Best Striped T-Shirt

outfit details // The Fifth Label 'Sleepwalker Tee' (now on sale for $30), J.Brand Jeans (I cut the bottom myself) Here is another lower cost option if you plan on cutting the bottoms too, Sézane 'Johnson' coat, Adidas Original Superstar sneakers, ASOS beanie

photos by my amazing, supportive, and ever so patient hubs, B.Hafner

Easy like Sunday morning! Actually, that was exactly what this outfit was. Between a photoshoot for a client, walking the dog, and running Christmas errands with the husband we snapped this outfit. I wanted to show an easy outfit for running around town in. And one I actually wear running around town! Not one of those outfits you see on other blogs where it looks like they spent hours getting ready just to go to the grocery store. This is not that kind of website. My theory – all you need is a black and white striped shirt (and this one from The Fifth label is now $30)! The actual shirt is so soft and light that I have been wearing it under sweaters, blazers, and with leather pants and jeans. The poor thing arrived last week and I have already worn the s*&$ out of it! The holiday season is busy enough, don’t waste time thinking about what to wear! Just throw a stripe on! Although the husband did ask if I was playing dress-up as a “prison escapee.” Ugh, men!

outfit details // The Fifth Label ‘Sleepwalker Tee’ (now on sale for $30), J.Brand Jeans (I cut the bottom myself) Here is another lower cost option if you plan on cutting the bottoms too, Sézane ‘Johnson’ coat, Adidas Original Superstar sneakers, ASOS beanie

August California’s – The ‘Courchevel’

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I have preached the praises of August California before (see post here). I love the brand and their story – every bag is inspired by a past trip and the cities they visited. Being a traveler I can always relate to those who put extra thought into their travel accessories. And they do. Each little detail is thought out to perfection. With some of the highest quality leathers I have seen and intricate designs (always with travel in mind) August California bags have quickly become a new favorite. I find myself visiting their website to not only see their new inventory but to also read the story behind the bags. Any website who quotes Mark Twain – “CATCH THE TRADE WINDS IN YOUR SAILS. EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER” on their opening page is alright by me.

My latest acquisition from the August California website is this gorgeous metallic bag, The Courchevel. I wore it every night on my last trip to Paris. It comes with a beautiful chain strap so you can wear it as a crossbody, on your shoulder, or as a clutch. The inside is very spacious but easy to organize as it has pockets within the bag. My favorite part, for any traveler or overly-cautious person, is that the outside flap has magnets. This insures your bag is always closed and not easily accessible to strangers wandering hands. If you need to give a really nice gift or treat yourself I recommend you heading to August California website and taking a peek. If only to get inspired by their beautiful stories!

August California ‘The Courchevel’

Easy Packing With The “STTS Web Technique”

outfit details // August California 'The Courchevel' bag (40% off with code blackfriday40), J.Crew Regent Blazer (30% off with code Holiday), Céline Pointed Toe Flats (brown and black version), IRO Skinny Jeans

photos shot by Krystal Schlegel

When I used to travel I always thought about which outfits would be the cutest. Now I think about which outfits will be the most practical. My motto when I pack is, how many different ways can I wear a single piece? It has actually become like a puzzle game and I challenge myself each trip. To accomplish this I lay out the big pieces I want to bring (blazers, pants, jeans) in a line and then from there I lay the builder pieces in between to create a “web” of numerous outfits. I then take a photo and start packing.

With this outfit I knew I could get a lot of use out of the navy blazer, grey jeans, and white t-shirt. To give a quick packing example of my “web”: I laid the jeans and navy blazer on the floor. In between the two I put this white t-shirt (to show they could be worn together) and then on the opposite side of the jeans I placed a black sweater (which I could wear with the leather pants placed next to them), and then under the jeans and leather pants I placed a white silk button-up and this camel coat to show the blouse could be worn with the jeans or the leather pants. This web makes it so much easier to pack efficiently. If you try it you will see how easy it is to take one piece and then create a “web of outfits,” eliminating any overpacking.

outfit details // August California ‘The Courchevel’ bag (40% off with code blackfriday40), J.Crew Regent Blazer (30% off with code Holiday), Céline Pointed Toe Flats (brown and black version), IRO Skinny Jeans

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