Fashion Road Trip!!!

 

 Now that summer is well underway I find myself longing for the one quintessential balmy weather activity that I have yet to partake in. There hasn’t been a margarita I have not drunk, a bon fire I haven’t participated in or a 3^rd degree burn I have not inflicted upon my pale hide. So it is at this time, smack dab in the middle of summertime that I find myself in the throes of an existential crisis. I simply cannot stomach another day of my toes in the sand at Newport Beach, or my hair whipping in the wind as I cruise down PCH. It’s a hard knock life. And it is all of those infallible reasons that bring me to the rash decision to embark on a road trip. RIGHT NOW!!!! Nothing is more summer, or more American than hittin’ the open highway with my handy dandy Garmin and cooler full of treats. It is on this fateful Monday that I will embark on a 5 day, 5 state journey to check out first hand all things fashion in each perspective state. Impossible you say? Not without all of you! Yup, that’s right I am inviting all of you lovely ladies to join me on this fashion road trip (the carpool lane benefits alone are totally worth it). So sit back, buckle up, put the iPod on shuffle and get your motor running to visit New York City, Miami, Texas, Seattle and  L.A with us!!!!

 

So here’s the scoop, every outfit that’s featured in our fashion road trip will be available for 20% off!!! Yup, every adorable accessory and stitch of clothing shown to represent every states look is at Lilikoi Boutique and ready for you to snatch up!

 

                                         New York:

The first stop on our road trip dumps us off in the middle of the perfect stomping ground for sophistication and style (and after spending 3,000 miles on the road I sure could use a big dose of both!).  New York style is a look in and of itself, and after careful studying and copious note taking we were able to pull together an outfit from our tres chic pieces at the store! Hats off to RVCA and William Rast for taking a page out of our notes and making it possible to get my little hands on some East Coast fashions at my favorite little local boutique!

(From left to right)

Look #1:

Blazer: RVCA Cult Logic Blazer, $119

Tank: Quiksilver Just Friends Tank, $38

Pants: William Rast Kara Skinny Jean, $160

Clutch: Moda Viajando Hu Fabric Clutch, $54

Gold bangle: Jess Loves Jewels Initial Bangle, $55

 

Look #2:

Tank: Quiksilver Pacific Marled tank, $38

Pants: William Rast Jade Trousers, $179

Purse: Moda Viajando Tess Messenger bag, $68

Bracelets: I Jewels Sparkle Wrap Bracelet, $121

 

                                        Miami:

Muy caliente! And not just because my A/C busted somewhere between New York and Nashville. We are now in a city so inundated with the spice of life and saucy beach friendly fashion that I just don’t know what to do with myself…salsa dance perhaps? With so much life in this city it’s easy to see that the fashion closely follows suite and the sexy body conscience shapes are a main stay on Miami beach! So 3 cheers for Line and Dot and Luli Fama for making it possible to have the sexy Miami flavor here at Lilikoi!

Look #1:

Jumpsuit: Line & Dot Ruffled Jumpsuit, $80

Clutch: Moda Viajando Sentosa Clutch, $54

Ring: J. Fein Vintage Rings, $45

Necklaces: I Jewels Layered Crystal Necklace, $130 and I Jewels Short Crystal Necklace, $64

 

 

Look #2

Coverup: Raviya Jeweled Leaf Tunic, $48

Swimsuit: Luli Fama Cosita Buena top, $82 w/ Luli Fama Cosita Buena bottom, $77

Purse: Moda Viajando Studded Canvas tote, $82

 

                                        Dallas:

Can I get a yeeehaw?!? Ok, I know that got old 500 miles ago and I promise it’s my last!  But here we are in the sweltering heat and with even hotter fashions all around. The Southwest must have been alerted about our road trip and made sure to bring it!  Thanks to Billabong and Quiksilver we can all dosey doe in the latest Dallas trends from the comfort of our So. Cal homes!  There is not an adorable dress adorned with turquoise that I would not rock, a bouffant teased sky high that I would shy away from, or a cute matching cowboy that I wouldn’t take on my arm!

Look #1

Dress: Billabong Croatia dress, $43

Necklace: Jess Loves Jewels Long Turquoise Pendant, $99

Bracelets: I Jewels Turquoise single strand, $40, I Jewels Leather/Turquoise wrap, $174

 

Look #2

Dress: Quiksilver Coastal Stripe dress, $60

Bracelet: I Jewels Multi Colored Bead Necklace, $174

 

                                        Seattle:

Ok ok ok.  Admittedly I expected to feel a little out of my element in the grunge capital of our fair country, but upon arriving I immediately saw that was not the case. Forget about Teen Spirit, these ladies have fashion spirit!  The lovely ladies of the Northwest have found a way to form fashion and functionality into a drool worthy sense of style. The effortless funky look is one that runs rampant and one that I can’t wait to bring back home!  Luckily, with the help of Free People and Quiksilver we can all look like natural born Seattle-ites!

Look #1

Tank: RVCA Lexington Tank, $25

Skirt: Free People Striped Pencil Skirt, $58

Sweater: Free People Lace Cardigan, $108

Jacket: RVCA Stimulus Jacket, $135

 

Look #2

Thermal: We the Free Love Bug Thermal, $58

Jacket: Free People Cargo Jacket, $148

Jeans: Quiksilver Brewster Slim Jeans, $88

 

                                   L.A:

After a frenetic 5 day journey I couldn’t be happier to see the L.A skyline and hear the hustle and bustle of downtown. Right at our back door is such a cool, casual way of wearing the trends and looking like a knock out.  Maybe it’s that old East Coast/ West Coast rivalry but New York has nothing on us! Our killer weather makes it possible to rock the cutest summer inspired frocks year round, and eclectic bohemian roots add a twist that makes for a stunning effect. Billabong and Free People have perfected that So. Cal look and I couldn’t be more grateful!  Home sweet home, and now time to stop by the store to load up on all these amazing looks!

Look #1

Shirt: Line & Dot Striped Crop, $66

Cardigan: Billabong Love Letters Sweater, $97

Shorts: William Rast Scarlett Shorts, $112

Sandals: Bernardo Milan Sandals, $152

Necklaces: I Jewels Long Stone Necklace, $115 and Jess Loves Jewels Initial Necklace, $49

Bracelets: I Jewels Orange and Leather Necklace, $174 and The Trend Bracelet, $28

 

Look #2

Tank: Free People Ruffle Tank, $98

Jeans: Hudson Stone Collin Skinny Jeans, $178

Earrings: Raptor Feather Earrings, $58