Africa | Victoria Falls

Here's the last of them. The final destination was Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where I did many things, including ride an elephant! That's right, I rode a freaking elephant! And then as if that wasn't enough in the same day I took a helicopter ride above the falls. Oh my god, those falls are massive, just incredible, and so many rainbows. Then we got to visit a local township. It was amazing to get to see a local vegetable market and even meet the local people. Then, of course, we went to see the falls where I sported my most stylish outfit of the entire trip. Admit it, the poncho look is kind of awesome. Kidding, obviously, although it did come in handy because the spray off the falls was crazy! And then 20 hours of traveling later I was back in New York..

Africa | Safari

 

I promised you pictures of animals, and I've delivered. Although it was incredibly hard trying to narrow it down, I ended up with 25 pictures. While Cape Town and Victoria Falls were amazingly beautiful, there is nothing quite like seeing these amazing animals in their natural habitat. And while on safari you are so close to these animals it is crazy. Not to mention, the lodge we stayed out was the most gorgeous place on earth, making the safari even better. So, above there is our safari vehicle, male lions, rhinos, a leopard, a lion cub, an elephant, some giraffes, a hyena, zebra, and a cheetah. And then after the jump there's just a few more of my favorite animal pictures. Tomorrow, I will be posting pictures from Victoria Falls and then next week I promise I will get back to some fashion posts. 

Africa | Cape Town

AHH! Ok, sorry I haven't posted in like a week but my brain still feels a little fuzzy from jet lag and 15+ hour plane rides. But if you didn't already know I was just in Africa! And oh my god, it is actually the most amazing place I've ever been (thanks again mom and dad!). It was so amazing, in fact, that I could not fit all the pictures I wanted to share in one post. And believe me, I've cut down the number of photos significantly since I've got somewhere over 2,000 of them. 

Anyways, here are just some of my photos from Cape Town. Keep in mind it was winter while I was there, hence the NorthFace in every picture. Seriously though, Cape Town is an incredibly beautiful city. In one place you have mountains, a city, and the ocean, it's amazing. We went to Table Mountain, and the Cape of Good Hope, saw penguins (yes, there are penguins in Africa, I swear), it was just incredible. I hope you enjoy these pictures, and tomorrow I will post some more from the safari portion of my trip, so stay tuned for lions, leopards, and tons of elephants. 

Contrast

What I'm Wearing: Shorts J Brand | Shirt Equipment | Shoes Proenza Schouler

So I've finally put on shorts (well actually these pictures are from Memorial Day so I gave in a while ago). And I even went swimming, kind of. Anyways, I really love these shorts because lately I'm only into wearing things that are at least slightly high-waisted so these shorts are perfect. Plus the super light wash is so awesome too. Then there's the shirt, which I fell in love with the first time I saw it and I knew I had to have it. And even though it's a regular button-down I knew I wanted to wear it open to give it a more casual feel for summer. Lastly, there's the shoes, which were basically my way of giving in to the whole slide trend without actually giving in to the slide trend, if that makes sense. But it doesn't matter anyway because now I've got my eyes on something like these, which would be really giving in. 

Check It.

What I'm Wearing: Jeans AG Jeans | Tee Equipment | Shoes Proenza Schouler

Here's just a really simple, easy look. I love the oversized, boxy fit of this tee, it just makes it so relaxed and super easy to wear. And since Equipments shirts are pretty much the softest shirts ever they are pretty hard to pass up. Paired with a pair of ripped jeans it's the perfect casual look. 

Asymmetry Part II

What I'm Wearing: Pants Vince | Tee Elizabeth and James, Similar | Shoes BCBGeneration

There are some people who put on a pair of shorts as soon as the temperature hits above 60, and then there are others, like me, who want summer but aren't quite ready to bare their legs right away. So I've found a great alternative for this warmer weather, where it's hot but not too hot where you have to wear shorts. Instead of sweating away in a pair of jeans a pair of nice lightweight pants (these are linen) are perfect for staying cool on a warm day. And this pair in particular are so cool with the asymmetrical front. Paired with a simple tee they are the perfect spring wardrobe staple. 

Asymmetry

What I'm Wearing: Jeans J Brand | Shirt J Brand | Shoes Proenza Schouler

There is nothing better than a great sale find, and this J Brand shirt is no exception. An amazing score off the sale rack, this shirt is just too cool. I love the asymmetry of it, it's so different from anything I've ever seen. And I kept everything else simple because this shirt definitely makes a statement on its own. 

P.S. Follow my trip to South Africa on instagram (@melissapaigee)!