Travel Essentials

Studying abroad naturally involves a lot of traveling. I've been to Oslo, Norway... Malmö and Lund, Sweden... Munich, Germany... Prague, Czech Republic... Vienna, Austria... and of course Copenhagen in the time I've been here so far and am going back to Munich to Basel, Switzerland and to Spain and Morocco soon too! I used to be {maybe slightly still am} an over packer. I always pack extra options; anyone who knows me knows that I like to change multiple times a day from school clothes to comfy clothes and then if I go out again back to school clothes.  Traveling certainly forces me to narrow down my options and ever since I got the worlds tiniest suitcase for weekend traveling I have forced myself to narrow down. 

In terms of the carry on, however, I've learned early that less is more. I can't stand carrying around a huge bag filled with stuff through the airport. When I came to Copenhagen I had an enormous backpack filled with clothes {just in case the airline left my bags} and my computer, iPad and blanket and other odds and ends and just couldn't wait to unload it! I have narrowed the list of essentials down considerably and they all fit into my Longchamp or my Louis Vuitton Neverfull {I didn't bring it to CPH because I didn't want the rain to ruin it} when I went to Vienna, Prague and Munich I brought a fairly empty backpack and that gave me extra space for souvenirs too. 

I keep small goodies in one of my many cosmetic cases {gum, earbuds, eye mask, cards, Chapstick, chargers, socks} and then I have the rest of my essentials {passport, wallet, iPhone, iPad} and I always tuck a scarf into my bag somewhere to layer over my sweater. I started wearing a big black cashmere sweater that is almost like a shawl to keep me warm on the flights and my mom and sister got me the best blanket ever so I always make space for that as well! I keep my iPad loaded with books and online magazines and then I journal on there as well. Pretty simple! 

What are some of your go-to packing essentials? xox

Hat Obsession

Lately I have become hat obsessed...  I can't think of a more perfect accessory to have for breezy days outside or even just for casual weekend errands. I have a Life is Good hat from many years ago, this one is pretty adorable and then I just acquired a hat from my school which I have been wearing non stop. I also love the hats that Tuckernuck sells especially the Harding Lane ones like this, this and this. The Southern Proper frat hat is also another one that I like. And if you really wanted to go all out Marley Lilly has the perfect selection of monogramed hats that are beyond adorable! 

I put together a casual weekend ensemble that I thought would be perfect for running errands or grabbing a quick coffee... and one that I have been wearing a lot of myself! Of course the Vineyard Vines hat is another perfect option and actually looks a lot like the one I got from school! 

Plain White T-shirt, AG Jeans, Longchamp Le Pliage Tote, Jack Rogers, Ray Ban sunglasses, Kiel James Patrick Nautical Bracelet, Rope Knot Earrings

Do you wear hats often? What are some of your go to styles?

Have a great day! xox

Sunglass Dilemma

I don't know about you but I've never been able to really find a pair of sunglasses that work for my face. Instead of having one pair of sunglasses I tend to have a couple inexpensive pairs that never get worn and then I borrow a nicer pair from my mom. Now that the weather is getting nicer and the sun is shining throughout the day, I have realized how important it is to actually have a pair of sturdy sunglasses that can be worn wherever. What type of sunglasses do you like the best? On my campus Ray Ban's are the number one...I can't even begin to tell you how many pairs of Ray Bans I see around campus (hundreds!!). I did a quick sun glass search last night and thought I would share a couple of pairs that seem to be fairly long lasting and classic. 

My mom has these Tom Ford ones and they look great on her always! I've borrowed these ones many times too. 

I liked these Gucci ones because of the shape and tortoise frame. 

Michael Kors makes a similar style but this pair is half the price. 

Of course I had to include the Ray Ban wayfarers. 

What is your go to brand and style of sunglasses? 

Have a great day! Enjoy. xox