Packing for Boston

< Love this city and loved walking through the commons on a sunny afternoon! >

For those of you who might have guessed from recent Twitter and Instagram posts, I recently got to enjoy a quick getaway to New England with some of my best friends.  While I did not have nearly as much time to plan and pack for this trip as I would have preferred, I basically through everything I would mix and match into a suitcase, with plenty of layering options to boot, and lugged my overpacked suitcase out the door (I also did not get many outfit pictures from this trip, but am sharing two with you today)!  This trip was so fun, the fall colors were beautiful, and the sun peeked out more times that we expected.  This was such a wonderful trip and I cannot wait to share more pictures with you- stay tuned!

PS- you can also see more packing hints and tips I have posted here, here, and here.

< All options stacked for packing- I edited a bit out of here, and then my suitcase closed. Hehe! >

< My trusty suitcase- it had a little bit more of an adventure than I did, but returned to me just fine! >

 < A few sweater options I packed, for cooler days >

 < These shirts were perfect for warm sunny days, and were also easy to throw a sweater over when the fall weather cam into effect >

< These boots (and other shoes) were made for walking! >

< Purses for everyday and evening, and scarves (quite possibly my favorite fall accessory!) >

< An outfit I wore for a gray day tour around some beautiful old brick buildings >

Dress: Anthropologie

Sweater: BR

Jacket: Ross

Boots: Mee Too

Purse: Olivia + Joy

Jewelry: Chain necklace and bracelet: Stella&Dot, bracelet: BR

< Loved wearing my fox sweater in fall weather!! >

Sweater: TJ Maxx

Tank: ON

Jeans: American Eagle

Scarf: old, unknown

Purse, jacket, and boots: same as above

Tropical Trip Packing

< Cover ups and dresses for beach time! >

The beach is calling my name! For those of you who don't already know, I am lucky enough to be on a tropical paradise right now! Of course one of the most important aspects of this trip for this fashion blogger was prepping for the clothing and accessories that would be packed to take along. Today I am happy to give you a peek of what is enjoying life on the beach with me- stay tuned next week for some outfits from this trip that I will be happy to share with you!

< Beachy bags >

< Fun, casual-ish jewelry >

< Sandals and boat shoes for shore excursions >

< Suits for bathing seaside and basking in the sun! >

Trip packing

< Packing pants, skirts, shirts, & sweaters to mix & match >

I’ll let you in on a little secret (if you haven't heard already) : I am off on a wonderful vacation!  I have been so excited about this trip, and can’t wait to share pictures with you in the coming weeks.  Since I am often on the road (not usually for vacation), I find myself packing quite often in life.  To be honest, I am not the lightest packer out there- after all, my travel motto is “Better to have and not need, than to need and not have!”  I am happy to share some of my packing rituals, and give you a little peek into my vacation wardrobe.  When I am uncertain of the weather, I pack for everything from cold to hot, rainy to sandal weather.  I try to stick to one color theme, so that many items can be mixed and matched to create new and different outfits- I chose blues and browns for this trip, with a splash of green here and there.  Luckily, with several days of outfit editing and convincing myself not to overpack, I was able to pack everything for roughly a 2 week vacation in my trusty 24-inch suitcase.  It's a good thing this suitcase is sturdy!  Also, stay tuned in the coming weeks for outfit posts from my trip!

< Jackets for rainy days, cold weather, and keeping yourself looking put together >

 

< Scarves for layering, and dresses to mix and match with sweaters, and shirts to wear them as skirts >

 

< Roll all items except super bulky ones- this will help you save so much room in your suitcase! >

 < Pack shoes for walking- lots and lots of walking! >

< One larger purse for days when you ned it, and a small cross-body bag for other days.  Belts are packed too, for helping to pull outfits together >

 < Running shoes are packed, too- and used to transport socks and save room in the suitcase! >

< Shoes, clothes, and scarves fit neatly into my suitcase and are ready for the trip! >

Packed!

< All packed! >

Happy Monday to you all!  The title of this post is relevant to a few things this week: 1) I am sharing what I packed for my much needed lake getaway this past weekend, and 2) This week is packed to the brim and the posts may not be in line with the normal pattern of what is posted on my blog.  No matter what, please know that I am always working hard to keep this blog fabulous and consistent, and I so much appreciate all of the support that readers give to me!  Anyway, these past few days (and a little bit of today), I have been enjoying time at Bass Lake.  The weather is perfect for boating during the day and for making smores at night.  Sunscreen and bug spray have saved me from looking like a tomato with chicken pox.  Laughter and smiles are what the days at the lake have been filled with, which is pretty much my idea of a perfect day!  I know that none of the outfits I packed are super stylish, but they are all so comfortable and perfect for a casual lake-side setting.  And be sure to look at the last picture- my thought is that magazines make the perfect accessory with a lounge chair while enjoying the sunshine and the sound of water lapping against the shore.

Tell me, what are you packing for your summer getaways?