Instead of throwing my hands up in the air and donning a pair of dreaded tear-away trousers (you know the ones), I’ve decided to embrace my surroundings and take notes from the places around me. The clothes in my backpack are constantly changing, then, shifting from culture to culture.
And now I’m in Brazil, where I’m once again tempted to wear red dresses and my hair wild. Do I wear berets in Paris? Yes, I do. Cowboy boots in Texas? Absolutely. A peacoat on a chilly night in London? Why not? I never mean to mock a culture, or look as though I’m wearing a costume – I just legitimately love to dress in the typical manner of the culture I’m in. I also try to support local businesses by purchasing things from markets and locally-owned shops.
But which one’s really me, you may ask. Well, I’m all of these styles, they’re all my own. When I’m in Canada, I wear an amalgamation of them all, bits and pieces of different styles that I’ve collected in my travels. I may not always be the most fashionable, the most sexy, or the most cool, but I sure do have fun wearing what I do. I live by the same rule in fashion as I do in life: I’ll try anything once.
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Love this post! I was all about the Aladdin pants, bangles, and scarves when I was in India, and I also had quite a bit of fun with my purchases in Peru and Bolivia. I’ve got a hat like the one you’re donning and some crazy pants too. 😉
I’m always amazed by how cute & stylish you manage to look while living out of a backpack!!
sounds like it’s time to head back to india and nepal to hit those markets again!
i absolutely love your style! you always look so stylish – i remember the first time we met on a chilly day in toronto – even then i thought “now this is one stylish gal” 🙂 can’t wait to see you in a few weeks!!
loved this post! You are one stylish backpacker!
I envy your ability to always looks stylish whilst travelling. I’m not the most stylish girl at the best of times but even less so when travelling & living out of a pack. I’ve got some specific travel wear that I do love (icebreaker leggings, skirt, a couple of their looser non-tech tees & a cardi) but they’re all things I’ve been known to wear in London or at least mimic my London clothes. I’m a huge merino fan. As for dressing like a local, I guess I just don’t have the guys but I do always embrace the scarves & jewellery on offer. The exception was Ukraine, when after my experiences in Russia, I packed everything I owned with sequins, fitted in & had a fantastic time!
Love love love! I definitely tend to be more “stylish” and put together when traveling in Europe–especially France–and a lot more laid-back with sundresses and sandals in Southeast Asia and South America. Envy all of your bracelets and lipstick, even when traveling in “laid-back” places! Great looks 🙂
You are the the most stylish traveler!! I am so amazed on how you manage to look amazing while only traveling with a backpack! Wish I can do that.
You are simply fabulous!!!! LOVE your looks! Just gorgeous!!! My favorite pics of you are when you are in Cuba.
you, beautiful creature, are the best dressed traveller i’ve ever seen (or had the pleasure of seeing so many exotic locations with!). i personally love your Japanese adorable-ness best, either that or wild beach dresses… and i also love the quotation “bindis were the norm” – only brenna!!!!!
You look soo beautiful!
You’re gorgeous no matter what,
and oh. The ‘india outfits’ just made me want to add few pieces to my wardrobe!
Thank you so much for your lovely comments everyone! I think I like my India clothes best, but I always have fun dressing up.
You look absolutely stunning in the photo from India. My fashion’s also changing every time I go somewhere different and remote. That’s an awesome part of my travels 🙂
So cute – I end up wearing the same thing three days in a row whenever I’m traveling… :/
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Where are your tan tribal boots from???!!!
I bought them from a local market in Peru!
I really like this article. The wording is lovely. Your last sentence, “ill try anything once” was a really eloquent way to pull the article together. I always love to read about travel, but I wanted to compliment your writing style in particular.