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T Magazine: Karlie Kloss in Nicaragua

 

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www.nytimes.com t-magazine/travel-issue

THE NEW YORK TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE
Edition: Winter Travel 2012
Cover: Model: Karlie Kloss wearing THE ROW
Place: Crater Santiago, Volcan Masaya, Nicaragua
Photography: Ryan McGinley

"The winter travel issue of T kicks off in Nicaragua, where the model Karlie Kloss explores the country's charms before the rest of the jet set arrives." 

I am beyond happy that The New York Times chose Nicaragua as one of their jetsetting options - Nicaragua is well endowed with virgin beaches, luxe hotels, friendly locals and tourists, volcanoes, green farmlands, and breathtaking views from San Juan del Sur to Matagalpa to Corn Island. I only hope future Style magazines as great and opinionated as TNYT continue to promote not only style but rare scenes that have been overshadowed by politics and constant fear of Latin America's security - which by the way, Nicaragua continues to be #1 SAFEST Country in Central America.

PS.

Dear T Magazine,

 Nicaragua also offers a wide span of emerging design talent such as Shantall Lacayo, Vicente Castellon, Marynes Arguello, ... perhaps you'll us a call next time your in town and let us know if you need pieces for your next styling session.

Best,

AB

What to Wear When: Traveling

Two very good friends of mine are headed to Madrid to get their Masters and I wish them only the best of luck and safest of travels while in Europe. So besides all the apartment and winter wear advice I've already them with - here's another tip - it's going to be a very long ride there. I don't even want to think about it. I traveled on AA for over 23 hours including layovers (but not including my Nicaragua-Miami flight) because the flight was so cheap to Florence. I think I was wearing black leggings, a simple white tank, pink scarf, ballerina flats, and houndstooth cape - oh! and sunglasses of course (because 23 hours you tend to look like shit)! - I seriously don't know how Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, and Victoria Beckham do it?? I'm sure they fly commercial sometimessssss. 

Anyways, I remember when flying was a big deal and we would all get a little dressed up. I'm not a big fan of people wearing UGGS or baggy ass Victoria Secret pajama pants already but seeing them look like that while flying too!? Come onnnn!! Can you try a little? Atleast in Europe you're already going to look or sound like a tourist but do you really gotta dress like that? For example, please watch the 1st episode of the Jersey Shore goes to Italy - that's embarrassing! They are embarrassing already - yes, i know - but I'm talking about the traveling look.

So I put a few pieces up from Forever 21 - super cheap and most importantly comfortable. Sunglasses to hide the bags, slip on sneakers, boyfriend capris pants, graphic tee, and casual printed leaf dress with a 4-inch sleeve.

My airport style usually includes: converse sneaks, black leggings, black and/or white top, colorful scarf, Jackie-O sunglasses and a HUGE bag in case my luggage is overweight LOL.