book talk: style parisian

So, what with our trip coming up soon, I've been mildly totally obsessed with planning (and of course, packing)! My mom lent me this book to help me with inspiration:

It has been so much fun to flip through, and I feel as if I've gleaned so much wisdom from Ines (yes, we're on a first-name basis now). Since it's been in my possession I've been trying to gather/buy/find The Magnificent Seven pieces Ines lists in the book for my travel wardrobe:


1. A Man’s Blazer
2. The Trench
3. The Navy (cashmere) Sweater
4. The Tank
5. The Little Black Dress
6. The Perfect Jeans
7. The Leather Jacket

 So far, I've got the Trench, the Tank, and the Blazer (of sorts).

Still on the lookout for the Navy Sweater, and I'm perpetually on the quest for the Perfect Jeans.

Also, I'm on the hunt for basically this entire outfit! I love the dress/sweater combo...but that BAG. I'm determined to find a cross-body-strap-with-handle camel-colored satchel (for, of course, a budget-friendly price!). Think it can't be done? Challenge accepted.

Told you I was obsessed.

"going to the beach when it's cold" packing

 I've had my fingers crossed for about a week now that it would be warm in the Mitten this weekend. Sigh, it will not be quite the summery-mini-break I'd hoped for--as warm as 70 degrees. Fahrenheit.

So, I'm planning my packing list for our trip, and my mindset has been: "What does one wear to the beach in winter???"

Thus, here is my ideal packing list for this weekend:

a comfy-looking, super-soft, long-sleeve tee

an extra blanket to wrap up in, or spread on the beach for stargazing:

Probably going to need a hat, like this

or this

...and some gloves (or "glovelets," anyone?)

At least that will keep the fingers free to make s'mores...mmmh. 

Throw everything in a practical, yet super cute, beach tote:

and you're good to go.

(speaking of, I'll see you all next week--hopefully with pics of our chilly beach getaway!)