travel-friendly spring finds

i thought it was about time to put together a couple of travel-friendly spring outfits (think: bold colors, comfortable shoes, a nice straw tote), but had no idea that i was already dreaming of my south african safari (those earrings!).  since south africa is less than two months away, perhaps i should start planning my packing strategy.  we are only allowed to bring soft duffle bags (i.e. no “wheelies” per my south african travel agent), so this could take some thought.  in the meantime, enjoy the fun colors out this spring, and add a little safari to your look with some cheeky accessories.

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1. j.crew panama hat, $58  2. saturday every day umbrella, $35  3. target merona woven drapey maxi dress, $29.99  4. zara fruit print blouse, $49.90  5.  kendra scott zara statement earrings, $85  6. j.crew cafe capri, $89.50  7. topshop woven straw tote, $80  8. loeffler randall emma, $325  9. tory burch naomi ring, $95  10. target merona penelope espadrille, $25.48

travel tips: how to pack for fall style

traveling in the fall or winter can be difficult due to the size and quantity of the clothes required to pack (e.g. those boots needed for cooler weather probably take up a little more room than summer’s teeny weeny bikini and t-strap sandals).  so, what to do?

  • wear your bulkiest clothes on the flight, including your boots, coat, and tote
  • try to bring only one jacket that works for both day and night
  • stick to one color scheme, or bring prints that all work together (note below the gold, browns, and black tones all work together due to the combos in the bags and jacket)
  • remember to keep your clothes appropriate for your travel – if you will be doing a lot of walking (like i do), then pack comfortable shoes.  perhaps replace heeled boots for evening with wedge boots or a flat that is dressed up with a lot of hardware.
  • pack accessories that can dress clothes up a bit so you don’t have to have costume changes throughout the day

see below for some of my fall favorites.  do you have any tips for packing for autumn adventures?

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1. merona crewneck pullover with bird print from target, $19.99  2. banana republic regalia drop earrings, $39.50  3. burberry leather trim blanket wrap jacket, $995  4. alice & olivia bauery boatneck bell sleeve dress, $237.60  5. clare vivier re bonjour clutch, $143  6. kate spade montreal boots, $398  7. coach legacy turnlock tote in mirror metallic metal, $348  8. the french knot pointy skimmer in suede from madewell, $98  9. j.crew stretch skinny herringbone cargo pant, $98