At least once a month I aim to get away to anywhere from an hour drive to an hour flight away…
WORDS: OLIVER @OLIVERINSTEAD / PHOTOS: DAVID
Travelling is one of the few things that give me greater joy than fashion blogging so I like to spend my spare time off work exploring (new) places… or daydreaming about the next destination in between.
This is an outfit I wore during a weekend retreat to Yorkshire – I had to break out my Calvin Klein sunglasses though I’ve never been a sunnies person but because the weather was so kind to us, I felt obligated to incorporate them into the outfit.
Shirt: GAP | Sunnies: Calvin Klein | Chinos: Topman | Loafers: Paolo Sartori | Bag: Savile Row Company
For the rest of the ensemble, I kept it minimal with simply a GAP white shirt and these super comfy but still smart cropped chinos from Topman. When it comes to dressing for travelling, comfort takes precedence – on long haul flights or lenghthy journeys in general, I try to dress as casually as possible. That means slim fit jeans that provide plenty of room for my legs to breathe and a loose fit shirt or tee with a jumper on stand-by.
My passion for travels is almost as deeply rooted as that I have for fashion – my earliest memory dates as far back as to primary school, flipping through educational magazines and coming across a page filled with colourfully illustrated cartoons of world festivals and landmarks. Innocently, I made a then naive-sounding comment to my older brother that one day, I would be going to all these places…
Little did he know, I was dead serious about it!!
Ok, perhaps I haven’t been able to visit all of those places but I have already seen more of the world than most people in my hometown have and for that, I count myself extremely lucky…
Then again, why wouldn’t I??
In a few months’ time, I’ll be embarking on my third trip home to Malaysia since relocating to the UK and this time I’m foregoing the rest of Asia and crossing the Tasman Sea to New Zealand!!! Yup, it’s going to be a trip of a lifetime and I’m doing it with fabulous company so watch this space, as I suspect there’ll be some sensational photo opps… 😉
Love, Oliver
![💭🇨🇿 Just W H I T E things.
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While we were in Brno in Aug 2019, we climbed up to the iconic Špilberk Castle after having breakfast at the very popular Cafe Podnebi (@cafepodnebi), and it was just a really pleasant experience _ especially since we had just spent a couple of very hectic days in Prague, we 100% needed that change of pace. I genuinely think Brno is one of my fave cities in Europe, I’d recommend it to anyone who’s visiting Czechia ... and I cannot wait to go back myself!!
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[ Swipe to see me obstruct a perfectly good view lol // 📷 : @dktravelpix ]](http://scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/81165414_172294457314127_807254887330510810_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=111&_nc_ohc=PfO_Rcpy3LoAX-jVgCq&oh=715f1f966d517ba01429ded462628d28&oe=5EFC955A "💭🇨🇿 Just W H I T E things.
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While we were in Brno in Aug 2019, we climbed up to the iconic Špilberk Castle after having breakfast at the very popular Cafe Podnebi (@cafepodnebi), and it was just a really pleasant experience _ especially since we had just spent a couple of very hectic days in Prague, we 100% needed that change of pace. I genuinely think Brno is one of my fave cities in Europe, I’d recommend it to anyone who’s visiting Czechia ... and I cannot wait to go back myself!!
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[ Swipe to see me obstruct a perfectly good view lol // 📷 : @dktravelpix ]")
![That S C E N E R Y though ... It can only be Scotland 🏴☁️
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Blogged : Five stop points on the North Coast 500 that you need to know ... if you’re planning on taking the most epic Great British road trip.
Tap the #linkprofile or head to suedeandsymphony.com to see more [ 📷 : @dktravelpix ]](http://scontent-cdt1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/62441527_461127568043977_4246134321621168305_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-cdt1-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=dGz3Yum3TO8AX-_VO1U&oh=1b7eecf14316ec91c3166dd177d3ff9e&oe=5EFBD5D4 "That S C E N E R Y though ... It can only be Scotland 🏴☁️
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Blogged : Five stop points on the North Coast 500 that you need to know ... if you’re planning on taking the most epic Great British road trip.
Tap the #linkprofile or head to suedeandsymphony.com to see more [ 📷 : @dktravelpix ]")
![T R A V E L T I P 0 0 1 :
Beat the crowd.
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Get there way before anyone has the chance to ruin your Insta moment _ and pretend like you have the whole parasol to yourself lol ... [ 📷 : @dktravelpix / swipe for a closer look ]](http://scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/55827183_306113066736664_7456647139404967510_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=104&_nc_ohc=-nzIg2VM-IsAX9Q4hp6&oh=a64eedc4a543fdb59ec37b8708166225&oe=5EFD4E0F "T R A V E L T I P 0 0 1 :
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Get there way before anyone has the chance to ruin your Insta moment _ and pretend like you have the whole parasol to yourself lol ... [ 📷 : @dktravelpix / swipe for a closer look ]")
![#Throwback to that Aug Bank Holiday weekend we spent in Norway 🇳🇴☁️
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At this point I don’t think there’s even a number for how many Airbnbs we’ve stayed at ... So far we’ve been very lucky with our choices, touch wood, but this one in T J Ø M E still stands out to me as the best one yet! [ 📷 : @dktravelpix ]](http://scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/45445552_197419244476076_9130217571952009395_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=108&_nc_ohc=1NsHeWjUz9wAX-JBp1k&oh=790c1059f12daff1994a8c44dae90885&oe=5EFDE909 "#Throwback to that Aug Bank Holiday weekend we spent in Norway 🇳🇴☁️
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At this point I don’t think there’s even a number for how many Airbnbs we’ve stayed at ... So far we’ve been very lucky with our choices, touch wood, but this one in T J Ø M E still stands out to me as the best one yet! [ 📷 : @dktravelpix ]")
![Break out the overcoat; it’s officially transitional season!! ☁️
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SWIPE FOR MORE // or check the #linkinprofile for the full look. [ 📷 : @dktravelpix ]](http://scontent-cdt1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/44777165_596671254109189_45570367817354030_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-cdt1-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=OdDHByHTGYIAX9VY7Sp&oh=1d2ae035ac1aa2e4a4989ca660d31143&oe=5EFDC57C "Break out the overcoat; it’s officially transitional season!! ☁️
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SWIPE FOR MORE // or check the #linkinprofile for the full look. [ 📷 : @dktravelpix ]")
![⏱ Two weeks ago we were travelling in Norway ... Fast-forward to the present : I’m sitting here at Dubai Airport waiting for my flight to Bangkok, and onwards ... ☁️ Did my feet even touch the ground? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
[ 📷 : @dktravelpix ]](http://scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/40108680_2175852912630755_4744127860019748758_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=111&_nc_ohc=NlswXWrUMTYAX_lA2Mr&oh=22cd3a282bf61f99ed8c957b21badd7d&oe=5EFB149A "⏱ Two weeks ago we were travelling in Norway ... Fast-forward to the present : I’m sitting here at Dubai Airport waiting for my flight to Bangkok, and onwards ... ☁️ Did my feet even touch the ground? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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19 Comments
Jess
August 20, 2015 at 9:12 pmLooks like you picked a lovely day to visit Yorkshire! Love the outfit, perfect for a little adventure :). Can’t wait to see what you get up to in Malaysia!
Oliver
August 21, 2015 at 9:08 pmNeither can I!! It’s going to be an amazing trip!!
Oliver x
frankie
August 20, 2015 at 9:17 pmGreat pics and slick outfit, as usual 🙂 I love travelling and did a two week tour of Vietnam earlier this year – it definitely gave me the traveling bug!! Canada is next on the agenda x
Frankie | Fashion Dough
Oliver
August 21, 2015 at 8:47 pmVietnam is nice too! Although not my fav if I have to be absolutely honest… but there are some beautiful spots definitely! Canada tho… I’m excited for you!!
Oliver x
Joyce
August 21, 2015 at 10:46 amOnce a month?!! And I thought I was a frequent traveller. >.<
Btw, have I told you I love your hairstyle? The undercut is *thumbs up*!
Oliver
August 21, 2015 at 8:48 pmI don’t always travel out of the country… sometimes just an overnight visit somewhere new 🙂
Oliver x
Hendra Wijaya
August 23, 2015 at 11:33 amVisit and follow me on Bloglobvin too (Monsieurdaily.com)
IG/Lookbook : @jayawihendra
Thank you
GBU Oliver
Mariana
August 23, 2015 at 12:15 pmVery stylish including on a trip! When I am traveling I always wear the mot comfortable clothes I have, that is ..sweatpants and a T-shirt! Not a great look so all my trip photos are close up,hehe
Oliver
August 23, 2015 at 10:06 pmI’m with you! My on-the-move looks aren’t necessarily the most attractive… :/
Oliver x
Emma Ryan
August 23, 2015 at 10:55 pmI LOVE Gap! Their basic things are so good and translate time after time. Lovely loafers too 😉 x
Sabina Sher
August 24, 2015 at 8:12 amYou look amazing! I love the simplicity of the outfit..
I understand your love for wanting to explore new places! After I went traveling in my second year of Uni, I got the travel bug. I have just booked a month in Bali for the end of the year. I spend my days at work daydreaming of being there! x
Oliver
August 24, 2015 at 9:12 pmThanks! Bali sounds amazing!! I hope you have a lovely time… I cannot wait to be back in Asia myself!!
Oliver x
Laura
August 24, 2015 at 8:54 amAw Oliver, you look lovely! You always look so smart and stylish! Love the shoes!
Laura / http://www.smileatstyle.com xx
Oliver
August 24, 2015 at 9:12 pmThanks Laura! 😀
Oliver x
jonthegold
August 25, 2015 at 2:44 pmNice post! 😉 the color combination is GREEEAT! stylish boy
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Greets Jon
Oliver
August 25, 2015 at 3:37 pmThanks Jon!! 😀
Oliver x
Lina
August 27, 2015 at 11:43 amLove the loafers very stylish. And great with the short jeans
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Holly at RockOnHolly
September 1, 2015 at 10:13 amSuper stylish as always! Love the chins with the loafers. Your upcoming trip sounds amazing – look forward to some fab photos! xx
Oliver
September 1, 2015 at 5:48 pmThanks Holly!
Yes!! It’s going to be an absolutely amazing trip and I simply canNOT wait! 😀
Oliver x