https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:03:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1432022 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:26:52 +0000 Sal 1432022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Deb. &nbsp;Have you been to South America?</p> <p>My Brother in Law was in Chile for work, mostly with his NZ partner (although she had to do some to-ing and fro-ing for work herself). &nbsp;He is a scientist/hydrologist and Northern Chile has major water issues. &nbsp;He is returning to NZ early this year so we took the trip this summer as he won't be there next summer!!</p> <p>I love travelling too - before I go though I get daunted with the packing and organising and cost, I do relax as soon as I get off the plane and love the trip and never regret the expense. &nbsp;I am not the best flyer - I do it - but in economy I do find it so constrictive and I get a wee bit nervous.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1430726 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 16:16:40 +0000 Deb 1430726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was such a good read Kiwigirl. I've done more than my share of travelling and love the stories and photos from others of their adventures around the globe. Glad you and your family had such a wonderful time. I'm curious to know how the Kiwi met the Chilean.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1426789 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 04:47:04 +0000 Sal 1426789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to you all for your very kind comments about my pics and writing. I did look forward to writing about the trip, as I do love expressing my thoughts on paper/screen. I do this better than in person!!!</p> <p>I am lucky, DH is a handsome man:)</p> <p>Once my feet are up to scratch I will post some tango shoe pics and start some WIW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1426615 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 22:43:51 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1426615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great report! It sounds like you had a wonderful time. It was fun to read about the sights, food and fashion! It sounds like you did an amazing job packing! I always over pack. I'm also so pleased that you enjoyed the necklace on your trip. That made me happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1426439 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 18:43:17 +0000 Jules 1426439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that's your husband! I thought you had run into Antonio Banderas </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1426296 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:47:46 +0000 Mochi 1426296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great travelogue. I so long to go to those places. I almost felt like I was there, reading this. And I am really hoping you will post a pic of those dreamy tango shoes : )&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1426225 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 07:50:20 +0000 Adelfa 1426225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just thinking I'd like to go to Chile soon. Loved reading this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1426125 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 01:44:24 +0000 Anonymous 1426125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a really well-written report - and you are an interesting writer, including lots of fun yet thoughtful details. &nbsp;Ever considered a career in travel writing? &nbsp;This is a part of the world I've never seen. From what I've read here, I think I would like to - you did a great job selling this part of the world to those of us with little knowledge of it. Your husband is a handsome devil , isn't he? &nbsp;Your boys are sweet, and that's a great picture with the three of you.</p> <p>Interesting to read about your fashion observations and your own wardrobe while away. Again , great read, and thanks!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1425951 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:05:33 +0000 MsMaven 1425951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful trip! Thanks for sharing. The last time I was in Chile and Argentina was in January&nbsp;2004 after Argentina had been going through tough economic times. I love going back to Buenos Aires vicariously. You've given me a picture of the same kind of things I would have been interested in.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope you will share more photos when you get a chance.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1425739 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 15:02:12 +0000 Angie 1425739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun report and pics. I LOVED hearing about the fashion and&nbsp;the food.&nbsp;</p> <p>Patterned pants are fun thrown into the mix, aren't&nbsp;they? Glad you were happy with what you packed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1425545 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 03:54:17 +0000 Sal 1425545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Suz...I don't consider my feet an issue but I forget that while I walk a lot it is normally in trainers and not in the heat of the day. &nbsp;I took two pairs of sandals (flat black and tan) and one pair of trainers (unstylish running shoes)...and then added the Merrell sandals. &nbsp;It was great to be able to rotate them.<br />I think patterned pants are great because:</p> <p>1) They are fun!<br />2) I only get one wear out of a top but on holiday normally two wears out of shorts or pants. &nbsp;So simple plain tops went with them easily. &nbsp;<br />3) They are forgiving of a bit of dust or dirt.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1425535 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 03:32:29 +0000 Suz 1425535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds like a wonderful, active family trip. Many memories for you and yours!! The photos are beautiful.&nbsp;</p> <p>Interestingly, you make two fashion related points that I could have written word for word after a similar 4 week&nbsp;long trip my family made to China (followed by a few days in Vancouver) in 2012:&nbsp;</p> <p>1. I was glad to have many pairs of shoes with me. I don't think I actually bought new shoes on the trip but I did bring (and wear): Red flat athletic-type mary-jane shoes for walking; black almond toe flats, athletic shoes, taupe booties, black booties, sandals. And I was not sorry I brought a single thing.&nbsp;</p> <p>2. Patterned pants. Mine turned out to be a godsend. The item I worried might be too "out there" was very easy to wear and made me much happier with a mostly neutral wardrobe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1425338 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:38:06 +0000 texstyle 1425338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing your great travel adventure. You gave us such a nice overview - what fun to read! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1425327 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:18:34 +0000 rachylou 1425327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great write up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1425294 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:35:27 +0000 Caro in Oz 1425294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds fabulous. Thanks for sharing &amp; I can't wait to see the shoes : </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1425288 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:28:43 +0000 Alassë 1425288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like your family had a wonderful trip. The sunset photo is breathtaking and peaceful at the same time; thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1425279 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:20:44 +0000 abc 1425279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love reading reports like this. &nbsp;Your observations and thoughts were so well organized and articulated. &nbsp;I think travel really opens our minds and gives us such great experiences that stick with us for the rest of our lives. &nbsp;What a wonderful gift you've given your children. &nbsp;Happy Bday to your son and enjoy settling back into your life back at home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trip-report-from-chile-and-argentina#post-1425262 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:39:42 +0000 Sal 1425262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hola to all Forum Members.<br /> We arrived home yesterday after our 3 1/2 week South American adventure.  I read several posts and blogs while we away but only commented on a couple.  There have been some wonderful blogs though - loved the one about fashion orphans today - and some fascinating forum posts too.</p> <p>A few comments sorted into categories.</p> <p><b>Travelling</b><br /> We had ten days in La Serena, a northern city in Chile, based in a family home.  It was a coastal climate with highlights being the wonderful fresh produce, the wine, the desert, the historic city centre, and getting a feel for this friendly country.  We then had a week in Buenos Aires, where we were in an inner city hotel.  New Years was not the ideal time for the visit as many things were closed (and the rubbish collectors had a day or two off as well) but we loved the faded gradeur, the majestic plazas, the tango show, a visit to an estancia to see rural Argentina, the city buzz of markets and a real blend of cultures.  We then came back and had five days in Santiago where we visited the historic city of Valparaiso and had a taste of a modern thriving city.</p> <p>We were with family so between 6-9 in the party, with the youngest being 7 years of age.  This impacted on some of our sightseeing, and perhaps restaurant choices.  We did have a taste of nightlife.</p> <p>Chile is an easy safe place to visit - we loved having a taste of South America, learning some Spanish, and staying with family who had been living there always makes it easier to get to understand a new place.  Buenos Aires is a fascinating city, it has a rough edge, but is so busy and buzzy and exciting.  I would recommend both.  Our sons both loved it too and we felt it was good for them to visit a non- English speaking country for the first time, and for them to see how people live.  There is extreme poverty in both places, and pollution/rubbish issues in parts.  It made me appreciate my own good fortune, but at times can be uncomfortable when you are a tourist.</p> <p><b>Fashion in Chile and Argentina</b></p> <p>I did not do a lot of shopping - two pairs of shoes for me.  One pair of walking Merrell sandals and a pair of stunning green tango shoes (which I will show to the forum later).  We saw some beautifully dressed women in Buenos Aires in classically elegant clothes and loafers, and the business women in Santiago also had a flair I liked very much.  In the most part clothes were more fitting and glitzy than in NZ, lots of body con tops, shorts and trousers.  Lots of cut off denim shorts, lots of flat form shoes with a lug sole, lots of tights/leggings worn as pants.  I did like many of the patterned casual loose trousers that I saw.  Colours were bright and clear, or light neutrals.</p> <p>The men's fashion was very much to my taste though.  The men tended to be very crisp and tidy, lots of smart chino trousers, fitted business shirts and polo shirts in great colours.  The men had great hair too.  It was a touch smarter than what NZers tend to wear.</p> <p><b>My travel wardrobe.</b></p> <p>I was happy with my selection.  I wore every piece I took except one necklace.  I did wear my great Secret Santa pendant several times thanks to Sarah the White :).  I could have left behind one black shirt, my white jacket, and one casual tee easily.  While they were all worn the black shirt and white jacket were only worn once.  It was very warm and on the only cool nights we were dining in at the house.  DH's family are very casual so I was the most dressed up.  I wore my hat constantly.  I was also pleased to have a variety of shoes (started with 5 and ended with 7).  Even the most comfortable sandals struggle in a humid heat.  I liked to have three walking shoe options to rotate and then with the Merrell purchase I ended with four.  I did no take heels and did not need them.  I wore my two dresses - the maxi four times and the knee length one two times.  I did wear a lot of black and white and neutrals.  </p> <p>I did have a couple of fashion related thoughts though.  If I love an item I will happily wear it constantly and feel good.  My black and white patterned pants were super useful as they were smart, comfortable and versatile.  I wore them whenever they were clean.</p> <p>My nephew aged 20 did post two pics on his facebook page which I disliked intensely.  Of the women (3) I am by far the tallest, and also the curviest.  In the pics it becomes very obvious.  I do know it is partly the outfit that day (I will not wear that tee with those bermuda's again) and partly the angle and perspective.  I was cross with myself for letting it bother me.  Knee length shorts are not flattering on me...but they were useful for the type of holiday we had.  I will rethink whether I continue wearing them or work out some different combinations to make them work better.</p> <p><b>Food and exercise</b><br /> We had some delicious produce in La Serena - the cherries, apricots, basil and tomatoes were memorable.  We had great steak in Argentina.  Red wine was very reasonable and delicious.  Lots of things were very sweet - even my son commented the pasta sauce was sweet.  We had a stunning BBQ on the ranch, and a memorable vegetarian meal in Santiago.  </p> <p>We did lots of walking, we went to the gym four mornings in Argentina, and I went for five runs.  We did some active travelling on bikes a couple of days.  But we did do a lot of wine drinking, and while I usually turned down dessert or helado (icecream) I did parkake a few times.  I did long for some simple meals yesterday after dining out so much.</p> <p><b>Photos.</b><br /> I will attach a few iphone pics immediately I finish this post.  </p> <p>It is nice to be home, it is my son's 10th birthday today and the sun is shining </p>