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The world of fashion gets its inspiration from all over the world and different time periods. Perhaps this explains why there has been an influx in stripes - and not just the average stripe. It's the nautical stripe and it originated in Brittany, France. During the late 19th century, sailors from this coastal province made these stripes popular while tackling the open waters. Thanks to a dear friend who traveled to this boat-friendly town, I have my very own set of stripes straight from Brittany. If you really wanted to have the authentic nautical stripe, you could travel to France (wouldn't we all?) Although I'm sure all of you would love to travel to France, I know you're on a budget. So if you really want the real Brittany look, check out LLBean.com. Or if you're digging the stripes, but need something a bit trendier, JCrew and UrbanOutfitters both have excellent versions of the Brittany stripes. I know deep down in all of you there's a sailor just waiting to get your hands on these stripes and set sail! Let me know about your adventures!

Travel in Style

Picture this: You're in the airport and you realize you forgot your NARS bronzer. Oh no! It's the one you use every day, the one you cannot live with out. You freak out - but only for second. You look up and see a vending machine with the word Sephora written across the top. Suddenly the gates to heaven open up and run to find the bronzer sitting behind the glass. You slide your credit card in, punch in the appropriate code, and voila...your NARS bronzer is happily in your hands!

Yes, that's right people! Sephora as well as other big name fashion designers are putting their goods in vending machines. From airports to upscale hotels, such as the Standard in Downtown LA, you can find bikinis, handbags, and sunglasses. These vending machines are not only GENIUS, but are great money makers for these companies. So if you're traveling any time soon - definitely check these out! And of course, tell me what you think!?

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For more info about the hotel vending machines check out this article from the LA Times: http://www.latimes.com/features/image/la-ig-hotelgift-20100718,0,6170752.story