Cambridge Style

As my days in Cambridge are coming to an end, my friend asked me if the city was what I thought it would be. As I reflected on her question I realized that having been to England before, I did have an expectation of what Cambridge would be like and it really wasn't what I had imagined.
Knowing the kind of history this city has with its colleges, old buildings and small historic city centre, I was expecting it to be much more stuffy and elitist than it turned out to be.  Sure, there are those aspects to it, but generally I find the city to be diverse and community driven, like many university towns are.
I've thoroughly enjoyed my time here (it helped that I was staying with a friend and we've visited many pubs)  and have especially enjoyed seeing the fashion worn by the many, many (many) cyclists; it's just so much more chic when on a bike. (case in point: Bicycling - Parisian style)

Here are two outfit inspirations I've seen around town as they've cycled past me.

Cambridge Style 1 by erdeer featuring long sleeve button up shirts

FOSSIL long sleeve button up shirt / Skinny ponte pants, $33 / Steven by Steve Madden leather boots / Big Buddha / Charlotte Russe rhinestone jewelry / Retro Bicycle Watercolor Painting Original

Cambridge Style 2 by erdeer featuring a hue hosiery

Jane Norman layered dress, $48 / Mango denim jean jacket, $72 / Hue hosiery / Keds flat heels / Madewell knapsack bag / Vanessa Mooney bohemian necklace



Fun travels!

ps. you might also be interested in checking out my current fav Cambridge blogger: A Girl, A Style

The Weekender Bag

Summer is coming and that means road trips and weekends away. To have a successful trip you need to have a great weekender bag. The more colourful the better, in my opinion. Sure, you could go the classic route of a brown leather duffle bag, but where's the fun in that? They stand out when traveling in groups, they don't have to match your outfit, and it's just plain fun.

Here is a small selection of fun weekend bags found on Polyvore.com

Whether you are taking to the air, rail or road for a long weekend, the elements that make a great weekender bag are it's compact size, durability and light weight construction. It's size means you don't have to check it for a flight and it doesn't take up much room in the trunk or shared hotel room.

Everyone should own at least one great weekender bag, I have a bag obsession and own about 4. If I went on more road trips I could easily talk myself into "needing" more.

Road Trip Bags by erdeer featuring a vintage inspired luggage

5. FOSSIL vintage inspired luggage, $198
6. Vera Bradley quilted bag, $118
4. Cath Kidston floral print handbag, $145
1. Diane von Furstenberg travel bag, $100
2. Vera Bradley gym bag, $108
3. Marc by Marc Jacobs nylon tote handbag, $198


Fun travels!