{Tee: c/o Michael Stars (older, last seen here) || Jeans: c/o American Eagle || Heels: Steve Madden || Bag: Celine (used here) || Sunglasses: Ray Ban || Necklace: c/o Gosia Meyer || Bangles: Alex & Ani}As I told you in my last post… I am the world’s worst packer. I have to keep saying it for you to believe just how bad I packed for this 9-day California trip. During the day was fine, I just usually kept a lightweight jacket or sweater with me over a sundress or jean shorts, but at night it was BAD. I barely brought anything fancy for colder weather so I turned to some trusty staples (that I always pack) and tried to jazz them up as best I could for nighttime. I wore this out for a nice seafood dinner in Santa Barbara one night. Luckily, the California coast is so laid back that it barely mattered but I’m still beating myself up over just how unprepared I was. ME. The one who always over analyzes every. little. thing. NYFW is coming up in less than a month and you bet I will be packing for every single scenario possible. Last September was a heatwave and last February was a blizzard. You might remember they named it Nemo.
13 Comments
Tiffany Elam
August 13, 2013 at 8:50 amYou dressed up this tee & jeans very nicely.
xo,
Tiffany
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Brooke
August 13, 2013 at 9:37 amLove this laid-back style! I am a terrible packer as well—or just have bad luck with the weather! I went to Dallas in the spring and packed for hot weather, and it ended up being one of their coldest weekends! I did the same a couple weekends ago when I went to DC—whoops! 🙂
xo honestlyb.com
kelsey
August 13, 2013 at 10:20 amloving your purse and blouse
kw ladies in navy
Nikki
August 13, 2013 at 10:25 amThis look is wonderful! I love a classic striped shirt and jeans. And the heels look great too. I am a terrible packer too. I try to fit as much of my closet as possible into my bag… Who knows what I might feel like wearing once I get there! My husband tells me it is an issue…
Nikki
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stephanie
August 13, 2013 at 10:59 amlove this outfit. Stripes are great for summer 😀
xx Stephanie (www.stephaniesstyleblog.blogspot.com)
Hannah
August 13, 2013 at 11:27 amI am the same way! You’re right though, California style is so laid back that it honestly doesn’t matter what you wear!
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Annick
August 13, 2013 at 12:33 pmI’m a notorious bad packer as well. UGH, I hate packing so much even thinking of it irritates me! Love your look today though – I think you did a pretty decent job packing! Such a gorgeous bag as well!
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michelle
August 13, 2013 at 1:26 pmi live in san diego and you will have people going to nice places in shorts and flip flops. californians don’t really dress up for anything unless they have to!
Sara Strauss
August 13, 2013 at 1:40 pmCute outfit! I’ve been loving stripes lately!
~Sara
Sincerely, Sara
Adela
August 13, 2013 at 1:51 pmCool timeless outfit.
Adela x
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Madeline
August 13, 2013 at 1:59 pmI think you did great with what you had, and I think that’s an important attribute in fashion! I’m loving those shoes!!
XOXO, Madeline
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Joanne
August 13, 2013 at 3:50 pmLovely casual outfit!
I love your Celine bag!
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Natalie
August 16, 2013 at 10:27 pmYou definitely would fit right in with stripes in Santa Barbara! Casual cool, perfect for the Central Coast :).