If you grab a bunch of clothes and put them in a bag (without thinking about what goes with what) – you’re probably overpacking. If you take a lot of ‘what if’ styles (what if it rains? what if we go on a hike?) – you’re probably overpacking. If you typically don’t wear a lot of what you bring on a trip – you’re definitely overpacking. But here’s the deal – you’ll still enjoy your vacation without all the extra ‘stuff’. And the best part – you won’t get home and think, “why did I bring all these things that I didn’t wear?” So, here are 2 secrets to never overpacking again.
Read MoreTHE TIP: My always/sometimes/never advice for packing
Are you going away this summer? It seems like everyone is! Summer is traditionally a big travel season, but I feel like this summer is even bigger. But it may have been a while since you packed for a vacation – and you might have gotten out of practice. So, here are some of my favorite packing tips for summer vacations, aka my always, sometimes, never list of packing advice (that works for most any kind of trip).
Read MoreTHE TIP: The secret to packing for holiday travel
“The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming.” If that’s been going through your head since September, I’ve got news for you. THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE. And if you have holiday travel on your agenda, the last thing you need to worry about is what to pack. Luckily, I’ve got a somewhat foolproof method for creating a holiday travel capsule that will keep you super stylish without taking a bag that weighs more than your kids…
Read MoreTHE TIP: 5 tips for shopping on vacation
Vacation season is looming, and if you’re lucky, you already have an amazing trip scheduled, booked and planned. It feels like you’re fully prepared, right? But if shopping is on your vacation agenda (it’s always on mine!), do you know your shopping strategy? If not, ready my top 5 tips for shopping on vacation…
Read MoreTHE TIP: Vacation packing secrets
You’ve been planning your summer vacation for months, but now, the trip is only days away. You know that you have everything you need in your closet, but how do you narrow down your amazing warm-weather wardrobe into the perfect capsule for seven days of fun and frivolity?...
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: The one dress you need on vacation
I've been helping many clients prepare for vacations, and the one thing they all need are insanely versatile styles that can do double (or triple) duty on their trip. So I'm recommending one dress to most everyone, that you can wear three different ways on your trip (and save much needed luggage space!)...
Read MoreTHE FIND: Vacation inspiration
You can find inspiration anywhere. Recently I had the incredible experience of a trip to Greece and Turkey - a phenomenal vacation that I'll remember forever. I took a bunch of photos while I was on the trip, and was truly inspired by what I saw. Once I got home, I looked back at all my pictures - and I realized that several of them were great inspiration for some style lessons. Because it all comes back to personal style, right?
Read MoreTHE 3-WAY: Six months of a shirtdress
I love being inspired by my clients. And last week, a new client inspired me to create multiple looks out of her shirtdress. Which made me ponder - can you get through spring/summer with a shirtdress? Yes you can!
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Packing heat, part 4
Packing for a vacation can be time-consuming and stressful. Creating the perfect balance of taking enough, but not taking too much can blow anyone's mind......My formula was simple - 3 shorts, 2 shirts each, and a couple of outfits for nighttime. Here's what I wore to dinners during our recent trip to Arizona and Palm Springs.
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Packing heat, part 3
Sometimes all you need is a button-down and a pair of shorts. At least that was the theme for most of my packing list for our recent trip to Arizona and Palm Springs. I brought 3 pairs of shorts - yellow, white and blue - and 2 tops for each. Here's what I paired with the blue shorts......
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Packing heat, part 2
White shorts are the obvious choice for a summer vacation, so they were one of the first things in my bag for our road trip to Arizona and Palm Springs. Here's how I wore them twice during the trip.....
Read MoreTHE LOOK: Packing heat, part 1
Roadtrip to Arizona, with a stop in Palm Springs on the way home. Weather report says hot, hot, hot - and then the next day, hot. What to pack?.....the formula was 3 pairs of shorts + 2 tops each = 6 daytime looks.....So here's my two days of yellow shorts.....
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