So with a trip to sunny California on the horizon, where I will be touring Napa, San Francisco and Carmel, I knew warm, sunny weather was in my forecast.
Step 1: Brainstorm a color palette
Try to stick with the same hue. This will make things much less complicated when dressing in the morning. Everything will match and you will have a cohesive wardrobe for your trip.
Step 2: Manage your bottoms
This means stick with only a couple pairs of pants/shorts/skirts. No need to pack that extra pair of jeans. Denim is bulky, heavy and generally all look alike. I know you have been dying to wear your new distressed jeans, but I promise you need to be smart when packing for the bottom half. Only bring bottoms that can be worn multiple times and for multiple occasions.
Step 3: Limit your shoes to three
One for comfort, one for fancy dinners, and one for casual days.
These are three main rules I like to stick by. However, before even starting I begin playing dress up from my own closet. This helps eliminate poor decision making during crunch time hours before you leave and helps gain a better idea of how you want to dress during your vacation. Here are some options I came up with while shopping my closet:
I like this hippie look. I am definitely channeling my mom from the 70s. It feel very San Fran to me (whatever that mean). Not sure if these shoes will be very comfortable though...
A perfect example of what happens when packing. I love this little jacket. I have had it in my closet for a couple months now. It is super cute, but will serve no purpose past wearing it with a black tank. On to the next look!
On to the right track. I love a good ruffle and these shoes are super versatile. The straw bag is perfect for summer nights and Caribbean vacas, but not for a Northern Cali trip. Maybe change the bag...
With all that changing I finally found some great picks for my upcoming trip. Stay tuned for the final ensembles when I blog from California this coming weekend!
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