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T-shirt • J.Crew | Black Blouse • Madewell | Striped Shirt • Land’s End | Black Shirt • Mango | Tie Blouse • Mango | Camel Pullover • H&M | Grey V-Neck Oversized Sweater • H&M | Cardigan • Mango | Blazer • H&M | Casual Denim • Banana Republic | Dark Denim • Mango | Black Trousers • Banana Republic | Black Dress • Marks and Spencer | Coat • & Other Stories | Black Scarf • Nordstrom | Red Scarf • H&M | Black Hat • Banana Republic | Sunglasses • Vince Camuto | Watch • Nixon | Boots • Nordstrom | Loafers • Sam Edelman | Leopard Flats • Vionic | Brown Purse • Shoptiques | Black Crossbody • Cynthia Rowley |

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We just got home after being out for much out for the day and I’m going to say that I could have easily worn a beanie (a toque for my fellow Canadians). It was cold out, especially for it still being August. They are having a “Movie in the Park” night (Fantastic Beasts) for the last weekend of summer and everyone is in jackets, with blankets over their laps. We were going to stick around and watch it but decided it was too cold and went home to watch it there. I’m not sure how I feel about this 😉

Wednesday’s packing list was for fall, with What to Pack for Bordeaux and Paris (including a cruise) in October. If you head over to that post it gives some details of the trip but in a quick summation the trip is 14 days. The first week will be on a river cruise in Bordeaux, and the second week will be in Paris. The cruise has semi-dressy dinners, and one very formal evening in a which a formal dress will be required in addition to the travel wardrobe. This can be common for cruises so make sure you check.

Below is a breakdown of what pieces these outfits consist of based on the original list. There are 20 outfits that I put together with room to make many more if necessary. Laundry will be done on the ship so there is more than enough clothes here for two weeks.

• Five shirts of different cuts but I maintained a neutral palette with them. I chose a t-shirt, a striped long sleeve, a short sleeve black blouse, a long sleeve tie neck blouse, and a black, looser fit top (I would also probably include a camisole because they are great for layering which helps to keep clothes fresher).
• Two sweaters (a camel pullover, and an oversized v-neck in grey), and a cardigan in a berry colour.
• A dark blue pair of jeans because they are easy to make dressy, some casual, straight leg, ankle skimming jeans, and some black ankle skimming slacks.
• One dress in addition to the formal dress which I did not include in the above.
• A blazer to add a casual chic to jeans and shirts (also works as a light jacket) and one wool coat. I chose this navy one because I love the look and feel of faux fur collar. I find it very chic, but fun.
• A couple of scarves one in a neutral tone, and one more colourful or patterned.
• A hat (knit or wool), a watch, and sunnies are all good accessories.
• Three pairs of shoes including the pair you are wearing with your travel outfit. I picked a low-cut bootie, loafers, and some cute leopard flats. The leopard flats are the brand Vionic which are supposed to be comfortable for problem feet.
• And finally I included two purses, a regular sized bag, and a crossbody style.

Are you excited for fall, or are you mourning summer (for those of us north of the equator)?

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T-shirt • J.Crew | Black Blouse • Madewell | Striped Shirt • Land’s End | Black Shirt • Mango | Tie Blouse • Mango | Camel Pullover • H&M | Grey V-Neck Oversized Sweater • H&M | Cardigan • Mango | Blazer • H&M | Casual Denim • Banana Republic | Dark Denim • Mango | Black Trousers • Banana Republic | Black Dress • Marks and Spencer | Coat • & Other Stories | Black Scarf • Nordstrom | Red Scarf • H&M | Black Hat • Banana Republic | Sunglasses • Vince Camuto | Watch • Nixon | Boots • Nordstrom | Loafers • Sam Edelman | Leopard Flats • Vionic | Brown Purse • Shoptiques | Black Crossbody • Cynthia Rowley |

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Camisole • H&M | White T-shirt • H&M | Band T-shirt • H&M | White Blouse • Madewell | Striped Shirt • Madewell | Black Blouse • & Other Stories | Black Sweater • & Other Stories | Oversized Pullover • Zara | Cardigan • Madewell | Casual Denim • Gap | Dark Denim • Mango | Black Denim • Mango | Print Dress • Mango | Black Dress • & Other Stories | Moto Jacket • Mango | Wool Jacket • Mango | Grey Scarf • Need Supply Co. | Black Scarf • Need Supply Co. | Knit Hat • The Outnet | Sunglasses • Quay | Casual Shoe • Vans | Flats • & Other Stories | Boots • Lucky Brand | Black Purse • Guess | Crossbody • Tignanello |

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I’ve got this weird obsession. It’s researching/studying/watching videos on what women wore during different time periods and how they wore them. Like these videos on Youtube that show what it took to dress a women during different eras. I have no idea when the obsession began, but I do know it was way before the time of the internet so finding the information wasn’t easy like it is now. I bought this book in my first year of college. It was stupid expensive at the time (I think I paid $80 brand new) but I have flipped through this thing regularly over the last almost 20 years. I still refer to it when I am reading and I want to get a better idea of the fashion was like in that time period.

I probably should have found a career that could embrace the obsession. I did take museum studies with hopes to become a museum curator at some point but I think I would have done better if I could have specialized in the fashion of a particular time period. In my head I lean towards medieval because it’s my favourite time but I am also really drawn to the opulence (or as it is termed “Rococo” meaning florid or excessively elaborate) style of the 18th century French fashion. Since it’s now just a pipe dream I think I will specialize in both 😉 No joke though this here is my dream halloween costume.

Last post in What to Pack for Edinburgh, Scotland I talked about the common question that goes around the Instagram captions to generate some fun and conversation of “If you could move anywhere in the world right now where would it be?” I noted that my picks are always Edinburgh, London, Dublin, and Copenhagen as an honourable mention, so I made a packing list to Edinburgh to commemorate my choice (that reason and also someone asked me to). Today I have the 30 outfit options that work from those pieces. My picks weren’t for any particular season. It was more of a multi-seasonal list that I was envisioning to take you through different months with small variations.

If you hate subscribing to email newsletters but are more of a social media person then you can get all of my new packing list posts (and other things) from my Facebook page, and Pinterest. I update those immediately (or close to) after a post goes live. Instagram is usually my daily outfit posts or anything else fun I am inclined to share. Have a good weekend guys and I can’t believe we are rolling into the last week of summer before school starts here.

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Camisole • H&M | White T-shirt • H&M | Band T-shirt • H&M | White Blouse • Madewell | Striped Shirt • Madewell | Black Blouse • & Other Stories | Black Sweater • & Other Stories | Oversized Pullover • Zara | Cardigan • Madewell | Casual Denim • Gap | Dark Denim • Mango | Black Denim • Mango | Print Dress • Mango | Black Dress • & Other Stories | Moto Jacket • Mango | Wool Jacket • Mango | Grey Scarf • Need Supply Co. | Black Scarf • Need Supply Co. | Knit Hat • The Outnet | Sunglasses • Quay | Casual Shoe • Vans | Flats • & Other Stories | Boots • Lucky Brand | Black Purse • Guess | Crossbody • Tignanello |

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Tank or Camisole • H&M | Graphic T-shirt • Hot Topic | Chambray Shirt • Madewell | Summer Blouse • Madewell | Striped Sweater • Marks & Spencer | Black Sweater • Mango | Moto Jacket • Mango | Casual Denim • H&M | Dark Denim • H&M | Black Trousers • Mango | Blue Casual Dress • & Other Stories | Black Dress • & Other Stories | Swimsuit • J.Crew | Floral Scarf • Ralph Lauren | Striped Scarf • SHOPBOP | Hat • Ralph Lauren | Sunglasses • Kenzo | Sandals • Bed Stu | Flats • Boden | Boots • Nordstrom | Tote • Nordstrom | Small Purse • Madewell |

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I stubbed my damn today and I think I might have broken it again. It’s not as bruised as last time, and it’s more just contained to the toe area and not the top of my foot this time but it’s hurting pretty good. And this people is why I need to wear shoes or slippers 24/7.

Last day I put together a  packing list for What to Wear in Los Angeles, California. It’s a popular request I receive but my first time doing one. The request is for 10 days in late fall, but would also be suitable for winter, and spring as well. Since summer is the hottest time (especially August). I put together 20 outfits from the pieces so that you can see the kinds of things you can wear, and how you can put the pieces together. Below is a breakdown of my choices:

• 4 tops (a sleeveless tank, a graphic or plain t-shirt, a chambray, and a something summery).
• Two sweaters, one is a black pullover, and a chunkier, striped knit.
• 3 bottoms, (a casual, boyfriend/girlfriend fit, dark denim, and black pants).
• 2 dresses (a black dress and a casual style).
• a Moto jacket for a light coverage but cool vibe.
• Accessories are for the sun and wind, (a hat, sunnies, and a couple of scarves and a swimsuit for any beaches or pools you may encounter).
• Two purses, (a tote, and a smaller crossbody style).
• And lastly 3 pairs of shoes, one sandal, one pair of flats, and one pair of boots.

That’s it, that should take you through 10 days easily. Overpacking is the number one thing most people do (and complain about) on vacation, but with proper preparation beforehand there is absolutely no reason you can’t pack in a carry-on.

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Tank or Camisole • H&M | Graphic T-shirt • Hot Topic | Chambray Shirt • Madewell | Summer Blouse • Madewell | Striped Sweater • Marks & Spencer | Black Sweater • Mango | Moto Jacket • Mango | Casual Denim • H&M | Dark Denim • H&M | Black Trousers • Mango | Blue Casual Dress • & Other Stories | Black Dress • & Other Stories | Swimsuit • J.Crew | Floral Scarf • Ralph Lauren | Striped Scarf • SHOPBOP | Hat • Ralph Lauren | Sunglasses • Kenzo | Sandals • Bed Stu | Flats • Boden | Boots • Nordstrom | Tote • Nordstrom | Small Purse • Madewell |

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• Saks off 5th – up to 20% off select with code BUYMORE
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• LOFT – $25 off pants no code
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