Getaways

Traveling has been a passion of mine ever since I was little.  It all started when I was 8 years old and my parents put me on a plane by myself to visit family in London.  I love exploring new places but I also enjoy going back and visiting some of our favorite destinations.  And with all the snow we are having in Boston this winter I am definitely ready for a vacation right now!

I hope you will head over to Connie's lovely blog Sogni e Sorrisi today and check out my guest post on my favorite travel getaway.  Here you will find my favorite places to dine, vacation essentials, and a few of my packing tips.

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Getaways

It's a wrap

(photo credit: 5 Rivers Studio)

Today is a crazy busy day as I wrap up at work for the year and pack for our trip to North Carolina this evening.  I am looking forward to relaxing and spending some quality time with Ariyana and the rest of the gang.  I will be posting during this time (but maybe not so regularly) so I hope you will stop by.  Also tomorrow I will host another fun jewelry giveaway for style'n readers so stay tuned. 

What are your plans for the holidays?

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It's a wrap

Traveling in Style: Part I

If you want to travel in style the first "must have" is your own personal assistant to carry your luggage.

Next week I will share with you some of my other favorite "must have" items for traveling in style.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in the United States.

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Traveling in Style: Part I

What to Pack: Five Day Business Trip

I am in Atlanta this week for work and I must admit packing for business trips is not one of my favorite things to do.  Even though I travel for work often I still dread this task and I always procrastinate and pack at the last minute.  So I decided to make a list of wardrobe essentials for a five day business trip.  I am hoping this list will alleviate some of the stress I have with packing for trips.

Wardrobe Essentials for a Five Day Work Trip

1. big work bag/tote spacious enough for the airplane and for business meetings
2. black cashmere or other soft cardigan
3. one pair of black high heels and one pair of black flats
4. pencil skirt
5. two to three blouses
6. two work appropriate dresses
7. black pants
8. jeans for casual dinners or non work events
9. jacket (either a trench, leather, blazer, or other light stylish jacket)
10. shawl for the cold meeting rooms, airplane, and to wear out at night
11. black opaque tights
12. accessories such as scarfs, belts, and jewelry to change up an outfit or change the look from a day  meeting to an evening dinner
13. undergarments (of course)
14. gym shoes and workout attire

Additional Tips

-The real secret to successful packing is keeping all the items monochromatic so that everything is interchangeable and you can mix and match outfits.
-Hang up all clothes so that they stay wrinkle free and so you can easily view all items.
-Bring along a flat reusable bag in case you end up doing some shopping or pick up extra items from the trip.

What are your wardrobe essentials for business travel?

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What to Pack: Five Day Business Trip

Cheers to Good Friends

I am so excited for this weekend. We will be visiting our close friends in Cleveland. This will be the first time our kids will meet and since they have two little girls I am sure all the kids will have a blast together.  The four of us are planning to sit back and enjoy some red wine and eat lots of cheese.

These pictures were taken last September when the 4 of us met up in Napa/Sonoma and Monterrey to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary (which happens to be on the same day of the same year!)
Enjoy the weekend.

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Cheers to Good Friends