Shalom Fashionistim!

Okay people, I've held off as long as I could. And to be honest, I'm shocked I was able to wait even this long to visit my third favorite city on earth.

Welcome to Tel Aviv, Israel! Now if I know my audience, and I think I know many of you quite well, many of you have walked the streets of the city in which we are now paying homage to. And for those of you who have not yet been, there are a few things about Tel Aviv that you should know.

First, this notoriously casual city sits right on the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The 13 beaches that comprise the coastline of Tel Aviv are filled to the brim with sexy, tanned men and women who wear only the tiniest of swimwear and smoke hookahs while looking out at the blue waters.

Tel Aviv represents the heart of a thriving, Israeli metropolis. Tel Aviv is the economic and cultural center of Israel, heartily laid with corporate businesses, shops, markets, bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, museums and beaches. Tel Aviv is the secular center of the religiously founded country, and welcomes people of all backgrounds into its arms. Walk around the streets of Tel Aviv and you'll see sculpted gay men, Asian immigrants, Orthodox Jews, rifle-carrying IDF soldiers, fashionistas, hippies, and a whole lot of cigarette smoke.

What Tel Aviv is famous (or infamous for, depending on your point of view) is its epic nightlife. You'll have to work pretty damn hard to find yourself very far away from a bar at any given point in time. Whether you decide on partying at Namal (the Tel Aviv seaport chock full of clubs), working your way from the chic bars on North Ben Yehuda street to those residing on Dizengoff, or walking the beach and settling on a lounge just off the Tayelet, you'd better be down for a late night and a great time.

As you may have heard, Tel Aviv has some serious shopping! Whether you are looking  for an outdoor market with some classic Israeli-style clothing and jewelry or a boutique experience to find some more fashionable apparel, Tel Aviv is the place to be. Take the bus around the city to make your way to Dizengoff Center to beat the heat inside a mall, to Shenkin for some upscale finds, or to my personal favorite, Carmel Market to have an authentic Israeli experience, haggling and yelling like a true Israeli to get deals on scarf skirts, Hamsa jewelry, and knockoff designer apparel, all while noshing on fresh fruit and falafel from the market vendors.

Naama Bezalel on Shenkin

Shopping in Shuk HaCarmel

Okay so let's get down to business. As you may be able to tell by now, Tel Avivim tend to stray towards the uber-casual, tree hugging, hippy-dippy styles that also look supremely sexy and fashion forward. They are au-naturel, long haired, tanned-from-the-beach, skinny creatures that really shouldn't exist in nature. And yet they do, but only in Israel. So when putting together an outfit that evokes a certain Tel Aviv-ian feeling, I kept in mind these basic traits. And this is what I came up with.

First off, a dress for the ages by Haute Hippie for $175. This little baby can take us from day to night with only the removal of this adorable, slouchy ombre top from H&M for $17.95 that I have selected. When paired together, the two make an unbeatable team of bohemian chic style.

These two long necklaces look boho-amazing when layered together. The first, from Tory Burch for $175. The second, by Cara Accessories on sale for $37.90

Pile up the bangles for a middle eastern, eclectic effect.

Don't forget this gorgeous ring by House of Harlow for $65!

These Sam Edelman Gladiators will look cool and laid back during the day, but chic and sexy at night, especially with your smoking' hot white dress!

Accessorize with these laid back Oliver Peoples sunnies. They're chill enough to keep you looking cool while keeping the hot  Mediterranean sun out of your eyes.

Grab this crocheted fedora by Jessica Simpson to keep the sun from bleaching out your hair and maintain your bohemian look.

Finish your look with this emerald Marc by Marc Jacobs hobo bag. The extended strap makes this bag perfect for day or night, and looks just slouchy enough for your Tel Aviv inspired ensemble.

Alright people, I think that's all I've got for now! Shalom v'l'hitraot! (Goodbye and see you later!