My Travel Essentials

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:17:57 +0000

In just a few hours I’ll be on my way to America’s Dairyland (aka Wisconsin)! Here is everything I need when I travel, outside of my suitcase… (that’s another story).

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A soft, slouchy tee (T by Alexander Wang is my absolute favorite, James Perse is also wonderful, but pricey)
A warm colorful scarf (love this DVF one)
Sunglasses (I don’t go anywhere without my Ray-Ban Wayfarers)
A magazine (how gorgeous does Reese look on the cover of May’s Vogue?)
Comfortable jeans (in winter I’d wear my black jeggings because they are so comfortable, but I like something lighter for spring)
A large tote (I’m obsessed with my Botkier, but this Vanessa Bruno is great too)
A good book (planning to start Ghost Wars this trip)
A light jacket (I have a great Nine West that looks just like this Helmut Lang)
My iPhone (I have close to 3,000 songs on mine – am currently listening to Mumford & Sons, Ray LaMontagne, Florence + the Machine, Diana Ross, Adele, The Tallest Man On Earth and Herbie Hancock)
Flats (my favorite are nude ballet flats – would love these Blochs)
Eyeliner (I like to retouch when I land and nothing is better than this NARS eyeliner pen, I promise! Instant glam…)
Lipstick (I haven’t tried the Dior Addict lipstick yet, but I’m dying to)

What do you think? Did I miss anything? What are your go-to airport and travel essentials?

Giveaway – Books by Tim Gunn and Simone Werle

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Exciting news! I have two fabulous books to give away to one lucky reader: Tim Gunn’s book, Gunn’s Golden Rules – Life’s Little Lessons For Making It Work and Simone Werle’s book, Style Diaries – World Fashion from Berlin to Tokyo! Both are perfect for any fashion lover, Tim Gunn fan (you know you are), or style blogger.

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Here’s a bit about the books…

Book on So Much to Smile About

My Travel Essentials

Giveaway – Books by Tim Gunn and Simone Werle