...below. Read my other posts on packing here. Packing a Carry-On For Spring Travel Winter Travel in a Carry-On Packing a Carry-On for a Week in Cold Weather ...
IT’S STILL SUMMER – THE END OF SEASON PACKING LIST
...end of summer packing list. It’s geared towards European travel in urban areas. That seems to be the most popular destination for readers. I’m sprinkling in resort attire too at...
PACKING A LIMITED PALETTE
...POSTS ON PACKING: PACKING TIP: BRING A NAVY BLAZER CORE PIECES TO PACK FOR COOL WEATHER READY TO BOARD CARRY ON PACKING TIPS FOR A WEEK: THE COLD WEATHER EDITION...
PACKING TIP: BRING A NAVY BLAZER
...additional raffia Bags, see this post: Refined Raffia Other favorite silk scarves in this post: The Transitional Palette More packing tips in Carry-On Packing … and An Easy Packing Strategy...
Packing Guide for A Quick Get Away
...beach as it does in a restaurant. This one’s a keeper. Focusing on a color story makes packing a breeze. It forces me to eliminate items that I may...
AN EASY PACKING STRATEGY
Packing with a plan makes the selection process of what to bring easy. Sticking to a color palette of black and neutrals lets me build numerous looks without getting bored....
CARRY-ON PACKING TIPS FOR A WEEK: THE COLD WEATHER EDITION
One of my most popular travel posts is Packing a Carry-On for a Week in Cold Weather. I’m giving it an update with fresh styles and actually even less items...
Building a Packing List Around Updated Separates
As longtime readers know, I’m all about thoughtful packing with the intention of fitting everything in a carry-on. With a couple of trips lined up, I’m sorting out in my...
PACKING FOR PARIS
We kicked off our June trip to France with a long weekend in Paris. The itinerary was relaxed so I worked my packing around a casual theme. Comfortable shoes –...
A FORMULA FOR CARRY-ON PACKING
...a cardigan to alternate with the blazer and loved wearing it with a crisp poplin shirt and jeans. When I’m packing for a destination where the weather borders on warm,...
My New Packing Formula: Black + White + Bright
From the archives. Originally published in 2018. I always build my packing story starting with a color palette of black and white. I make sure to bring the essentials that...
Packing A Carry-On For Spring Travel
From the archives. Originally published March 2019. Packing a carry on for spring travel? These are the perfect pieces to use as a base. Ecru jeans to dress up or...
THE PACKING ESSENTIALS
At the core of any of my packing posts is a neutral palette. It’s been a formula thats worked for me for years so I don’t plan on steering off...
COMMIT TO A CARRY-ON
...MY SIX TRAVEL ESSENTIALS PACKING FOR PARIS PACKING A CARRY-ON FOR A WEEK IN COLD WEATHER POSTS ON PACKING IN FLIGHT STYLE I Can’t Believe How Much I Fit in...
Packing A Carry-On For A Week In Cold Weather
Updated March 2023 WHAT TO PACK…I have to admit, even I’m surprised I was able to travel with just a carry-on bag (an oyster style suitcase works best) for a...
The Summer Carry On Guide
...from. Plus, once the selected items are finalized, the packing and unpacking is a breeze. In my previous packing post, with cold weather gear, a few friends asked about toiletries...
Winter Travel in A Carry-On
From the archives. Updated November 2021. This previous post on packing for a week in Amsterdam continues to generate interest. With fall/winter travel in full swing, I thought I’d rerun...
FALL TRAVEL: KEEP IT SIMPLE AND PACK A CARRY-ON
...items I never leave home without. MORE POSTS ON PACKING… PACKING A CARRY-ON FOR A WEEK IN COLD WEATHER WINTER TRAVEL IN A CARRY-ON UPDATING MY TRAVEL UNIFORM FOR FALL...
GIFTS FOR TRAVELERS
...I go carry-on, the packing process is effortless with the three items above. A continental-size roller (mine is Tumi), packing cubes, and a large tote that slips securely over the...
This Week’s Favorite Finds: The Travel Edit
Over years of traveling, I’ve got packing down to a science. With so many travel-friendly items constantly being introduced, I think it just keeps getting easier. I’ve learned what works...
2017 Best of Travel Posts
Some of my most popular posts are about packing and travel, subjects I love to write about. I’m repeating my dining guides from 2017 to Napa, Charleston and New York,...
PACK LESS, WEAR MORE
The starting point in packing for any trip is to have a strategic plan. The destination clearly leads the direction, but after that I focus on the color palette. I...
Packing For Beach Days
Just spent a week on the beach in Hawaii in my gear from years past and think it’s time to add a few new items to the rotation. Going for...
PACKING FOR BEACH GETAWAYS
The relaxed vibe I love to create for a beach getaway is anchored in four simple pieces – a loose caftan, flat slip on sandals, a beach to town tote...
TWO GREAT FINDS
A lot of you asked about the tan blazer I wore in a recent packing post. It is from Chloé several seasons ago which is why I didn’t link it....
CARRY-ON TRAVEL WITH THESE
I’ve talked a lot about the freedom that comes with carry-on packing. There are so many pluses aside from the given – not losing your luggage. When I pack a...
AMSTERDAM IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA
...item for my packing strategy this fall. I swooped them up as soon as I saw Linda Wright wearing them on an Instagram post. Fall temperatures waver throughout the day,...
Back to That Blazer…
From the archives. After last week’s post on my new packing strategy with a black blazer, I wanted to continue the conversation on the benefits of having a streamlined...
Fall Travel: Start with The Basics
I like to build my packing strategy around simple basics that aren’t defined by occasion. That way, I can style them endlessly and not be bored by a defined style...
A DRESS & FLATS
...packing. The Mary Janes were worn on other occasions with a thin sock, jeans, a blouse and a wool coat. The comfort factor speaks for itself. A loose silhouette that’s...
Road Tripping: Building A Week of Outfits from A Few Key Essentials
From the archives. Originally published in 2018. After my post on packing essentials for a road trip through the Southwest, readers asked for details about some of the specific pieces...
MY TOP PICKS FROM EACH GIFT GUIDE
...eye mask and a pillow spray ensure a good night’s rest. I’ve raved about a cashmere wrap for years. For airplanes, hotels, restaurants, it’s a must have packing item for...
AN EDIT OF SUMMER BASICS
...everything. That just may anchor every look. Looking at all of these pieces, I’m starting to see a packing list in the works. TBC… belt, striped tee, hat, shirt, pearl...
RAIN & TRAVEL
Looking ahead to upcoming travel, I went through my list of essentials for packing with a focus on gear to comfortably carry me through destinations with potential rain. The most...
MY ANCHOR PIECES FOR TRAVEL
...did take note on a pattern of repeat items that were often restyled providing numerous looks. These pieces will be the core of a packing strategy for an upcoming trip...
COAT CLOSET PART II
Next up in the coat closet essentials…something quilted. Easy to toss on over sweaters, lightweight for packing, and just enough warmth when a down puffer would be too much. The...
PACK THESE THREE PIECES!
I’m adding these three pieces to capsule travel collection. The High Sport pants seem to be on every travel aficionado’s packing list. It’s about time I give them a try....
Travel In Style
...black and denim, my usual packing companions, I’d like to soften my look with some of these colors. They make a beautiful combination with hits of white or black. It’s...
AUGUST: WHAT TO WEAR NOW SERIES
...extra mileage. I keep these things in mind when packing. Everything considered for a trip has to have a minimum of three ways to wear it. See below for other...
TOP TEN – AT HOME & AWAY
...summer packing list. They’re classics to wear at home or away. Tank Top: A summer staple. I prefer ribbed or thick cotton so the piece can stand on its own...
FOUR NON-NEGOTIABLES I PACK
Sponsored by Collective Voice When packing for a trip, there are certain categories of non-negotiable items that are musts. They vary on destination but include the following four: 1) day...
TRAVELING WITH MAKEUP
When I started packing in early February for a month long trip. I knew I didn’t want to be burdened with heavy bags and the annoyance of too much stuff....
THANKS TOTEME
...elevate the pajama style game and look great as an ensemble or on their own. Lightweight and versatile, I’m packing these pieces for my next trip. Toteme shirt and pants...
RESORT STYLE RESET
We went to Lanai over Thanksgiving, and I was unprepared when it came to packing. I hadn’t updated my resort wear in a while and wished I had some fresh...
START WITH GOOD BASICS
...or quick outing. Occasionally, I’ll toss it in a larger tote to corral the necessities of what I’m lugging around that day. And because it’s soft and pliable, it’s packing...
A FALL TRAVEL ESSENTIAL
Packing forces me to think about my wardrobe in a streamlined manner. There are a few essentials I always take without hesitation – one being a slim knit black turtleneck....
Taking An 11 Day Road Trip Through The Southwest
...on this itinerary and I’ll follow up with posts on the hotels, restaurants, sites and tours I enjoyed the most, plus planning and packing tips specifically for a road trip....