For our seven-year anniversary, G and I are going on a quick trip to Mexico City and I couldn't be more excited. Though I've been to Mexico dozens of times, I've only been to Mexico City once, and that was nearly two decades ago. I've heard countless rave reviews about the food, ...read more
I grew up in a house of decidedly un-minimalist, un-strategic packers. My mom and I would procrastinate packing until the evening before (okay, hours before) a flight, at which point we'd go through our time-honored pre-trip ritual of panic-shoving everything we could fit into ...read more
There are two kinds of families in this world: Those that check bags, and those that carry on. I come from a checked bag family (we like options when we're away!), so it was quite the transition when I started traveling with my boyfriend, who came from a carry-on family and ...read more
Growing up in Reno, Nevada meant skiing was always an important part of my life. Middle school and high school were filled with daily 4 A.M. wake-ups for ski team, weekends were spent with friends on the local mountain, and afternoon classes got out early so we could catch at ...read more
Travel can be stressful. Between dealing with changing flight information and making sure you didn't leave your belt at the security checkpoint, taking care of yourself usually is the last thing you consider. I often board planes feeling a little rushed, frazzled, and in serious ...read more
As soon as G and I booked our flights to Paris, I began preparing my packing list. While I wasn't intimidated or overwhelmed by the clothing choices to consider, it was quite a different story for footwear. Shoes tend to be a trickier category for trips in general (it's easy to ...read more
{A list that helps keep my overpacking to a minimum} Just a little glimpse at my (totally crazy) method for packing. It takes a while from start to finish, but the process is oddly calming and ensures that nothing is left behind. {Jewelry stored in an evening clutch} ...read more
When it comes to packing, I'm kind of useless. I never really put together outfits or consider the different obligations that I'll be dressing for, but instead just throw lots of random pieces into an overstuffed suitcase. I try to be a bit more calculated with everything ...read more
{Rough outfit sketches} Tomorrow morning I'm heading out to New York to attend Fashion Week and I can't wait to arrive. Even though the temperatures this weekend in L.A. are supposed to be close to 80°, I'm ready to brave the cold with open arms. It goes without saying that ...read more
As you read this, I'm in the air heading to New York for Fashion Week. Packing for a trip is hard enough, but deciding what to bring to one of most fashionable weeks of the year proved to be infinitely challenging. I followed a rather time-consuming method that involved a really ...read more
