What to Wear: A Rainy March Day in Instanbul
Another day, another new outfit from my tiny carry-on bag. I brought along this flexible black Theory dress - with pockets! - to layer during…
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What to Wear: A Maxi Dress for March in Istanbul
Hat tip to long-time EmilyStyle insider, Katie, for the suggestion to pack a black maxi dress on this trip. This is one of my favorite…
The Hagia Sophia: A 1,475 year-old church and a cross-eyed celebrity cat
Rob and I went to the Hagia Sophia this morning. A massive and so beautiful...place? It's hard to think of the right word for a…
The Ottoman Textures of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace
No descriptions here, just a few favorite photos from among the dozens I took at Topkapi Palace today. No matter where you looked up at…
Visiting the Ottoman Empire at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul
Today's adventure: Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the world, where the Ottoman Empire's Sultans lived for over 400 years. First, we had…
Istanbul’s Rainbow Stairs
Last year, a local man decided to beautify the cement steps in his Istanbul neighborhood. He took 4 days and $800 in paint to create…
Exploring the Modern Side of Istanbul
Day two means the jetlag is getting progressively worse (5:00 am call to prayer wake-ups aren't helping) and we are also probably at the worse…
Welcome to Istanbul!
It still doesn't seem real, but here we are in Istanbul! After a long flight and a brief stop in Germany, Rob and I arrived…
What to Wear: Cowgirl Casual for Fresno
How appropriate that the last WTW outfit before we go to Turkey is pure Americana! To match our Fresno adventures this week, here's a casual…
A Frequent Visitor’s Guide to Fresno
Fresno isn't known as a top California tourist destination, but there are still interesting things to see and places to eat. Rob and I come out…