We did a quick trip down to San DiegoI decided to have some fun with Packing A Cream PaletteIf you've been following my blog for a whileyou already knowI always Pack In Color Stories
because it allows for Cohesive Outfitswith maximum choices while traveling.It's a way to make sure myshoes, clothes and myBeloved Accessoriesall play together beautifully!
I always start off any packingeven before picking the Color Storywith a list of possible events and destinationsso myPacking Choices Function as needed!Then I can choose the most versatile Clothing Pieces
I literally went back and forth in my headabout including this picture of The Base Outfit.
My ego cried no!It's not a flattering picture at all!
But my higher self has wisely overruled my ego.
BecauseI have always believed Personal Style is never limited to Personal Beauty.
Dressing well isn't just open to only the beautiful
Personal Style is for every single Person!
I think the power of dressing and Personal Styleis right here.
With the right knowledge of Proportionand Combining different elementswe can all learn to dress ourselveswith as much Joy and Confidenceas we desire!
~~~~So onward with my Packing!!
Here I paired a cream cargo pant with a white fitted bodysuitmaking a functional base for much of the day.
A layered sweatshirt with an oversized jacketand accessoriesmade for a cozy car ride look.The clogs slip off comfortably in the car.As do all of the accessories.It's just me.I just love starting off with a finished lookandit has always served me well.
Once years agowe literally got caught in a blizzard in Yosemite.We ended up having to get a room at The iconic Ahwahnee Hotel in Yellowstoneand I was dressed as if it had been the destination.I have more stories than time to tellof the occasions when being well put together served me in surprising situations!
It was a stunning and chilly dayat the beach when we stopped for coffeein Oceanside.
My favorite bracelets form my Upcoming Collectionwere the perfect Outfit Finish!
Loving Accessories as much as I doI always not only Design in Collectionsbut collect in what I callAccessory WardrobesSo just like in great packingStyling Options are Maximized!
Whenever we are in Oceansidewe love to stop at The Seabird Hotel
It's a fresh and modern spacewith a beautifully executedSouthern California Beach Vibe!
The Seabird Hotelmakes me see Oceanside in a brand new way!
It was a perfect backdrop to capture Jeff's fab new sweaterwe picked up recently at Neiman MarcusIt's from Scotch and Soda Amsterdam.It's not that often I get really Excited about Menswear!
A quick shoe, jacket and backpack changeand I was ready for our morning walk.It's just a couple of miles round trip to the marina!
Then it was on to our San Diego destination ofThe Intercontinental Hotel!
Another simple shoe changeto a mid heeland throwing my trench over my shouldersand I was ready for our hotel check in!
Jeff and I always put in a bit of effort to check in and not only does it feel goodit has always served us well!
Our corner room on the 18th floor of the bay front was
absolutely breathtaking!
The room was appointed with so many useful ammentitiesmost importantly a coffee maker!
It's the Club Roomthat is our favorite1
It comes with a 180 degree of the baywith an outdoor patioand books about the area!
We really loved the panoramic views from the room!
Then it was time to get ready for the evening.
Another packing must for meTurbans!
The quick and easy trick for a finished look!
We had a birthday dinner to celebrate our wonderful daughter turning 30!
We dined at the gorgeousSeneca Tratoria on the 19 floor of The InterContinental Hotel
There we have it.Another packing recap.
`~ make a list of travel destinations and activities~ pick a color story to pull outfits from~ choose versatile pieces when styling travel outfits~ choose all travel accessories shoes, hats, turbans sunglasses, bags and jewelry~ I keep a bag with my beauty and makeuppacked, so it's on the ready.
I hope you have found some of my tips helpful.It has taken me years to fine tune my steps.
I have found the prep time before handto be so worth it in the end!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life