whirling

Dress: Saint Laurent borrowed from The RealReal; Shoes: Valentino (thinking about getting this pair); Wallet: Emerson Fry; Sunglasses: Target; Lips: Stila "Beso"; Watch: Daniel Wellington

As I'm writing this, we're getting ready for our final night in Istanbul. Almost three weeks, four bags between us and countless flights later, we've hopped all over Turkey and I'm so sad to see it end. We've been planning this trip for what feels like forever now and I'm actually quite proud of everything we managed to fit in -- and yet, I still feel like we only really got a small taste of everything Turkey has to offer. There's so much more I'd love to experience and see and do here -- which of course, is all the more reason for a return trip. 

When we were initially planning out a rough itinerary for the trip, one of my first must-sees was a whirling dervish performance, which I'm happy to report we squeezed in! It was a wildly dizzying (but enchanting) experience -- highly recommend if you're traveling through the area. 

Photos by Mustafa Kayhan Ergün 

i'll have what she's having {pinpointed with ted baker}

Graphic print dress // D'orsay flats // Floral dress // Top handle bag // Sunglasses // Blazer // Pants // Watch // Floral heels // Button earrings // Lace dress // Felt fedora // Sheer top dress

Our whirlwind in Turkey is slowly (or perhaps all too quickly) coming to an end and I have to admit, after chasing some amazing summer sunsets over here while next to the Aegean Sea, I'm 100% ready for fall now. Something about oversized felt fedoras, sharp suit pairings and peek-a-boo lace with leather sounds all too appealing at the moment, even if that means covering up my newly acquired tan (sigh). 

As with any new season, I love taking notes on items that I have my eye on -- a sartorial hit list if you will -- and am excited to be partnering with Ted Baker this time around for their Autumn/Winter collection. If there's any season the Brits do best (well, if we're being honest, their street style scene regardless of season is always killing it), it's definitely fall. If you're in the same "let's amp up for fall now" boat as me, head over to Pinterest where you can win a $800 Ted Baker shopping spree for you and a friend, simply by creating a fall lust list of your own. For inspiration, you can see my board here -- and don't forget to enter your board here to be considered eligible. Full rules and details can be found right this way.

Good luck and happy fall hunting!

This post was in collaboration with Ted Baker. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting posts that keep This Time Tomorrow's doors open!

well tiled

Shirt: Kit & Ace; Jeans: Parker Smith; Sandals: Witchery; Bag: Everlane; Hat: J.Crew; Watch: Daniel Wellington; Necklaces: Jennifer Zeuner

Y'all know me. When it comes to interiors, I'm very much of the "if it's black, white and gold, I'm all over it" train of thought. But this trip has me changing my tune, particularly in regards to hand painted tiles. For one of our first stops, shortly after the Blue Mosque, Heather and I were keen to see the Harem inside Topkapi Palace (I mean, have you ever been in a Harem? Me either!). 

As I mentioned before, I'll be sharing a much longer recap of our trip in a later post, but the tile work inside the palace is just too good not to share a little peek beforehand. Cerulean blues. Dusty rose pinks. Antique golds. The colors were just spectacular and sometimes covered entire rooms, floor to ceiling. To say I didn't want to leave and just wanted to curl up in a room to take it all in, would be a serious understatement. 

Photos by Heather Clark

the wanderers

Dress: Proenza Schouler via The RealReal; Boots: Isabel Marant; Bag: Everlane; Sunglasses: Target; Watch: Daniel Wellington

Merhaba from Turkey! I have to say, this trip has been exactly what I needed. A great mix of culture, adventure and relaxation (we're heading to the beaches of Bodrum today for just that!). Luckily, we hit Turkey at a sweet spot right after summer has wrapped, but before fall has truly settled in. We've battled a few rainy days here and there, but overall, far less crowds and a lot more local flare. 

These photos are from one of our first full days running around Istanbul. While I have a lengthy travel diary in the works for each leg of our trip (likely to hit the blog after I return to the States), I wanted to share some of my outfits along the way. One of our first itinerary stops included the Blue Mosque, pictured here, which was, without a doubt, absolutely enchanting. The intricate tile work, the melody of the prayer call, the architecture! It still gives me chills to think about it.  

Photos by Heather Clark

i'll have what she's having {#notatnyfw}

Kate Moss by Mario Testino // Karla Spectic crop top // Le Labo perfumes // Mansur Gavriel bucket bag // Karla Spectic skirt // Sophie Hulme bag // Kacey K ring // Vita Fede ring // Chrissie Morris heels // Moschino belt

While I'm not in the midst of NYFW madness like I usually am this time of year, it doesn't mean I haven't packed a proverbial suitcase for the occasion in my mind. High on the list? Well a few of these lovelies will do just fine, thank you very much. Especially have my eye (ha, get it?) on those Chrissie Morris heels. 

As for my actual suitcase at the moment, we're currently packing up to leave Istanbul to head over to Cappadocia for a few days (where I cannot wait to ride in a hot air balloon!), before hopping over to Bodrum for some much needed R&R (cocktail in hand, hopefully). 

like, whoa

Shirt: Kit & Ace; Shorts: Asos; Shoes: Jenni Kayne; Backpack: Asos; Flannel: Levis (similar style here); Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Necklace: Givenchy; Watch: Daniel Wellington; Rings: Jennifer Zeuner, Alexa Leigh

I typically try to minimize my throwback nods in any given outfit, but for some reason, the circa 90s Seattle-esque flannel and slouchy slung backpack seemed to just work together. Albeit, in a Joey Lawrence kind of way, but I'm OK with it.  

On a side note, regular programming may be a bit bumpy around here while I'm hopping around Turkey over the next few weeks. Head over to Instagram for the most current updates! And as always, thank you so much for reading! 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

something blue

Dress: Rachel Roy (love this off the shoulder navy dress here); Shoes: J.W. Anderson X Aldo; Clutch: Charlotte Olympia; Sunglasses: YSL; Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner; Bracelet: Gorjana

Photos by Lydia Hudgens 

turkey bound {farewell to summer playlist}

Photos via National Geographic 

I'm a firm believer that finales are key. While some folks try to sneak out during the last song of a concert to beat the traffic rush, I plant myself, determined to savor every last moment of our shared musical experience. And summer? She's really no different. Sure, Labor Day has come and gone and Fall is looming right around the corner, but that doesn't mean we can't have one last, feel-good hurrah, right?

I'm currently flying over to Turkey with my friend and fellow bon vivant, Heather for just that. We'll be bouncing around Istanbul, Cappadocia, and the Black Sea coast just to name a few destinations over the next two weeks, squeezing every last, sunshine-infused, messy-hair-don't-care drop out of summer. Care to join us? Follow along right here on Instagram, and let's chase summer together. Of course, we'll need some tunes blasting to round it out right -- feel free to sing (and dance) along to a few of these numbers...go ahead, even if your boss is watching...

And a quick update: Congrats to Jody Brown and Kimi! You've both won a free 6-month membership to Nature Box. If you could both shoot me an email (krystalannebick [at] gmail.com, I'll get you set up with next steps! 

east of eden {carmel travel diary}

"I want to describe the Salinas Valley in detail but in sparse detail so that there can be a real feeling of it. It should be sights and sounds, smells and colors but put down in simplicity..."

-- John Steinbeck, The East of Eden Letters

In high school, I went through a big John Steinbeck phase. Naturally, it started with Of Mice and Men (which I read and reread to this day and yes, it still makes me cry) but then I quickly devoured my way through his other works. East of Eden. The Grapes of Wrath. Tortilla Flat. And while his characters inevitably stole my heart, I think I've always most admired his ability to evoke a vivid sense of time and place, particularly summer in Salinas Valley, just a few hours south of San Francisco. 

The rolling farm lands, sweeping coastlines and the feeling of lingering dusk after a hard day's work. Whenever I drive down Highway 1, I like to think of how Steinbeck viewed California. Wildly romantic and with so much promise. (Personally, I don't think much has changed!)

This past weekend, I hopped down the coast and along the Salinas Valley to Carmel to unwind before flying out again, this time to Turkey. It was the perfect excuse to recharge, regroup and just be. Hopefully this travel diary does the sights, sounds, smells and colors justice. Enjoy!