Très chic travel dreams but not sure where to start?Consider this your shortcut to Roman Holiday* travels.
*or The Talented Mr. Ripley, Paris When it Sizzles, To Catch a Thief… you get the idea.
Here for the story? Let’s go!I assume that my first plane flight was pretty great, but being just a weeeee little baby, I don’t recall. My first travel memories are family road trips and summer vacations around the US, Canada, and Mexico - complete with rest stops, sibling rivalry, and weird sunburn lines.
After my first few trips abroad, I was so smitten with Europe that I renamed my student checking account Airfare to London. Foreshadowing, much?
Since then I’ve traveled 15% of the world (and 4/7 continents) but I always come back to Europe.
In 2016, when this blog was just a weeeee little baby, my husband and I decided to go all-in on the freelance life and spend three months traveling through Europe and working on our laptops into the night.
Instead of curing European wanderlust, that summer abroad just fanned the flame; the more often I can get back, the longer I can stay, the better.
I know all too well the feeling of dreaming up a getaway for myself, then being overrun with decisions when I’m trying to bring it into reality.
Which city to visit? What’s worth a splurge, and what’s not? Is this reviewer right or ridiculous? And no one wants to feel like they wasted their precious vacation days.
The truth is it’s about 4873x easier to plan a trip somewhere when you’ve been there before. That firsthand experience of a place makes you feel like now you know how to do it right.
My first trip to Paris was wonderful, truly - but my second trip felt like I lived there, and my third trip was ten straight days of 😍.
That’s why I decided to create this site & collect all my notes on how to do it right, just for you. So the next time you’re daydreaming yourself into an Italian getaway, you can skip the Explore-page scrolling.
Pull on your cozy socks, grab your drink du jour, and copy/paste my best travel ideas right into your itinerary.
Ready to Start Exploring? 
A Three Day Itinerary to the Best of Fall in Vermont | Follow this east coast road trip guide to leaf-peeping. Take Route 100 up to northern Vermont, and find all the best foliage photography spots and things to do along the way. Three days is the perfect weekend getaway to Vermont in the fall.
The Best Way to Spend a Weekend at Mount Fuji, Japan | A review of the Hoshinoya Fuji glamping hotel, with the best view of Fuji-san. A travel guide to staying at Lake Kawaguchi for a relaxing weekend trip from Tokyo, a perfect blend of luxury and the outdoors. #mountfuji #japan
The Best Things to Do in Savannah, Georgia | A long weekend guide to the South’s most beautiful city. Where to eat, where to stay, and what to see on vacation in my favorite Southern city. It’s the perfect place for a girls weekend or a romantic getaway!
How to See Monaco in One Day | A Travel Guide | Things to do in Monte Carlo and Monaco-Ville | If you only have one day to spend in this glamorous city-state, this is your guide to all the sights, shopping and food in Monaco. | Place du Casino, Gardens of Monaco, Prince’s Palace, Oceanographic Museum, Restaurants.
A Day Trip to Èze: The Most Charming Hilltop Village on the French Riviera | Things to do, from shopping and exploring the Jardin Exotique to visiting the best hotels and restaurants. | Èze, France Travel Guide
The Most Charming Boutique Hotel in Paris, France | This budget-friendly boutique hotel in the heart of the Marais is one of the most romantic places to stay in the City of Light. Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais has affordable rates, wonderful service, and the best rooftop views from the balcony. Click through to read my full review!
From our base city, Aix-en-Provence, we took a few day trips out to explore the idyllic towns in the Luberon valley. Gordes, Roussillon, and Lourmarin topped our list...
My Favorite Destinations
like, ever.
A summer beach vacation is the perfect trip to build your first travel capsule! Pack light (and make your trip even more relaxing) with mix-and-match outfits that make up your beach vacation capsule wardrobe.
Packing for a safari comes with weight limits, a dress code, and a whole new climate. Here’s how I packed a travel capsule wardrobe for 12 days in Kenya and felt cute the whole trip!
How to Pack a Carry-On Capsule Wardrobe in the Winter | Winter 2019-2020 | This travel capsule wardrobe helps you pack light for winter travel. With just a 17 item packing list, you’re traveling light for 10 days of cold weather in one small suitcase. This stylish capsule works for any destination, from Brussels to Chicago this winter.
How to Pack Light for Europe in the Fall | Packing a fall travel capsule wardrobe is one of my favorite ideas for creating mix-and-match outfits from your closet. Whether you’re traveling for ten days or ten weeks, this travel capsule guide will help you travel light and feel stylish on your next trip. #travelcapsulewardrobe #packinglight #travelinstyle
Wherever you’re headed next, from exploring Europe to a beach vacation, learn how to pack light and travel in style. Here’s what to pack in your carry-on bag, ideas for what to wear at your next destination, and how to make it all work together! | Packing Light | Carry-on Packing
How to Pack for Europe: Spring & Summer Capsule Wardrobe | How I packed a 25-item capsule wardrobe for 12 weeks in Europe, and what to wear in France and Italy | Packing Light | Travel Tips | Carry-On Packing
Travel Capsule Wardrobes
in my book, the only way to pack
Over a few years of skincare obsession and VIB Rouge status, I have a solid list of holy-grail Sephora products that I’ve purchased over and over again - here are my top 10!
Bring the picnic aesthetic with you wherever you travel! In this ultimate picnic guide, I’m sharing my best picnic ideas, from picnic spots to picnic foods and building your own chic picnic kit.
After a spring closet cleanout, even the best capsule wardrobe needs a refresh! These five wardrobe staples will help you create your new favorite warm weather outfits for an aesthetic spring and summer ahead.
While we can’t travel to France right now, francophiles and Paris lovers around the world are still dreaming of the City of Light. These Paris-inspired gifts will bring a touch of that famous je ne sais quois to their everyday life at home. #giftguide #francophilegifts
Use this cozy capsule wardrobe and my free guide to design your own loungewear collection that keeps you feeling both comfortable and chic at home.
For many of us, coronavirus means we suddenly need to work from home or self-isolate. Here’s how to keep from going totally stir-crazy during these long (hopefully boring) weeks at home.
The Best Tools for Smart Online Shopping | These five apps and websites are my favorite ways to find great clothes, get cashback, and get sale alerts for the best online deals. These are the online hacks for shopping mindfully! #shopping #shoppingtips #shoppinghacks #onlineshopping #apps #bestapps
Why You'll Love a Colorful Winter Coat & The Best Finds Now | Spoiler alert: you can totally wear bright colors, and choosing a colorful winter coat this year will help make winter more fun! Shop the best coats, from cute faux fur to the warmest puffers for cold weather. A rainbow of colors - yellow, red, pink, purple, blue - for fashionable womens winter outfits! #winterfashion #winterstyle #dresscolorfully
A morning routine for night owls! My simple morning skincare routine uses just these three products after cleansing. All it takes is a natural vitamin serum, a brightening eye cream, a broad-spectrum sunscreen, and a couple skincare tips and I’m ready for the day, every day. It takes under five minutes to do all three steps. | Tata Harper Serum, Banana Bright Eye Cream, EltaMD Sunscreen.
How to Find Designer Clothes You Can Actually Afford | If you’re wondering how to start collecting designer fashion when you can’t get on board with the full retail price, click through to read this post sharing the best places to shop online for designer clothes, handbags, and shoes at a discount.
Why I Cancelled Rent the Runway Unlimited | An honest review of the Unlimited and Update memberships, how things have changed lately, when it’s worth it, and why I quit the designer closet-sharing subscription.
If you’re looking for a bachelorette gift that’s classy, chic, and modern (instead of cheesy and outdated) consider this your shopping list! I’m rounding up all my favorite lingerie shower gift ideas for any bride and budget. Luxurious gifts for the bride from a bridesmaid, aunt, friend, sister, or mom.
10 Essentials for Your Wedding Registry | A list of my favorite registry ideas and tips after being married for 7 years! From kitchen basics to crisp linens and unique decor, these are my absolute must-haves.
How to Take Care of Your Skin in Winter | My winter skincare routine for dry skin, from natural DIY sugar and coconut oil scrub to luxury products - all my best tips and essentials! #winterskincare
The Best Fall Candles on the Internet | From pumpkin and cider to woodfire and incense, these are the best - and most stylish - scented candles for autumn. You’ll find them all around my home : on my on my nightstand, in the bathroom, on my desk, in the living room.
As a lover of fashion and classic style, these are the ten things I wear constantly in autumn. These 10 fall staples make up the mini capsule wardrobe that I wear every fall season. From stylish flats to a cozy sweater, you can remix at least 8 different chic fall outfits from this mini capsule - click through to shop them all!
My Essentials for a Cozy Weekend at Home | From scented candles to ridiculously comfortable pajamas, here’s a list of everything you need to have on hand for perfectly cozy mornings at home and lazy days in bed. Cue the pancakes!
A Year of Rent the Runway Unlimited | My review and best advice after twelve months of the designer closet-sharing subscription.
Everyday Style
cozy weekends and all
Whoa, you made it all the way down here? Let’s celebrate with bellini gelato. 🍦✨