My Carry On Essentials

It's that time of year again. Holiday travel and that means my carry on essentials are at the ready.  And you know I am all about organization.  Here's what I like to pack and why. There's a lot of stuff that gets packed into my foldable (love!) Tory Burch 'Packable Ella Tote' carry on.  I like to keep smaller items in pouches so that I can grab what I need and not have to deal with a bunch of loose pieces. My wallet, antique pocket watches and a pen are necessities.  I also pack a soft pashmina style scarf to keep me warm wherever I go.  They double nicely as a blanket on planes too. Details This gold wristlet originally held my Dr. Scholls foldable flats but I don't wear them that much anymore when traveling so instead I pack all my rolled up cords.  It has pockets inside that … [Read more...]

Shopbop Buy More, Save More Sale

It’s time for Shopbop's biggest sale of the year, the Buy More, Save More Sale!  And guess what?! The more you buy THE MORE YOU SAVE! So get together with your BFF's and family too and start collaborating and shopping it up! The sale will begin at 7am EASTERN TIME Tuesday November 24th and will end at 11:59pm PACIFIC TIME on November 30th. Brand exclusion may apply. See terms and conditions. While you are at it take a look at some of Shopbop's great looks that I think are just perfect for traveling this holiday season. Jeans and oxfords for traipsing through airports and a layered look to stay warm when it gets chilly on the plane.   Love the bag for carry-on essentials, the watch to make sure you arrive and depart on time and comfy white kicks create a casual … [Read more...]

Drive-By Etiquette

It's that time of year again.  Lots of us will be hitting the highways and with it comes traffic, frustration and sometimes the occasional bout of bad behavior.  Here's some tips from Ford  and the Emily Post Institute on how to survive holiday travel this year and be nicer for it. DYK: Last Thanksgiving, AAA predicted that 46.3 million Americans traveled more than 50 miles from home – the greatest distance in nearly a decade. Enjoying the lowest gas prices in five years, AAA estimates that 90 percent of Americans will celebrate this year’s holiday with a road trip. Black Friday Week Sale - Use code: BLACKFRIWEEK - Up to 50% Off + 15% Off All Orders - Starts: 11/20/2015 Expires: 11/26/2015 11:59 PM … [Read more...]