Category Archives: Fashion

Toe-tapping retro fashion fun in the Blue Mountains

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Briar's Travel Beat

Love retro fashions? Like a bit of toe-tapping on the dance floor? Enjoy lingering with friends over delicious regional food and wine? Then you’ll love the Roaring 20s Festival. Held in Sydney’s Blue Mountains this year’s event takes place on … Continue reading →

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Product Review: hipS-sister waistband for travel

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Briar's Travel Beat

Sometimes it is the simplest designs that are the most versatile and stylish, like the hipS-sister waistband. Awkward name, awesome product. Looking for somewhere to put your hotel room key when you go out for a morning jog? Want to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Travel, Travel Accessories & Gadgets, Travel Gifts | Tagged hipS-sister waistband, travel accessories, travel belt, travel clothing, travel gifts, travel waistband | 4 Comments

Shoe shopping in Madrid

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

The Spanish make some fabulous shoes; quality leather, good craftsmanship and contemporary design. I know because I used to be a footwear buyer. But walking the tourist trails in Madrid, I didn’t come across a single trendy footwear store. There … Continue reading →

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Donning a dirndl – Austrian dress ups

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Briar's Travel Beat

I love fashion and dressing for the occasion, but I’m not into fancy dress, so popping on a national costume and waltzing around town while on holiday sounds downright cringe-worthy. But this week I’ve had reason to change my mind. At a … Continue reading →

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Fashion Forward ‘Dunners’

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Briar's Travel Beat

Attention fashionistas – it’s time to secure tickets to the longest catwalk in the southern hemisphere. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, November 15, for iD Dunedin Fashion Week, being held from 10-17 March 2013 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Now in … Continue reading →