How to Pack for a Weekend Getaway

Montebello (credit: Victoria Mason) Last weekend H and I took a little trip for our 15th wedding anniversary. We headed to Monticello for a night. I knew that as soon as I dropped my bags at the front door I was off to see Heart, Joan Jett and Cheap Trick for a night out with some of my girls. It all came down to 'How to Pack for a Weekend Getaway'.   How to Pack for a weekend Getaway by victoriamason featuring gold earrings Traveling in the car, walking the grounds of Jefferson's Virginia home and then hitting the streets of Charlottesville, I wanted to be comfortable, but also look nice because we were having our anniversary dinner out at C & O Restaurant. Pack It Up, Pack It In Packing light was key for me.  To make it simple and stress free I chose a black and … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- God-Awful Gifts & an ASOS GIVEAWAY!

Disclosure: This is not a paid post. TMC's giveaway is courtesy of NatWest Bank. Opinions are TMC's only. I'm changing things up here this week for Whatcha Wearing Wednesday.  Sure, there are outfits from you (ladies, I LOVE your links!) and from me.  With the addition of a giveaway from ASOS courtesy of NatWest Bank!!!  Read on! … [Read more...]

Mix it up! Raspberry & Plum

Obsessively reading Combing through Refinery 29 as I do occasionally (OK, I confess, it is probably, no lie, at least eight times a day) and I found a look I love and just had to share. It's so springy and cheerful yet it works for right now adding a soft bit of color to these wintry days. Here are some more combinations of Raspberry and Plum to inspire you. Raspberry & Plum by veamason featuring stone jewelry Mango knit dress £20 - johnlewis.com Single plum dress $137 - bluefly.com Long top £85 - lkbennett.com Wood Wood boat neck top €72 - youheshe.com Opaque stocking £12 - anthropologie.eu Skinny leg jeans £38 - topshop.com Amana organic cotton skirt £77 - fashion-conscience.com Nylon … [Read more...]