I was recently chatting with a dear friend and she mentioned that before any trip she takes, she feels the need to buy things specifically for that trip. I was stunned because previous to this comment, I thought I was the only one that, when assessing what to pack, would inevitably decide I didn't have... Continue Reading →
How lovely that it's the most magical time of year again. A time when I constantly have at least 20 tabs open on safari manically shopping for my loved ones. I do love a good wander through the shops this time of year (see pics below of Fortnum and Mason) - but with my... Continue Reading →
Follow my blog with Bloglovin It was an hour into my first ever flight to South Africa when I realized that I had not packed anything to help me sleep. No dramamine, no advil pm, no zzz-quil. Nothing! This was mildly inconvenient as I'm not often able to sleep well on flights without some help... Continue Reading →
Follow my blog with Bloglovin The Africans on the boat were laughing at me. Of course they were. I was walking excruciating slowly through the low tide and holding everyone up. My flip flops slopped and threatened to break with every step. One of my bags was lost on the journey over and these were... Continue Reading →
As I'm sure you've noticed by now, when I travel it's mostly to cities (or towns). It's not that I don't enjoy the great outdoors, I do (though I'm not ashamed to admit, I'm really not that keen on hiking). But for me it's all about the people and the culture. I love people watching.... Continue Reading →
I love exploring destinations through fashion so it only makes sense that I find the need to sniff out the local stores and goods. San Francisco is a city that has some amazing shops that are local and original - something that is increasingly hard to find. It is also a city that is easy... Continue Reading →
"The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco" -- Mark Twain In the past when I've thought of San Francisco, I would always think of the tech industry and the now iconic style of a hoodie with a tee, jeans, and sneakers that goes with it. An hour in... Continue Reading →
In the past I've struggled with the best way to travel with jewelry. I don't usually take a ton of jewelry with me, but it is nice to have on hand. I love layering necklaces or rings - it makes me feel like I've put the finishing touches on my outfit. A few years ago... Continue Reading →
A Meditation on Travel+Style Growing up in a small town in Iowa before FaceBook and Instagram was a *somewhat* blissfully contained experience. I was fortunate enough to have parents that loved to travel and explore. It played a big role in how I came to understand the world. I’ve always been a bit fashion... Continue Reading →
I've been writing this blog for some time now and I did think that at this point, I would have packing down. Nope. Sometimes I pack brilliantly and sometimes, like my most recent trip to Europe (Provence, Venice, London), I feel like it's amateur hour. This time around, I overpacked some things (too many skinny... Continue Reading →
