Tuesday November 20, 2012   

I thought I’d do a quick “packing” entry. Since this is an evolving learning experience I’d like to continue practicing.

I’m visiting family for Thanksgiving this week. The temperature there is now 37F – 73F and I decided to stick to a classic casual theme. I had started working this out a few weeks ago but now that I have the weather forecast to go by it got easier to plan.

• art dot dress //madewell
• striped top //yesstyle
• micro dot patterned oxford //uniqlo
• black skinny jeans //old navy
• black pencil skirt //banana republic
• red peacoat //h&m
• tokyo storyteller scarf //madewell
• black flats //payless
• fold-over tote bag //yesstyle
• tights (not shown)

First I took into consideration my current favorite items.
Next was temperature of course.
Followed by aesthetic.

Though being comfortable is important when lazing around with family, I also knew I’d like to look a bit presentable and maybe even somewhat matured when going out or attending the family gatherings. So I felt most comfortable with some clean classics. A basic palette of black, white, and red. The skinnies & striped top are extremely comfortable too. I’m actually wearing that on the plane. So pair the striped top with the pencil skirt and it balances out the relaxed/stiffness level. Same with the somewhat formal white dotted oxford and cotton soft skinnies. Most of all I still needed to feel comfortable in my own skin. Which I don’t when wearing just blue jeans and baggy t-shirts. :dizzy:

I’m bringing a few tights of various thickness as well. It can be challenging to pack for such a temperature change all the while sticking to a single carry on luggage.

So,
- dot dress +/- coat
- striped top + skinnies +/- coat
- striped top + skinnies + dot blouse +/- coat
- striped top + skirt +/- coat
- striped top + skirt + dot blouse +/- coat
- striped top + dot dress +/- coat
- dot blouse + skinnies +/- coat
- dot blouse + skirt +/- coat

8~16 looks depending on whether or not you count the coat. I count the addition of a coat as changing the look but that’s me :)

Worked out pretty great when I did this last year. Hopefully it’ll feel a tad warmer since it’s Thanksgiving & not New Year’s this time!

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Thursday November 15, 2012   

I’m really stressed this week. A lot of times I’ll doodle the little things that I’m really excited about or into at the moment to help me refocus my attention on staying upbeat. Now that I have the iPad I can do it digitally…

Last night I threw on some warm fleece tights and a sweater dress and grabbed dinner out. It was such a needed treat. I’m just so !@#$! this week

This knit dress is just so perfect for throwing out when you feel bloated and frustrated and blah. It’s just so warm and cozy and makes you feel like you can get through the stress.
:deco11:

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