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what to pack for business travel
September 10, 2018

How to Pack for a Business Conference

Learn how to look like a stylish creative professional without overpacking with this capsule inspired by my latest trip to Boston.
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July 2, 2018

How to Pack for a Mountain Retreat

I went on a mountainside getaway two weekends in a row. Find out what I packed to stay warm, dry, and comfortable.
June 24, 2018

How to Pack for Eastern Europe

I'm spending two months in Eastern Europe. Find out what I packed for the office, hiking, beach days, and the rain.
September 23, 2017

How to Pack With Only Three Colours

Pick a simple palette to make packing easier.
July 24, 2017

How to Pack for Portland, Oregon

Find out what I packed for Portland, Oregon, the city of bridges!
June 26, 2017

The Perfect Outfit for a Destination Wedding

Swap your fancy dress for separates to unlock way more travel-friendly outfits.
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May 21, 2017

The 10 Best Sunscreens for Summer

When you're sun-sensitive like me, you understand pretty quickly that not all sunscreens are equal. Here's my roundup of the best sunscreens on the ma...
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September 10, 2016

How to Pack for Boston

Chic neutrals and boss-lady vibes in Boston.
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August 29, 2016

How to Pack for a Labour Day Wedding

Packing for a wedding AND a camping trip? You can do it, and with only five items!
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July 27, 2016

How to Pack for Wine Country

Hello Kelowna, where people vacation or retire and make it look good.
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  • A few of my recent snaps and captions have been related to layering for winter and I've finally compiled all those tips into my latest blog post all about how to layer for travel (and life) this winter ❄️. Read my styling suggestions to find out how to layer over *and* under for extra warmth without adding bulk. You don't have to give up your favourite summer dresses, short skirts, jackets, and coats when it gets cold...just add the right layers and you're good to go. 🥶 Pictured here, I'm wearing a denim dress over wool tights and a wool turtleneck. I've included links to where I buy my wool base layers on the blog as well! Read on by following the link in my bio. 📱
  • I love the polished look of a wool coat. You can be super frumpy underneath but somehow when you put a structured coat on top, it becomes a "look". The problem with wool coats is that depending on the quality of your fabric, wind can easily get through it and you may start to feel a wee bit exposed as the temperature dips. 🌨 To extend the wearability of my wool coats, I like to layer them over a thin down puffy vest. Backpackers will tell you vests are awesome because they give you the most warmth and freedom of movement. In fact, when your core temperature starts to drop, the body reduces blood flow to your extremities and increases blood flow to the core to protect your organs. By keeping your core insulated and warm, your blood flows consistently to your extremities, keeping them warmer too (which is good because gloves are a bit of a hassle). ✨
  • Layers on layers on layers... It's the only way to give a decent chance to all the cute jackets that quickly get eclipsed by cold winter weather ❄️. For example, I love a good leather jacket, so when shopping for a new one, I made sure I chose one that was roomy enough to fit over a thin sweater yet delicate enough to fit under a wool coat. It gives the perfect touch of toughness to an outfit of knitwear. 🙊💫
  • In my humble condo, the closets are small making it hard to plan what I'm packing without pulling things out for inspection. One of my pre-travel routines is to take some options of things to pack out of my closet, lay them out in my living room, and mix and match before making the final cut. This is also when I plan if I need a garment sleeve to keep items clean and pressed, choose which size packing cubes will help me stay organized, and gauge how much room I have left for shoes (spoiler: It's never enough 👢).
  • A few days ago, I shared my essentials for healthful travel, so now I wanted to talk about what's in my bag when I travel with business on my mind. 💼💭 If I am feeling like a boss, I usually pick a slighly more polished bag such as this ladylike leather satchel that has enough room for a slim laptop without being too bulky. My laptop is my top tool for work, so that's always the first thing that goes in. Then, I build around that with the accessories I might need to be at the top of my game: pen and paper, business cards, and a pair of glasses I use when I work on my screen at low light. I also load up my kindle with buzzy management and marketing books that I half read, but help me feel like I have my finger on the pulse. I wear a lot of black, so I pack my @meet.flint, the most compact and stylish lint roller ever, to make sure I'm not covered in leftover fuzz from my wool coats and scarves. Lastly, business trips always seem to have endless amounts of coffee, so I make sure to have a reusable cup to avoid making more garbage. ✨
  • I'm home for the next two weeks until the whirlwind that is December and I'm enjoying every second of being in Montreal. 🏙 I love my neighbourhood and how close I am to a historical market, amazing restaurants, and well, the metro to get to where I need to be. 😋 Distance makes the heart grow fonder, so this is just a quick love note to Montreal. ♥️
  • One of the things I'm getting better at is bringing the little comforts of home with me while I travel. ✈️ That includes my all-natural beauty routines and use of aromatherapy. I've waxed poetic about the Deep Sleep Pillow Spray in my stories before, and I've also started adding a few drops of Eucalyptus oil to a steamy shower or in a hot face towel to relieve congestion or dry nose after plane travel. Some of my other favourites this month are Herban Essentials all-natural wipes  for wiping down my plane seat and tray, my phone, my hands, anything as we hit peak flu season. 🌿 Also pictured here is some minty Coco Floss, to help me be a responsible adult about my flossing habits, my all-natural crystal deodorant (lasts forever, works, super compact), and some ginger tablets that seem to fix things like magic. ✨ As I list these items out, I feel high-maintenance, but they really take up no room at all and make me feel a bit more healthy and myself, no matter where I am. 🙈
  • It's getting chilly outside which means I'm unpacking all my favourite sweaters. Just kidding, I live in Canada and wear sweaters 9 months out of the year. ❄️ That means I've also gotten pretty good at buying them and this season, there are so many affordable luxe options available, I've added a few to my rotation like this cherry Uniqlo cashmere number. I'm also into fleece's big comeback. Read my latest blog post to find out where to get the best affordable sweaters in merino wool, cashmere, alpaca, and fleece. Link in bio. 📲

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