Wore: Accessorize Your Wild Style

 I just returned home from BlogHer in New York, which has by far been the biggest “jungle” I’ve been too. At least since I was in younger and living in Southeast Asia. For me, traveling is not as daunting as the process of packing. I spend hours agonizing over how to create the perfect outfit from head to toe for each day I’m gone. World Market, one of my favorite places to shop, is giving away a trip for 2 to go on an African Safari so I thought it would be fun to share some “safari” themed packing and traveling tips with you.

{TIP ONE} Travel Comfortably

Figuring out what to wear when you’re headed on a trip is so important. And you can do this while still dressing cute and fashion forward. Take a cute pair of jeans and tee, pair them with a scarf and some cute accessories and voila, you’ve taken an otherwise casual outfit and “dressed” it up. Is your outfit still comfortable? Yes, but now you feel as though you can take off and arrive putting your best foot forward for everyone you’ll encounter along the way.

I also try to make sure the outfit I pick to wear works with the bulkiest pair of shoes I’m bringing. In this case, my knee high boots. These babies will take up a lot of space in the suitcase, causing me to have to leave a possibly, much needed outfit at home.

Did you know that you can change the whole look of your outfit by simply tucking in a tiny piece in the front or on the side to create the high/low effect? Makes a world of difference if you ask me.

{Wore: Tee – Madewell // Scarf & Jewelry – World Market}

{TIP TWO}  Don’t Be Afraid to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

When planning outfits for your trip, don’t be afraid to try out some new color combinations and outfit options. I found this shirt at Anthroplogie a while back and have always been nervous about how to style it, yet I love that it’s the perfect top for a “wild” girls night out with friends, or even a wild night out with my husband on Safari. So I’ve started branching out and finding new ways to wear it. One of my favorites is with skinny jeans and wedges. When I first began wearing this top I wore it untucked, but look at how much cuter it looks when I tuck in the front just slightly to create that high/low effect I talked about in tip one.

Then add in a some wild accessories and you’re ready for a night out on the town.

 {Wore: Animal Print Top: Anthropologie // Necklace, Earrings, Bracelets – World Market}

{TIP THREE} Pack in Outfits and Bring Layers

When you pack to go on an extended trip, pack in outfits. Think about the kinds of things you like to wear everyday and pack accordingly. And always style your outfits in layers. For example, even though I was going to New York and it was going to be hot and humid while I was there, I knew that I would be attending sessions indoors and there was the potential that the rooms would be cold so I packed sweaters for every outfit. That smart thinking paid off as there were several times I needed that sweater. Same goes for any other trip you might take. You can always remove a layer, but you can’t add one if you didn’t pack it.

I think this outfit would be my favorite for a day in the jungle scoping out some wild animals. Boots, layers and a touch of color… my kind of outfit!

 {Wore: Dress – Madewell // Chambray – Nordstrom Rack // Jewelry – World Market}

Oh and in case you can’t tell World Market is one of my new favorite places for find cute and affordable accessories that can dress up any outfit in my closet. Their eye for bright colors and bold styles, extends to their jewelry sections allowing you to find accessories that will work for any occasion. Have you seen their new Bangle Bar?… yup it’s awesome!

Grand Prize package includes:
A trip for two to Africa (5 day Trip for 2 to Africa- includes airfare, accommodations and excursions)
A $1,000 World Market gift card
** There will also be 3 first prize winners that will each receive a $500 World Market gift card!
**The African Safari Sweepstakes runs from July 14 to August 17
**If you share the sweepstakes with 5 of your friends (via FB share or email) you can receive 5 additional bonus entries. This is part of the registration process when entering. Users can also enter daily for more chances to win.

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I’m linking up with my sweet friend Lindsay for What I Wore Wednesday.

“This post was sponsored by Pollinate Media Group, but all my opinions are my own and I love all the accessories and style World Market has to offer.”