embarking on our first road trip with my daughter in tow. She hates the car and screams even if we just go to the supermarket.

We’re crazy. I know. We live on the edge. Edge of insanity!

64 Nicole { 11.24.09 at 12:09 pm }

sounds really interesting and nice, have fun!

65 Ida { 11.24.09 at 12:29 pm }

Love, love the skirt! Enjoy the road trip!

66 Closet Cravings { 11.24.09 at 12:30 pm }

The skirt and watch are yummy. I love the way the light looks in pictures taken at that time of the day. It’s better than makeup. =)

67 The Budget Babe { 11.24.09 at 12:54 pm }

Great skirt, thoughtfully paired with the stripes. And the lighting is superb.

68 Niki { 11.24.09 at 1:03 pm }

Love Love Love Love Love those shoes!

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69 The Lil Bee { 11.24.09 at 1:05 pm }

That sounds like the perfect adventure to me! Have a great trip, munchkin:)

70 Jen { 11.24.09 at 1:21 pm }

I love everything about this outfit – it’s so fabulous. The skirt is literally amazing!!

71 thebeautyfile { 11.24.09 at 1:23 pm }

That clutch looks EXACTLY like one I love that I inherited from my grandma. Love roadtrips…my hubs and I are going to San Fran & Hawaii in a few months {not via car}, but will rent a car and am looking for suggestions for things to do!

72 Mary @ StyleFyles { 11.24.09 at 1:26 pm }

that skirt is phenomenal….reminds me of “where the wild things are”!!!

73 Nicole Marie { 11.24.09 at 1:42 pm }

have a fun trip and great thanksgiving!

74 Kwil { 11.24.09 at 1:51 pm }

Such great photos! ‘Stopping along the way’ during a road trip is the greatest thing ever. So many hidden treasures.

75 Ale. { 11.24.09 at 1:54 pm }

The skirt and the clutch are to die for! Have a great time on your trip!

xx,
Ale.

76 Melissa { 11.24.09 at 2:11 pm }

Wow, your shoes look beautiful against the grass! Hope you have a safe trip!

77 All Women Stalker { 11.24.09 at 3:18 pm }

You are bringing chic back to road trips! Good luck and enjoy your holiday.

-meream

78 Francesca { 11.24.09 at 4:22 pm }

i adore that skirt! i am dying for an elizabeth and james dress that is very similar!

xoxo,
F

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79 Megs { 11.24.09 at 4:28 pm }

love the shirt! love the SKIRT!! love the nails and the boots! Wonderful outfit! it is very inspiring ))

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80 Taylor { 11.24.09 at 4:50 pm }

Great outfit! I just bought a top like this from J.Crew! So cute. I love the sun in the background!

81 samantha { 11.24.09 at 5:50 pm }

Love the skirt! And love the way you layered your bracelets and watch… fun pictures!

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82 Beth { 11.24.09 at 6:57 pm }

You look gorgeous! I love everything about this outfit! Hope your trip is wonderful and relaxing!

83 Isabelle { 11.24.09 at 7:29 pm }

I love this Essie nail polish and it compliments this outfit beautifully!

84 Je n Laceda { 11.24.09 at 8:20 pm }

I love that Trina Turk skirt! If I weren’t pregnant, I’d go and buy one right now!! By the way, I have a giveaway that might interest you, perhaps?
-Jen from Les Filles Giada et Cairo

85 Dee { 11.24.09 at 9:23 pm }

I am so jealous! I wish I could drive up the California coast!

86 tiffany { 11.24.09 at 9:27 pm }

i’m not one for long car rides either but it’s better when I’m not the one driving! Have a great trip.

87 junepaski { 11.24.09 at 10:31 pm }

I love this photos, the lighting is so great
and ur outfits is adorable, I love the combination ur feather skirt with the stripes tee

xxx

88 Lost at 11 { 11.24.09 at 10:42 pm }

You gonna have so much fun! I love road trips!

89 Tee Sea { 11.24.09 at 10:56 pm }

The textures in these photos are quite exquisite
…on the clutch, the skirt, and even the grass – just amazing!
Have a safe trip and know that I am looking forward to your Thanksgiving recap posts with lots of yummy food involved!!

90 amber { 11.25.09 at 12:03 am }

omg that skirt is AH-MAZING!! I am a NorCal girl and as much as I love LA I heart SF!

91 carlotta { 11.25.09 at 12:07 am }

cute skirt!!

92 tuyetrinh { 11.25.09 at 2:09 am }

I like the wildy style. The skirt makes it wild. And the stripes gave it a mischievous loook. I totally like it. With the clutch.
Keep the good work doing xx

93 The Fancier { 11.25.09 at 6:08 am }

Skirt is stupendous!!

94 Living Fly on a Dime { 11.25.09 at 2:00 pm }

LOVE the skirt. Adorable

95 Sarah { 11.25.09 at 4:46 pm }

I love the drive up north! It’s so nice just being in the middle of nowhere sometimes, LA can really be a drain :/

96 EmilythePanda { 11.25.09 at 6:23 pm }

love your skirt! is your top actually a dress?

97 miche { 11.25.09 at 8:22 pm }

i am absolutely OBSESSED with those shoes. your adorable

98 Chloe { 11.26.09 at 6:14 pm }

That skirt is FABULOUS. I want one!

99 Miss Glitzy { 11.26.09 at 7:59 pm }

love the way u matched the tulle skirt and striped top!

100 Cristina { 11.27.09 at 2:31 am }

i love this whole look! i’ve also been dying for your gold michael kors watch forever, a) i need a new watch b) this one just seems to go with everything! would you recommend it?
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101 Chef Chuck { 11.27.09 at 6:30 am }

So airy and light!!

102 Jasmine { 11.27.09 at 7:55 am }

Your skirt is beautiful! I love this look, the whole outfit works so well together x

103 Raji { 11.27.09 at 2:33 pm }

This is such a lovely outift
I really love your clutch
And that skirt looks ah-ma-zing

104 mila { 11.29.09 at 2:50 am }

you look STUNNING as always,my dear!

105 MidnightsSun { 11.29.09 at 7:11 pm }

such a beautiful skirt and watch!

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107 andwhatelseisthere { 11.30.09 at 7:48 am }

Lovely clutch!!!!

108 Becca { 11.30.09 at 3:48 pm }

The Skirt!!!! So fab.

109 The Lion & The Unicorn { 12.01.09 at 7:50 pm }

just discovered your blog, really beautiful photos, really fun to look at…those boots are fantastic!! xx

110 heart charlie { 12.08.09 at 11:56 am }

Your outfit inspired me to write a posting about striped tees I linked you here. Thanks for inspiration~
http://heartcharlie.blogspot.com/2009/12/style-inspiration-classic-sailor-tee.html

111 Pin { 12.13.09 at 5:23 pm }

Oh, I love that skirt!

112 Feathers in Hair | Hair On The Brain { 12.19.09 at 10:50 pm }

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113 Emma { 04.02.10 at 1:22 pm }

Where did you find your boots? I love them!

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