City Girl Travels: How to plan a trip

     

Since this is the last official week for vacations and holidays before the back-to-reality check of September, I declare this Travel Week on The City Girl in Me. Traveling is one of my favorite pastimes, and I thought I would share some of my experiences with you! This week will be full of travel tips— like what beauty items you need with you on the plane, how to pack a weekender bag vs. luggage, and more.

One of the greatest gifts the internet has given those who love to travel, is the ability to read reviews, find deals, and find to-the-minute information about any destination.

Here are a few of my favorite resources to plan a trip.

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City Girl Logic: Skimp or Splurge?
A pair of cowboy booties make a seamless transition from late Summer to Fall in any closet. Wear them with skirts and dresses now, and layer them with socks and slim pants for the colder days ahead. Which ones will you choose? Forever 21 for $27.80 or Ash via Shopbop for $220?

City Girl Logic: Skimp or Splurge?

A pair of cowboy booties make a seamless transition from late Summer to Fall in any closet. Wear them with skirts and dresses now, and layer them with socks and slim pants for the colder days ahead. Which ones will you choose? Forever 21 for $27.80 or Ash via Shopbop for $220?

Sun Protection.

With all of the stylish sunglasses available throughout the summer and magazine articles telling us “SPF! SPF!,” we can forget to cover our head of hair. 

I love the juxtaposition of how a woman in a hat or head scarf looks effortlessly timeless and a teensy bit retro. I say, this look for summer will always be in style.


watch that sun

Red sash floppy hat // Black and white woven straw hat // Eugenia Kim kurt fedora // Straw cloche hat


wrap that hair

Headscarves from Target « and only $9.99! Pink aztec // Pointelle dot // Teal // Cobalt

My Favorite Summer Outfit

     

I put together this look for the Fashables Summer Trend Report and it has been an outfit I have constantly reached for this summer. I love how cool and comfortable I was while walking, and how easily I could change the look for date night by simply adding a pair of strappy heels like these or these.

This dress was a score from Forever 21 for around $25 and the Cost Per Wear is whittling down and down. The belt, silver cuff, and bag are vintage, two of which are from my mom’s closet!

Shop this look: Forever 21 sheer shirtdress ($24.50) // Black tank dress ($11.50) // Silver sandals (on sale for $29) // Quilted chain strap bag ($27) // Black woven belt ($28) // Round sunglasses ($16) // Silver cuff ($52)

What Beauty Products to Bring to the Beach

Whether I’m at soaking up sun at the beach or poolside, I carry a few beauty products tucked into a little water-resistant pouch, (Stephanie Johnson and LeSportsac make great ones) to make sure I’m feeling fresh all day long.

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