Good morning/afternoon/evening depending on where you are. I am currently in Istanbul waiting for my next flight. Seeing as I have another 3/4 hours in the airport, I thought I'd check in with you guys. I know up until now I haven't really been public in regards to the location I am travelling to but I thought - enough suspense - I should finally share the secret I am going back to Iran for a semester. I know that it was probably not what you thought I was going to say.
Although my university course has absolutely nothing to do with fashion, but that doesn't mean that fashion articles will not be posted throughout my time abroad. This simply means that I will have a variety of topics to discuss with you guys.
I am excited for the projects I am currently working on and they will take place once I arrive in Tehran. I am also looking forward to writing about the difference between fashion in London and Tehran. I understand that this might sound odd but believe me, it is something I have picked up on from going back and forth during the past seven years. These future articles will not only be looking at the differences in trends but the meaning of fashion to the people of the two cities and how they choose the present themselves. I hope you enjoy these articles and I can't wait to share them with you...
During my time abroad I also hope to travel within the Middle Eastern region to places such as Dubai and Istanbul (this time I'll be leaving the airport). But enough talk about travelling, I am currently so tired and jet-lagged it is unreal. I have hardly slept in the past few days, but not too worry, I have kept my word and stuck to my 'How to: travel in style' tips from my previous post. I've already had my green tea and I am wearing comfortable clothes. At this point, I just cannot wait to arrive at my childhood home and be greeted with lots of delicious foods. Don't worry you'll probably see the photos on the blog and Instagram soon.
As most of you know by now, I am travelling for around three months for a semester abroad. I thought it would be nice to share some of my travel tips with you. I have never been able to pack light, so, but that should never stop someone from travelling in style. I know that this seems like a very long post, but it is more of an article than a regular blog post.
Comfort first
First and foremost, it is important to keep in mind that it is better to arrive looking stylish. I know in a perfect world we would all travel with our G5s, in heels with perfectly done hair and make-up. But let's face it, that isn't really the case.
In my experience, I usually wear my walking shoes (or flats) in order to be more mobile and comfortable around the airport. That's right! If you're about to miss your flight you can't exactly run in your Laboutins. So take it easy on your feet.
I also would like to stress that unless you're travel takes less than 2-3 hours, do not wear anything that's too tight and fitted. Once the sleep deprivation and long distance gets to you, it is the little things like your tight super skinny jeans that will begin to irritate you. Maybe a flared skirt or chinos would be a good alternative for you?
Eating habits
It is completely natural for your diet to change during your travel. However, it is important to take extra care of yourself. You may look tired on the outside, but your body will be exhausted on the inside. So always always always drink plenty of water when you're traveling. This is the number one rule for you from now on...
Recently I have also been carrying 1-2 green teabags with me and have it on the plane. I am a green tea fanatic but I have heard that it is so good to drink it when you're travelling. So when the air hostess is offering "tea or coffee" don't be shy, perhaps ask for some hot water instead and make yourself a nice, hot cup of green tea.
Keeping fit
If you're anything like me than you cannot sit somewhere for very long. I feel like I constantly have to move around and get at least some form of exercise. This is essential when you're travelling. So if you don't have a lot of hand luggage take a walk around the terminal while you're waiting for your flight to board. Even when you're on the plane, get up, walk a few steps and stretch. Trust me it'll help you be more refreshed and decreases the chances of your feet swelling.
Do your research
I have always been a planner. And so I always do my research before I leave the house. For example, I always do a little digging about what shops, brands and cafes I might find in the duty-free of the terminal I am travelling from. That way I can determine how long I need to do some shopping. I've made a list already (yes I know it's silly but it has to be done). The list includes products like my usual Chanel foundation, a new perfume I must get (I am open to suggestions by the way) and an Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat highlighter among many other things.
Flight-time reading
The majority of you like to listen to music when you're travelling. Trust me, I feel the same way. But let's face it, if you're travelling for more than 5 hours your battery will not be able to keep up. So this time I have prepared myself with a few books. And of course they are fashion related!
Therefore, travelling in style means carrying something that carries style within it. When I'm travelling on Thursday I will be carrying one of my three unread fashion-related books and Vogue's September issue (DUH!).
I hope that these tips have been helpful for you guys. If you have any tips of your own I would love to hear them. You can leave them in the comment box below. I will be sure to update you about my travel outfit from the airport on Thursday.
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